Daily Announcements

Monday March 27, 2023

• Good morning Tigers! The Varsity Girls Softball team tryouts are this Thursday after school! Don’t forget to return your signed athletic form to Mr. Alchesi or Mme Telford before the tryout! See you there!

• OSSLT!! Do I have your attention? If you are writing the literacy test this spring and would like some extra help preparing for it, come to room S119 today at lunch for the literacy prep course. If you’d like to join but can’t come today, email Mrs. Barry, or Miss. Gauthier-Black. 

• BEAD THERE OR BEE SQUARE!!  Come to the Library Learning Commons on Wednesday, during lunch and make yourself or make a friend a bead bracelet. Yes we have all the supplies to make awesome bead bracelets.  

• Our Sr. Badminton team is competing at the Bearcats Tournament today in Acton! Let's wish them the best of luck, Go Tigers!

• Today is the last call for permission forms for our period 4 presentation tomorrow.  If you brought your SIGNED FORMED, please see Ms Turnbull in the library.

• There is a track practice directly following school today. We’ll meet up outside the small gym. Be prepared to train with your event group today and dress warmly.

Friday March 24, 2023

• Hey photography club! We’ll be having a meeting today at the beginning of lunch in E201.

• Hey TAB! Do you identify yourself as South Asian, or want to learn more about South Asian cultures? Your voice can be heard through Blakelocks very first South Asian Student Association club, or SASA. Come to room E119 on Friday during lunch at 11:15 for the first meeting!

• Attention Blakelock Ukrainian Students!!  The Library Learning Commons currently has a display of Ukrainian language books.  Please take a moment to drop by the library to see this display.  You are also invited to select which books you would like the Library to purchase.  Looking forward to seeing which books you select!  The display will be here until the end of the school day on Tuesday, March 28th.

• Interested in learning more about what it means to be a Treaty Partner? Our TAB Reconciliation team has organized a guest speaker to come to Blakelock next Tuesday Mar 28 during period 4 to talk to us and help us learn more about what being Treaty Partner means.  If you would like to come, get your signed permission form to the Library today.  Talk to Ms Turnbull for more details!

• Junior Badminton continues today after school.  Please make sure to see Mr. Butler if you cannot make it.

• Mandatory Jr Boys soccer meeting today in the room across from the Athletic Department. 

• Reminder there is a junior girls soccer practice today at lunch in the large gym.

• There is track practice after school today for all who didn’t make it out on Wednesday, and practices every Monday, Wednesday and Friday going forward. See you out there!

• Hey TAB! Ramadan Mubarak! During the month of Ramadan, Muslims don't eat or drink from sunrise to sunset to experience what it feels like to be poor and hungry, and to focus on self-control in order to be a better person. Each evening, Muslims break their fast with a communal dinner called an iftar. During Ramadan, Muslims also perform extra prayers, engage in charity, and perform good deeds in order to reach a higher level of spirituality. Ramadan Mubarak to all those celebrating!  

Thursday March 23, 2023

• Reminder to Prom Committee that we are meeting today to discuss our Event. Bring your lunch so we can maximize our time together.

• Hey TAB! Do you identify yourself as South Asian, or want to learn more about South Asian cultures? Your voice can be heard through Blakelocks very first South Asian Student Association club, or SASA. Come to room E119 on Friday during lunch at 11:15 for the first meeting!

• Junior Boys Soccer practice today in the small gym. Bring your forms! 

• Interested in learning more about what it means to be a Treaty Partner? Our TAB Reconciliation team has organized a guest speaker to come to Blakelock next Tuesday Mar 28 during period 4 to help us learn more about what being a Treaty Partner means.  If you would like to come, bring a signed permission form to the Library by Friday.  Talk to Ms Turnbull or Mme Mowbray for more details!

• All students interested in trying out for the Varsity Girls’ Soccer team who are in grade 11 & grade 12 need to submit their athletic form and come pick up a tournament form from Ms Miller or Mr Butler.

• Today is beau-TEA-ful! During today's lunch break, TAB’s student Book Club is hosting a tea tasting and celebration in the LLC seminar room. Bring your favorite quali-TEA books, teas and a tea cup or mug .Relax while talking about the Matcha made in heaven reads from the Forest of Reading White Pines books. Make this your priori-TEA! TEA-hee!

• Attention Blakelock Ukrainian Students!!  The Library Learning Commons currently has a display of Ukrainian language books.  Please take a moment to drop by the library to see this display.  You are also invited to select which books you would like the Library to purchase.  Looking forward to seeing which books you select!  The display will be here until the end of the school day on Tuesday, March 28th.

• All Junior Badminton players please go to the health room at lunch for a short meeting.

• All Junior girls soccer players please go to the health room at lunch for a short meeting.

• Last night’s track practice on the blakelock track might as well have been a diamond league meet in Monaco (this is good). Remember, if you weren’t there last night, be there tomorrow after school and if you were there last night, don’t worry about tomorrow, I mean you can show up if you want, Mr. Rochus isn’t trying to tell you how to live your life, but it is optional all the same. Also, dress warm.

• Hey TAB! Ramadan Kareem! Today marks the first day of Ramadan. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims don't eat or drink from sunrise to sunset to experience what it feels like to be poor and hungry, and to focus on self-control in order to be a better person. Each evening, Muslims break their fast with a communal dinner called an iftar. During Ramadan, Muslims also perform extra prayers, engage in charity, and perform good deeds in order to reach a higher level of spirituality. Ramadan Mubarak to all those celebrating!  

Wednesday March 22, 2023

• Figuring out plans for the night sure can have a lot of layers, lucky for you the TAB drama department is putting on the performance of a lifetime tonight! Come encourage your TAB drama department and see ‘Layers’, our entry for the NTS drama competition! The show is tonight at 7:00pm, buy tickets at the door or on cashless! For only 7 dollars! 

• Hey MSA members! There is a mandatory meeting today in S 208 during lunch. This meeting is  mandatory for all MSA members. New members are always welcome in S 208 during lunch today!

• This is just a reminder for all those interested in trying out for the baseball team our first tryout will be held today after school in the Large Gym. Please bring your permission forms or leave them with Mr. Winter in the phys ed office prior to the try out. 

• Interested in learning more about what it means to be a Treaty Partner? Our TAB Reconciliation team has organized a guest speaker to come to Blakelock next Tuesday Mar 28 during period 4 to help us learn more about what being Treaty Partner means.  If you would like to come, bring a signed permission form to the Library by Friday.  Talk to Ms Turnbull in the library or Mme Mowbray for more details!

• There have been quite a few inquiries about track and field practices this week (Wednesday and Friday after school), so Coach Rochus has put together a quick F.A.Q to help ease your mind!

Q: I can’t make it to today’s practice after school! What should I do?

     A: No worries, just be there at Friday’s practice with your athletic form!

Q: I can’t make it to Friday’s practice after school! What should I do?

A: No worries, just be there at today’s practice with your athletic form!

Q: I can’t make it to either practice! What should I do?

 A: (audible sigh)...probably go see Rochus in E221 armed with your best reason.

• On Thursday March 23, during break, we will be mul-TEA-tasking. Drinking tea and conversing about TEA-riffic reads! Bring or choose a vari-tea of great books from the forest of reading white pines collection and try some teas. Bring your friends and your tea cup or mug! All are welcome. See Ms.Turnbull in the LLC if you have any questions.

• All Grade 11 & Grade 12 students interested in trying out for the Sr girls’ soccer team need to see Ms Miller or Mr Butler this week to hand in forms and to pick up a tournament permission form.   

• Junior Soccer practice in the small gym Thursday at lunch. Bring your signed forms! 

• If you are in grade 10, 11 or 12 and have not yet completed the literacy test, you should have received an email from Mrs. Barry just before March break. The literacy test will be written on April 18 and 19th. We will be running a prep course starting on Monday at lunch in room S119. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Barry.

Tuesday March 21, 2023

• Varsity rugby will be practicing today and tomorrow after school. New players welcome, see Mr. Leckie for details

• CREATIVE WRITING CLUB meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105. New Members are always welcome.  We’re starting POETRY! So, if you like to write rhymes, raps, songs, parodies, or poems, come join us! 

• To all those interested in trying out for the baseball team our first tryout will be held tomorrow after school in the Large Gym. Please bring your permission forms or leave them with Mr. Winter in the phys ed office prior to the try out. 

• WOMEN AS CAREER COACHES IS BACK!! If you are interested in attending a conference style inspirational event to network and learn about the Career journeys of successful women from across Halton, then look no further, WOMEN AS CAREER COACHES is for you! Check out the TAB instagram or Twitter, or contact Mme Mowbray or Ms Svendsen for more details

• Are you interested in learning more about what it means to be a Treaty Partner? Our TAB Reconciliation team has organized a guest speaker to come to Blakelock next Tuesday Mar 28 during period 4 to talk to us and help us learn more about what being a Treaty Partner means. If you would like to come, bring a signed permission form to the Library by Friday. Speak with Ms Turnbull in the library or Mme Mowbray for more details!

• Mandatory Junior Boys Soccer practice today at lunch in the small gym. If you cannot make it, you must let me know. 

• “It will be a brew-tiful day to come together and host a tea and book meeting on Thursday March 23. Come down to the LLC seminar room during lunch break to meet new great reads with the Forest of Reading White Pines’ amazing books.  Bring your bes-teas!”

• Today we will be having our Athletic Council meeting at lunch 11:00 am in W108. Please make sure you can attend on time. 

• Whatcha gonna do when track-a-mania runs wild on you? The only thing you can do is to take your pythons down to the old gym tomorrow after school for the first track practice of the year with your filled out athletics forms. See you there!

Monday March 20, 2023

• Varsity boys rugby will be practicing monday tuesday wednesday after school this week, new members welcome, see Mr. Leckie for more details.

• Goodluck to the varsity girls hockey team as they head to OFSAA this afternoon! Go Tigers! 

• WOMEN AS CAREER COACHES IS BACK!! If you are interested in attending a conference style inspirational event to network and learn about the Career journeys of  successful women from across Halton, then look no further, WOMEN AS CAREER COACHES is for you! Check out the TAB instagram or Twitter, or contact Mme Mowbray or Ms Svendsen for more details

• FANDOM Club meets today AT LUNCH  in S105.  See you then! 

• Hopefully you’ve been eating your wheaties, taking your vitamins and logging your miles because track and field practices begin this week. Coach Rochus is excited to see you on Wednesday after school in the small gym! Don’t forget your filled out forms!

• Interested in learning more about what it means to be a Treaty Partner? Our TAB Reconciliation team has organized a guest speaker to come to Blakelock next Tuesday Mar 28 during period 4 to talk to us and help us learn more about what being Treaty Partner means.  If you would like to come, bring a signed permission form to the Library by Friday.  Talk to Ms Turnbull for more details!

• It's thirs- tea Thursday this week! Spill The Tea on tea! Book club is launching the Forest of Reading  White Pines extravaganza with a par-Tea. Don't be chai, come down to the LLC seminar room on Thursday, March 23rd at lunch. Sip Sip Hooray! Contact Ms. Turnbull for further details.

• calling all, OSSLT writers! If you need extra help to prepare  for this spring literacy, test that will be written in April, please come to room S119 today at lunch to get information about our literacy prep courses. If you are eligible to write the test, you should have received an email before the break. If you have any further questions, please email Mrs. Barry.

Wednesday March 8, 2023

• Today, March the 8th is International Women’s day. It is a civic global holiday celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of
  women. Honour the ladies in your life today by participating in the post-it wall at the T at Lunch. 

• Attention all Math-letes; the next round math contests for all grades are coming up! Anyone interested in competing in the Fryer, Galois, Hypatia or Euclid math contests needs to fill out the google form found on the Blakelock math contests google classroom before this Thursday March 9th… wait, that’s tomorrow! The contests will be written at school during the first week of April. Not a member?  No problem, go to the math office and scan the QR code to join!

• Hey Tigers! Do you want to represent your country, culture, religion or identity? Well you’re in luck! TAB is running a multicultural night on May 4th! Any students interested in having/running a booth, helping out, or learning more about the event come to W202 on Thursday March 9th at Lunch!

• It’s Wednesday and that means WELLNESS CLUB is meeting up in W208.  Are you interested in helping to plan a WELLNESS EVENT for our whole school community?  Come on up to W208 TODAY at lunch and join us…. Kind people, new experiences and new connections.   New members are ALWAYS welcome!

• The Chill Out room is back!  Do you need a brain break or simply just to de-stress?  Come to the Chill Out room and zone out to some soft music, burning Sage in a softly lit room.  Grab some light refreshments while you chill out.  That’s today in the Library Learning Commons during lunch.  

• Varsity boys rugby will be practicing after school today, new members welcome, see Mr. Leckie for more details

• A huge congratulations to the varsity girls hockey team on their 3-0 GHAC win last night against St.Mary’s! Goals were scored by Ava, Elisia and Sophie, while Payton had a shutout in net. This means they have qualified for OFSAA which will take place the week after March Break! Way to go ladies! 

• Hey Tigers! It isn’t too late to come out for Varsity Girls Rugby! We will be practicing Thursday after school, and after the break we are having a meeting on Monday at lunch in W206! New members are always welcome!

• Reminder Jr. Badminton is happening today immediately after school!

Tuesday March 7, 2023

• Reminder to Grade 12 students Edge Photography is here this week in the Tiger’s Den. If you missed having your grad photo taken in the fall or you weren’t quite happy with your photo, don’t forget to book your appointment online at bookmygrad.ca and use code TAB 

• Attention all Math-letes; the next round math contests for all grades are coming up! Anyone interested in competing in the Fryer, Galois, Hypatia or Euclid math contests needs to fill out the google form found on the Blakelock math contests google classroom before this Thursday March 9th. The contests will be written at school during the first week of April. Not a member?  No problem, go to the math office and scan the QR code to join!

• Hey Jr. Tigers, just a reminder that today after school there will be our Jr. Boys Hockey Tryout. Please see Mr. Winter or Mr. Alchesi for further details. 

• Interested in helping to plan a WELLNESS EVENT for our whole school community?  Come on up to W208 on Wednesday to join the Wellness Club…. New people, new experiences and new connections.  We’d love your help!  New members are ALWAYS welcome!

• Attention, All Sr. Girls Soccer Players.  Any girls interested in playing on the Varsity Girls soccer team there is a meeting today at Lunch in the Health Room.

• Hey Tigers! Do you want to represent your country, culture, religion or identity? Well you’re in luck! TAB is running a multicultural night on May 4th! Any students interested in having/running a booth, helping out, or learning more about the event come to W202 on Thursday March 9th at Lunch!

Monday March 6, 2023

• Reminder to Grade 12 students Edge Photography is here this week in the Tiger’s Den. If you missed having your grad photo taken in the fall or you weren’t quite happy with your photo, don’t forget to book your appointment online at bookmygrad.ca and use code TAB 

• Attention all Math-letes; the next round math contests for all grades are coming up! Anyone interested in competing in the Fryer, Galois, Hypatia or Euclid math contests needs to fill out the google form found on the Blakelock math contests google classroom before this Thursday March 9th. The contests will be written at school during the first week of April. Not a member?  No problem, go to the math office and scan the QR code to join!

• Lots happening in the Library Learning Commons this week!  Monday and Tuesday there will be a group colouring activity happening during lunch.  Wednesday the Chill Out room is back by popular demand.  So drop by at lunch for a brain break!  Thursday the Library will be hosting  “A Minute to Win” games.  There will be candy involved and prizes too!  So Tigers, make sure you check out these lunch time activities in the Library.  All are welcome!

• Girls Soccer Tryouts continue today at lunch in the large gym.  Please make sure to see Mr. Butler if you cannot make it.

• Hey Jr. Tigers! Today there will be a mandatory meeting for those interested in trying out for the Jr. Boys Hockey Team at lunch in W108. 

• Interested in helping to plan a WELLNESS EVENT for our whole school community?  Come on up to W208 on Wednesday to join the Wellness Club…. New people, new experiences and new connections.  We’d love your help!  New members are ALWAYS welcome!

• For any girls interested in trying out for this years Girls Softball team, please see Mr. Alchesi or Mme Telford for important signup information. 

Friday March 3, 2023

• Are you graduating this year?  Missed having your grad photo taken in the fall? Or maybe you weren’t quite happy with your photo.  Well next week Edge Photography will be here in the Tiger’s Den to take grad photos.  Book your appointment online at bookmygrad.ca and use code TAB. There are also no charge sittings if you do not want a package but still would like to be included in the yearbook..

• Attention all Math-letes; the next round math contests for all grades are coming up! Anyone interested in competing in the Fryer, Galois, Hypatia or Euclid math contests needs to fill out the google form found on the Blakelock math contests google classroom before next Thursday March 9th. The contests will be written at school during the first week of April. Not a member?  No problem, go to the math office and scan the QR code to join!

• Attention softball players! If you’re interested in trying out for the Varsity Girls Softball team, please attend a brief meeting today at the beginning of lunch in W108. Interested in trying out but can’t make the meeting? Please see Mr. Alchesi or Mme Brooks.

Thursday March 2, 2023

• For all those interested in trying out for the boys baseball team there will be a brief meeting today at the start of lunch in room E201. If you are interested in trying out but cannot attend the meeting please see Mr. Winter. 

• Prom Committee meets today at lunch! Room W207 at lunch. See you there!

• Quick reminder Tigers - at lunch today SAVIS is facilitating a presentation about consent. Come to West108 (health room) if you’re interested in educating yourself on this topic! Everyone is welcome!

• Are you graduating this year?  Missed having your grad photo taken in the fall? Or maybe you weren’t quite happy with your photo.  Well, next week Edge Photography will be here in the Tiger’s Den to take grad photos.  Book your appointment online at bookmygrad.ca and use code TAB. There are also no charge sittings if you do not want a package but still would like to be included in the grad group composite.

• Attention all Math-letes; the next round math contests for all grades are coming up! Anyone interested in competing in the Fryer, Galois, Hypatia or Euclid math contests needs to fill out the google form found on the Blakelock math contests google classroom before next Thursday March 9th. The contests will be written at school during the first week of April. Not a member?  No problem, go to the math office and scan the QR code to join!

• Attention softball players! If you’re interested in trying out for the Varsity Girls Softball team, please attend a brief meeting on Friday at the beginning of lunch in W108. Interested in trying out but can’t make the meeting? Please see Mr. Alchesi or Mme Brooks.

Monday February 27, 2023

• Hi Blakelock, T.A.B. is starting a Rock Band, we are looking for a bass guitarist, rhythm or lead guitarists, flute player, singer and keyboard player. If you are interested there will be a sign up sheet outside of W209 (music room).

• Attention Junior girls soccer players,  tryouts begin today at lunch in the large gym.  Please make sure you have your forms.

• Varsity and Jr  Boys Soccer Tryouts are Tuesday (tomorrow) morning. Varsity starts at 7am and Jr starts at 7:30. 

• There will also be ‘open gym’ for both Jrs and Srs at lunch in the main gym  

• Whether you want to run, jump or throw, we have a place for you on this year’s track and field team! There will be a brief informational meeting in West 108 tomorrow at lunch. See you there!

• Office character Andy Bernard once said “ I wish there was a way to know you're in "the good old days", before you've actually left them.”  While the show was comedic in nature, there is a certain amount of truth that sentiment, and it’s with that thought and a single tear in his eye, old man Rochus encourages you to appreciate each passing day spent amongst friends here at T.A Blakelock, and equally importantly, to pre-order a copy of this year’s yearbook, available now on school cash online!

• Attention all semi-formal goers! Get your go-go boots ready, it’s this Thursday!! Your permission form is due to the main office!! If you have not done so, please pick up a form from the main office, this form is needed to attend on Thursday! 

• Today is the day TAB, your Senior Girls Volleyball team takes on King Christian Collegiate in their GHAC final, winner goes to OFSAA! Come on out to the large gym after school to cheer on the girls!! All support is needed!! Game starts at 3:15pm!

• There will be pizza available on Tuesday and Thursday this week, proceeds go to Earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey. Purchase through School Cash Online now to avoid disappointment.

• Hey TAB! The Business Club will be selling Pizza and Pop during lunch tomorrow. All proceeds go to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Come out and support us as we try to make a contribution to the ongoing efforts. You can pay cash or pay through school cash online. Show your TAB spirit. Don’t forget - that’s tomorrow during lunch at the T. Pizza and Pop Lunch!

• The Business Club will be meeting today in S 208 during lunch today.

Friday February 24, 2023

• Attention students who have taken or are currently taking Grade 10, 11 or 12 French Immersion! There is an opportunity to visit l’université de l’Ontario Francophone in April to learn more about post-secondary studies and engage in an authentic cultural experience. If you are interested in learning more about the field trip, and to obtain a permission form, please see Mme Brooks!

• Hi Blakelock, T.A.B. is starting a Rock Band, we are looking for a bass guitarist, rhythm or lead guitarists, flute player, singer and keyboard player. If you are interested there will be a sign up sheet outside of W209 (music room).

• Attention Junior Girls soccer players, today’s practice has been canceled! Tryouts will begin on Monday at lunch.  Don’t forget your forms and equipment. 

• Hey TAB Tigers! The Business Club is meeting today during lunch in S 208! New members are always welcomed. Don’t forget - S 208 during lunch today!

• Attention Junior  Badminton players.  Tryouts will continue today immediately after school. 3:00pm in the large gym.

• A huge shout out goes to the Bantam Girls Volleyball Team for battling valiantly against MM Robinson and Keilburger at the playoffs on Wednesday! Although the team didn’t come out on top, we had a great season and played exceptionally well against a challenging opponent. Great work Tigers!

• Calling all Donovan Baileys, Kevin Sullivans and Malindi Elmores; with yesterdays snow day, we didn’t get to chat about this year’s track and field system. Let’s get together next tuesday at lunch in W108. See you there.

• Hey TAB! Blakelock’s March Madness is finally back! For those of you who don’t know, TAB’s March Madness is a knockout basketball competition, and the winner at the end receives a prize. A sign up form has been posted on the schools instagram on the linktree. There’s only 16 spots available for your team of 3 to 6 people, so make sure you sign up quickly to ensure your chance to play. More information will be shared shortly. We look forward to seeing your amazing basketball skills out on the court!

Thursday February 23, 2023

SNOW DAY - NO SCHOOL

• Tigers, you have the unique chance to learn about the consent law and sexual assault prevention next Thursday, March 2 at lunch in West108 where SAVIS of Halton is facilitating a presentation. Don’t let this opportunity go to waste! See you there Tigers!

• Anyone interested in Junior girls soccer there is a tryout Tomorrow at 3pm. Please bring your athletic form in.

• Today at lunch in the library, join us for KNITTING CLUB.  Beginners and newcomers are always welcome :)

• Hey TAB Tigers! The Business Club is meeting on Friday duing in S 208! New members are always welcomed. Don’t forget - S 208 this Friday during lunch!

• Soccer Tryout during lunch today in the large gym! Jr and Sr You need to have filled out and handed in order to participate! 

Wednesday February 22, 2023

• Varsity Boys Rugby will be meeting in room E-104 at lunch today, see Mr. Leckie with any questions

• Grade 10 students who are interested in the HealthCare SHSM but have questions regarding the application process, please see Ms. Osmond and Ms. Branch is S209 during lunch today. 

• Today after school will be our final boys hockey practice after school. This practice is mandatory and please make sure your bring all your jerseys. 

• Calling all dessert lovers! GSA is holding a bake sale at the T over lunch today. All proceeds go to The Canadian Centre for Gender + Sexual Diversity, which is an organization that aims to help with anti-bullying, awareness and anti-discrimination. Be sure to bring cash or change, and grab yourself a tasty treat at lunch today! See you then!

• Junior Badminton tryouts continue today in the large gym at lunchtime.  

• Tigers, you have the unique chance to learn about the consent law and sexual assault prevention tomorrow- Thursday, February 23rd during lunch in W108 where SAVIS of Halton is facilitating a presentation. Don’t let this opportunity go to waste! See you there Tigers!

• Hey Tyler…
  Yes Sam…
  How do you make a tissue dance?!
  I don’t know Sam…
  You put a little boogie in it!! 

That’s right Tigers, Semi Formal is back and tickets go on sale today at 3pm!! Thursday March 2nd from 6:30-9:30pm you can get rid of that disco fever and dance the night away at Oakville Legacy Banquet Hall! It is first come first serve and tickets are going to sell out fast, we’re talking Taylor Swift TicketMaster fiasco 2.0!! So be sure to be ready on cashless at 3pm today!!  Any questions see Ms McAllan or Mme Telford

• Few events in the past year have brought a nation together like the 4x100m relay gold anchored by Andre Degrasse at the world championships….few events until this thursday, that is! Track is back, and holding a brief informational meeting tomorrow in the west hallway at lunch by the phys ed. office.  Run, jump or throw, we’ll see you there

• Anyone interested in Junior girls soccer there is a tryout on Friday at 3pm. Please bring your athletic form..

• Hey TAB Tigers! As you know, the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria has killed thousands of people and those that have been rescued are in desperate need of the most basic necessities. We want to come together as a TAB community and do our part. So this Friday the TAB Business Club will be selling pizza and pop during lunch at the T. All proceeds will be sent to help earthquake victims. Show your support by buying pizza and pop through school cash online this Friday. Show your TAB spirit and do your part Tigers!

• Could all students writing their Waterloo math contest please come to E117 asap!

Tuesday February 21, 2023

• Varsity Boys Rugby will be meeting in room E-104 at lunch on wednesday the 22nd, see Mr. Leckie with any questions

• Boys Soccer tryouts start tomorrow! Varsity begins at 7am and Jr at 7:30

• Grade 10 students who are interested in the HealthCare SHSM but have questions regarding the application process, please see Ms. Osmond and Ms. Branch is S209 during lunch on Wednesday. 

• Hey Tigers!  Have you noticed all the posters around the building about PINK SHIRT DAY?!?! Tomorrow is a uniquely Canadian Day… a day to STAND UP and STAND OUT for kindness and caring.  In a world where it sometimes feel like so much can go WRONG, take this opportunity to show that so much is also going RIGHT.  Stand up and Stand out … for kindness… wear PINK … any PINK you have … tshirt, pants, hair scrunchy… whatever… show that YOU CARE.  PINK DAY TOMORROW, WED FEB 22!

• There will be an important Athletic Council meeting today at lunch in W108. 

• Attention all boys interested in senior badminton. Tomorrow there will be another tryout in the small gym at 7am sharp. See you there. 

• Tomorrow there will be our mandatory and final boys hockey practice of the season. Make sure to bring all your jerseys.

• Calling all dessert lovers! GSA is holding a bake sale at the T over lunch tomorrow to celebrate Pink Shirt Day. All proceeds go to The Canadian Centre for Gender + Sexual Diversity, which is an organization that aims to help with anti-bullying, awareness and anti-discrimination. Be sure to bring cash or change, wear some pink, and grab yourself a tasty treat tomorrow! 

Thursday February 16, 2023

• This is a reminder Junior Badminton Tryouts start today in the Large gym at 11am.  Please bring your medical liability form.

• Attention students who have taken or are currently taking Grade 10, 11 or 12 French Immersion! There is an opportunity to visit l’université de l’Ontario Francophone in April to learn more about post-secondary studies and engage in an authentic cultural experience. If you are interested in learning more about the field trip, and to obtain a permission form, please see Mme Brooks!

• Boys Soccer Tryouts start Wednesday next week! Varsity starts at 7am and Juniors start at 7:30. You must attend in order to make the team. 

• Prom Committee meets today in W207 at lunch! We are still accepting new members if any Grade 12’s want to help plan an Epic Prom!

• Have you noticed the posters around the building yet? Yes that’s right! … PINK SHIRT DAY is just around the corner.  So this weekend, hunt around… and find SOMETHING pink to wear next Wednesday! 

• Why PINK? … because two Canadian youth from Nova Scotia organized a whole tonne of kids in their school to wear PINK to STAND UP for kindness and caring and STAND OUT against cruelty.  Join the movement, Tigers.  WEAR PINK … CHOOSE KINDNESS.

Wednesday February 15, 2023

• Hey Adventurers! Dungeons and Dragons is back for semester 2! Stop by W206 at lunch if you are interested in learning a bit about the game and having a lot of fun!

• Attention all HOSA members, we will be holding our first meeting of second semester today at lunch in room s209 - as we prepare for the National Spring Leadership Conference. Looking forward to seeing you there!

• Hey TABloid team! It’s Wednesday so that means we have a meeting TODAY after school in the LLC. Be ready to edit your stories!

• It’s WEDNESDAY and that means that WELLNESS CLUB will be meeting in W208 today at lunch! Looking to make new connections at TAB and start the new semester with a positive focus?  If your answer is YES … we are the club for you!!  Come join us today as we paint, relax and work on our PINK SHIRT DAY campaign.  … the more the merrier!  W208 lunch today!

• There is a final Soccer meeting TODAY in room W108 at 11:05. You must attend this meeting if you want to try out. Jr and Sr’s meet at 11:05. Tryouts start next week. 

Tuesday February 14, 2023

• For those interested in trying out for this year's Sr. Badminton Team please see Ms. Northey or Mr. Alchesi for sign up information. Our first try out will be tomorrow morning. Check Google Classroom for more details. 

• Anyone interested in JUNIOR Badminton, there will be a meeting today at lunch in W108.

• Attention all Business Club Members! There is a mandatory meeting today during lunch in S 208. New members are always welcomed! Don’t forget - S 208 today during lunch!

• Looking to spread some kindness and love today?  WELLNESS CLUB has got your back!  Come on down to the “T” at lunch to make a Valentine or 2 for people that you care about.  We will be there with supplies, smiles and positive message to share.  Come see us at the “T” at lunch! 

• If there are any grade 9 or 10s who haven’t signed up for this year's Jr. Boys Hockey team, it’s not too late. Come pick up a registration package in the Phys Ed. office today at lunch or speak to Mr. Alchesi or Mr. Winter for more information. 

Monday February 13, 2023  

• For those interested in trying out for this year's Sr. Badminton Team please see Ms. Northey or Mr. Alchesi for sign up information. Our first try out will be this Thursday morning. Check Google Classroom for more details. 

• Hey Tigers, for any grade 9 or 10s interested in joining this year's Jr. Boys Hockey Team, there will be a brief sign up and information meeting today in the Small Gym at 11:00 AM. And YES; if you play rep hockey you ARE allowed to sign up. See you at lunch. 

• Do you want the opportunity to learn about consent, bodily integrity, violence prevention and legality? Join us next Thursday, February 23rd at the start of lunch (11:00) in W108 (Health Room across from Phys Ed Office) where Sexual Assault & Intervention Services - SAVIS - of Halton is facilitating a presentation. Come educate yourself & bring your friends or partner! Everyone is welcome

• Attention Girls Rugby players! There will be a meeting today at lunch in W206 for anyone who is interested in joining the team.  Looking forward to seeing you there!

• Blind Date With A Book is happening in the Library Learning Commons!  Enter the draw for a chance to win a heart-shaped box of chocolates. All you need to do is  check out a book, take it home, and unwrap it. Show it your favourite spots to read, and show it off to your friends. Who knows, maybe there’s a future for the two of you!! Winner will be announced on February 14th!  TODAY is the last day to enter!

• Boys Soccer Season is nearly upon us!! There will be a mandatory meeting for all students interested in trying out today at lunch in West 107 - The room across from the Athletics Office.  Juniors meet at 11:05 and Seniors at 11:15am. If you are in grade 9 or 10, you are a Junior!

• Hey Tigers!  Have you noticed our WE ARE TAB wall of pawprints in the upper East?  Have you found YOUR paw yet? … or is your name NOT there?  Maybe you were away that  day?  Or you are new to TAB??  Whatever the reason, if you are NOT there and would like to join in …. Please come to the Wellness Club table at the “T” tomorrow during lunch.  We’ll be there with PAWS and VALENTINES!  See you there!

Friday  February 10, 2023  

• This is it. Photo Day! If you did not get your photo taken in the fall or you are new to Blakelock, then today is the day. Edge photography will be here in the Tiger’s Den during period 2 and the lunch break. Students will be called down by grade.  

• Attention all Senior students! Today there will be an information session for our Sr. Badminton Team in W108 at the beginning of lunch. If you are interested in trying out and are unable to attend this meeting please see Mr. Alchesi or Ms. Northey.

• Photography club members, we will be having a quick meeting at the beginning of lunch today in S110. This meeting is open to new members, so please come by if you’re interested in photography and making some friends!

• Blind Date With A Book is happening in the Library Learning Commons starting!  Enter the draw for a chance to win a heart-shaped box of chocolates.   All you need to do is  check out a book, take it home, and unwrap it.  Show it your favourite spots to read, and show it off to your friends.  Who knows, maybe there’s a future for the two of you!! Winner will be announced on February 14th!

• Course changes for Semester 2 will end today! Please complete the Google form that was included with your timetable by 4pm today if you are considering a course change.  Guidance will not be able to process changes submitted after 4pm today.  

• Attention Girls Rugby players! There will be a meeting on Monday at lunch in W206 for anyone who is interested in joining the team. Looking forward to seeing you there!

• Attention Junior girls soccer players!  Anyone interested in Jr. Girls soccer there is a meeting today in Room W108 at 11am. If you cannot make it please see Mr. Butler today.

• Today is Report Card day.  Semester 1 final report cards will be handed out in class today during period 1.  If you do not have a class in period 1, you may pick up your report card in the main office.

• the ski and snowboard athletes had a very rainy and wet competition at Alpine ski club uesterday.  Nic  Hanneberry came in 3rd in high school boys and Hayden Price came in second for open girls!  Our school is going to ofsa!!  Well done Tigers!!

Thursday February 9, 2023  

• Do you like to knit or crochet?  Would you like to learn how?  Join us today at lunch in the LIBRARY for Knitting Club.  That’s the library at lunch, today, or any Thursday 🙂

• Please remember to return all textbooks, instruments, camera equipment and chromebooks to your teachers and the library as we will need them all for semester 2.

• If you are a bus student and you will NOT need your bus seat this coming semester please let Ms.Deligero in the main office know as soon as possible as we have other students waiting for courtesy seats.

• Student timetables will be sent out digitally tomorrow afternoon, please make sure you check your email.

• Blind Date With A Book is happening in the Library Learning Commons starting today!  Enter the draw for a chance to win a heart-shaped box of chocolates. All you need to do is  check out a book, take it home, and unwrap it. Show it your favourite spots to read, and show it off to your friends. Who knows, maybe there’s a future for the two of you!! Winner will be announced on February 14th!

• Tomorrow is Photo Day! Yes that’s right Tigers, practice that winning smile! If you did not get your photo taken in the fall or you are new to Blakelock, then be ready tomorrow.  You can still get a TAB Student Card. Edge photography will be here in the Tiger’s Den during period 2 and the lunch break.  Students will be called down by grade. 

• Choir is rehearsing in S119 today at lunch. If you love to sing, and you’ve always wanted to join, come on down! We’re accepting new members for semester 2 - no experience required. 

• Today Badminton Club is back and running in the large gym for the second half at lunch! See you then

Wednesday February 8, 2023  

• Calling all grade 12’s interested in helping to create an epic Prom for the Graduating class of 2023! Meet in W207 for our first Prom Committee meeting on Thursday at lunch! 

• Do you love to knit or crochet?  Would you like to learn how?  

• Everyone is welcome to join the knitting club - TOMORROW  AT LUNCH in the LIBRARY! You can bring your projects or start a new one.  Meet in the LIBRARY tomorrow or any Thursday this semester. Hope to see you there!

• This Friday is Photo Day! If you did not get your photo taken in the fall or you are new to Blakelock, then Friday is THE day. You still have a chance to get that coveted TAB Student Card. Edge photography will be here in the Tiger’s Den during period 2 and the lunch break. Students will be called down by grade. Get your smile on!

• Blind Date With A Book is happening in the Library Learning Commons starting today!  Enter the draw for a chance to win a heart-shaped box of chocolates. All you need to do is  check out a book, take it home, and unwrap it. Show it your favourite spots to read, and show it off to your friends. Who knows, maybe there’s a future for the two of you!! Winner will be announced on February 14th!

• WELLNESS CLUB IS BACK FOR SEM 2!!  Looking to meet some kind, amazing people and to get involved at TAB this semester? …. Then WELLNESS CLUB may be just right for you!!  Come on up to W208 TODAY AT LUNCH and join us as we make plans for the semester!  New faces are always welcome!

• Course changes for Semester 2 will end on Friday of this week! Please complete the Google form that was included with your timetable by 4pm on Friday if you are considering a course change. Guidance will not be able to process changes submitted after 4pm on Friday.  

• Yesterday the Tigers found themselves down 4-3 with 3 minutes left in the 3rd period, not to mention being short handed 5 on 3. Zach Wadden tied it up, helping lead the Tigers to overtime with a shorthanded goal and then again finding the back of the net for the overtime game winner. A big shout out to the Boys Hockey team for their efforts in yesterday's team victory. 

• There is a mandatory meeting for all TABloid members today after school in the LLC. See you there!

Tuesday February 7, 2023  

• Calling all grade 12’s interested in helping to create an epic Prom for the Graduating class of 2023! Meet in W207 for our first Prom Committee meeting on Thursday at lunch! 

• Just a quick reminder that tomorrow’s TABloid meeting will be mandatory after school and taking place in the LLC. See you then! 

• You made it through your first day of semester 2 yesterday, Tigers and today you are back for more!  Wellness Club would like to invite you to join us this Wednesday in W208.  Why not start this new semester with a commitment to try some NEW THINGS?  We’d love to meet you!  Wellness Club. W208. Wednesday!

• This Friday is Photo Day! Yes that’s right Tigers, if you did not get your photo taken in the fall or you are new to Blakelock, then Friday is your lucky day.  You still have a chance to get that coveted TAB Student Card.  Edge photography will be here in the Tiger’s Den during period 2 and the lunch break.  Students will be called down by grade.  Get your smile on!

• Calling all band members! Symphonic winds rehearsal is tonight. It is extremely important that you attend.

• Any Wind Ensemble students who would like to help with Symphonic, please see Mrs. Barry ASAP!

Monday February 6, 2023

• Calling all grade 12’s interested in helping to create an epic Prom for the Graduating class of 2023! Meet in W207 for our first Prom Committee meeting on Thursday at lunch! 

• Happy Monday, Tigers! Wellness Club would like to welcome you back and invite you to join us this Wednesday in W208.  Why not start this new semester with a commitment to try some NEW THINGS?  We’d love to meet you!  Wellness Club. W208. Wednesday!

• FANDOM meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105

Wednesday January 25, 2023  

• Tonight’s evening opening of the Grade 12 Art Show is canceled due to weather-BUT the art will be on display in the studio theatre for viewing Thursday, Friday and Monday after exams.

• What is a seal’s favourite subject?
  Art Art Art Art!!! (make a seal sound)
  Art Club is coming back in semester two. 
  It will be onTuesday first half of lunch in East 106
  Get your artistic side ready!

• We have many items in our lost and found.  Reusable water bottles, jackets, sweaters, shoes and other clothing items have been collected over the semester.   Items are on display outside the main office from January 26 – February 1.  Please come by and check for your belongings.  Any items not collected by Wednesday, February 1st will be donated.  Thank you.

• Hey Tigers!  Need a quiet space to study … or chill out and relax in peace? Maybe do a little quiet colouring or origami?  WELLNESS CLUB is here for you!  Come on up to W208 during lunch today…. And bring a mug for a cup of tea!  See you there

• Unfortunately the cafeteria servery is closed today. Students may use the tables and chairs for eating food brought from home or for studying. Thanks for your patience.

Tuesday January 24, 2023

• A reminder to students in Grade 9 to 11: Course selection will close tomorrow!  Please submit your selections ASAP! 

• What is a seal’s favourite subject?
  Art Art Art Art!!!
  Art Club is coming back in semester two. 
  It will be on Tuesday first half of lunch in East 106
  Get your artistic side ready!

• We are making Stress Balls in the Library Learning Commons TODAY during lunch.  All supplies are provided just drop by the seminar room, bring your friends and have some fun!  All are welcome!

• Today at lunch in the studio theatre the grade 11/12 Performance for Film class will be running the Rebecca Street Film Festival. Come see some great student summative films on the big screen. 

• We have many items in our lost and found.  Reusable water bottles, jackets, sweaters, shoes and other clothing items have been collected over the semester. Items are on display outside the main office from January 26 – February 1.  Please come by and check for your belongings. Any items not collected by Wednesday, February 1st will be donated. Thank you.

• Thank you to the students who dropped by the Chill Out Room yesterday during lunch.  It was such a big hit that we will be doing this again in the near future.  So stay tuned Tigers!

• Attention band members! We will have symphonic winds rehearsal tonight. Please be there!

• Looking to relax and feel some love? Today in the Tiger’s Den, Therapy Dogs will be available for some quick cuddles! Come on in and say hi to Leon and Piper. 

Monday January 23, 2023  

• A reminder to students in Grade 9 to 11: Course selection will close Wednesday!  Please submit your selections ASAP! 

• What is a seal’s favourite subject?

Art Art Art Art!!! (make a seal sound)

Art Club is coming back in semester two.  

It will be onTuesday first half of lunch in East 106

Get your artistic side ready!

• FANDOM club is CANCELLED for today, and will start up again in Semester 2.  

• Hey Tigers!  Do you need a brain break?  Do you just want a place at lunch where you can lay down, listen to some soft music, experience some aromatherapy and chill out? Well we have transformed the Library Seminar room into a Chill Out Room.  Come to the Library during lunch today to check it out.   

• We are making Stress Balls in the Library Learning Commons tomorrow during lunch.  All supplies are provided just drop by the seminar room, bring your friends and have some fun!  All are welcome!

• That’s the “secret sauce”, Tigers.  PREPARATION.  Use the time and the tools given to PREPARE.  With a plan of attack to organize your studying and PREPARATION throughout the week, your efforts WILL pay off, Tigers.  Show yourselves what you can do!

• The Rebecca Street Film Festival is tomorrow at Lunch. Come see the senior film classes final project in the studio theatre. 

Friday January 20, 2023  

• Yesterday, your ski and snowboard team competed in regionals at Alpine Ski Resort, and guess what??

• Our very own Hayden Price and Nicolas Hannenbarry both came in SECOND in their respective categories!  Congratulations to our winners and well done, Team!

• Hey Tigers! Interested in joining the Business Club? Come to Room S208 on TODAY during lunch. This is an opportunity to share ideas and learn more about the exciting world of business, marketing, investment, personal finance and so much more! We also plan to use this club as a springboard to eventually prepare for and launch DECA! Join us every Friday during lunch in S208! See you today!

• Just a reminder to the Reconciliation Team that we will have a short “check in” meeting TODAY in W208.  See you there!

• Hey Tigers!  Any student interested in writing math contests this year, please join our Google Classroom using code:  thetlhn.  You can also scan the QR code in any math classroom.

• A reminder to students in Grade 9 to 11.  Course selection will close on January 25th!  Please submit your selections for next year this weekend or early next week!  

• Are you feeling stressed? Could you use a little cuddle sesh? Maybe in need of a furry friend to take your mind off of things. Come today to the Tigers Den at lunch to hang out with the Therapy Dogs! Only 5 students at a time, so there may be a wait, but please be patient! The puppies will be ready!

Thursday January 19, 2023  

• Are you interested in Knitting? Crocheting? Or any textile crafts?  Join us today at Lunch for Knitting Club - Come to E118 (the fashion classroom)- No need to bring anything - Beginners are welcome!

• Choir will meet today at lunch in room S119. Be there!

• Hey Tigers! Interested in joining the Business Club? Come to Room S 208 on Friday during the first half of lunch. This is an opportunity to share ideas and learn more about the exciting world of business, marketing, investment, personal finance and so much more! We also plan to use this club as a springboard to eventually prepare for and launch DECA! Join us every Friday during lunch in S 208!

• Looking for a nice calm quiet place to study and prepare for summatives and exams?? If your answer is YES, then The WELLNESS CLUB would like to invite you to W208 TODAY.  Bring your work, or your computer, your headphones and a mug.  If you are looking for a calm and quiet work space, Wellness Club is here for you! W208 TODAY! 

• Hey Tigers!  Any student interested in writing math contests this year, please join our Google Classroom using code:  thetlhn.  You can get more information and register to write upcoming contests there!

Wednesday January 18, 2023  

• Are you interested in Knitting? Crocheting? Or any textile crafts?  Join us tomorrow at Lunch for Knitting Club - Come to E118 (the fashion classroom)- No need to bring anything - Beginners are welcome!

• Hey Tigers!  Any student interested in writing math contests this year, please join our Google Classroom using code:  thetlhn.  You can get more information and register to write upcoming contests there!

• Looking for a nice calm quiet place to study and prepare for summatives and final evaluations?? If your answer is YES, then The WELLNESS CLUB would like to invite you to W208 TODAY.  Bring your work, or your computer…. Your headphones or your creative side to do some quiet colouring and just chill out.  If you are looking for some calm and quiet, Wellness Club is here for you! W208 TODAY! BRING A MUG TOO!

• Hey Tigers! Interested in joining the Business Club? Come to Room S208 on Friday during the first half of lunch. This is an opportunity to share ideas and learn more about the exciting world of business, marketing, investment, personal finance and so much more! We also plan to use this club as a springboard to eventually prepare for and launch DECA! Join us every Friday during lunch in S208!

Friday January 13, 2023  

• P.A system is up and running again, thanks everyone for your patience.

• The cafeteria servery is now open and only grab and go food available to purchase for now. 

• Final evaluation schedule has been posted on the tab website and social media for your information.

• Bus students!! Please make sure you are checking HaltonBus.ca for information about bus cancellations and delays.

Tuesday January 10, 2023

• Hey Tigers guess what!?  Some students from the gym leadership class are holding a Senior Boys vs Girls volleyball game at lunch.  The game is this Thursday, January 12th at lunch.  Hope to see you all this Thursday, January 12th at lunch.

• Creative Writing Club meets TODAY at lunch in S105!

• Looking for a nice calm quiet place to study and prepare for summatives and exams??... or just to relax and unwind in a peaceful environment? If your answer is YES, then The WELLNESS CLUB would like to invite you to W208 ON WEDNESDAY AT LUNCH.  Bring your work, or your computer…. Your headphones or your creative side to just colour, or make paper snowflakes and just chill out.  If you are looking for some calm and quiet, Wellness Club is here for you! W208 tomorrow! Bring a mug too!

• Hey TABloid team! We have a meeting tomorrow after school in the LLC. See you then!

• Hey Book Club members! We will be meeting this Thursday in the seminar room in the Library Learning Commons. Bring your lunch and your current read! 

• Grade 12 students applying to University for September 2023 - the application deadline is January 12 - THIS THURSDAY! 

• If you are planning to apply, please do so tonight to avoid the frustration of slower online response times and the chance of delays.

• Calling all students and staff, do you want to become more sustainable this year but aren't sure where to start? Do you want to have a positive impact on the environment? If you haven't seen what eco club is doing in the T already, come down at break and make some environmental new year's resolutions with us!! Add your resolutions to our tree! Let's make 2023 our most sustainable year yet!!

• hey you! Yeah, you - the one who misses band. Symphonic winds is rehearsing today so be there! New members are welcome so bring a friend! Especially if that friend plays low brass!

• There will be an important Athletic Council meeting today at lunch in W108. Please let Mmd. D’Alesio or Mr. Alchesi if you cannot attend. 

Monday January 9, 2023

• Course Selection is available to students on MyBlueprint.ca/Halton until January 25th!  If you have discussed your selections with your parents/guardians, please enter your courses ASAP.  

• For current Grade 12 students - please remember that you must either complete the Not Returning process or the Google Form indicating you are returning to TAB for the 2023-24 school year.  

• FANDOM club meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105

Friday December 16, 2022  

• Have you ever noticed your old or unused toys laying around the house? Bring them in anytime this week for tab's holiday toy drive! All donations will go towards the salvation army.

• TODAY is the day! TAB’s first WINTERFEST! Our grade 10 Business students will set up stands with some fun games and things to buy! Come down to the lower cafe at lunch for Blakelocks Winter fest! See you then!

• Did you know that the majority of jobs and daily activities in today’s society require public speaking abilities? Join us today at lunch for our public speaking lesson at the life beyond school club. If you want to improve this skill, come find us in room s209!

• Ping Pong Club is Back!  Come play, learn, and have a ball. All are welcome, even if you have never played before. We play on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 PM in the small gym. See Mr. Iafrate (pronounced Ya-Frah-Tay) in the math/science office (E217) for a permission form.    

• Do you like Gingerbread?  How about beautiful Gingerbread houses?  Come to the Library Learning Commons and see a professionally made Gingerbread House with all the trimmings.  Find out how to enter and win!  Entries close December 21st and the winner will be announced on December 22nd.

• Hey Tigers get into the Holiday spirit by making a snow globe. We have the glitter and all the supplies ready for you to make your festive snow globe.  We will make snow globes on Tuesday, December 20th during lunch in the Library Learning Commons.  Make sure you come to the Library to sign up before the 20th as supplies are limited. 

• Good Morning Tigers! Are you looking for a way to get involved in our community? Are you interested in bringing awareness to social justice issues and promoting equity at Blakelock? Join us on Wednesday,December 21st in the Library Seminar Room during lunch for our first meeting.   For further information contact Baran Nadalizadeh or just drop by. 

Thursday December 15, 2022  

• Anyone looking for a exciting, festive and NEW experience? Well look no further than the Blakelock’s first ever Winterfest! On Friday December 16th in the cafeteria at lunch, Our grade 10 Business students will set up stands with some fun games and things to buy! Bring some cash and/ or canned good to take part in  Blakelock’s first ever winter fest. Again, on December 16th, in the cafeteria at lunch, bring some cash for Blakelock's Winter fest! 

• Today’s the day Tigers! If you’ve signed up to audition for Student Council’s lip sync battle, come by the studio theatre at lunch and try out! 

• Have you ever noticed your old or unused toys laying around the house? Bring them in anytime this week for tab's holiday toy drive! All donations will go towards the salvation army.

• Do you like Gingerbread?  How about beautiful Gingerbread houses?  Come to the Library Learning Commons and see a professionally made Gingerbread House with all the trimmings.  Find out how to enter and win!  Entries close December 21st and the winner will be announced on December 22nd.

• Hey Tigers get into the Holiday spirit by making a snow globe. We have the glitter and all the supplies ready for you to make your festive snow globe.  We will make snow globes on Tuesday, December 20th during lunch in the Library Learning Commons.  Make sure you come to the Library to sign up before the 20th as supplies are limited.  

• Good Morning tigers! Are you looking for a way to get involved in our community? Are you interested in bringing awareness to social justice issues and promoting equity at Blakelock? Join us on Wednesday,December 21st in the Library Seminar Room during lunch for our first meeting.   For further information contact Baran Nadalizadeh or just drop by.  

• Ping Pong Club is Back!  Come play, learn, and have a ball. All are welcome, even if you have never played before. We play on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 PM in the small gym. See Mr. Iafrate (pronounced Ya-Frah-Tay) in the math/science office (E217) for a permission form.    

• Hey Book Club members! We are meeting today at lunch in the seminar room in the Library Learning Commons. The White Pines Books are here so be sure to complete the Google form in the classroom to indicate your top 3 choices! See you at lunch!

Wednesday December 14, 2022  

• Did you miss out on adding a TIGER PAW with YOUR NAME ON IT for the  WE ARE TAB wall that Wellness Club is creating?  If yes, come on down to the “T” today during lunch and make one!  We want to make sure that EVERYONE sees themselves as part of our TAB community!

• Anyone looking for a exciting, festive and NEW experience, look no further than Blakelock’s first ever Winterfest! On Friday December 16th in the cafeteria at lunch, Our grade 10 Business students will set up stands with some fun games and things to buy! Bring some cash and/or canned goods to take part in Winterfest on Friday in the cafeteria at lunch.See you then!

• Do you have a passion for performing? Student council is running a lip sync battle and needs YOU to join. Come by the studio theatre at lunch on Thursday and try out! Sign up on the schools instagram link tree form or scan a qr code on the posters around the school!

• Have you noticed your old or unused toys laying around the house? Bring them in anytime this week for TAB's holiday toy drive! All donations will go towards the salvation army.

• Do you like Gingerbread?  How about beautiful Gingerbread houses?  Come to the Library Learning Commons and see a professionally made Gingerbread House with all the trimmings.  Find out how to enter and win!  Entries close December 21st and the winner will be announced on December 22nd.

• Hey Tigers get into the Holiday spirit by making a snow globe. We have the glitter and all the supplies ready for you to make your festive snow globe.  We will make snow globes on Tuesday, December 20th during lunch in the Library Learning Commons. Make sure you come to the Library to sign up before the 20th as supplies are limited.

• Hey TAB, TODAY'S THE DAY!! Eco's hosting our thrift swap in the library seminar room during lunch and afterschool! Be sure to swing by and swap for some unique clothing items. Thanks to everyone who has dropped items off so far, lots of fun to be had! Let's get our thrift on Tigers!!! 

• Good Morning tigers! Are you looking for a way to get involved in our community? Are you interested in bringing awareness to social justice issues and promoting equity at Blakelock? Join us on Wednesday,December 21st in the Library Seminar Room during lunch for our first meeting. For further information contact Baran Nadalizadeh or just drop by.  

• Ping Pong Club is Back!  Come play, learn, and have a ball. All are welcome, even if you have never played before. We play on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 PM in the small gym. See Mr. Iafrate (pronounced Ya-Frah-Tay) in the math/science office (E217) for a permission form.    

• Today is Wednesday and that means that WELLNESS CLUB will meet up in W208.  Come on up to meet some really nice people and help with our COMMUNITY OF CARING initiatives!  Hope to see you there!

• Reminder to all students running clubs and activities. All posters and signs MUST be approved with a signature by a Vice Principal before going up on the wall. Also do not use regular tape on the walls. Office staff will give you stick tac to use. Thank you

Tuesday December 13, 2022  

• Anyone looking for an exciting, festive and NEW experience?  Well look no further than Blakelock's first ever Winterfest!  On Friday December 16th in the cafeteria at lunch, Our grade 10 Business students will set up stands with some fun games and things to buy!  Bring some cash and/ or canned goods to take part in Blakelock’s first ever winter fest.  Again, on December 16th, in the cafeteria at lunch, bring some cash for Blakelocks Winter fest!   See you then!

• Do you have a passion for performing? Student council is running a lip sync battle and needs YOU to join.  Come by the studio theatre at lunch on Thursday and try out!  Sign up on the school's instagram link tree form or scan a QR code on the posters around the school!

• Have you ever noticed your old or unused toys laying around the house? Bring them in anytime this week for tab's holiday toy drive! All donations will go towards the salvation army.

• Do you like Gingerbread?  How about beautiful Gingerbread houses?  Come to the Library Learning Commons and see a professionally made Gingerbread House with all the trimmings.  Find out how to enter and win!  Entries close December 21st and the winner will be announced on December 22nd.

• Hey Tigers get into the Holiday spirit by making a snow globe.  We have the glitter and all the supplies ready for you to make your festive snow globe.  We will make snow globes on Tuesday, December 20th during lunch in the Library Learning Commons.  Make sure you come to the Library to sign up before the 20th as supplies are limited.  

• Hey TAB, eco club's thrift swap is TOMORROW! Be sure to drop off clothes today and tomorrow morning to the front desk at the library to exchange during the swap.  For those of you who don't drop anything off you can still participate with a small donation of 2-5 dollars to get some unique pieces. The rest will be donated to the True Northern Hope Project.  Let's get our thrift on TAB!!!

• Good Morning tigers!  Are you looking for a way to get involved in our community?  Are you interested in bringing awareness to social justice issues and promoting equity at Blakelock?  Join us on Wednesday, December 21st in the Library Seminar Room during lunch for our first meeting.   For further information contact Baran Nadalizadeh or just drop in.  

• Ping Pong Club is Back!  Come play, learn, and have a ball. All are welcome, even if you have never played before. We play on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 PM in the small gym.  See Mr. Iafrate (pronounced Ya-Frah-Tay) in the math/science office (E217) for a permission form.    

• Attention symphonic winds players.  We will be rehearsing today after school. New members are welcome, so if you missed the opportunity to join the band in September, now’s your chance!

Monday December 12, 2022  

• Do you have a passion for performing? Student council is running a lip sync battle and needs YOU to join. Come by the studio theatre at lunch on Thursday and try out! Sign up on the schools instagram link tree form or scan a qr code on the posters around the school!

• Have you ever noticed your old or unused toys laying around the house? Bring them in anytime this week for tab's holiday toy drive! All donations will go towards the salvation army.

• Hey TAB, eco club is running a thrift swap THIS Wednesday! Be sure to drop off clothing items to the front desk at the library today and tomorrow for a chance to swap for some unique pieces and support sustainable fashion! Let's get our thrift on! 

• FANDOM club meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105.  See you all there! 

• Unfortunately the cafeteria servery will NOT be open for the rest of the week. Students can use the tables and booths in the cafeteria but there will be nothing to purchase from the servery this week. But remember, Breakfast Club happens Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the T!!

Friday December 9, 2022  

• Have you ever noticed your old or unused toys laying around the house? Bring them in anytime this week for tab's holiday toy drive! All donations will go towards the salvation army.

• Ping Pong Club is Back!  Come play, learn, and have a ball. All are welcome, even if you have never played before. We play on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 PM in the small gym. See Mr. Iafrate (pronounced Ya-Frah-Tay) in the math/science office (E217) for a permission form.    

• Friday… no better word …. Except maybe Saturday ..  As we end this busy week, we will engage in period 2  in another session of learning about Human Rights and our planet.  

Thursday December 8, 2022  

• Calling all singers! We will be rehearsing today at lunch. If you missed your chance to join our vocal ensemble, today’s your lucky day! Mrs. Barry is inviting anyone who loves to sing to join us in S119 today. Bring a friend! No experience required. 

• Hey Grads! Don’t forget that grad photos are happening in the Tigers Den but you have to make your appointment online. Don’t miss the opportunity to have your photo be a part of your class composite and in the yearbook!!

• Reminder the cafeteria servery is closed until further notice. Students can use the main caf for eating, but there is no food being sold from the servery.

Wednesday December 7, 2022  

• A Future that Fits is tomorrow in Period 1 Grade 10 classes.  Unless you have many arrangements to borrow a device from the school for that period, Grade 10s students will need to bring their own devices to Period 1 for that day.  Please see Mrs. Svendsen in Guidance if you have any questions about this!  

• Hey TABloid members! Today is WEDNESDAY so that means we are meeting TODAY after school in the Library Learning Commons. Be there! It’s mandatory.

• HEY Tigers! Check out our latest edition of the Student Newspaper - THE TABloid. We have lots of new stories, Teacher Features,  plus amazing photos contributed by TAB’s own Photography Club. You can access the TABloid through the QR Codes posted around the school, the link in Mr. Dawson’s weekly updates, and on the Blakelock instagram. New stories will be added throughout the week! So read all about our amazing TAB community.

• A reminder that WELLNESS CLUB is canceled for today unfortunately.  Check our Google Classroom for more details.  See you next week!!

• Today is the day! Come out to the main gym at 10:30 and 1:20 to cheer on your Bantam Boys Basketball Team! Go Tigers! 

Tuesday December 6, 2022   

1. • Math Club will be running today in E204 during lunch.  See you there!

   • Shout out to the Bantam Girls Volleyball team for an amazing first 3 games. The girls came out on top against MM Robinson and Aldershot, and battled hard to tie Nelson! Great job team! 

   • The second edition of the Tabloid newspaper has been published! Check it out to get a recap on all the events that happened during November! The link to the Tabloid newspaper can be found on the Blakelock instagram, Mr. Dawson’s weekly announcement or scan the QR codes throughout the school. 

   • Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action for Violence Against Women in Canada.  On Dec 6, 1989, Canada was forever changed by an act of mass violence which saw 14 women murdered as they attended classes at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal.  They were targeted simply for being women.  Take a moment today to think about the violence caused by senseless hatred and to make a commitment to speak out against hatred in all forms.  Learn more by quick search of DEC 6 CANADA. 

   • Come cheer on our Bantam Boys Basketball team tomorrow as we host a mini tournament here at TAB! We play at 10:30 and 1:30! 

   • Attention all Symphonic Winds members! We will not be rehearsing today, but be ready to start again next week with fresh new tunes. If you missed your chance to join a band earlier, come on out! We Will be accepting new members next week.

Wednesday November 30, 2022   

• Hey ALL TABloid members! There is a MANDATORY MEETING TODAY after school in the Library Learning Commons. See you there!

• Are you interested in doing CO-OP during your high school career? Would you like to learn what a CO-OP in the Canadian Armed Forces could look like??  If the answer is YES to either of these questions, come to the cafeteria in the later part of lunch TODAY and/or reach out to Mme MOWBRAY this morning

• The Library Volunteers are making 3-D SnowFlakes in the Library today during lunch. Feel free to drop by the Library Learning Commons and join in the fun!  Everyone is welcome! 

• Our TAB WELLNESS club is always looking to build well-being through community building.  Would YOU like to be part of that positivity??  Come join us in W208 during lunch TODAY as we work on our Community of Caring plans for December!.  New faces are ALWAYS welcomed!

• SHAD is a month-long experiential STEAM & entrepreneurship program, for youth in grades 10 and 11, hosted at 20 universities across Canada.  Are you interested in learning about exciting fields of study while working with mentors and like-minded peers at university campuses across our country?  Apply to SHAD by December 5th at 11:59pm.  Visit www.shad.ca

• Hey Student Book Club members. We will be meeting TOMORROW at lunch in the Library Seminar room. See you then!

• Bishop’s University,  Concordia University and McGill University will be visiting Appleby College on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Presentations from each university will take place in the Alumni Centre Single Gym from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.  Grade 11 and 12 Halton students and their families are welcome to attend.

• Come and support our Boys Hockey Team as they take on Iroquois Ridge in their season opener today after school at Glen Abbey Arena. Puck drop is at 3:10 pm. 

• A reminder to all Symphonic Winds members, and 9th credit music students - we will be rehearsing today at 11:25. Don’t be late! Remind your friends!

Tuesday November 29, 2022

• Come out and support your junior girls volleyball team today after school for their game against Garth Webb!

• Are you interested in doing CO-OP during your high school career? Would you like to learn what a CO-OP in the Canadian Armed Forces could look like??  If the answer is YES to either of these questions, come to the cafeteria in the later part of lunch TOMORROW --   Wednesday and/or reach out to Mme MOWBRAY ASAP!

• CREATIVE WRITING CLUB meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105 

• Our TAB WELLNESS club is always looking to build well-being through community building.  Would YOU like to be part of that positivity??  Come join us in W208 during lunch on Wednesday as we work on our Community of Caring plans for December!.  New faces are ALWAYS welcomed!

• Bantam Boys Basketball Practice after school today in the main Gym! You will be getting your jerseys today! 

• “It’s Time Tigers! The Student v. Teachers Dodgeball Tournament Final Round is happening Today! The Best Students will now face the Teachers in a do-or-die Final Round! Come down to the Large Gym at 11 am Sharp, bring some friends and come cheer your team on!

• The Library Volunteers are making 3-D SnowFlakes in the Library today during lunch. Feel free to drop by the Library and join in the fun!  Everyone is welcome! 

• A heartbreaking first loss of the season for the TAB boys basketball teams yesterday. A great effort and a great crowd made for a thrilling start to what will be a promising  season! 

• Jr Boys and Bantam practice today after school in the small gym

Monday November 28, 2022

• Attention Bantam Girls Volleyball team - our first practice will be held tomorrow morning in the large gym at 7am. See you there!

• Are you interested in doing CO-OP during your high school career? Would you like to learn what a CO-OP in the Canadian Armed Forces could look like??  If the answer is YES to either of these questions, come to the cafeteria in the later part of lunch on Wednesday and/or reach out to Mme MOWBRAY ASAP!

• Attention to all Students who signed up for the Student v. Teacher Dodgeball Tournament: Today is the day! Please check your emails to see what time your team plays, games will be played in the Large Gym at Lunch. Come down with you team and bring friends to watch. May the Best Student Teams win!

• Our TAB WELLNESS club is always looking to build well-being through community building.  Would YOU like to be part of that positivity??  Come join us in W208 during lunch on Wednesday as we work on our Community of Caring plans for December!.  New faces are ALWAYS welcomed!

• Attention all musicians! This week is a busy week. Please check the google classrooms for your ensembles, and your emails as well to be sure you know what’s happening.

• Symphonic winds rehearsal is TODAY and TOMORROW during the second half of lunch, along with 9th credit.

• String Ensemble rehearsal is TODAY during the first half of lunch. 

• Our Music Department’s Winter Concert is this Thursday, and it’s selling out fast! Tickets are only available on cashless so don’t miss out - get yours today!

• FANDOM CLUB meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105! See you there!

• Jr Boys Basketball practice at lunch in the small gym today

• Come out and cheer on the boys basketball teams after school today starting at 3:15 in the main gym! Go Tigers! 

Thursday November 25, 2022

• Hi Tigers, as we wrap this short week up, what better way to celebrate than doing some partner yoga with Ms. McAllan and Mme Telford in the studio theatre at lunch! As this week of Bullying Awareness and Prevention comes to a close we challenge you to reach out and include someone new. Pick a different person as your yoga partner and come on out for a fun time!

• Want to learn about staying safe while living independently? Join us today in room S209 at lunch for the Life Beyond School Club’s : Safety When Living Alone presentation. We hope to see you then!

• Just a reminder to those students who have signed up for the Kahoot game.  It’s today, at lunch in the Library Seminar Room.  Let the games begin!!  

• Hey Student Book Club members. Today’s meeting is cancelled. We will meet NEXT THURSDAY in the library seminar room at lunch. See you next week!

• Ping Pong Club is Back!  Come play, learn, and have a ball. All are welcome, even if you have never played before. We play on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 PM in the small gym. See Mr. Iafrate (pronounced Ya-Frah-Tay) in the math/science office (E217) for a permission form.    

• Is 6.4 seconds enough time? Ask Sean Janisse, as he helped the Boys Hockey team secure a 3rd place tie at their Milton Tournament yesterday. The Tigers battled back from a 2-0 deficit, scoring with 6.4 seconds left on the clock. This was a great experience and sets the tone for an exciting season for the Tigers this season. Our season opener is next Wednesday and one you won’t want to miss. 

• Hey TAB … look down!! CHECK OUT YOUR FEET!!  Are YOU wearing ODD socks???  Are you making a statement today that  WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT … BUT ALL EQUAL????  …. Or …. Oh no!!  Did you forgot???  NO WORRIES!  … ask you favourite friend to TRADE A SOCK WITH YOU! … a creative solution!  Whatever your decision, the most important thing is to SHOW IN YOUR ACTIONS today and everyday that YOU are T.A.B…. a Tigers Against Bullying!

• Hey photography club, this is just a reminder that we are having a meeting today after school in S110. See you there!

• Yesterday, 4 brave warriors took to the ultimate chess arena to match wits and skills against competitors across Halton.  While trying to navigate this new plane of battle, these Chess Athletes were able to salvage some points, alas.. blunders and pressure took over and glory was not brought to the name Blakelock.  However, the one beacon of light that shone through the Tiger’s darkest Chess hour, was the 3rd place finish by Colin McGregor.  All chess athletes should attend chess club today at lunch to refine our skills.  President Spoletti will be issuing a formal apology as he looks to steer the Chess-ship through the rough waters ahead.

• The Time is Now Tigers! The Student v. Teacher Dodgeball Tournament is coming fast! Come to the Large Gym at Lunch on Monday November 28 and Tuesday November 29 to cheer your teams on! May the Best Team Win

Wednesday November 24, 2022

• Hi Tigers, looking for something fun to do? Student council has set up a scavenger hunt around the school for Bullying Awareness and Prevention week. Find one of the positive sticky notes around the school and bring it to the Student Councils booth outside the small gym during lunch or right after school to be entered for a chance to win! We challenge you to find a sticky note and share the message on it with someone today. 

• Attention all actors - today is your last chance to audition! We will be having auditions for this year’s NTS Drama Festival play, “Layers” in the studio theatre today at the start of lunch.  You do not need to prepare anything; we will provide the audition script! Looking forward to seeing you there! Here’s a little actor joke to get you in the mood:
  -Ahem (clear throat dramatically)
  -Who’s the buff actor who keeps sneezing?
  -Ah it’s Vin Sniesel

• Do you like Kahoot? Do you dislike bullying? The library volunteers have organized a Kahoot for Bullying Awareness week this Thursday at lunch in the Library seminar room. There will be prizes for those who come in first, second and third in the Kahoot. To sign up, please see Mrs. Mackay before Thursday in the Library Learning Commons.Today is the last day to sign up, Tigers! 

• Want to learn about staying safe while living independently? Join us Thursday in room S209 at lunch for the Life Beyond School Club’s “safety-when-living-alone” presentation. We hope to see you then!

• Hey TABloid members! We are meeting today after school in the library. See you at 2:45!

• TODAY IS THE DAY!!   Wellness Club is hosting our  BE KIND and UNWIND event IN THE SMALL GYM  today at lunch.  Come on down for some games, community colouring, a TV show, and a little photo fun with friends! Let’s relax and unwind together … and maybe make some new friends.   Let’s celebrate together that WE…(PAUSE)...  ARE…(PAUSE)…. TAB …(PAUSE)….… Tigers Against Bullying.  Today….lunch… SMALL GYM!

• Tomorrow is TAB SPIRIT and ODD SOCKS DAY!  Yes yes!  You heard right… ODD SOCKS!! …. Join in and celebrate that we are ALL DIFFERENT but ALL EQUAL!  Join in with your community!  Wear TAB gear or TAB colours … AND… WEAR 2 DIFFERENT or 2 STRANGE SOCKS tomorrow … WHATEVER ODD means to you!!

• Ping Pong Club is Back!  Come play, learn, and have a ball. All are welcome, even if you have never played before. We play on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 PM in the small gym. See Mr. Iafrate (pronounced Ya-Frah-Tay) in the math/science office (E217) for a permission form.     

• Hey Student Book Club members! We are meeting TOMORROW at lunch in the seminar room in the library for our informal book chat. Bring your lunch!  

• Wind Ensemble rehearsal is cancelled for today! Check Google classroom for a message from Mrs. Abbott

• The cafeteria servery will be “Grab-and-Go” only tomorrow which means no fries, pizza or poutine. So remember, tomorrow the servery will be open but just for grab-and-go items.

Tuesday November 22, 2022

• Attention all actors: We will be having auditions for this year’s NTS Drama Festival play, “Layers” in the studio theatre today and tomorrow at the start of lunch. You do not need to prepare anything; we will provide the audition script! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Here’s a little actor joke to get you in the mood:

Ahem (clear throat dramatically)

An actor I know fell through the floor recently. I think it is just a stage he was going through.

• Hi Tigers, today's challenge for Bullying Awareness and Prevention week is to give someone a compliment. You might be asking yourself what would be a good way to do that...well sending a friend-o-gram to someone would sure be a great start! Today at lunch in the T, student council will be running a friend-o-gram booth to send positive notes to others around the school. Be sure to check it out!

• Do you like Kahoot? Do you dislike bullying? The library volunteers have organized a kahoot for Bullying Awareness week this Thursday at lunch in the Library seminar room. There will be prizes for those who come in first, second and third in the Kahoot. To sign up, please see Mrs. Mackay before Thursday in the Library Learning Commons.  

• Hey TAB… YOU ARE INVITED!!...   Where? To WHAT? You ask?  To the Wellness Club BE KIND and UNWIND event IN THE SMALL GYM Wednesday at lunch.  Come on down for some games, community colouring, a TV show, and a little photo fun with friends!  Let’s celebrate   that WE…(PAUSE)...  ARE…(PAUSE)…. TAB …(PAUSE)….… Tigers Against Bullying.  Tomorrow….lunch… SMALL GYM!

• Creative Writing Club meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105. 

• Midterm report cards can STILL be picked up from period 1 teachers. If you don’t have a period 1 class, you can pick up in the main office. 

Monday November 21, 2022

• Midterm report cards can be picked up from period 1 teachers. If you don’t have a period 1 class, you can pick up in the main office. Attention grade 12 students applying to University and/or College: The HDSB uploaded midterm marks to OUAC and to Ontario Colleges last Wednesday.  As you have now received your report card, please take a few moments today to log in to the application sites to ensure all of your courses are listed and that your midterm grades are accurate.  If there are any issues or anything is missing/incorrect, please let Guidance know ASAP. Also, if you are applying to an Ontario University and have not yet picked up your PIN from Guidance, please do so this week!

• There will be a Boys Hockey Team meeting in W108 at the beginning of lunch.

• Hey Tigers! this week is a big one here at TAB!  LOTS of activities happening to help us build an even STRONGER COMMUNITY and show that WE…(PAUSE)...  ARE…(PAUSE)…. TAB …(PAUSE)….… Tigers Against Bullying.  Check out details on Instagram and on the posters at the T.  

• Junior Boys Basketball practice in the small gym after school. 

• Bantam Boys quick meeting in the small gym right after school.

• Did you get a RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS this morning when you got to school from a Wellness Club member?  Has someone already done something randomly nice for you already??  RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS help us all feel happier and safer in our communities.  Try it today and show that WE…(PAUSE)...  ARE…(PAUSE)…. TAB …(PAUSE)….… Tigers Against Bullying.

• Bullying Prevention week is upon us and the Wellness Club has put together an event called "Be Kind and Unwind" that will take place in the small gym this Wednesday during lunch. There will be many activities running all throughout the lunch break such as Kahoots, banner colouring, scattegories, jenga, a photo booth, and more! Wellness Club can't wait to see you there! 

• Hi Tigers, as it is Bullying Awareness and Prevention week, each day student council wanted to provide daily challenges to spread positivity around the TAB community. Today's challenge is to high five someone new, perhaps you can accomplish this at Just Dance...that's right! Today at lunch in the cafeteria there will be just dance lead by student council. Come on out for some fun!

• Just a reminder that the JR girls volleyball practice has changed and is now today at lunch in the large gym!

• FANDOM club meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105.  

Thursday November 17, 2022

• Attention all students interested in being part of the National Theatre School Drama Festival.  We will have an information meeting at the start of lunch on Friday in the Studio Theatre.  Please come if you are interested in acting, designing, or any backstage work!  See you in the theatre!

• Here’s a little Drama joke to get you in the mood:

Why aren’t thieves allowed to act on stage? Because they’d surely steal the show! 

• Just a reminder that the Library will be closed today and tomorrow due to the Literacy test. Also, students are asked to please avoid using the lower South hallway if possible to limit distractions to students who are writing. 

Wednesday November 16, 2022

• Calling all board game enthusiasts! Are you looking for something to do over lunch other than scrolling Instagram. Join the board game club today at lunch in the family studies room - E118. Come with a friend or on your own to join a game. See you in E118 today at lunch!

• Attention Tigers!  The Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, including during lunch.  If you need to borrow a chromebook for the day you must pick one up before 8:15 in the morning and you still will be required to return it to the Library at the end of the school day.  There will be students writing the OSSLT in the Library on these days so please be quiet when you are in the hallway by the Library.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.  

• Attention grade 9 girls, anyone interested in trying out for Bantam Girls Volleyball please pick up a form in the phys ed office before the first try out. This must be completed to try out!

• The senior boys volleyball team put forth a tremendous effort in yesterday’s GHAC semi-final vs St. Mary’s Secondary School in Hamilton.  The boys played very well, but unfortunately came up just short, losing 17-15 in the 5th and deciding set. Congratulations to the senior boys volleyball team for a competitive and successful season.  

• It’s Wednesday and that means that WELLNESS CLUB will be meeting in W208. Feeling creative?  Like to paint?   Interested in meeting new people and encouraging INCLUSION and KINDNESS in our school?  We are the club for YOU!  Come on up and join us today…. NEW FACES are always welcome!

• Bus Students! Don’t forget to bring your student card to the main office and pick up your green bus sticker if you haven’t done it yet. Bus drivers will be checking for stickers, so don’t get caught without it!

Tuesday November 15, 2022 

• Attention students who ride the school buses! Bus drivers may be checking for your green bus stickers through the next 3 weeks and may check regularly moving forward so make sure you have your student card with a green sticker whenever you ride the bus. If you did not get your bus sticker yet, please see Ms.Deligero in the Main office and bring your student card.

• A representative from Huron will be at TAB today at lunch in the caf! If you have questions about the school and your post secondary plan - drop in!

• A Reminder to all girls trying out for Varsity hockey,  tryouts continue today at Kinoak Arena at 3:15pm.

• Calling all board game enthusiasts! Are you looking for something to do over lunch other than scrolling instagram. Join the board game club on Wednesdays at lunch in the family studies room - E118. Come with a friend or on your own to join a game. See you in E118 on Wednesday at lunch!

• Yesterday, the Girls Basketball team defeated Aldershot 52-29 in their GHAC game. Sienna Caesar led the charge with 20 points, and Naya Patel finished with 15, in the complete team effort.  With the win, the Tigers are going to OFSAA next week in Stratford, to play for the AA Ontario Championship!!

• Creative Writing Club is CANCELLED for today and will meet again NEXT week. See you then! 

• Reminder that the first JR girls volleyball practice is today at lunch! Excited to see you all there!

• There will be an Athletic Council Meeting today at lunch in W108

• If you ordered a yearbook LAST year, please stop by the office at lunch and pick it up. If you want to order a yearbook from THIS year, you can buy one from the TAB School Cash Online at any time.

Monday November 14, 2022  

• A representative from the University of Waterloo will be at TAB today at lunch in the caf! If you have questions about the school and your post secondary plan - drop in!

• Attention Library Volunteers!  There will be a meeting today after school in the Library.  Hope to see you all there.  

• A Reminder to all girls trying out for Varsity hockey tryouts will continue tomorrow at Kinoak Arena at 3:15pm.

• Junior Boys and Bantam Basketball mandatory meeting in the small gym at the start of lunch. 

• Attention students who ride the school buses! Bus drivers may be checking for your green bus stickers through the next 3 weeks and may check regularly moving forward so make sure you have your student card with a green sticker whenever you ride the bus. If you did not get your bus sticker yet, please see Ms.Deligero in the Main office.

• If you ordered a yearbook LAST year, please stop by the office at lunch and pick it up. If you want to order a yearbook from THIS year, you can buy one from the TAB School Cash Online at any time.

Friday November 11, 2022

• Queens Badger College will visit TAB today at lunch in the caf.  If you are interested in attending this UK location of Queens, please drop into the caf to see the representative!

• Looking for a fun way to end the week? Want a chance to compete in your favourite card games and win prizes? If you’re interested in learning a new card game, come join the Life Beyond School club today in room S209!

• Hey Photography Club! This is just a reminder that we will be having a quick meeting at the beginning of lunch today in S110.

• The grade 12 class will be presenting our Remembrance Day Assemblies Friday, this morning during period TWO. We will have the same assembly twice in a row. The first one will be just grade 9s and 11s and the second assembly will be grade 10s and 12s. Please wait for your teachers instructions to go down to the gym and remember to be respectful.

• Did you buy a yearbook last year for the 2021/2022 year? Don’t forget to pick up your yearbook from last year in the Main Office during lunch break or after school.

Thursday November 10, 2022

• Hey Book Friends, Our student Book Club is meeting TODAY at lunch in the seminar room in the Library. Bring your lunch and we can talk books: "The Maid" and "This is how it always is". Also, the FOLD (Festival of Literary Diversity) event has started. More details to follow at our meeting! New members are always welcome!! See you at lunch!

• Do you have feedback on past events or the Blakelock community? Do you need a space to vent and throw out ideas for school spirit? If so, come down to East 215 at lunch on Thursday, November 10th (that’s today!) for our first ever Tiger Talks meeting! Looking forward to seeing you all!

• Looking for a fun way to end the week? Want a chance to compete in your favourite card games and win prizes? If you’re interested in learning a new card game, come join the Life Beyond School club Friday in room S209!

• The coaches of the 2022-2023 TAB curling team would like you to hurry, hurry hard down to S205 at the start of lunch today whether you’re interested in becoming the next Brad Gushue, or just want to come out for the funnest sport on pebbled ice. See you there!

• Treaties are an agreement to share the land, and they come with responsibilities for both the Indigenous Peoples and the people that live on this land we now call Canada. Despite these agreements, there are many conflicts between Indigenous Peoples and land developers, government, or industries. Have you heard of the Oka Crisis of 1990, or the Ipperwash Conflict of 1995? What about the Mi’kmaq lobster dispute of 2020? These are just a few examples of modern conflicts.  As Treaty people, it is our responsibility to learn more about Treaties, and to establish and maintain mutually respectful relationships with the Indigenous peoples in this country. If you haven’t heard of any of these disputes, you are encouraged to do some learning. Once we know better, we can be better. Let’s be better treaty people, Tigers.

• Calling all singers! There is an important rehearsal today at lunch in S119. Please be there!

Wednesday November 9, 2022

• Grade 12s! Guelph Humber will be at TAB today!   Drop by the caf with your post secondary questions! 

• Hey Book Friends, Our next Book Club  meeting is tomorrow at lunch in the seminar room in the LLC.Bring your lunch and we can talk about books: "The Maid" and "This is how it always is". Also, the FOLD (Festival of Literary Diversity) event has started. More details to follow at our meeting! See you Thursday!

• Do you have feedback on past events or the Blakelock community? Do you need a space to vent and throw out ideas for school spirit? If so, come down to East 215 at lunch on Thursday, November 10th for our first ever Tiger Talks meeting! Looking forward to seeing you all!

• Today Wellness Club will be meeting at lunch in W208.  Looking to meet some nice people? Like to paint posters? Interested in helping build community?  If YES to any of these questions… come and join us!  New members are always welcome! Lunch today in W208!

• In honour of Treaties Recognition Week, here is some info about the land that we are on right now! T.A. Blakelock, and much of Oakville sits on land that is a part of Treaty #14, also known as the Head of the Lake Treaty. This Treaty agreement was made in 1806. The government at the time asked the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to sell the lands in exchange for trade goods, the sole right of fisheries at Twelve and Sixteen Mile Creeks, as well as the sole right to fish at the Credit River. 

• Prior to Treaty agreements, the traditional territories of the Mississaugs of the Credit First Nations spanned from Long Point on Lake Erie all the way east along the shore to Niagara River, then down the river to Lake Ontario. From there, it continued northward along Lake Ontario to River Rouge east of Toronto. This vast territory was ceded through a number of Treaties between the years of 1781 and 1820.

• Hey Blakelock! Are you a black student who is looking for a really good job opportunity that pays really well? Something that will look great on university applications and your resume? Do you want to choose your own work hours and WHEN you want to work, even if you only want to work ONE hour a week? Halton Black Voices has tutoring opportunities for black students to tutor elementary students. For information on how to become a tutor, come to the Black Student Union meeting or go to the Halton Black Voices instagram and sign up through the link in their bio.

Tuesday November 8, 2022

• Hey Tigers! This week is Treaties Recognition Week. Did you know that it was established in 2016 in response to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action? It’s important that all Canadians understand the role and significance of treaties, and the responsibilities that we have to these agreements.

• A representative from George Brown College will be visiting TAB today at lunch in the caf.  Drop by to hear about the interesting programs George Brown offers!

• Reminder!! Any grade 11 or 12 girls interested in trying out for senior girls volleyball, our last tryout is Wednesday morning 7am, in the large gym, see Ms McAllan for any questions

• Tomorrow is Wednesday and that means that Wellness Club will be meeting in W208.  If you like to paint posters or are interested in helping build community, then you should come and join us!  New members are always welcome!

• Creative Writing Club meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105

• Just a reminder that there will be a Junior girls volleyball tryout today at lunch! 

• There may not be a pulitzer prize for high school year books yet, but if there was, the 2021-22 TAB yearbook would have cleaned up. Today is the very last lunch pickup for those who ordered their copy last year. During the first half of lunch, stop by S205 to pick up your preordered copy.

• There will be a brief Athletic Council Meeting today in W108 at the beginning of lunch. 

• Students, Teachers: time is running out! Our Teacher vs. Student Dodgeball tournament is filling up fast! Make sure you sign up by November 10th, 2022. Teachers, take this opportunity to showcase your skills and release that midterm stress! Students, if you can dodge your homework, you can dodge a ball!

• November 8th marks Indigenous Remembrance Day. Today, we remember and honour the important contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis veterans in service to Canada. One such veteran was Francis Pegahmagabow (peg-ah-mah-gah-bō). He joined the Canadian military during World War I, and was an effective sniper and scout who rose in the military ranks, becoming one of the most highly decorated Indigenous soldiers of World War I. Please take a moment this morning to remember and honour the sacrifices made by Indigenous soldiers. 

• Hey Blakelock, are you interested in spreading awareness about social injustices around the world? Are you interested in making Blakelock a more equitable society? Then consider joining the TAB social justice and equity club. We will be holding our first meeting on Wednesday in the library. Everyone is welcome! 

Monday November 7, 2022

• Fandom Club meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105!

• Grade 12 Students who have 6 M/U level Grade 12 courses should pick up their PIN at the Guidance office if they want to apply to Ontario Universities.  For those students who are applying to college, there is no PIN required.  

• Also, each Grade 12 student is welcome to pick up a Student Life Expo box filled with College & University information and some treats as well.  The boxes will be available over the lunch hour today just outside the guidance office.

• Jr Boys basketball after school today is canceled!! Next tryout is Thursday, 7am 

• The Athletic Council is hosting a Teacher vs. Student dodgeball tournament later this month! Spots are filling up quickly, Tigers; so be sure to sign up from one of the QR codes posted around the school. If you have any questions about the tournament please contact Mr. Alchesi or Mdm D’Alesio.

• There will be a boys hockey practice after school today. 

• A representative from Laurentian University will be visiting TAB today at lunch in the caf.  If you are interested in this school - drop by with your questions!

• Are you an international student looking to go to U of T next year? Complete the following form by November 18th to be TABs representative to apply for the Lester B Pearson Scholarship https://forms.gle/pkpU5EeUXyYdJei36 

• Any grade 11 or 12 girls interested in trying out for senior girls volleyball, our last tryout is Wednesday morning 7am, in the large gym, see Ms.McAllan for any questions

Friday November 4, 2022

• Today is Photo Retake Day.  The photographer will be here until lunch time in the Tiger’s Den.  This is for students or staff the need to get their photo retaken, new students, or you missed it altogether the first time around.  Don’t miss out, this is free, and it makes sure your pic is in the yearbook, and you get a student card for ID to get some nice student discounts places.

• Grade 12 students - If you are intending to apply to Queens,  a rep from that university will be in the caf today at lunch today.  

• Do you know how to get around town using Oakville’s public transit system? Join us Today at lunch for our public transportation lesson at the Life Beyond School club. If you’re interested, come find us in room S209!

• There will be a photography club meeting in S110 today after school. If you are interested in taking photos for fun then please join us, we are always accepting new members.

• Today there will be a Boy Hockey Practice after school.

• The Athletic Council is hosting a Teacher vs. Student Dodgeball Tournament later this month and we would love for all staff and students interested to sign up! There are QR codes posted around the school and we hope to see you on the courts! See Mr. Alchesi or Mdm. D’Alesio. 

• Malcolm Gladwell calls it a “thought provoking but necessary read” and Oprah has included it on her “must read list.” Yes, yearbook pick up continues during the first half of lunch today! Pickup your pre-ordered yearbook in S205 at the start of lunch.

Thursday November 3, 2022

• Do you know how to get around town using Oakville’s public transit system? Join us Friday at lunch for our public transportation lesson at the Life Beyond School club. If you’re interested, come find us in room S209 on Friday!

• Reminder that junior and senior girls volleyball tryouts continue today after school in the large gym at 3:00! We look forward to seeing you there! There will also be a final tryout next Tuesday at lunch for Junior Girls volleyball- if you didn’t have your permission forms this Tuesday, don’t stress, just make sure you bring them in with you for today’s tryout if you haven’t already. Go tigers!

• Singers! We will meet for choir practice today at lunch in S119. Please be there!

• TODAY IS THE DAY! YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW THIS, BUT MR. ROCHUS WROTE THIS IN ALL CAPS BECAUSE HE IS SUPER STOKED THAT THE 2021-22 YEARBOOKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP IN ROOM 205 AT LUNCH FOR THOSE WHO PUT IN AN ORDER LAST YEAR. POP BY AND BRING YOUR PATIENCE.

• The CPP program traveled to Elsie Macgill yesterday for the first Futures Tournament since 2020. Blakelock CPP took two teams to play a tournament of ball hockey. After a slow start. the CPP program rallied for their last three games out-scoring opponents 11-3. Shout out to Faisal, Frankie and Catarina for playing outstanding in net. Jackson, Kareem, JC Jane , Jaonel and Maxwell all scored multiple goals throughout the day. We’re proud of you all and we cannot wait until
  the next futures tournament! Have a great day Tigers!   

Wednesday November 2, 2022

• Attention Ski and Snowboard athletes.  We are in the Fitness Centre today at lunch for DRY LAND training.  Bring your forms and see you there.

• Hey TAB! Do you think you can beat your teachers in a game of dodgeball? The Athletic Council is hosting a student vs teachers dodgeball tournament.QR codes with a link to the sign-up form can be found by the large gym, front T, and the caf. Only 16 teams of 5 players can sign up, so be sure to fill out the google form soon! The deadline for signing up is Monday, November 7th. May the best team win!

• DnD club will be running their first campaign sessions today at lunch! Please see the Google Classroom adventurers and get ready for battle!

• Today is Take Our Kid to Word Day for 75% of our Grade 9 students.  There are approx. 55 Grade 9 students at TAB today and they will follow their regular schedule with their regular Grade 9 teachers.

• The 2021-22 Yearbooks have arrived at TAB! If you put in an order for one last year, your order will be available at lunch in room S205 tomorrow and friday. We can’t wait for you to get your hands on these books full of memories!

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Tuesday November 1, 2022

• Hey Tigers! Today there will be an Athletic Council Meeting in W108. 

• Tomorrow is Wednesday Tigers, and that means Wellness Club will be meeting up in W208.  Join us tomorrow at lunch as we work together to build community and positivity in ourselves and others.  New members are always welcomed!

• Creative Writing Club meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105

• Today there will be a Boys Hockey Practice after school.

• Math Club will have its first meeting today during lunch in E204.  See you there!

• Grade 12s - Representatives from Kings University College and Brock University will be in the caf today at lunch to answer all your Post Secondary questions! Also, a rep from Queens will visit TAB on Friday. 

• Ping Pong Club is Back! Come play, learn, and have a ball. All are welcome, even if you have never played before. We play on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 PM in the small gym. See Mr. Iafrate (pronounced Ya-Frah-Tay) in the math/science office (E217) for a permission form. 

• The first JR and SR girls volleyball tryouts are today at lunch in the large gym! Please arrive at the start of lunch ready to go. Very important reminder that YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PERMISSION FORM TO PARTICIPATE! Northey, Rudge, Elliot, Osmond and McAllan can’t wait to see you! 

Monday October 31, 2022

• Math Club will have its first meeting tomorrow during lunch in E204.  See you there! 

• Happy Halloween Blakelock! Want to be scared more than you already have been this morning? Come on down to the spookily decorated seminar room to hear parts of horror stories, spooky short stories and even 2 sentence horror stories to really get in the spirit! Wondering what you may hear? Listen to this 2 sentence horror story to get an idea: 

“They say a shiver down your spine means that someone’s walking over your future burial site.  As my husband walks around outside gardening, the shivers won’t stop.”

• Please come to the seminar at lunch to join us…if you dare!

• Hey Tigers! Have you seen any Ghosts? Bats?  Goblins? or pumpkins yet around the building this morning?  The Wellness Club is bringing you TAB’s first trade for treat event  TODAY for  Halloween. Mini halloween themed foam stickers are hidden all around the school!   If you find one or more, come on down to the “T” at lunch to trade them in for Halloween treats! Collect as many as you can and have some fun Hallowe’en fun today!  Happy Hunting!

• Ping Pong Club is Back! Come play, learn, and have a ball. All are welcome, even if you have never played before. We play on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 PM in the small gym. See Mr. Iafrate (pronounced Ya-Frah-Tay) in the math/science office (E217) for a permission form.     

• Anyone interested in. Girls Hockey there is a tryout tomorrow at Kinoak arena. Please see Mr. Butler if you cannot make it.

• Today there will be a Boys Hockey Practice after school.

• Important reminder that the first JR and SR girls volleyball tryouts are tomorrow (Tuesday) at lunch! We hope to see you there!!

• Today’s WELLNESS WORDS remind us why JOINING IN is SO IMPORTANT…

• So many fun things are happening in our school right now!  JOIN IN, Tigers!!!! And be an even bigger part of the COMMUNITY!

Friday October 28, 2022

• Did you know that  Muslim women have had the right to vote since the beginning of Islam in the 7th century. Female politicians have been heads of state, and well represented in government and political positions in many Muslim-majority countries. In fact, several Islamic countries have also had female heads of state, including Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Turkey.

• Math Club will be starting next Tuesday during lunch in E204.  Math Club will be a place for students to do homework, get homework help from other students, and solve problems together.  See you next Tuesday! 

• Did you know that less than half of all Canadians are adequately prepared for an emergency? Join us Today at lunch for our emergency preparedness and first aid lesson at the Life Beyond School club. If you’re interested, come find us in room S210!

• Calling all Students! Are you a Master of Disguise? Have a costume that makes everyone look? Want a chance to win a prize? Come to the T outside the office Halloween at Lunchtime to fill out your ticket! This ticket will grant you a chance to win Blakelock’s Halloween Costume “Release-Shoot” Contest! Prize is a Halloween Tim-bits Bucket. Wear your best, most SPOOKtacular costume, or dress in Black and Orange! Only one can win!

• Attention all students who have borrowed a chromebook and charging cord from the Library.  We are requesting that all devices be returned to the Library on Monday, October 31st. It is important that you return your device to the Library as we need to do a quick inventory. Drop off your device to the Library and pick up a Halloween treat!  

• On Halloween, Monday October 31st Blakelock  will be running their annual no can no can park. This year all the items and funds collected will be donated to Kerr street mission. If you plan on entering the tab parking lot on Halloween be sure to bring a non perishable food item. All students and staff are welcome to donate!

• Attention grade 10 students, the healthcare SHSM applications process has started. To get more information, indicate your interest on myBlueprint or see Ms.Osmond or Ms.Branch in S209. 

• Only 3 more sleeps until Tales of Terror! Want to hear some nail-biting stories to really get in the Halloween spirit? Tales of Terror will be told in the seminar room at lunch on Halloween day. You’ll hear bone chilling stories that will haunt your dreams - or should I say NIGHTMARES! 

• Please see Ms. Turnbull or Mrs. MacKay to sign up for this event in the LLC.

• Today is Chalk positive. If you haven’t checked out the front of the school be sure you do and feel the love of Tab’s Kaleidscope. 

• The Haunted house is only 3 horrifying sleeps away. Do you have what it takes to make it through? The senior drama class has put together one of the best this year and we can’t wait to scare you away. Donations will be taken at the door. See you at lunch on Monday. 

• Hey Tigers! The Wellness Club is bringing you TAB’s first trade for treat event  which will happen on Halloween ….Monday October 31. Mini halloween themed foam stickers will be hidden all around the school! Ghost, bats, goblins, and pumpkins and more!   If you find one or more, come on down to the “T” at lunch to trade them in for Halloween treats! Collect as many as you can and have some fun on Hallowe’en!

• Attention all Tigers! The very first 2022-23 school year edition of the TABloid is being released today!! Check out our website and read all about what's been happening in our TAB community over the past two months! There will be QR codes ready to scan around the school and a link in the weekly TAB email sent on Friday!

• The Pumpkin Carving Contest was a huge success!   And here are the winners:  

1st Prize goes to Sofia Portella for Brainiac  

2nd Prize goes to Micha Baggas for Spooky Sam and 

3rd Prize goes to the team of Jill Jansen, Layan Kalaji, Riley Shields and Tiyanna Secours-Nojovic for Silly Goose!  

• Thank you to the Library Volunteers who helped organize this event, to the students who entered Jack-o’-Lanterns and to all the students who voted.  We had over 100 students vote on their favourite Jack-o’-Lantern. The Tiger spirit roars on!

• There will be tryouts for Junior AND Senior girls volleyball next Tuesday at lunch and Thursday after school! Don’t forget your permission forms. Ms. Northey and Ms. McAllan hope to see you there!

• Today’s WELLNESS WORDS, on this last Friday of Islamic Heritage Month, end the week with the most powerful message of all.   Such a beautiful message that we can all learn and grow from. Do a little more to be the very best version of yourself today, Tigers. And have a GREAT weekend!

Thursday October 27, 2022

• October is Islamic Heritage Month. Here is something interesting: Did you know that during World War II, the Paris Mosque played an important part in the French Resistance against the Nazis in France. Si Kaddour Benghabrit, the founder and rector of the Mosque, along with some of his congregants helped many Jews escape the Holocaust by hiding them in the underground caverns of the Mosque, and by providing them with fake certificates of Muslim identity. This has been characterized as the “forgotten resistance” but there are many who have shared stories of their families who were saved by Mr. Bengahbrit and his community.

• Calling all Students! Are you a Master of Disguise? Have a costume that makes everyone look? Want a chance to win a prize? Come to the T outside the office Halloween at Lunchtime to fill out your ticket! This ticket will grant you a chance to win Blakelock’s Halloween Costume “Release-Shoot” Contest! Prize is a Halloween Tim-bits Bucket. Wear your best, most SPOOKtacular costume, or dress in Black and Orange! Only one can win!

• If you missed joining the swim team or getting the forms, come find mr Jokic in e205 today at lunch to be ready for the next practice tomorrow, after school

• Attention all students who have borrowed a chromebook and charging cord from the Library.  We are requesting that all devices be returned to the Library on Monday, October 31st. It is important that you return your device to the Library as we need to do a quick inventory. Drop off your device to the Library and pick up a Halloween treat!  

• Hey Tigers, come to the Library Learning Commons today during lunch and check out the creepy, spooky looking Jack-o’-Lanterns.  Then vote on your favourite Jack-o’-Lantern!  All are welcome!

• On Halloween, Monday October 31st Blakelock  will be running their annual no can no can park. This year all the items and funds collected will be donated to Kerr street mission. If you plan on entering the tab parking lot on Halloween be sure to bring a non perishable item. All students and staff are welcome to donate regardless of if they plan on parking or not.

• Math Club will be starting next Tuesday during lunch in E204.  Math Club will be a place for students to do homework, get homework help from other students, and solve problems together.  See you next Tuesday! 

• Only 4 more sleeps until Tales of Terror! Terrifying tales will be told in the seminar room at lunch on Halloween day. You’ll hear spooky stories and real ghost stories… even two sentence horror stories, like this one:  “They delievered the mannequins in bubble wrap. From the main room I begin to hear popping”.  See you on Monday at lunch in the LLC seminar room…if you can handle the fear! 

• Tomorrow is Chalk Positive Day. This is a tradition at Blakelock where Kaleidoscope (Blakelock’s GSA) meets at the front of the school in the morning and writes and draws messages of positivity, love and support for all members of our community. Stop by and see the great love in our community. 

• On monday, the senior drama class brings you this year’s Haunted House, (read with creepy voice) Eternity of the Damned. Come see some of the greatest demons from your favourite horror films and the place they are ensnared forever. Entry by donation or non perishable food item. See you at lunch on Monday. 

• Hey Tigers! The Wellness Club is bringing you TAB’s first trade for treat event  which will happen on Halloween ….Monday October 31. Mini halloween themed foam stickers will be hidden all around the school! Ghost, bats, goblins, and pumpkins and more!   If you find one or more, come on down to the “T” at lunch to trade them in for Halloween treats! Collect as many as you can and have some fun on Hallowe’en!

• Congratulations to our JR boys volleyball team for a HUGE win at home last night against Nelson in 2 sets! Our final game of the regular season was one to remember, and thank you to the fans who have come out to cheer us on last night and the rest of the season!

• As we continue to honour Islamic Heritage Month, today’s WELLNESS WORDS reflect some wisdom shared in the Islamic faith about the concept of beauty.  They challenge the dominant narrative that beauty is physical and visible.  Here they are…

• So profound and so true.  Show YOUR beauty today, Tigers.  Treat EVERYONE with respect.

Wednesday October 26, 2022

• Tim Hortons, or Starbucks?  Do you like to start your day, like millions of humans around the globe, with a cup of coffee?  The word coffee has its roots in different languages, including Arabic. Coffee or “qahwah” was a popular drink made by the Arab people of Yemen around the 10th century. Coffee was discovered and used by Muslims, as an aid to stay up at night in order to pray. Through trade, Europe was introduced to coffee and started using it around the 16th century.

• Attention all students who have borrowed a chromebook and charging cord from the Library.  We are requesting that all devices be returned to the Library on Monday, October 31st. It is important that you return your device to the Library as we need to do a quick inventory. Drop off your device to the Library and pick up a Halloween treat!  

• Hey Tigers, this is the last day to enter your Jack-o’-Lantern to the Library Learning Commons.  You don’t want to miss out on winning a prize! Voting will take place tomorrow during lunch.  

• Just a reminder that WELLNESS CLUB will meet in W208 today.  Please bring your lunch and your ideas!  New members are always welcomed!

• Calling all Students! Are you a Master of Disguise? Have a costume that makes everyone look? Want a chance to win a prize? Come to the T outside the office Halloween at Lunchtime to fill out your ticket! This ticket will grant you a chance to win Blakelock’s Halloween Costume “Release-Shoot” Contest! Prize is a Halloween Tim-bits Bucket. Wear your best, most SPOOKtacular costume, or dress in Black and Orange! Only one can win!

• Attention all TABloid members; there will be a meeting TODAY right after school in the library learning commons. New members are always welcome!

• All swimmers who have already made a splash and those still looking to join the swim team, come hear about the changes to the schedule today at lunch in e205.

• Practice is still on for tomorrow morning at 6:30 am at Glen Abbey pool.

• On Halloween, Monday October 31st Blakelock will be running their annual no-can-no-can park. This year all the items and funds collected will be donated to Kerr street mission. If you plan on entering the tab parking lot on Halloween be sure to bring a non perishable food item. All students and staff are welcome to donate regardless of if they plan on parking or not.

• Are you excited for Halloween? Want to hear some nail-biting stories to really get in the spirit? Tales of Terror will be told in the seminar room at lunch on Halloween day. You’ll hear bits from horror stories, short spooky stories, and even two sentence horror stories, like this one: “The grinning face stared at me from the darkness beyond my bedroom window… I live on the 14th floor.” 

• Please see Ms. Turnbull or Mrs. MacKay to sign up for this event in the LLC.

• Yesterday the Blakelock Cross-Country team took on the GHAC championships at Hilton Falls. An overall strong effort was put forward by the Tigers, with special shout outs going to Jamie Hinton, running his last cross country race of his high school career and contributing as second runner to the 4th place Senior team in the Halton public championship, Aaron Wrona who was our top finisher, with an 11th placing as a grade 11 in a grad 12 dominated race, and huge improvements from Talum Vergara, Shawn Ge and Rhys MacKay. Thanks for a great season, and get your cleaned uniforms back to Mr. Rochus as soon as possible! 

• Blakelock Ski and Snowboard team is getting underway.  We are meeting on Thursday at the start of lunch in E 117. Can't make it? See Mr. Leckie or Ms. Salahovic.  Think SNOW!

• Attention Book Club members: We will be meeting today at the beginning of lunch in S103 for a quick meeting. Please bring your copy of “The Maid” and your lunch. See you soon!

• Attention grade 10 students, the healthcare SHSM applications process has started. To get more information, indicate your interest on myBlueprint or see Ms.Osmond or Ms.Branch in S209. 

• Come cheer on the Sr and Jr boys Volleyball teams after school today! These are big games! 

• Today’s WELLNESS WORDS, inspired by our respect for Islamic Heritage Month, carry a powerful message about making choices.   Here they are…

• Listen to your heart and that inner voice, Tigers.  Choose to do what you know is the right thing for you.

Tuesday October 25, 2022

• Hey Tigers!  Get ready for the Pumpkin Carving Contest.  Deliver your Jack-o’-Lantern on Wednesday, October 26th that’s tomorrow to the Library Learning Commons.   There will be a 1st prize, 2nd prize and 3rd prize.  Voting will take place on Thursday during lunch in the Library Learning Commons. Tomorrow is the deadline to enter your Jack-o’-Lantern. Let’s get carving Tigers!

• Tomorrow is Wednesday, Tigers and that means Wellness Club will be meeting up in W208.  Join us tomorrow at lunch as we work together to build community and positivity in ourselves and others.  New members are always welcomed!

• Calling all Students! Are you a Master of Disguise? Have a costume that makes everyone look? Want a chance to win a prize? Come to the T outside the office Halloween at Lunchtime to fill out your ticket! This ticket will grant you a chance to win Blakelock’s Halloween Costume “Release-Shoot” Contest! Prize is a Halloween Tim-bits Bucket. Wear your best, most SPOOKtacular costume, or dress in Black and Orange! Only one can win!

• Attention all TABloid members; there will be a meeting tomorrow right after school in the library learning commons. New members are always welcome!

• Are you excited for Halloween? Want to hear some nail-biting stories to really get in the spirit? Tales of Terror will be told in the seminar room at lunch on Halloween day. You’ll hear bits from horror stories, short spooky stories, and even two sentence horror stories, like this one: “Put back the mirrors. We miss watching you.”

• Please see Ms. Turnbull or Mrs. MacKay to sign up for this event in the LLC.

• Blakelock Ski and Snowboard team is getting underway.  We are meeting on Thursday at the start of lunch in E 117.  Think SNOW!

• All swimmers who have already made a splash and those still looking to join, come hear about the changes to the schedule on Wednesday at lunch in e205

• Jr. and Bantam Boys Basketball Tryouts today at lunch in the main gym! Bring your forms!

• The results are in!!  The majority of student voters from T.A. BLAKELOCK, and the rest of Oakville Schools chose ROB BURTON to stay on as mayor in yesterday's STUDENT VOTE.  Those results reflect the same outcome as the actual Municipal Election where  Oakville voters also gave Mayor Burton another 4 year mandate.  Thank you to the Student Vote Volunteers and all those who engaged students who voted.  

• REMEMBER, there will be a Math Club starting.  It will be held  every Tuesday during lunch in room east 204. Math Club will be a place for students to do homework, get homework help from other students, and solve problems together.  See you on Tuesdays in E204!

• On Halloween, Monday October 31st Blakelock  will be running their annual no can no can park. This year all the items and funds collected will be donated to Kerr street mission. If you plan on entering the tab parking lot on Halloween be sure to bring a non perishable item. All students and staff are welcome to donate regardless of if they plan on parking or not.

• Hello Tigers! Are you in a Fandom wanting to meet like-minded people? Are you hoping to get dressed up TWICE this Halloween? Or are you simply wishing for some tasty treats and adorable merchandise? Fandom club has it all ready for you! Join us THIS FRIDAY, October 28th at LUNCH in the LIBRARY SEMINAR ROOM for TAB’s very FIRST Comicon! We hope to see you there!   

• Today, as we continue to honour Islamic Heritage Month, our WELLNESS WORDS will reflect some wisdom shared in the Islamic faith about character and being a good human.   Make an extra effort to be helpful to someone today, Tigers and see how good that makes you feel!

• Anyone interested in varsity girls hockey there is a tryout today at Glen Abbey 3:30pm.  Please make sure to get your forms to Mr. Butler today before the tryout.

Monday October 24, 2022

• Hey Tigers!  Get ready for the Pumpkin Carving Contest.  Deliver your Jack-o’-Lantern on Wednesday, October 26th to the Library Learning Commons.   There will be a 1st prize, 2nd prize and 3rd prize.  Voting will take place on Thursday during lunch in the Library Learning Commons.  Please come and see Mrs. MacKay if you have any questions.  Let’s get carving Tigers!

• Hey Blakelock! Are you looking to help build up your resume for scholarships and university, network in our community, and get volunteer hours on top of that? DTBY is having their second annual youth inspire commUNITY day on November 9, from 4:30-8:30pm held at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. There will be a three time Women's basketball Olympian as a keynote speaker! This is an amazing chance to network in your community, meet new people AND look really good on university applications!! 

• To register, follow the Instagram @dtby and click the link in their bio or scan the QR code outside of the Guidance office or Main office. We hope to see many Blakelock students there!

• Attention all varsity girls hockey players, please see Mr. Butler sometime today if you did not attend the meeting on Friday.  The first tryout is Wednesday this week and all forms must be submitted beforehand.

• Junior Boys Basketball Tryouts start Tuesday (tomorrow!!) at lunch in the main gym !! Bring your forms or you can’t try-out! 

• TODAY IS ELECTION DAY IN OAKVILLE!!  Julia Hanna?  Rob Burton?  Jack Kukolic??  Who do YOU think is the best mayoral candidate?? If you are interested in casting your vote in today’s MUNICIPAL ELECTION swing by the voting station at the  “T” at lunch TODAY!!

• Literacy Test prep sessions will run today at lunch in S119. If you missed the chance to sign up last week, come on out today!

String ensemble will rehearse today at lunch. Beginners meet outside S119, Advanced group will be in W107.

• Choir will rehearse Thursday in S119. New members are welcome!

• HAPPY DIWALI, Tigers!  Today is India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year.  DIWALI is a a festival of lights that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and the human ability to overcome. Please reach out and send good wishes to all those who celebrate!

• Jr. boys and Bantam basketball tryouts start this Tuesday at the beginning of lunch in the main gym! You need a completed form in order to try-out!

• Congratulations to the Jr. girls basketball team for an amazing season and an absolutely THRILLING final game! 

• FANDOM CLUB meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105: 

• We’re preparing for TAB’s very first COMICON, which will happen this Friday!!  More details coming, so stay tuned!!  New members are always welcome.

• This week, as we honour Islamic Heritage Month, our WELLNESS WORDS will reflect some motivational wisdom shared in the Islamic faith.  Reflect on the messaging to see how we are all connected through the power of positive thinking and kindness.  

Friday October 21, 2022

• CONGRATULATIONS to the Varsity Girls Field Hockey Team on their amazing finals yesterday! The girls fought hard all season to finish as top seed, and did their coaches proud! Hold you head high girls! You definitely made a mark on Tigers Field Hockey! A special shoutout to the graduating seniors, Sophie Dowd, Cate Grube, Jasmine Haneberry, and our captains Tabi Prychalla and Abby Schulz on their amazing field hockey careers!! We already can’t wait for next season to claw back! Let’s go Tigers!!

• You’ve been asking, and it’s finally here. The Boys Hockey Team final roster has been posted in front of the Phys Ed. office. Our next practice is on Monday and it’s one you won’t want to miss. 

• FANDOM club meets (again) TODAY at LUNCH in S105.  We’ll be getting ready for our COMICON event!!  New members are always welcome.

• Feeling nervous about the literacy test? Come to S119 at lunch to get more information about how you can get help preparing for the test. 

• Hey Book Club members,  we are meeting TODAY at lunch in S102.! Bring your scary story ideas and we'll talk about "The Maid". Please see Ms. Turnbull if you cannot attend today’s Book Club meeting.

• Hi Tigers! Are you interested in taking photos? We'll have a TAB gallery, costume photo shoots and lots of other fun activities! If interested, come to S110 today after school and join the TAB Photography club! See you there! 

• Are you stressed because you feel underprepared for the future? Join us today  at lunch for the first introductory meeting of the Life Beyond School club. We have lessons on first aid, getting ready for a job, studying to get the marks that you want, and more. Come find us today in room S209 at lunch!!

• Hey Tigers!  Get ready for the Pumpkin Carving Contest.  Deliver your Jack-o’-Lantern on Wednesday, October 26th to the Library Learning Commons.   There will be a 1st prize, 2nd prize and 3rd prize.  Voting will take place on Thursday during lunch in the Library Learning Commons. There are a limited number of pumpkins available please come and see Mrs. MacKay in the Library. Let’s get carving Tigers!

• This is it all you Hicham El Guerroujs and Genzebe Dibabas! Today, following school,  is the final (and mandatory) practice for the cross country team before the GHAC championships. If you are planning on attending next week’s meet, we’ll see you there!

• It’s Friday, Tigers… almost time for 2 full days to do different things.  This weekend, rest, restore. Get outside this weekend, Tigers and enjoy the incredible beauty of fall!

• Attention all varsity girls hockey players, there will be a meeting today in w110 at lunch time.  If you cannot attend please see Mr. Butler sometime today.

• Jr. Boys Basketball tryouts start next week Tuesday at lunch in the main gym! Bring your athletic forms! 

• Come cheer on our Jr. Girls Basketball team today after school in the main gym! Tip off is at 3:30! Let's Go Tigers! 

Thursday October 20, 2022

• Hi Tigers! Are you interested in taking photos? We'll have a TAB gallery, costume photo shoots and lots of other fun activities! If interested, come to S110 every Friday after school and join the TAB Photography club! See you there! 

• The boys hockey team is on the ice again and today and it’s going to be a good one! Practice starts at 3:30 sharp

• What did the Jack-o’-lantern say to the pumpkin carver? Cut it out!!  Come on out to TAB’s first pumpkin carving contest. Do you like designing? Then carve your own pumpkin to enter!. There will be a 1st Prize, 2nd Prize and 3rd Prize. All jack-o-lanterns must be entered by the end of the school day on Wednesday, October 26th.  Students will then vote on their favourite Jack-o’-lantern  on Thursday, October 27th in the Library Learning Commons during lunch.  Limited pumpkins are available for carving.  For further information please come see Mrs. MacKay in the Library. Let’s get carving, Tigers!

• Today the Badminton Club is running in the large gym during lunch. Make sure you arrive early to book your court times. 

• SINGERS! Come check out our vocal ensemble today at lunch in rm      . We’re working on some fun music, but could use a few more voices. No experience necessary!

• Literacy test preparation sessions start tomorrow. Come to S119 at lunch to see how we can help you prepare to write the test. If you missed Monday’s meeting, please be there tomorrow.

• Hey Book Club members, our meeting TODAY has been postponed to TOMORROW at lunch in S102. See you Friday in S102! Bring your scary story ideas and we'll talk about "The Maid". Please see Ms. Turnbull if you cannot Friday’s Book Club meeting. 

• Yesterday in Cross Country action, the Tigers stormed Hilton Falls in a preview of next week’s GHAC Championship meet. All of the Tigers were running at a high level yesterday, but a special shout out to Aaron Wrona, whose top 10 finish was the highest placement of the day, and to the Senior Boys team, who ran to a highly respectable 4th place finish in all of GHAC. Great work everyone, we’ll see you at Friday’s practice.

Wednesday October 19, 2022

• Attention all TABloid members; there will be a meeting today right after school in the library learning commons. Today is photo day for our ID’s so come ready to pose! New members are always welcome! 

• The Boys Hockey team’s final roster has been posted in front of the Phys Ed office. 

• What did the Jack-o’-lantern say to the pumpkin carver? Cut it out!!  Come on out to TAB’s first pumpkin carving contest. Do you like designing? Then carve your own pumpkin to enter!. There will be a 1st Prize, 2nd Prize and 3rd Prize. All jack-o-lanterns must be entered by the end of the school day on Wednesday, October 26th.  Students will then vote on their favourite Jack-o’-lantern  on Thursday, October 27th in the Library Learning Commons during lunch.  Limited pumpkins are available for carving.  For further information please come see Mrs. MacKay in the Library. Let’s get carving, Tigers!

• A reminder to all singers! We will be rehearsing on Thursday at lunch. Location TBD. We’re still accepting new members so if you’re curious, come on out!

• Literacy, Literacy, Literacy! That’s right. The literacy test is coming soon! If you missed the meeting about extra help sessions, come to S119 at lunch on Friday and find out more!

• Hey swimmers; anyone still interested in joining the TA Blakelock swim team that was not able to make it to yesterdays’ try-out and practice needs to find Mr Jokic in E205 at lunch today or tomorrow.

• It’s Wednesday and that means that the Wellness Club will meet up in W208 in period 3.  Bring your lunch and club ideas and help us plan club activities and initiatives for the semester.  New faces are always welcomed!  

• The Varsity Girls Field Hockey Team played in their Halton Semi-Final Game yesterday Afternoon. Hayden came out strong and fast, but your Tiger’s retaliated with equal strength and speed. Not even a full game nor double overtime could decide this game, a shootout was needed. The Tigers came out fast and stronger, and with 2 goals from Team Captain Abby Shultz, the Tigers won the game and are advancing to The Halton Finals. HUGE HUGE HUGE shoutout again to the one and only our goalie, Cate Grube who came out and killed it blocking 5 shootout attempts. Coaches McAllan and D’Alessio are so proud of you, Great Work Tigers! Tomorrow at 1:30pm the girls take on OT for the Halton Championship!

Tuesday October 18, 2022

• Attention all TABloid members; there will be a meeting tomorrow right after school in the library learning commons. Tomorrow is also photo day for our TABloid Press  ID’s so come ready to pose! New members are always welcome! 

• Today the Boys Hockey team hits the ice for the final practice before roster cuts. Make sure you can make it out to this one and be sure to look for our final roster tomorrow. 

• Students interested in having a seat at the table to plan for Treaties Recognition Week are invited to attend a meeting TODAY in the Office Conference Room at lunch.  Reconciliation is an on-going process and requires us all to be involved. Come join the planning time and share your voice today!

• What did the Jack-o’-lantern say to the pumpkin carver? Cut it out!!  Come on out to TAB’s first pumpkin carving contest. Do you like designing? Then carve your own pumpkin to enter!. There will be a 1st Prize, 2nd Prize and 3rd Prize. All jack-o-lanterns must be entered by the end of the school day on Wednesday, October 26th.  Students will then vote on their favourite Jack-o’-lantern  on Thursday, October 27th in the Library Learning Commons during lunch.  Limited pumpkins are available for carving.  For further information please come see Mrs. MacKay in the Library. Let’s get carving, Tigers!

• Today there will be an Athletic Council Meeting today at lunch in W108!

• A reminder to all singers! We will be rehearsing on Thursday at lunch. Location TBD. We’re still accepting new members so if you’re curious, come on out!

• Did you say OSSLT? That’s right. The literacy test is coming soon! If you missed the meeting about extra help sessions, come to S119 at lunch on Friday and find out more!

• All swimmers; today is the first try-out and practice after school at 3:15pm at the Q.E.Park Pool.  You must bring your completed forms to the practice if you have not already given them to Mr. Jokic.  There is still lots of time to join if you didn’t attend the meeting.  Find Mr. Jokic around E205 at lunch for details.

• Each year the Optimist club of Oakville hosts a Youth Appreciation evening recognizing one student with a $250.00 Amazon or Indigo gift card, along with a souvenir certificate, who has a good academic standing. Has participated in the school community to enrich the lives of fellow students. Has volunteered within the community. If you fit this criteria, please apply using the following google form. https://forms.gle/AVB2DDnZFGdQQDTM6

• There is a mandatory cross country meeting at lunch today in room S205! Plan to be there if you plan on going to the meet tomorrow!

• Congratulations to the boys Jr Volleyball team for a big win yesterday against Iroquois Ridge! Thanks SO MUCH to all the fans for coming out and cheering us on! You made the difference! Both Jr. and Sr. play again at home on Wednesday! Go Tigers Go!! 

• The Junior Girls Basketball ‘Home Opener’ is this Friday after school! Come cheer us on as we look to end our season with a big home Win!

Monday October 17, 2022

• Today there will be a Boys Hockey Team practice after school in the fitness center. Make sure you have proper attire.  

• Students interested in having a seat at the table to plan for Treaties Recognition Week are invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday Oct 18 in the Office Conference Room.  Reconciliation is an on-going process and requires us all to be involved.  Plan to attend this meeting on Tuesday if you would like to share your voice!

• What did the Jack-o’-lantern say to the pumpkin carver? Cut it out!!  Come on out to TAB’s first pumpkin carving contest. Do you like designing? Then carve your own pumpkin to enter! There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize. All jack-o-lanterns must be entered by the end of the school day on Wednesday, October 26th.  Students will then vote on their favourite Jack-o’-lantern on Thursday, October 27th in the Library Learning Commons during lunch. Limited pumpkins are available for carving.  For further information please come see Mrs. MacKay in the Library. Let’s get carving, Tigers!  

• The literacy test is coming! If you are currently taking grade 10 English, or still need to write the literacy test, you should have received an email with important information. There will be extra prep sessions for anyone who would like extra support in preparing for the test. If you are interested in these prep sessions, come to S119 today at lunch for a brief meeting and to find out more! See Mrs. Barry if you have any questions.

• String ensemble is cancelled for today. Please see the message in Google Classroom. 

• A reminder to all singers! We will be rehearsing on Thursday at lunch. Location TBD. We’re still accepting new members so if you’re curious, come on out!

• Cross country runners are reminded that there is no practice tonight, however, if you want to get out for a few kilometers with friends tonight, that’s A-OK with Mr. Rochus. Hey, even if you’re not on the cross country team, why not give it a shot? Team members are asked to check their emails ASAP.

Friday October 14, 2022

• Any tiger sharks interested in trying out the SWIM TEAM, that missed the information meeting yesterday, go find Mr Jokic in e205 at lunch to get the information

• Grade 12s! A representative from Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson) will be at TAB today in the caf from 11 - 12.  Please drop by with your questions.  

• FANDOM club meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105! See you there! 

• Students interested in having a seat at the table to plan for Treaties Recognition Week are invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday Oct 18 in the Office Conference Room.  Reconciliation is an on-going process and requires us all to be involved.  Plan to attend this meeting on Tuesday if you would like to share your voice!

• Any student interested in learning more about Skilled Trades is welcome to attend the Trades Fair on Oct. 26 at the International Centre in Mississauga.  Please speak to Mr. Leblanc if you have questions about Skilled Trades or want to know more about the trip on Oct. 26.

• Hey Tigers, Free Throw FINAL happening in the gym at lunch today! Those who have moved on are Ryan Bawer, Austin Ceaser, Kevin Tan, Jeremy Moyo, Ahmed Ibrahim, Shahed Siam, Jake Cardella and Mr. D'Angelo! Come on out, wear pink for breast cancer awareness and cheer our players on! See you then.

• We’ve been working hard this week, yes … BUT … we also need to be sure to work in time  to RE-ENERGIZE!  … and find our balance.  Use time this weekend to REST and RESTORE so that you can balance the work ahead next week!  Have a GREAT WEEKEND, Tigers!

Thursday October 13, 2022

• Any tiger sharks interested in trying out the swim team, that missed the information meeting yesterday, go find Mr Jokic in e205 at lunch to get the information

• Truth and Reconciliation week has past, but Reconciliation is an on-going process.  Are you Interested in being involved in continuing efforts here at Blakelock? We will be having a meeting to plan for the upcoming Treaties Recognition week next Tuesday Oct 18 at lunch.  Save the date if you are interested in contributing and stay tuned for more info.!

• Calling all SINGERS! Vocal ensemble will be rehearsing TODAY at lunch in W107. No experience required

• Grade 12s! A representative from Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson) will be at TAB on Friday in the caf from 11:00am - 12:00 noon.  Please drop by with your questions.  Hey Tigers! Our free-throw competition is today and tomorrow during break starting at 11:10am  in the large gym. Wear pink for free admission to show your support and to raise awareness for breast cancer. If you don’t wear pink, admissions will be a dollar in order to spectate and will be donated towards breast cancer research ! 

•  Choose to make today meaningful, Tigers!

Wednesday October 12, 2022

• Attention Tigers!! Are you constantly impressing your friends and family with your trivia knowledge? Then put those skills to use by joining the TAB Reach team! What is Reach? Think team Jeopardy! Want to learn more? We will be having a very brief information meeting at the beginning of lunch TODAY, Wednesday, October 12th, in room E211!

• Any tiger sharks interested in trying out the swim team, there will be an information meeting on Wednesday this week…wait that’s TODAY, at the start of lunch in E205.  Come find out about the waves we’ll be making this year!

• Truth and REconciliation week has past, but Reconciliation is an on-going process.  Are you Interested in being involved in continuing efforts here at Blakelock? We will be having a meeting to plan for the upcoming Treaties Recognition week next Tuesday Oct 18 at lunch.  Save the date if you are interested in contributing and stayed tuned for more info.!

• Attention all WELLNESS CLUB members.  Our meeting for today is cancelled due to illness.  Please check Google Classroom and your emails for more info! See you NEXT week

• Calling all SINGERS! Vocal ensemble will be rehearsing TOMORROW at lunch in W107. No experience required!

• Photo Retake Day has been rescheduled to Friday, November 4 in the Tigers Den.

• Hey Tigers there will be a TABloid Newspaper meeting today right after school in the library learning commons. If anyone has any interesting events happening in your class or club that you would like to see an article about come by and let us know! New members are always welcome!

• Can Tigers skate? We’re about to find out. Our Boys Hockey team hits the ice today after school at Glen Abbey Arena at 3:30 sharp! 

• There is a mandatory meeting for all cross country team members after school today before practice. Even if you cannot make practice, you MUST be at this meeting. If you cannot make either, please find Mr. Rochus in S205 as soon as possible.

• Sr. Girls Hockey - Are you interested in playing Sr. Girls Hockey for Blakelock?  There is a meeting today in the phys-ed Health Room.  All Girls Hockey players from grade 9-12 are eligible.  If you cannot attend please see Mr. Butler in the Phys-ed office.

• "Calling all adventurers! The DnD club needs your help. There is a dragon loose in the upper west hallway and we're looking for party members to join us on our dungeon raid today at lunch. Come by W206 to join the campaigns and have fun!"

Tuesday October 11, 2022

• Attention Tigers!! Are you constantly impressing your friends and family with your trivia knowledge? Then put those skills to use by joining the TAB Reach team! What is Reach? Think team Jeopardy! Want to learn more? We will be having a brief information meeting at the beginning of lunch TOMORROW, that’s Wednesday, October 12th in room E211!

• Any tiger sharks interested in trying out the swim team, there will be an information meeting on Wednesday this week at the start of lunch in e205.  Come find out about the waves we’ll be making this year!

• Attention Library Volunteers!  There will be a meeting today after school in the Library.  Hope to see you all there.  

• Truth and Reconciliation week has past, but Reconciliation is an on-going process.  Are you Interested in being involved in continuing efforts here at Blakelock? We will be having a meeting to plan for the upcoming Treaties Recognition week next Tuesday Oct 18 at lunch.  Save the date if you are interested in contributing and stayed tuned for more info!

• Tomorrow is already Wednesday and that means that the Wellness club will meet up in W208.  Bring your lunch, your ideas for club activities this fall and come to our planning meeting tomorrow in W208

• Tigers are known for their renowned power and strength. Are you powerful? Are you strong? We’re still looking for some goalies Tigers. The boys hockey team will be meeting today after school in the Fitness Center at 3pm sharp! Please see Mr. Alchesi or Mr. Winter if you’re interested in tending the goal. If you’re not ready off the ice, you’re not ready on the ice!

• So here we are, hopefully RESTED and RESTORED after a nice LONG weekend.  Here are today’s Wellness Words to build on that energy!!

•  As we really get into the work of semester, focus your energy on setting goals and working towards them.  GO FOR IT, TIGERS!!

Thursday October 6, 2022

• Any tiger sharks interested in trying out the swim team, there will be an information meeting on Wednesday October 12th, after Thanksgiving, at the start of lunch in E205.  Come find out about the waves we’ll be making this year!

• Alright Book Club members! We are meeting today at lunch in the seminar room in the library learning commons to discuss “This Place: 150 years Retold”. We will also start our new book and share ideas for our Hallowe’en Spooky Stories event. New members are always welcome!

• Hey tigers, are you looking to get involved at Blakelock this spooky season? If so, come join us for general council, today, Thursday October 6th at the start of lunch in East 215. Please be sure you have a representative from your club attending, all are welcome!

• Eco club will be having a meeting today at the beginning of lunch in E104! Come on out, fun to be had!

• Attention Tigers!! Are you constantly impressing your friends and family with your trivia knowledge? Then put those skills to use by joining the TAB Reach team! What is Reach? Think team Jeopardy! Want to learn more? We will be having a brief information meeting at the beginning of lunch next Wednesday, October 12th in room E211!

• This weekend is THANKSGIVING!  Time to think about the things that YOU are thankful for!! … THEN …. Come on down at lunch “T” and share those things on the Wellness Club’s GRATITUDE MURAL.  Let’s show our community that TAB is THANKFUL!  See you and your ideas at lunch! 

• Attention Library Volunteers!!  There will be a meeting after school in the Library Learning Commons on Tuesday, October 11th.  Hope to see you all there.

• Carey Price and Marc-Andre Fleury are legendary Canadian goalies. But our question is: are there any tendys in the house? The Tigers Boys hockey team is off to a fantastic start up and we’re looking for some brave enough Tigers willing to tend the net this year. Do you seek the thrill of stopping a breakaway? Do you love flashing that leather? If you think you have what it takes please see Mr. Alchesi or Mr. Winter.

• Badminton Club has kicked off to a phenomenal start this year! We have received overwhelming numbers and are happy to see such a high interest. Starting today there will be a sign up sheet to keep things a little more organized, where students will be able to sign up for courts for up to 15 minutes at a time. See Mr. Alchesi for more details. 

• Attention Tigers!  There are a number of Chromebook that are overdue.   If you borrowed a Chromebook from the Library and it is now overdue, would you please return it to Mrs. MacKay in the Library  as soon as possible.  Thank you.

• Remember…down at the “T” at lunch today, you can add your words of gratitude and appreciation to the Wellness Club mural of thanks!  Lift your own spirits and maybe even those of someone else!

Wednesday October 5, 2022

• Attention Tigers!!  TODAY is the DAY! Let’s get your SLIME on!!   If you signed up to make Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime then come to the Library Learning Commons at Lunch.  1st half begins at 12:10, 2nd half begins at 11:35.  Be prepared to have some serious fun!!!

• Alright Book Club members! We are meeting tomorrow at lunch in the seminar room in the library learning commons to discuss “This Place: 150 years Retold”. We will also start our new book and share ideas for our Hallowe’en Spooky Stories event. New members are always welcome!

• Wellness Club will be meeting in W208 TODAY at lunch. If you are interested in COMMUNITY, INCLUSION, KINDNESS and SELF-CARE, then we are the club for you! Come join us today as we focus on the positive impacts of having an ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE. New members are always welcomed! 

• Any tiger sharks interested in trying out the swim team, there will be an information meeting on Wednesday OCtober 12th, after Thanksgiving, at the start of lunch in e205.  Come find out about the waves we’ll be making this year!

• Calling all adventurers! The DnD club needs your help. There is a dragon loose in the upper west hallway and we're looking for party members to join us on our dungeon raid tomorrow at lunch. Come by W206 to join the campaigns and have fun! See you tomorrow adventurer.

• Did someone say lanyards? There will be a TABloid meeting in the LLC after school today that you don’t want to miss.

• Carey Price and Marc-Andre Fleury are some Canadian legends in hockey Canada. But our question is: are there any tendys in the house? The Tigers Boys hockey team is off to a fantastic start up and we’re looking for some brave enough Tigers willing to tend the net this year. Do you love flashing that leather? Can you stop pucks? If you think you have what it takes please see Mr. Alchesi or Mr. Winter; all grades are welcome!

• Wowee, that tiger field hockey team is really shaking things up on the pitch! You girls had a great win yesterday at Bronte, now is your chance cause  your field hockey team is hosting a Pink game this Thursday after school at Bronte athletic turf. For those who are unfamiliar with the concept of a pink game it is to raise awareness for breast cancer research. 1/8 woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer at least once in their lifetime. 

• We are asking our fellow tigers to come out on THURSDAY OCTOBER, 6th at 3:15 and cheer on your girls field hockey team. Come on out, support your school and don’t forget, wear pink!

• Hey tigers, are you looking to get involved at blakelock this spooky season? Running an event or looking to partner with another group's event?! If so, come join us for general council, tomorrow Thursday October 6th at the start of lunch in East 215. Please be sure you have a representative from your club attending, all are welcome!

• This week, take some time to think about all the things that YOU are grateful for …and notice the positive feeling that will have on you!

Tuesday October 4, 2022

• Attention Tigers!  Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime, yes you heard correctly SLIME, is back by popular demand.  If you would like to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime in a Starbucks cup then come see Mrs. MacKay in the Library Learning Commons to sign up.  Supplies are limited so make sure you sign up soon.  We will be making slime on Wednesday, October 5th during lunch. Today is the last day to sign up!

• Hey Athletic Council, we have our meeting in W108 today at lunch. Make sure you can make it, this one you won’t want to miss. 

• Wellness Club will be meeting in W208 at lunch on Wednesday.  If you are interested in COMMUNITY, INCLUSION, KINDNESS and SELF-CARE, then we are the club for you!  New members are always welcomed! 

• TODAY, OCTOBER 4, is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Taking action, through education is the first step toward real and authentic Truth and  Reconciliation.  Learn more today at www.metisnation.ca.  

• Any tiger sharks interested in trying out the swim team, there will be an information meeting on Wednesday October 12th, after Thanksgiving, at the start of lunch in E205.  Come find out about the waves we’ll be making this year!

Monday October 3, 2022

• Are you a passionate individual striving to make change in school? Interested in representing Blakelock at a board level? Student Senate meets once a month to provide the student perspective on board issues and to voice the questions and concerns of Halton students. Apply using the form attached. Applications close October 5th. https://forms.gle/NWU4EAHKn3V14yBe8.

• For those who signed up for this year's Boy Hockey Team; there will be a quick meeting in W108 for our upcoming season. It is quickly approaching so if you can’t make this meeting please see Mr. Alchesi or Mr. Winter later in the day. 

• Wellness Club will be meeting in W208 at lunch on Wednesday.  If you are interested in COMMUNITY, INCLUSION, KINDNESS and SELF-CARE, then we are the club for you!  New members are always welcomed! 

• Strings Ensemble will meet today at lunch. Beginner players in S119 and experienced folks in W107.

• Vocal ensemble will meet tomorrow at lunch in W107. New members welcome, no experience needed!

Friday September 30, 2022

• Today the podcast adapted from the Graphic Novel, This Place:  150 Years Retold will be available in the Library Learning Commons Seminar Room during lunch. The episode that will be aired is called Nimkii.  Nimkii tells her story to her daughter about being taken by the Children’s Aid Society and placed in numerous foster care homes.  The episode ends with a brief interview with the author.  Take in the Gallery Walk for Truth & Reconciliation and then stop to listen to an episode of This Place.  After listening to the podcast, pick up an orange ribbon before you leave.  

• Thank you to all the students who signed up to make Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime on Wednesday, October 5th during lunch.  We are now full, be sure to stay tuned for our next Library activity.  Thank you library volunteers for all your help.

• Interested in TAKING ACTION to engage in reconciliation efforts?  Come at lunch TODAY to meet, talk, learn more by engaging in the Moccasin project. The process of Reconciliation is not a day, or a week … It is an on-going commitment.  Come join us to continue the conversation and take action.  VENUE CHANGE TO W208 as there is another meeting in the Tiger’s Den.  So W208 today for the Moccasin Project and to continue planning for Reconciliation initiatives here at TAB.

• TRUTH and RECONCILIATION is about learning and recognizing in order to move forward.  There is no reconciliation without recognizing the many hard truths which First Nations, Metis and Inuit face in Canada.   All week long, you have been hearing many truths that are hard to hear.  Today in period 4 we will focus on moving toward reconciliation and what  WE … YOU…TAB… CANADA can DO.  Take up the challenge from former Senator Murray Sinclair, who was the Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.  

• Learn more, Tigers and engage in action to bring change. Living in Canada, we ALL have this responsibility. In period 4 today, you will investigate the CALLS TO ACTION.  Dig in to the learning, Tigers, and choose an action YOU can do to bring change.

Thursday September 29, 2022

• Attention Tigers!  Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime, yes you heard correctly SLIME, is back by popular demand.  If you would like to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime in a Starbucks cup then come see Mrs. MacKay in the Library Learning Commons to sign up. Supplies are limited so make sure you sign up soon.  We will be making slime on Wednesday, October 5th during lunch.  

• Hey Tigers! Do you have a Chromebook that you don’t need anymore? The library is completely out of devices, and we have students that could really use one. Please consider returning any Chromebooks that you do not need. Thanks!

• The Tiger Cross Country Crew opened up their season yesterday in Dundas! Coach Rochus was proud to see the summer miles and hard work shown during workouts pay off for the whole team. Special shout outs to Madeline and Aaron who were the top Blakelock placers on the day. Don’t forget about Friday's practice.

• This Friday, Sept 30 is Canada’s second NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION.  On this day,  Canadians across the country are asked to choose to stand with Indigenous peoples as we work to learn the hard truths and move forward together.  We are asked to wear orange to demonstrate a commitment to listen, learn and value the lives of Indigenous peoples.   If you do not own orange, but want to respect the day, the Wellness Club is here to help.  Come on down to the “T” --  outside the main office -- before class on Friday morning.  We will have orange ribbons for you so that everyone who wants to participate  can show their respect.

• Interested in TAKING ACTION to engage in reconciliation efforts?  Come to the Tiger’s Den at lunch TODAY to meet, talk and learn more about the Moccasin project. The process of Reconciliation is not a day, or a week … it is a life-long commitment.  Come join us to continue the conversation and take action.

A HUGE thank you to the Athletic Council for their support yesterday with the Terry Fox Run. Ms. D’Alesio and Mr. Alchesi are super proud of your contributions and this was a great way of setting the tone for an awesome year! 

Today there will be Badminton Club in the Large gym at lunch! 

Senior boys volleyball practice is cancelled tonight, but coaches Northey and Kaufman would like to invite any senior players to join the junior boys practice in the large gym at 3:00pm.

On this our 4th day of HARD TRUTHS, we are looking at the disproportionate number of Indigenous children in foster care.  These numbers are based on the most data available from the Government of Canada.

Although they make up about 7.7 per cent of the overall population of children,  more than half ….52.2 %....of all children in foster care across Canada are Indigenous.  SOURCE

Why is that?.... Because of the intergenerational trauma of residential schools.  We need to ask the hard questions and learn the hard truths.  Those numbers reveal the hard truth of systemic racism at work.  We need to work together to bring societal change.  Change begins with learning.   Each of us has that responsibility. Keep growing and keep learning, Tigers.

Today in period 2 we will tune in at 10:00 to watch the first ever LIVE PERFORMANCE from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.  Come on up to W208 to continue the Livestream with the TAB community.

Wednesday September 28, 2022

Today the podcast adapted from the Graphic Novel. This Place:  150 Years Retold will be available in the Library Learning Commons Seminar Room during lunch. The episode that will be aired is called Nimkii.  Nimkii tells her story to her daughter about being taken by the Children’s Aid Society and placed in numerous foster care homes.  The episode ends with a brief interview with the author.  Take in the Gallery Walk for Truth & Reconciliation and then stop to listen to an episode of This Place.  After listening to the podcast, pick up an orange ribbon before you leave.  

Attention Tigers!  Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime, yes you heard correctly SLIME, is back by popular demand.  If you would like to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime in a Starbucks cup then come see Mrs. MacKay in the Library Learning Commons to sign up.  Supplies are limited so make sure you sign up soon.  We will be making slime on Wednesday, October 5th during lunch.  

Attention all choir members - there will be no rehearsal this week. Check your email for information.

EXTRA! EXTRA! Calling all members of TABloid student newspaper! We are meeting today after school in the Library Learning Commons. New members are always welcome. 

Junior Girls basketball practice in the Main Gym at the start of lunch today. Bring your signed forms!! 

It’s game day @TAB !! Come cheer on our Boys Volleyball Teams today after school. Seniors play at 3:30 and Juniors at 4:45 !

This Friday, Sept 30 is Canada’s second NATIONAL DAY for Truth and Reconciliation, when Canadians across the country are asked to choose to stand with Indigenous peoples as we move forward together.  On this day, we are asked to wear orange to demonstrate solidarity in the movement EVERY CHILD MATTERS.  If you do not own orange, but want to respect the day, the Wellness Club has got your back.  Come on down to the “T” outside the main office before class on Friday morning.  We will have orange ribbons for you so that everyone who wants to, can stand together!

Interested in TAKING ACTION to engage in reconciliation efforts?  Come to the Tiger’s Den on Friday at lunch to meet, talk and learn more about the Moccasin project  Reconciliation is not a day, or a week … it is a life-long commitment.  Come join us to continue the conversation.   

A huge congratulations to our girls field hockey team taking a big W in yesterday‘s game. some amazing goals from Chiarra Pignatiello, Ava Dubkowski and holly brimacombe. A special shout out to Audrey Cabaday for killing it in sweep our past few games and Cate Grube with some key saves to keep us fighting another day! Your girls came out with a 3-2 lead against the nelson lords. Coaches and vet’s can all agree that was the best blakelock field hockey game in the past 4 seasons, and we gave it our all. we could not be prouder. -- 

It is our 3rd day of Truth and Reconciliation week.  Today’s HARD TRUTH looks at the unequal, or disproportionate, representation of Indigenous people in the Canadian prison system.  This is what systemic racism looks like. Here is the fact.

Indigenous people account for 5% of the population in Canada, but the number of Indigenous peoples in Canadian prisons has been steadily rising and is now at more than 30%.  source

Experts call this disturbing and insist that the histories of Indigenous peoples and impacts of colonization must be recognized for meaningful change to occur.  Source

Keep learning.  Keep growing. Canada needs to change.  We need to be part of that change,  Help move forward Canada, Tigers.  LEARN MORE and TAKE ACTION to bring equity.

Tuesday September 27, 2022

Don’t forget Tigers Breakfast Club is running tomorrow morning in the T from 7:45 - 8:10.  It’s free and available for all students. Don’t be shy, come on by and pick up your breakfast tomorrow morning.  I’ll be there, will you?  

Today there will be an important Athletic Council meeting in W108 during lunch in preparation for tomorrow’s Terry Fox Run! Make sure you connect with Mr. Alchesi or Ms. D’Alesio if you cannot make it. 

Good morning Tigers!  The Wellness Club is preparing to help everyone who would like to show their respect for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept 30 be able to do so.  Not everyone owns an Orange Tshirt… but  many would like to show respect and support on Friday.  If you would like to help us make ORANGE RIBBONS to distribute on Friday, please come to w208 at 11:15 TODAY.  All those wanting to be involved in taking action toward reconciliation are more than welcome!  W208 lunch today!

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB IS MEETING TODAY AT LUNCH IN S105!!

Attention Tigers!  Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime, yes you heard correctly SLIME, is back by popular demand.  If you would like to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime in a Starbucks cup then come see Mrs. MacKay in the Library Learning Commons to sign up.  Supplies are limited so make sure you sign up soon.  We will be making slime on Wednesday, October 5th during lunch.  

Good morning Tigers, the Terry Fox Run is officially one day away! Teachers, you will receive another information email today on the specifics of how tomorrow will run. If you can, please share the day schedule with your morning classes from our first information email! VERY IMPORTANT: The BBQ will have beef, halal and vegetarian burgers available. If you want to skip the line tomorrow, you can pre-purchase your food on school cash online! Bring your email receipt with you, or we will have a list there tomorrow and can check it off. If you have any toonies laying around at home, we will have a toonie for terry booth tomorrow during the BBQ as well! Make sure you wear Tiger colours tomorrow (white, green and black) or purple for Rowan’s law day, and dress ready for physical activity!

The Cafeteria will be closed today and tomorrow at Lunch time.

Attention all choir members - there will be no rehearsal this week. Check your email for information.

Symphonic Winds will rehearse today after school. Lots of exciting things in the works so please be there! New members welcome

As we continue to commemorate day 2 of Truth and Reconciliation week, here is today’s hard truth about the society that we live in.  A society that is dealing with the impacts of Residential Schools.

Indigenous peoples are overrepresented as victims of violence in Canada. The disproportionately high rates of violence and victimization of Indigenous peoples is rooted in the traumatic and destructive history of colonization that impacted and continues to impact Indigenous families, communities and Canadian society overall.  Women are greatly impacted.  Statistics Canada research shows that 6 out of 10 indigenous women will experience assault in their lifetime compared to 3 out of 10 non-indigenous women.    Source

All violence targeting women is unacceptable.  We must face the HARD TRUTH that Indigenous women are at an even greater risk and then work for making change in society.  We can not move to reconciliation until we face these hard truths.     

Today in period 2, we will hear some stories of Resilience from Residential School Survivors.  Dig in to the learning, Tigers.  Keep Growing and keep learning to do YOUR part on the path to reconciliation.

Monday September 26, 2022

Attention Grade 12 students: Applications for the Loran Award are now open.  The Loran Award  is renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000!  

For eligibility information and to apply, please see the Instagram post on @BlakelockTigers or check out the Loran Scholars poster on the bulletin board outside of the Guidance office. 

DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: October 12, 2022, before 8:00PM (Eastern Time)

Attention Grade 12s!  The University of Toronto National Book Award self nomination form is now available through Instagram at @blakelocktigers and also on the bulletin board across from Guidance.  The deadline to complete a self nomination is Oct 6th at 3pm.  

Breakfast this morning was taaasty! Did you check out Breakfast Club this morning? I did.  Hit the spot.  Have to say it’s a big help since I’m always rushing to catch that bus in the morning.  Remember Blakelock, Breakfast club is free and open to all students.  Breakfast club runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from 7:45 - 8:10 in the T.  Come check it out.

Attention Tigers!  Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime, yes you heard correctly SLIME, is back by popular demand.  If you would like to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime in a Starbucks cup then come see Mrs. MacKay in the Library Learning Commons to sign up.  Supplies are limited so make sure you sign up soon.  We will be making slime on Wednesday, October 5th during lunch.  

Good morning Tigers!  The Wellness Club is preparing to help everyone who would like to show their respect for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept 30 be able to do so.  Not everyone owns an Orange Tshirt… but would like to show respect and support.  If you would like to help us make ORANGE RIBBONS to distribute on Friday, please come to w208 at 11:15 on TUESDAY.  All those wanting to take some action are more than welcome!

FANDOM CLUB!  TODAY AT LUNCH IN S105!!

Creative Writing Club TOMORROW at lunch in S105

Please make sure you attend tomorrow’s Athletics Council meeting in preparation for the Terry Fox run. Our meeting will take place during lunch in W108; see you there!

After watching Eliud Kipchoge break the world marathon record and Natasha Wodak smash the Canadian marathon record yesterday in Berlin, Mr. Rochus is fired up for another week of cross country and he hopes you are too! There is a MANDATORY MEETING for all planning to attend Wednesday’s meet in the wild’s of Dundas at lunch today in room south 205.

Today is the first day of Canada’s 2nd Truth and Reconciliation Week.  Throughout the week, TAB will be recognizing the importance of Truth and reconciliation in a variety of ways with community learning experiences being offered in classes, at lunch and through these announcements.   Each day, we will bring one fact.  One truth… because there must be truth for any true Reconciliation can happen.  

Today’s hard truth relates to the inequities that exist this very day in our country.  

Did you know that not everyone has access to safe and clean drinking water? Water advisories are public health advisories that are issued when the water in a community is too unsafe to drink, and in some cases, too contaminated to even use for brushing teeth. As of Sept 15, 2022, there were still 32 long-term boiled water advisories in place impacting 28 different on reserve communities.  Source

In 2010, the United Nations passed a resolution declaring access to safe and clean drinking water as a human right.  Source

Canada needs to do better.  We need to do better.  Keep growing and learning this week, Tigers.  More learning to follow today in Period 1.  

Friday September 23, 2022

Hey Tigers! Today will be our first Ball Hockey game after school in the large gym. All new members welcome!

Crazy morning rushing out the door to catch my bus I didn’t have time to eat breakfast.  Boy was I happy to see the Breakfast Club this morning!  Now I feel refreshed and ready! That’s right Tigers.  The Breakfast Club is back.  Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning in the T from 7:45 - 8:10.  This is free and open to all students, so drop by and check it out!

Everyday, 2 in every 3 cross country athletes claim they didn’t hear Mr. Rochus’ well crafted and witty announcements.

While this statistic may be shocking and upsetting to most, it doesn’t have to be this way; you can be a part of the solution. If you know a member of the cross country team, gently remind them that if they plan on going to the meet next week, to go to West 205 at the start of lunch today, and ALL members should be at practice after school. They may act mildly annoyed after their 15th reminder, but deep down, they’ll be eternally grateful that you care.

The Terry Fox Run will take place on Wednesday September 28th. Food & Drinks will be sold afterwards - available for purchase on School Cash Online soon. Don’t forget all students MUST have their Electronic Start Up Forms submitted in order to walk off campus…so remind your parents to get it done as soon as possible!

Thursday September 22, 2022

Good morning Tigres! For those interested in playing ball hockey this year it’s not too late! Tomorrow we will have our first Ball Hockey Club game in the large gym after school and newcomers are welcome! See Mr. Alchesi for more details. 

You’ve asked and it’s finally back to Blakelock! The Badminton Club is back and today we are hosting our first Badminton Club extravaganza in the large gym during lunch! All returning members and newcomers are welcome; including staff! 

Attention Grade 12 students: Applications for the Loran Award are now open.  The Loran Award  is renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000!  

For eligibility information and to apply, please see the Instagram post on @BlakelockTigers or check out the Loran Scholars poster on the bulletin board outside of the Guidance office. 

DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: October 12, 2022, before 8:00PM (Eastern Time)

Hey Book Club people!

We will meet TODAY at lunch in the seminar room in the LLC. Our September read is  the award-winning graphic novel anthology "This Place: 150 Years Retold". It's a fast and engaging read! It's visually stunning!

See you Thursday! Bring your lunch!

For any boys interested in joining this year's Varsity Hockey Team, there will be a brief sign up meeting at the beginning of lunch today in W108. All grades are welcome.

In the immortal words of American Distance legend Steve Prefontaine, “To give anything but your best is to sacrifice the gift.” But the lesser known, but equally impactful words belong to Steve’s high school cross country coach when he (probably) said, “Get your permission forms in ASAP so I can register you for next week’s meet.” Mr. Rochus would like to echo the timeless sentiment of those words. If you haven’t picked up your form, or already have it completed, see Mr. Rochus in room 205 at the start of lunch.

Have a great Thursday, Tigers!

Just a reminder that there is a JR Boy’s Volleyball practice today at 3:00 in the small gym!

This is a reminder that GSA is today and every Thursday at Lunch in W107. GSA today at lunch in the grade 9 drama room, W107. All are welcome. 

Wednesday September 21, 2022

• Hey Book Club! We will host our first post-club fair meeting THIS THURSDAY at lunch in the seminar room in the LLC. If you joined another lunchtime activity - NO WORRIES. Just drop by the seminar room after your other club meeting or see Ms. Turnbull for our September Read. It's the award-winning graphic novel anthology "This Place: 150 Years Retold". It's a fast and engaging read! It's visually stunning! See you Thursday! Bring your lunch!

• Quick reminder for any Football players who still have equipment - please return your gear to Mr Beaupre in E219 as soon as possible. 

• "Calling all adventurers! The DnD club needs your help. There is a dragon loose in the upper west hallway and we're looking for party members to join us on our dungeon raid at lunch. Come by W206 to join the campaigns and have fun! See you then!"

• Eco Club meeting at lunch on Thursday in room E104 - Come on out! 

• Today is Wednesday and that means that WELLNESS CLUB will be meeting up in W208.  Interested in strengthening our community and getting to know some new people?  Come on up to W208  TODAY after you eat at 11:15 to learn more about us!  New members are always welcome!

• A reminder to all singers - come to W107 at lunch today to check out our vocal ensemble!

• Attention all grade 10 students! Applications for the Health Care SHSM are now open! Indicate your interest on myBlueprint or visit Ms. Osmond in S209. 

• Hello Tigers! The TABloid newsletter will meet today after school in the Library. If you are interested in joining or learning more about our student newsletter, please stop by after school.

• Attention Grade 12s!  The University of Toronto National Book Award self nomination form is now available through Instagram at @blakelocktigers and also on the bulletin board across from Guidance.  The deadline to complete a self nomination is Oct 6th at 3pm.  

• Our Terry Fox run is officially one week away, and digital permission forms went online as of Monday! If you would like to participate in the Run/Walk out in the community, please make sure you check online and submit those forms! Teachers, keep an eye out for communication from the Grade 12 leaders as they look forward to visiting classrooms with more Terry Fox information later this week!

• Look out world, Old Man Rochus got his trick hip looked at last night and is ready to run with the cross country team again at tonight’s after school practice. If you are running with the cross country team it is IMPERATIVE that you are there. If you can’t make it, find Mr. Rochus ASAP. Just a reminder that practice runs just after school at the west doors, don’t be late, as there is an early bird special and bridge tournament down at the old folks home tonight that Old Man Rochus does not want to miss.

• A huge congratulations to our girls field hockey team kicking off the season with an amazing win, beating the Garth Webb Chargers 3-0. Phenomenal goals from Addi Butler, Sahanna Intwala and Holly Brimacombe. Though Webb has some amazing passes and hard drives, our Tigers were able to fight back and take the W. Amazing game, Tigers!

Tuesday September 20, 2022

• Quick reminder for any Football players who still have equipment - please return your gear to Mr Beaupre in E219 as soon as possible. 

• Hey Athletics Council! Today we will be having our weekly meeting in W108 at the beginning of lunch. 

• "Calling all adventurers! The DnD club needs your help. There is a dragon loose in the upper west hallway and we're looking for party members to join us on our dungeon raid tomorrow at lunch. Come by W206 to join the campaigns and have fun! See you tomorrow."

• A big congratulations to Healthcare SHSM student Claire Martin, for successfully earning her PSW certificate this week, through coursework, co-op and a successful exam result. Health Occupations Students of America has a Canadian Health Care competition. HOSA is a chance for students who are interested in meeting like-minded individuals, while working towards gaining an edge in the highly competitive health science space. If you are a student who is passionate about health sciences and want to further develop your skills, come to the HOSA information session today in S209 during the first half of lunch. 

• Girls Jr Basketball meeting in the main gym at the start of lunch! Everyone interested in playing this season MUST COME

• Attention Grade 12 students: Applications for the Loran Award are now open.  The Loran Award  is renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000!  For eligibility information and to apply, please see the Instagram post on @BlakelockTigers or check out the Loran Scholars poster on the bulletin board outside of the Guidance office. DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: October 12, 2022, before 8:00PM (Eastern Time)

• Eco Club meeting in room E104 at lunch on Thursday! Bring your ideas! 

• Tomorrow is Wednesday and that means that WELLNESS CLUB will be meeting up in W208.  Interested in strengthening our community and getting to know some new people?  Come on up to W208  WEDNESDAY at 11:15!  New members are always welcome!

• The tigers XC team looked sharp last night as they made their way through a brutal minuters workout last night! In the words of Merle Haggard, “I’m proud to be a Tabbie from cross country, a team where even the slow twitch can have a ball.” Please make sure you are at tomorrow’s practice following school for very important details about the season.

• Calling all TAB students passionate about the environment, eco club is back and better than ever! We will be having a meeting this Thursday during the beginning of lunch in E104! Come on by, fun to be had! 

Monday September 19, 2022

• Come on out and cheer on our Boys Volleyball teams TODAY in the large gym after school!! Game starts at 3:30. Let’s go Tigers!! 

• Calling all FANDOM members!!  Our first meeting is TODAY at LUNCH in S105.  Please bring your lunch and we’ll see you there!! 

• Creative Writers of TAB, this message is for YOU!  The Creative Writing Club will be meeting TOMORROW, Tuesday, in room S105 at lunchtime.  See you there! 

• Well Blakelock, we tried really hard but came up short - unfortunately the JR Boys’ Football team will not be continuing this year due to lack of players/bravery. Thanks to everyone who participated, especially our awesome cohort of grade 9s - this was only the beginning of your world domination tour my friends, and Mr Jokic and I look forward to seeing you at Rugby in the spring! Go Tigers!! If you have equipment please return it downstairs today at lunch or after school - Mr Beaupre is a busy guy and very angry about not having enough players for a team, so don’t make him hunt you down!

• Health Occupations Students of America has a Canadian Health Care competition. HOSA is a chance for students who are interested in meeting like-minded individuals while working towards gaining an edge in the highly competitive health science space. For many students, training, traveling and competing through HOSA are among the most memorable experiences of their high school careers. If you are a student who is passionate about health sciences and want to further develop your skills, come to the HOSA information session Tuesday September 20th in room S209 during the first half of lunch to learn more! 

• There will be an Athletics Council meeting tomorrow in W108 during lunch. For students who are still interested in helping out with athletics this year please see Ms. D’Alesio or Mr. Alchesi for additional details. 

• Do you play violin, viola, cello or bass? Then we need you! Come to W107 today at lunch to check out our String Ensemble! All levels welcome

• Singers! The TAB Vocal Ensemble is starting up again this Wednesday at lunch in W107. Come check it out. No experience required and everyone is welcome!

• Hey you! Yes you! Time to dust off that trumpet and come to band! Symphonic Winds meets Tuesday after school in the music room. No audition required. Please bring your instrument, or see Mrs. Barry to borrow one. 

• There will be a cross country practice directly following school today, starting at the west doors. Don’t forget your dancing shoes.

Friday September 16, 2022

• Hear ye hear ye! Gather all thy plebs and come try your hand at the game of strategy and cunning!  Chess club starts back up Wednesdays and Thursdays at lunch in room e205.  Come by and hone your skills while enjoying the epic clash between Dangerous De Rango and Spoletti the Scoundrel.  Enjoy listening to the ever observant Colabrese the Cunning as he commentates on their every move.

• Hey Tigers! THANK YOU to everyone who helped with or attended the Club Fair yesterday at lunch.  There was so much POSITIVE ENERGY in that gym!!   If you missed it and are still looking to learn more about the opportunities that we have here at Blakelock this fall, check out the board outside the gym for more info …. Or find one of the small posters around the school and use the QR code to find a full list!  GET INVOLVED, TIGERS and make your year even better!

• Before Canadian living legend Moh Ahmed  won Olympic Silver and World Championships Bronze, he was tearing it up in OFSAA cross country. You too can be like Moh. There is a mandatory cross country meeting after school. If you are asking yourself whether or not you should be there, the answer is yes. Attend now or forever hold your peace. 

Thursday September 15, 2022

• “Hey tigers! Do you like arguing? Debating? Well then come join the T.A. Blakelock debate club! Our interest meeting will be TODAY: September 14, Room E211, first half of lunch! See you there!"

• The JR Football team continues to hone their craft of destruction and mayhem today after school. It is not too late to join, see Mr Beaupre in E219 for more info.

• More bands! More performances!! More art!!! The Blakestock Arts and Culture Festival wants it all, and who says we can’t have it? See Mr Beaupre in E219 and let’s talk about it!

• Calling all SINGERS! Yes, shower singing counts. . . . If you love to sing, you’ll love singing with others even more. Come to W107 TODAY at lunch to check out our vocal ensemble. No experience required, everyone is welcome!

• Hey TAbloid team! We have a meeting today after school in the LLC to prepare for CLUB FAIR. All new members are welcome. If you are interested but cannot attend this meeting, please let Ms. Turnbull know.

• Hear yeah hear yeah! Gather all thy plebs and come try your hand at the game of strategy and cunning!  Chess club starts back up Wednesdays and Thursdays at lunch in room e205… hey, that’s today!  Come by and hone your skills while enjoying the epic clash between Dangerous De Rango and Spoletti the Scoundrel.  Enjoy listening to the ever observant Colabrese the Cunning as he commentates on their every move.

• All are Welcome to the first meeting of this year's GSA tomorrow. That’s right. Blakelock’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance will be holding its weekly meetings Thursdays at lunch in W107 (aka the grade 9 drama room). Feel free to come, hangout, eat lunch listen or participate in some great inclusive discussion. 

• Today is the last day for timetable changes for semester 1 courses.  If you require a change, please complete the Google form sent with your timetable by 4pm today.  If you have requested a course change for a Blakelock course and do not receive a new timetable within the next day, you will remain on the waitlist for this course and Guidance will attempt to honour your request in Semester 2, if the class is running at that time. If you have requested an elearning course, changes will continue to be processed until the end of the week.  

• Nobel Literature laureate Bob Dylan once asked the question, “If dogs run free, then why not we?”  It’s rumored he wrote that in an attempt to get the homies to join his cross country team. They did, and they all had a blast. You too can have a similarly good time at tonight’s cross country practice directly after school. We’ll be meeting outside the west doors. If you still need a form, see Mr. Rochus in S205 at the start of lunch.

• In preparation for the TAB Club Fair there will be an Athletic Council Meeting in West108 today during lunch.  

• There will be a brief meeting today immediately after period 5 in room 114 South for any people interested in joining the TAB Woodworking club.

Monday September 12, 2022

• The Blakestock Arts and Culture festival needs arts and culture! Do you do something awesome? Do you want to? Blakestock is where awesome stuff goes down, and Mr.Beaupre is here to help. Rehearsal time/space and equipment will be available for bands to hone their craft, and there will be opportunities for talented individuals to meet others and form new creative partnerships. Other ideas? No problem, pay Mr.Beaupre a visit in E219 to talk about awesomeness any time.

• After a truly epic introduction to teamwork on Friday, word on the street is that the Blakelock Tigers JR Football team wants more. More players, that is. We will be reviewing all the basics and practicing every day after school this week, and newcomers are absolutely encouraged. No experience necessary. See Mr Beaupre in E219 for more info.

• Explore your limitless life by running cross country this year! It’s not too late to get an athletics form from Mr. Rochus in S205 at lunch, and a reminder that there is a practice right after school today, meeting at the west doors.

• Attention Library Volunteers!  There will be a meeting today after school in the Library.  Haven’t signed up yet?  No problem, come to today’s meeting to sign up.  All are welcome!

• Want to be in the yearbook?  Want to use the library and get discounts to public transit and some retailers using your student card? Then tomorrow is your lucky day!  Edge Imaging will be here to take your photo!  Students will be called down by class to the small gym. There is no cost to getting your photo taken for a student card and yearbook.  If you are interested in a photo package, they can be purchased online.

• Hey Tigers! If you love athletics and want to get involved with our school, we’re having our first Athletics Council meeting next Tuesday at lunch in W108. New comers are welcome. If you’re interested but can’t make the meeting; please see Ms. D’Alesio or Mr. Alchesi

• “Hey tigers! Do you like arguing? Debating? Well then come join the Blakelock debate club! Our interest meeting will be Thursday, September 15, E211, first half of lunch! See you there!"

• Do you play violin, viola, cello or bass? Then we need you! Come to W107 today at lunch to get more information about Strings ensemble. All experience levels welcome!

• BAND BAND BAND! Are you interested in joining our Symphonic Winds band? Come to the music room on Tuesday after school. We will rehearse until 4:30. Bring your instrument and be ready to play! No audition required for this group. If you need to borrow an instrument, please see Mrs. Barry sometime before rehearsal. 

• Girls Jr. Basketball - Practice at lunch today in the main gym! 

• Calling all SINGERS! Yes, shower singing counts. . . . If you love to sing, you’ll love singing with others even more. Come to W107 Wednesday at lunch to check out our vocal ensemble. No experience required, everyone is welcome!

Monday December 5, 2022   

1. • SWIMMERS!  All shiger-tarks need to reply to the post on the google classroom about events for this week’s swim meet.  If you have not done so, do it!  For any clarification, don’t stay treading water, find Mr. Jokic at lunch and let him know.

   • Calling all dessert lovers! GSA is holding a bake sale at the T over lunch today. All proceeds go to Rainbow Railroad which is an organization that helps LGBTQ+ individuals escape countries in which their identities are persecuted and condemned. Be sure to bring cash or change, and grab yourself a tasty treat! 

   • Congratulations to the math-science and phys ed teacher teams that competed over the weekend.  While it wasn’t the anticipated result, much fun was had in the competitive process.  

   • A special shout out to the team ‘Parabolas’, who despite their best efforts, still came up a bit short (pause) of their goal.

   • Jr Boys walk-through practice in the small gym at the start of lunch today

   • Come out and cheer on our Bantam Boys basketball team as we host a mini tournament here at TAB on Wednesday. We play at 10:30 and 1:30!

   • Bantam Practice in the small gym at lunch today! 

   • FANDOM meets TODAY at LUNCH in S105!  See you there! New Members are always welcome :) 

   • Come out and support your junior girls volleyball team today after school against OT!