Dear Centennial High School Community, I received a really nice message this morning that I would like to take a moment to share: Good morning. On Wednesday, September 17, I was hiking Powderface to Prairie Trail with 3 other ladies. All of us in our 70s. We came across your Grade 11 PE students out for the same hike. I just want to let you know how polite, funny, courteous, and kind they all were. It renews one’s faith in the next generation. Kudos to the teachers along with them as well. The staff of Centennial believe in our students, and in the next generation. I am proud to hear that our Phys-Ed students (and staff) made a positive impression on these hikers. I have received several similar emails over the years at Centennial. Each message reaffirms what we know to be true: our students are genuinely good people. They care about their peers and greater community, and the world they are growing up in. Thank you for raising children who conduct themselves respectfully, and who exude such admirable character as representatives of their families, their school, and their generation. Please read on for a number of information items. Truth & Reconciliation Week - Next week marks Truth & Reconciliation Week at Centennial
- Friday, September 26 is Orange Shirt Day, honouring the victims and survivors of the Residential School system
- A reminder that the school is closed Tuesday, September 30 for the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
- There is also no school for students on Monday, September 29, due to a scheduled CBE Non-Instruction Day
- Our school commitment to Truth & Reconciliation can be accessed through the link below
Parking Passes - Parking passes are now available for purchase through your myCBE account
- Once purchased, students need to get their physical parking pass from the Business Office
- Students must display the parking pass on their rearview mirror at all times when parked at Centennial
Football – Student Spectators Reminder - A reminder that all student spectators at Shouldice Athletic Park must present their current Student ID card to attend football games
- Students are not permitted to attend games involving schools that they do not attend
- We have had beautiful football weather thus far, and encourage lots of fans to make the trek north to support your Coyotes!
Student ID Cards - Students are reminded that they are required to have their current Centennial High School Student ID card on them at all times while at the school
- Students who do not have a Student ID card should go to the Business Office as soon as possible to get theirs
Planet Youth – Fun and Food! - Planet Youth is hosting a data dissemination workshop (gathering and sharing information regarding challenges and protective factors experienced by youth)
- This event is Thursday, September 25 (5:30 – 7:30pm) at the Shawnessy YMCA multi-purpose rooms
- Everyone is welcome, and food will be provided
- Please see the poster (through the link below) for details
“Club Showcase” – September 23 - Students are reminded that Tuesday, September 23 is our Club Showcase Day!
- Students should go to the Gym at lunch to check out the over two dozen extracurricular clubs that we hope to offer this school year
- We encourage all Coyotes to get involved in their school experience, to the extent they are comfortable doing so
Yearbook Purchase Reminder - Yearbooks are on sale, and are available at the early bird price of $45 until September 30
- Please note: yearbooks are not available through your myCBE account this year, which is a change from last year
- To purchase a yearbook, please visit http://jostensyearbooks.com/?ref=A01084231
Modular Classrooms - Centennial High School is one of a number of CBE schools scheduled to have modular classrooms (portables) installed in the coming months
- Initially plans were for installation to begin in late October of this year, though the CBE has informed me that delays are probable
- Centennial will ultimately have six modular classrooms installed (two at the south end of each of our classroom wings)
- The intent of these classrooms is to ease impending pressure on space at CHS, as our student population is forecast to rise substantially in the coming years
- I will keep our community informed as I receive more information about probable dates for portable installation
Fees - Fees are now posted and can be paid through your myCBE account
- Thank you in advance for attending to your child’s fees
Thank you for taking the time to read this Messenger, and please enjoyable a wonderful weekend. 2025-2026_TRC_Commitment.pdf Planet Youth Shawnessy - September 25.png
Sincerely,
Joe Sturgeon Principal, Centennial High School |
