Black History Month – HHSS Music Department

Posted February 21, 2021

Alicia Keys – Lift Every Voice and Sing “Most people don’t know what the second and third stanzas say in the national anthem and that writer Francis Scott Key was outraged by Black people fighting for their freedom. They hide those stanzas.” #lifteveryvoice https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/09/10/nfl-lift-every-voice-black-national-anthem/

Updated Covid-19 Screening Direction for WRDSB Staff, Students and Families

Posted February 19, 2021

Effective February 22, 2021, under the direction of the Ministry of Education, staff and students are required to stay home from school or child care if anyone in their household develops a single symptom of COVID-19. Return to School If the symptomatic individual tests negative for COVID-19 or receives an alternative diagnosis by a health […]

Free Community Resource Program Workshops from Carizon

Posted February 18, 2021

You’re invited to take part in a series of free workshops from the Community Resource Program at Carizon. These workshops, taking place throughout February and March, aim to help you feel confident and hopeful in your parenting. There are three options to attend each workshop, so please click on the date and time that works […]

Updated Secondary School Quadmester 3 Calendar and Daily Schedule

Posted February 17, 2021

We would like to update secondary school students and families on the details of Quadmester 3, following the announcement from the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, last week, regarding the timing of March Break. Quadmester 3: Updated Overview Schedule Below you will find a calendar to illustrate the consecutive day schedule of Quadmester 3. Please […]

Supporting Black-Owned Businesses and Bookstores

Posted February 16, 2021

Looking to learn more about the Black community in Waterloo Region and make a difference? One way to do this is by supporting Black-owned businesses in our community and throughout Canada. Whether you’re looking to order something for dinner, or looking to buy a book to expand your own consciousness and understanding, there is a […]

February 16 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled

Posted February 16, 2021

Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs and the Education Centre are also closed. All students will participate in Weather Impacted Distance Learning. Teachers in both the in-person and distance learning programs will provide learning resources from home and will be available to students during […]

Black History Month – HHSS Music Department

Posted February 14, 2021

The Led Zeppelin song “Whole Lotta Love” contains elements of “You Need Love” by Muddy Waters. Robert Plant admitted these parts were “nicked”. The Music Department at Huron is sending some love to Muddy Waters and the Black roots of the blues and rock. https://bit.ly/2MMYpjc

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