Posts Tagged ‘Student Participation’
Chisholm Academy’s Terry Fox Day – 2024
Chisholm Academy held its annual Terry Fox Walk and BBQ on September 20, 2024 and it was a huge success! This has become a great event for our school, and it is an opportunity to meet as a school community for an incredible cause. We raised over $1500 for cancer research and all students and staff…
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Chisholm Academy held its annual Terry Fox Walk and BBQ on September 22, 2023 and it was a great success! We raised an amazing $2000 for cancer research and all students and staff enjoyed a beautiful walk through the neighborhood. We wish to thank all members of the Chisholm community who donated to this worthy…
+ Read MoreWinter Spirit Week – Skating
On the second day of spirit week, Chisholm went skating! About 60 staff and students walked to CanLan ice-rink to enjoy an hour of skating over two rinks. The students who stayed behind watched “Home Sweet Home Alone” as a group. At noon, everyone made their way to the basketball court for some fresh hot…
+ Read MoreTerry Fox 2021
In cohorted groups, students and staff participated in a walk around the neighbourhood in support of Terry Fox Day. Upon return, students enjoyed a BBQ lunch in the backfield. As a school, we raised nearly $3,100 for the charity. Thank you all for your support!
+ Read MoreOur Greatest Relay Yet!
On Saturday, June 12 at 8 PM, Chisholm Academy celebrated our fundraising efforts for Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. As a community, we raised $4,188.70 and walked 2000+ KM! This is a huge accomplishment for Chisholm! Congratulations to Jordan G., Rupert V., Ronan M. and Connor M. for collectively raising over $1000 amongst themselves!…
+ Read MoreSchool Spirit with Academy Assemblies
Despite our continued presence in an online capacity, Chisholm has maintained the momentum of community with weekly Academy Assemblies.Two sessions every Wednesday allow for a brief period of time where staff and students can come together for Oh Canada, a land acknowledgement, morning announcements and a different weekly presentation.Some presentations include: Grade 12 Healthy Living class…
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Being cohorted, online, in-school and physically-distanced means we don’t always get to enjoy what’s happening with our peers in different classes or grades. To bring the school together, Chisholm Academy has started our very own Academy Assemblies on Wednesday mornings. During this time, a homeroom class puts together a video showcasing what they have learned or something…
+ Read MoreTerry Fox 2020
Things this year look different all around, but we continue to maintain normalcy in creative ways. This took place brilliantly on Friday, October 2 during a whole school Terry Fox Walk and BBQ. The Grade 12 Leadership Class, taught by Mr. Mooney, planned cohort-based walks on a modified route in the neighbourhood, organized an individually-packaged…
+ Read MoreRelay at Home
Relay for Life this year looked very different than years passed. While the group was smaller and the venue virtual, the impact of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay at Home was still just as big! On Saturday, June 13, a few students and teachers logged in on YouTube live to view speakers, performances and even participate…
+ Read MoreSpirit Week: Throwback Thursday
Thursday, May 7 was hands-down the most popular day of Spirit Week! The collection of photos shared by staff and students was incredible. From baby photos and grad photos to reminiscing about the Raptors’ glory and everything in between. Everyone had a great deal of fun looking back on some of our favourite memories. Farhana…
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