Attention grade 9's: St-Donat parent meeting

Once again this year, I am happy to organize another trip for our grade 9 French students to St-Donat, Quebec.  The 4-day trip, which will take place from February 7-10, 2016, is open to any student enrolled in FSF1P, FSF1D, or FIF1D this school year (first semester or next semester).

There will be an important information session for parents on Wednesday, October 7 at 7pm in our school library.  A representative from Perspectives (Tour Company) will be present at this meeting to answer any questions you may have.  As well, we will go over the process of signing up for the trip on our cashless system.  There are 40 student spaces available for the trip.

See you on Wednesday evening!  

4 weeks in...

The semester is off to a great start-- and it's flying by!  Here is where I can be found during the school day:

Period 1:  FSF4U (grade 12 core French), room 116

*Period 2:  ESLDEO (ESL level D/E class), room 116

Period 5:  LWGBD (grade 10 introductory German), room 116

*Note: the previous schedule (with the EPS3OE course during period 4) is no longer valid. 

If I'm not in my classroom, I can be found in the Moderns workroom (room 206), or in Mrs. Cruickshank's room on Tuesdays during lunch (mainly period 4) for our School Reach practices. 

  

Welcome (back)!

I hope everyone has had a great summer, and that you're excited to start the new 2015-16 school year here at OT!

This year, OT is once again welcoming several exchange students from Europe who will be here until the start of November (this year, all students are from France).  In the spring, their exchange partners from OT will head to Europe for 3 months to attend school and experience life there.  If you are interested in studying abroad on an exchange such as this in the future, please come see me in room 116 (or upstairs in the Moderns workroom).  I love helping to make these programs available to students, because I participated in the same exchange in high school, and know first-hand how it can benefit you!

I'm excited to start the new semester!  My schedule for semester 1 is as follows:

Pd.1:  FSF4U--  Grade 12 Core French
Pd.4:  EPS3OE--  Grade 11 Presentation Skills (ESL)
Pd.5:  LWGBD-- Grade 10 Introductory German

This is the first time OT has offered German in many years, and I'm really looking forward to introducing this fascinating language and culture to the OT community!

For all returning students: welcome back!  For all students who are new to our school this year: welcome!  You'll soon find that OT is a great place to be (if you haven't figured it out already)!

Wo ist die Zeit vergangen?

Wo ist die Zeit vergangen?  German for:  Where has the time gone?  It's June already, and exams are right around the corner!  In each of my classes, performance tasks are currently underway, and the last day of regular classes is Wednesday, June 17.  Exams begin on the 18th-- check out the schedule here:  June 2015 Exam schedule

Good Luck/ Bonne Chance/ Viel Glueck!

Senior Reach: 15th place in Ontario!!!

A huge congratulations to our Senior Reach "A" team for their accomplishments in the provincial final competition that took place in Scarborough on May 9 and 10.  The team finished the tournament with a 5-2 record, narrowly missing out on a spot in the sudden-death competition on May 11.  From hundreds of teams across the province, only 40 teams qualified for the provincial finals, and OTHS finished in a very respectable 15th place.  The future looks bright for next year as most of our players are currently in grade 11 and can participate again as grade 12 students!

Congratulations on all of your efforts this year!!!

Senior Reach HALTON CHAMPIONS!

Congratulations to our Senior Reach "OTHS 1" team which won the Halton Championships earlier today, defeating White Oaks in the final game.  Mrs. Cruickshank and I are so proud of you!  Next stop:  the PROVINCIALS in May!  Way to go!

 

St-Donat: A look back!

This past February 8-11, I had the privilege of taking an enthusiastic group of 43 grade 9 French students-- both core and immersion-- to St-Donat, Quebec.  Although it was cold, we had an awesome time!  MERCI to all our students for your exemplary behaviour--Mme. Waller, Mme. Durand and myself were always impressed to hear each of you making an effort to speak en français throughout the duration of our stay.  

Enjoy some of the photo memories from our trip below!  

Intermediate Reach Team: Congratulations!

Congratulations to all of our OTHS Intermediate Reach team members who represented our school so well at last Thursday's Halton Finals.  Our 'OTHS 2' team won every game that they played, and our 'OTHS 1' team made it all the way to the semi-finals, losing a hard-fought battle to the eventual winning school, White Oaks.  Mrs. Cruickshank and I are so proud of all of you!

CEEF Exchange-- Last call!

Thanks to those students who have submitted their preliminary applications for next year's 2 or 3 month exchange program to France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, or Spain.

For any interested student who has not yet submitted his or her preliminary application-- or has yet to get one-- please drop by my workroom (206) during my lunch period (period 3), or after school next Tuesday or Wednesday (Feb.17 or 18).  I'd like to get these applications sent up to the CEEF office in Barrie by the end of next week.

Merci!  Danke!  

Important: St-Donat Pre-Departure Meeting Tonight: Cancelled

Due to the fact that all schools are closed today because of the snow storm, the St-Donat parent meeting scheduled for this evening (February 2) has been cancelled.

The power point presentation that was going to be shared with you can be sent to you via email-- please send me a message if you would like this (yullj@hdsb.ca), and I will send it to you immediately.

The most important information you need to know:  

-We depart on Sunday morning from the OTHS parking lot at 7am sharp.  Please arrive approximately 15 minutes beforehand so that there are no delays.

-We'll arrive back at OT on Wednesday, Feb.11 at approximately 8 pm.

-Pack warm clothes!  Bring layers!  One suitcase per student, please.

-If you have your own ski/snowboard equipment, it will be stored in a separate compartment underneath the coach.

-Students renting equipment will pay for their skis/ snowboards upon arrival in St-Donat.  They can pay by cash, debit, or cheque (payable to Ski Mont Garceau).  $43 for skis, $57 for snowboards.

-Bring skates if you wish!  Skating is not mandatory.

-Helmets must be worn by students at all times when skiing, snowboarding or skating.

-Students should remember to bring money for lunches (breakfasts, dinners and snacks are always included).

-Students should bring their Ontario Health Card with them.


Interested parents who would still like to speak with a representative from Perspectives directly can do so at Iroquois Ridge High School tomorrow night (Feb.3) at 7pm for their pre-departure meeting.

Thank you all for your understanding-- we're all looking forward to a great trip!

See you all Sunday morning (a few minutes before 7am)-- bright and early!

Merci,

M. Yull

CEEF Exchange

Attention all current grade 9 and 10 students who are interested in taking part in a 2 or 3 month exchange program to Belgium, France, Spain, or Germany next year:  your preliminary applications are due-- along with the $400 deposit cheque-- by this Wednesday, February 4 in my workroom (room 206).

If you were were unable to make the information session a few weeks ago, and have any questions about this great opportunity, don't hesitate to stop by and speak with me anytime so that I can tell you about all of the benefits of this experience-- and how much I got out of it when I was in high school!

Also, this week, we have 12 current OT students who will be travelling to Europe to spend 2 or 3 months with their exchange partners!  BON VOYAGE to all of you--- I can't wait to hear about all of your adventures when you return!