The Meaford Independent

In The Schools

Student Mental Health Conference Returns For Second Year

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:02 Media Release Life & Leisure - In The Schools

classroom3 For the second year in a row, the Bluewater District School Board Student Senate is making student wellness a priority by hosting a conference where students from Bluewater schools can learn about and discuss mental health issues in our community.

The “S.O.S.” (Support our Students) student mental health conference takes place on Thursday, May 30 at Georgian College in Owen Sound from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Teachers Take on Students in Fundraiser Volleyball Match

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 11:20 By Stephen Vance, Staff Life & Leisure - In The Schools

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Students involved with the 'Born to Read' program at Georgian Bay Secondary School (GBSS) held their annual fundraising teacher-student volleyball match on Wednesday May 15.

GBSS to Stage Adaptation of The Princess Bride

Monday, 06 May 2013 07:07 Submitted By Paul Wehrle Life & Leisure - In The Schools

princess-bride2 I recall in my early years a springtime variety show in Toronto called “Spring Thaw”. It was a treat for all ages and more than a few popular artists made their debut performing in Spring Thaw.

Suddenly, “Spring Thaw” was not only the thing to see, but also the thing to do. The local theatre groups and high school drama clubs caught the fever and everyone suddenly had a spring production.

So it is with our own GBSS.