Daily Announcements
Friday September 29, 2023
Hey TAB–are your friends surprised at your ability to name every former Prime Minister of Canada? Do you routinely beat the players to the answers on Jeopardy? Then come out for TAB’s Reach Trivia Team! The first brief information meeting will be Monday October 2nd at the start of lunch in Room E 211!
Attention all photography enthusiasts! Join our Photography Club on Monday October 2nd during the second half of lunch and capture moments that last a lifetime. Learn, share, and explore the world through your lens. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! We meet in room S107
Grade 12 and 12+ students: The Grade 12 Post Secondary Exploration Event at Sheridan College is on October 25! Representatives from many post secondary institutions will be there to talk about schools and programs. Please ensure you bring your signed forms back to your Period 1 teacher by Tuesday, October 3rd, or drop it back to Guidance if you have a spare/elearning. If you did not receive a form, please drop into Guidance.
This announcement is for all students who are joining DECA. We will have a mandatory meeting for all DECA members today at lunch in W204. New members are welcome as we will be discussing registration information. See you today at lunch
Reconciliation week Is a time to LISTEN and LEARN … and to honour the lived experiences, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples. The TRC team has put together a few spotlights for this week -- that will capture some of the story’s and reasoning for this week. Check out our Instagram @tab.trc or the Tab website for our spotlights this week
Today is ORANGE SHIRT DAY in schools across Canada. We wear orange to honour and commemorate the survivors, the children lost and to recognize the impacts of the residential school system that persist to this day. If you do not have orange, but would like to honour the day, please come to the “T” at lunch. The Reconciliation Team and Wellness Club have teamed up to make sure that all those who want to show their respect, can join in.
NATIONAL WEEK FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION: Today, on Orange Shirt Day, the learning will continue in the Studio Theatre where a self-guided Gallery Walk will be available at lunch for you to deepen your understanding. Please join us. The path to Reconciliation is a long one that requires effort. Keep making the effort to grow and learn, Tigers.
Anyone interested in Varsity girls hockey there will be a short meeting today in W108. If you cannot make the meeting please see Mr. Butler in the Phys-ed office.
Dungeons and Dragons Club will have its first meeting today at lunch in W206!!! Bring your lunch, we’re so excited to start!
Calling all Eliud Kipchoges and Tigist Assefas: directly after school today, there will be a cross country practice meeting at the west doors.
Thursday September 28, 2023
NATIONAL WEEK FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
In addition to your classroom learnings, today the conversations will continue OUTSIDE at lunch. If you are interested in discussing and connecting more to the LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, meet at 11:15 at our outdoor classroom for conversation and connection with nature.
The path to Reconciliation is a long one that requires effort. Keep growing and keep learning, Tigers. 11:15 at our outdoor classroom.
A friendly reminder that today math and science peer-tutoring will run in room E104 at lunch. Let us help you ace that upcoming test, or work through those impossible homework questions!
A reminder to all singers, the choir will be rehearsing today after school. New members are welcome - no experience required!
Hey TAB–do you blow your friends’ minds with your ability to recall who won every World Cup? Do you routinely beat the players to the answers on Jeopardy? Then come out for TAB’s Reach Trivia Team! The first brief information meeting will be Monday October 2nd at the start of lunch in Room E 211!
Attention all photography enthusiasts! Join our Photography Club on Monday October 2nd during the second half of lunch and capture moments that last a lifetime. Learn, share, and explore the world through your lens. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! We meet in room S107
"Hey tigers! The South Asian Student Association is back! This club is for anyone wanting to learn, represent and spread more awareness of the South Asian community. We are always welcoming new members. Our first meeting will be today in the food room at 11am. See you then!"
Reconciliation week Is a time to LISTEN and LEARN … and to honour the lived experiences, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples. The TRC team has put together a few spotlights for this week that will capture some of the stories and reasoning for this week. Check out our Instagram @tab.trc or the Tab website for our spotlights this week.
Tomorrow is ORANGE SHIRT DAY in schools across Canada, as Sept 30 is on Saturday this year. We wear orange to honour and commemorate the survivors, children lost, and to recognize the impacts of the residential school system that persist to this day. If you do not have orange, but would like to honour the day, please come to the “T” before school or at lunch. The Reconciliation Team and Wellness Club have teamed up to make sure that all those who want to show their respect, can join in.
Hey T.A Blakelock! Are you a grade 9 student eager to involve yourself with the school community! Student council is the place to be! Apply to be Blakelocks 2023/24 Student council grade 9 rep! You can find the google form to apply in the bio of the student council Instagram @tabtigers! Applications close Friday so sign up as soon as possible! What could be a better way to start off your 1st year at Blakelock??!
Wednesday September 27, 2023
TAB has a GREAT Breakfast Program that needs helpers to run it in the morning at school. Any student interested in helping with the Breakfast Program should contact Ms. Clarke as soon as possible. Please drop into Student Success or Guidance at the beginning of lunch to see when you could start volunteering with the Breakfast Program.
Calling all dancers! We are having our first dance team audition TODAY at lunch in room W107. Don’t forget to bring your signed permission form or drop it off to Ms. Rudge or Ms. Fell ahead of time. We hope to see you there!
Hey Blakelock! Looking for some entertainment after school? The Sr. Girls basketball team is going to be playing their first home game against Garth Webb! Be a sport and show some love for the team you love. It's going to be an intense game and you don't want to be left out of this one. See you there and bring on your best cheers!
A reminder to all singers, the choir will be rehearsing tomorrow after school. New members are welcome - no experience required!
Today is Wednesday … and that means that the Wellness Club will be meeting up in W208. Interested in learning more about the club, come on up at lunch! -- Kindness, Inclusion, Caring and Community … that’s what we’re all about! Hope to see you there!... W208 today at lunch!
Hey TAB–are your friends jealous about your ability to recall the atomic numbers of every element? Do you routinely beat the players to the answers on Jeopardy? Then come out for TAB’s Reach Trivia Team! The first brief information meeting will be Monday October 2nd at the start of lunch in Room E 211!
"Hey tigers! The South Asian Student Association is back! This club is for anyone wanting to learn, represent and spread more awareness of the South Asian community. We are always welcoming new members. Our first meeting will be this Thursday in the food room at 11am. See you then!"
NATIONAL WEEK FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
Today and every day this week at lunch, there are options available to deepen your understanding and learning about this essential part of Canadian identity. Check out the posters at the “T”. Many of you will likely have heard of the Tragically Hip -- the iconic Canadian band. Did you know that Gord Downie, the group’s lead singer, was also a leader in encouraging Canadians to learn about important parts of our history. Come to S105 today to watch THE SECRET PATH … a Gord Downie creation.
The path to Reconciliation is a long one that requires effort. Keep growing and keep learning, Tigers. S105 today at lunch
Tab DECA - EXEC TEAM, please meet in W204 at the beginning of lunch for a short meeting - 5 minutes max.
On Friday September 29, students and staff at Blakelock will come together and wear Orange Shirts and ribbons to recognize the harm that the Residential School System did to First Nations, Métis and Inuit children and to recognize that every child matters. Honouring this day shows our commitment of Reconciliation.
Attention cross country team: Taelum found a ringer. Practice after school today.
Grade 12 and 12+ students: The Grade 12 Post Secondary Exploration Event at Sheridan College is on October 25! Representatives from many post secondary institutions will be there to talk about schools and programs.
Period 1 Grade 12 teachers distributed Permission Forms yesterday. Students on spare or in Grade 11 or elearning classes were given the permission forms later in the day.
Please ensure you bring your signed forms back to your Period 1 teacher by Tuesday, October 3rd, or drop it back to Guidance if you have a spare/elearning. If you did not receive a form, please drop into Guidance today!
Reconciliation week is a time to LISTEN and LEARN … and to honour the lived experiences, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples. The TRC team has put together a few spotlights for this week -- that will capture some of the story’s and reasoning for this week. Check out our Instagram @tab.trc or the Tab website for our spotlights this week.
Hey Tigers! The Math Club is hosting our first meeting during lunch in Room S205. Whether you're a math whiz or enjoy solving challenging problems, this is your chance to join in on solving competition questions and learn interesting strategies.
Today at lunch in S105. Come watch Gord Downie’s “Secret Path” movie - The Chanie Wenjack Story.
Tuesday September 26, 2023
TAB has a GREAT Breakfast Program that needs helpers to run it in the morning at school. Any student interested in helping with the Breakfast Program should contact Ms. Clarke as soon as possible. Please drop into Student Success or Guidance at the beginning of lunch to see when you could start volunteering with the Breakfast Program.
Today is the day! Come join us in Room E104 at lunch for math and science peer-tutoring.
Calling all dancers! We are having our first dance team audition this Wednesday at lunch in room W107. Don’t forget to bring your signed permission form or drop it off to Ms. Rudge or Ms. Fell ahead of time. We hope to see you there!
NATIONAL WEEK FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
Today and every day this week at lunch, there are options available to deepen your understanding and learning about this essential part of Canadian identity. Check out the posters at the “T”. Come on down to S105 today for the second half of the documentary “We were children” … Keep growing and keep learning, Tigers!
Symphonic Winds - A reminder of our rehearsal today after school.
Calling all Hoopers! There will be an early morning basketball session starting on Wednesdays at 7:05am in the large gym. This is open to all who would like to attend. If interested, please meet outside the Athletic Office at the start of lunch TODAY.
Eco Club will be meeting in room S102 today!
Hey new and returning Book Club members, we are meeting TODAY at lunch in South 103. We will be focusing on Indigenous authors as it is Truth and Reconciliation week. Also, remember to bring your current or favourite read! See soon!
Tomorrow is Wednesday … and that means that the Wellness Club will be meeting up in W208. Interested in learning more about the club, come on up tomorrow at lunch! Hope to see you there!
Hey T.A Blakelock! Are you a grade 9 student eager to involve yourself with the school community! Student council is the place to be! Apply to be Blakelocks 2023/24 Student council grade 9 rep! You can find the google form to apply in the bio of the student council Instagram @tabtigers! Applications close Friday so sign up as soon as possible! What could be a better way to start off your 1st year at Blakelock?
Well Tigers, we fought, gave it our all, and we darn near came away with the upset. The game came down to the final possession and the ball simply just didn’t fall our way. A huge shoutout goes to the Jr. Girls Basketball Team for a valiant effort and a nail biting 2 point loss against a much larger Georgetown Team! Joana Cravo led the way for the Tigers with 13 points. Thanks to those who came out and cheered us on! We’ll get the next one!
Do your friends marvel at your ability to recall the stats from last year’s hockey playoffs? Do you routinely beat the players to the answers on Jeopardy? Then come out for TAB’s Reach Trivia Team! The first brief information meeting will be Monday at the start of lunch in Room E 211!
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #80 was fulfilled by the federal government with the creation of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day. Inspired by the story of Phyllis Webstad, Orange Shirt Day is held annually on September 30. Phyllis was a student at St. Joseph Mission Residential School in Williams Lake, B.C. Orange Shirt Day became a symbol of Residential Schools because of her experience on her first day at a Residential School. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation seeks to, “honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis survivors, their families and communities, and to ensure that public commemoration of their history and the legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.” Students at Blakelock are encouraged to wear orange this Friday.
Monday September 25, 2023
Didn’t quite get to the King…Sacrificed your Queen to save that slow moving monarch…Come out to chess club today at lunch and use the Sicilian Triple to attack. Chess club E205, lunch today. Be there.
TAB has a GREAT Breakfast Program that needs helpers to run it in the morning at school. Any student interested in helping with the Breakfast Program should contact Ms. Clarke as soon as possible. Please drop into Student Success or Guidance at the beginning of lunch to see when you could start volunteering with the Breakfast Program.
Are you feeling lost in the world of numbers or swimming in a sea of equations? Well, fear not, because we've got the cure for those math and science blues!
Introducing TAB Scholars! We are running peer-tutoring sessions for math and science every Tuesday and Thursday at lunchtime in room E104.
So, mark your calendars, set your alarms, and don't miss out on the chance to conquer math and science with us! We promise, our jokes may be cringy, but our tutoring is top-notch! See you there! “
Interested in joining the Wellness Club? Come on up to our info meeting on Wed in W208!
A reminder to all Symphonic Winds and Choir members. Please come to the music room at some time today to pick up your permission forms for band camp.
Symphonic Winds members - we will rehearse tomorrow after school. Remember your instrument and music!
Do YOU want to learn all about the FLUTE? Do you already play the Flute and want to learn articulation techniques like double tonguing and circular breathing? Then, Flute-Troop is the club for you! Come see Ms. Neumann TODAY at lunch in S105 for a VERY BRIEF meeting!
NATIONAL WEEK FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION. Today and every day this week at lunch, there are options available to deepen your understanding and learning about this essential part of Canadian identity. Check out the posters at the “T”. Come on down to S105 today for the documentary, “We were children” … Keep growing and keep learning, Tigers!
Calling all dancers! We are having our first dance team tryout this Wednesday at lunch in room W107. Don’t forget to bring your signed permission form or drop it off to Ms. Rudge or Ms. Fell ahead of time. We hope to see you there!
Calling all adventurers and explorers! Dungeons and Dragons will be having their FIRST MEETING this Friday at lunch in W206! We have a lot to discuss so bring something to eat. Can’t wait to see you there!
There is an ultra mandatory, can’t miss meeting for the cross country team at lunch today in W107. This ultra mandatory meeting is of great importance and you cannot miss it, so please be there.
There is a short meeting for all athletes on the junior boys volleyball team at the beginning of lunch today. Please meet outside the Phys. Ed. office.
Friday September 22, 2023
Didn’t quite get to the King…Sacrificed your Queen to save that slow moving monarch…Come out to chess club today at lunch and use the Sicilian Triple to attack. Chess club E205, lunch today. Be there.
Are you feeling lost in the world of numbers or swimming in a sea of equations? Well, fear not, because we've got the cure for those math and science blues!
Introducing TAB Scholars! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at lunchtime in room E104 for math and science help, where our brilliant brains will be dishing out wisdom to rescue you from the clutches of confusion! We promise, our jokes may be cringy, but our tutoring is top-notch! See you there!”
TAB has a GREAT Breakfast Program that needs helpers to run it in the morning at school. Any student interested in helping with the Breakfast Program should contact Ms. Clarke as soon as possible. Please drop into Student Success or Guidance at the beginning of lunch to see when you could start volunteering with the Breakfast Program.
Reminder for all Terry Fox course marshalls to meet at the cafeteria at 9:00am today! You will be signed out for that time.
Surprise! Today’s Cross country practice will actually be taking place during the Terry Fox run. Check in with Rochus after the assembly today to let him know you heard this, and you’re running.
Thursday September 21, 2023
Even the smallest pawn can influence the fate of nations. Join the ranks of chess club as you advance across the board. Today and tomorrow at lunch in E205
TAB has a GREAT Breakfast Program that needs helpers to run it in the morning at school. Any student interested in helping with the Breakfast Program should contact Ms. Clarke as soon as possible. Please drop into Student Success or Guidance at the beginning of lunch to see when you could start volunteering with the Breakfast Program.
The day has come Tigers! This new school year brings new opportunities to get involved at Blakelock! Come by the large gym today during lunch for the club fair! See you there!
The Senior Girls Basketball team had their first game against CKSS yesterday, and their hustle and tenacity held the other team completely scoreless in the 4th quarter! Our players of the game were Emma Kellerman and Vanessa Langdon, who fought hard and rallied the team until the final buzzer. A huge shoutout to our bench who set off Mr. Alchesi’s loud environment alert on his watch several times! Although we didn’t get the win, coaches Northey and Alchesi could not be more proud of our first game! Reminder that there is a practice today after school in the large gym.
Do you want to learn all about the FLUTE? Then, Flute Troop is the club for YOU! Come see Ms. Neumann in S105 for more information!
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our Varsity Girls Field Hockey Team! In two hard fought battles we emerged victorious against Garth Webb. Shout out to our goal scorers Chiara Pignatello, Beth Kelly, Addi Butler and Holly Brimacombe as well as all of our new players who were fundamental in securing our win! Way to go tigers!
Calling all singers! We had a fantastic turn out for choir last week, but the more the merrier! If you love to sing, even if it’s only in the shower, come on out and check out our choir today after school in the music room. No experience required and everyone is welcome.
Wednesday September 20, 2023
Welcome to the new school year Tigers! This new school year brings new opportunities to get involved at Blakelock! Come by the large gym during lunch on Thursday September 21st to find out about all the clubs and teams TAB has to offer at our annual club fair! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to Mr. Kaufman.
Chess club continues to battle for supremacy every Thursday and Friday at lunch in e205. Join us and bring glory upon the 64 tiled battlefield of awesomeness!
Cross country runners, we have a very important practice after school today, in where Mr. Rochus will have trip forms for you. I mean he hasn’t gotten them approved or even drafted up yet, but he’s putting that energy into the world, and sending a heads up to Ms. Sagar and Mr. McConvey that he’ll have them on your desk today.
Tuesday September 19, 2023
Hey TAB! Are you interested in trying out for the Dance Team? Ms. Rudge and Ms. Fell would like to invite you to a brief info session tomorrow at lunch in room W202. Auditions will take place at the end of the month so stay tuned!
Calling all grade 9s! Today is the first day of your scavenger hunt! Explore around the school in your free time and check the walls to find clues. Here’s a hint: your first clue is located at the T, if you don't know where that is don’t be shy to ask for help. The first person to find all 12 clues wins a prize! Good luck Tigers!
Do you love to read? Talk about your favourite books? Eat your lunch while reading/discussing books? If yes, please join us. Our student book club will be meeting TODAY at the beginning of lunch in S103. We welcome all new and returning members, including Ms. Northey! See you at lunch!
Eco Club is meeting today in ROOM E117 at lunch, be there! Bring a friend! Bring your lunch!
The TAB Reconciliation Team will meet again today at lunch in W208 to make posters and prepare for the upcoming National week of Truth and Reconciliation. If you are interested in helping. Please join us! W208 at lunch!
Calling all musicians! Do you play an instrument? Come join our Symphonic Winds band! We rehearse tonight in the music room. Be there!
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024 LORAN AWARD ARE NOW OPEN
This scholarship is renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000! Each Loran Award includes:An annual living stipend of $10,000
A tuition waiver of up to $10,000 annually from one of 25 partner universities
Personal mentorship from a Canadian leader
Experiential learning through summer work experiences in three different sectors with funding up to $14,000
An orientation expedition through Algonquin Park
Annual retreats and scholar gatherings
Lifelong membership in a community of values-driven individuals
For more info - check out our recent post on Instagram at @blakelocktigers
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: October 11, 2023, before 8:00PM (Eastern Time)
Monday September 18, 2023
Hey TAB! Are you interested in trying out for the Dance Team? Ms. Rudge and Ms. Fell would like to invite you to a brief info session on Wednesday (September 20) in room W202 at lunch. Auditions will take place at the end of the month so stay tuned!
Welcome to the new school year Tigers! This new school year brings new opportunities to get involved at Blakelock! Come by the large gym during lunch on Thursday September 21st to find out about all the clubs and teams TAB has to offer at our annual club fair! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to Mr. Kaufman.
Do you love to read? Talk about your favourite books? Eat your lunch while reading/discussing books? If yes, please join us. Our student book club will be meeting TOMORROW at the beginning of lunch in S103. We welcome all new and returning members, including Ms. Northey! Please see Ms. Turnbull or Ms. Northey if you have any questions.
We had a great cross country practice last Friday, crushing those tempo miles, and working to get familiar with running again! Reminder to all members that there is a practice after school today, and that Birkenstocks do not constitute good running shoes. See you there.
The TAB Reconciliation Team will meet today at lunch in W208 to make posters and prepare for the upcoming National week of Truth and Reconciliation. If you are interested in helping.. Please join us! W208 at lunch!
If you are interested in joining our University of Waterloo Electric Vehicle Challenge team, and weren't able to attend the info session on Friday, please head on down to S122 today at the start of lunch.
Calling all Grade 9 students of T.A. Blakelock! The Student Council is excited to announce a Scavenger Hunt that will help you discover the layout of our school. Look out for clues throughout the halls and don’t be afraid to ask seniors for help. Get ready for an exciting adventure Grade 9's.
Friday September 15, 2023
Hey TAB! Are you interested in trying out for the Dance Team? Ms. Rudge and Ms. Fell would like to invite you to a brief info session next Wednesday (September 20) in room W202 at lunch. Auditions will take place at the end of the month so stay tuned!
Chess Club is back on again. Players are making moves all lunch today in e205. Stop on in if you’re ‘en passant’.
If you are interested in competing in the Waterloo Electric Vehicle Challenge, please come down to the Manufacturing shop, S112, today at the start of lunch. We will need students with all sorts of skill sets, so don’t be afraid to come see what it’s all about.
Hey people who like to read! Our student book club will be meeting on Tuesday at the beginning of lunch in S103. We welcome all new and returning members, including Ms. Northey! Please see Ms.Turnbull or Ms. Northey if you have any questions.
Cross country picks back up after school today, meeting at the west doors. Note to Adam Dampier; today we’re doing threshold work, please plan your lunch accordingly.
Are you interested in working to further RECONCILIATION efforts here at Blakelock? The TAB Reconciliation Team is a group of students and staff committed to working together to learn, grow and build a society for all. If that interests you, please come to our first meeting on TODAY AT LUNCH IN S118. We will be planning for Orange Shirt Day and the upcoming week for Truth and Reconciliation. All are welcome. Please join us!
Thursday September 14, 2023
Hey TAB! Are you interested in trying out for the Dance Team? Ms. Rudge and Ms. Fell would like to invite you to a brief info session next Wednesday (September 20) in room W202 at lunch. Auditions will take place at the end of the month so stay tuned!
Calling all singers. . . and . . . sort of singers. Today is the day! Come to the music room after school if you would like to learn more about our Vocal ensemble. . . (AKA Choir). We will be rehearsing until 4:30pm today. There is no experience required, and everyone is welcome!
Hey TAB. Did you know Blakelock has a GSA? Since 2007 our Gender and Sexuality Alliance has been a safe space for members, friends and allies of our LGBT2Q+ students and staff. Come to our first meeting today at lunch in the grade 9 drama room (W107) and meet all the fabulous people of TAB.
Are you interested in working to further RECONCILIATION efforts here at Blakelock? The TAB Reconciliation Team is a group of students and staff committed to working together to learn, grow and build a society for all. If that interests you, please come to our first meeting on FRIDAY AT LUNCH IN S118. We will be planning for Orange Shirt Day and the upcoming week for Truth and Reconciliation. All are welcome. Please join us!
Do you ever feel like your life is just a series of "0's and "1"s? Well, you're not alone! We got a byte-sized treat for you!
Introducing the TAB Coding Club!
Join us every Friday at lunch in S205 for an adventure into the world of coding, algorithms, and robotics. You don't have to be a human compiler to join – all levels of tech enthusiasm are welcome!
So, dust off your keyboards, grab your mouse, and meet us at S205 this Friday at lunch. Remember, even your calculator can't solve the mysteries of high school life, but the Coding Club can certainly make it more entertaining!
Chess club starts back up TODAY!
Come on up to e205 at lunch and try your might at the game of kings…and queens and pawns.
Wednesday September 13, 2023
There is a junior boys volleyball try out today in the large gym after school. Please bring your form signed in order to practice.
Hey TAB! Looking for a welcoming and accepting place to spend your lunch? Come down to the drama room in W107 on Thursday and check out Blakelock’s gender and sexuality alliance! That’s right, our first GSA meeting of the year is tomorrow in the grade 9 drama room(W107). All are welcome.
The Canadian Cancer Society is offering a virtual volunteer fair the evening of Monday, September 18th at 7pm. They will cover a variety of volunteer opportunities for students from event planning to advocacy.
Go to www.cancer.ca/volunteerfair for more information.
Are you interested in working to further RECONCILIATION efforts here at Blakelock? The TAB Reconciliation Team is a group of students and staff committed to working together to learn, grow and build a society for all. If that interests you, please come to our first meeting on FRIDAY AT LUNCH IN S118. We will be planning for Orange Shirt Day and the upcoming week for Truth and Reconciliation. All are welcome. Please join us!
Hey Tigers, just a reminder that tomorrow will be our final tryout for this year's Sr. Basketball team. If you were unable to make our fantastic first tryout yesterday, please don’t be shy and come out on Thursday after school in the large gym. If you’re interested in joining and cannot make it, please speak to Ms. Northey.
It’s a beautiful day Tigers, and how fitting because today’s our first Athletic Council meeting of the year. If you’re interested in helping out our Tigers this year, join Mme D’Alesio, Mr. Alchesi and Ms. Northey today at break in W108!
Following school today is cross country practice! Have you been on the fence about the whole “distance running” thing? Well, it’s time to remove yourself from that fence and get yourself down to the west doors after school! Wednesday’s are for easy pace, so come on down and give the sport a try.
Tuesday September 12, 2023
Hey TAB! Do you love solving business cases? Do you want to be a part of something exciting and become more business savvy while you are there? JOIN DECA
We will meet in room W204 on Tuesday during lunch at 11:15 for our first meeting! See you there!
Attention all grade 9 and 10 boys interested in trying out for the Junior Boys Volleyball team! We have our first try out tomorrow after school in the large gym. Please bring your signed Athletics Form in order to practice.
Hey Tigers, the Eco team is back! If you’re interested in continuing to help our planet, then meet with us Tuesday (that's today) in S102 at break! Come one come all!!
The Jr Girls Basketball next tryout is Wednesday (tomorrow) at lunch in the main gym! Bring your permission forms or get one from the phys ed office!
Calling all musicians! Do you want to play in a band? Come to the music room today after school to check out our Symphonic Winds band!
Do you love to sing? Have you always wanted to join a singing group or choir? Well now’s your chance! TAB Vocal Ensemble will meet this Thursday after school in the music room. No experience required! Come check it out - and bring your friends!
Calling all Sr. Tigers! Today after school in the Large Gym we will be hosting our first Sr. Girl Basketball tryout. We can’t wait to see you there!
Are you interested in helping out with athletics around the school this year? Well…come and sign up this Wednesday, September 13th in W108 for this year's Athletic Council! If you’re interested and have further questions please see Mr. Alchesi, Mme D’Alesio or Ms. Northey for more details.
Calling all Field Hockey players! Try-outs continue at Bronte Field today after school! Don’t forget your mouth guard!
Monday September 11, 2023
Calling all Field Hockey players. Try-outs continue today after school on the back field! See you there!
Attention all JR Football players - don’t forget to bring your forms to E219 in order to be eligible for our first practice today after school, and if you haven’t signed up yet be sure to come see us TODAY!
Musicians! Today is the day! Anyone interested in being a part of the music department this year should come to the music room at the beginning of lunch today for a short meeting. You will learn about the bands and choirs we offer here at Blakelock. Come to W209 and get ready to rock!
Hey TAB! Do you love solving business cases? Do you want to be a part of something exciting and become more business savvy while you are there? JOIN DECA
We will meet in room W204 on Tuesday during lunch at 11:15 for our first meeting! See you there!
Attention all grade 9 and 10 boys interested in trying out for the Junior Boys Volleyball team! We have our first try out Wednesday after school in the large gym. Please bring your signed Athletics Form in order to practice. If you need a form, come by the phys. Ed. office to get one.
There is a meeting at the start of lunch today in the health room (W108) for any girls interested in playing senior basketball this season! Our first tryout will be tomorrow after school in the large gym, and more information will be provided at today’s meeting. Make sure to pick up a permission form from the Phys Ed office if you can’t make today’s meeting in order to still try out tomorrow!
Cross country practice resumes after school today! For Adam Dampier, we will be specifically practicing the Scandinavian style of workout known as fartlek (pronounced fart-lick), so be prepared to bring it like you’re a long lost Ingelbritsen sibling.
Timetable changes continue in Guidance. The last day to submit a change through the Google form is Wednesday at 4pm.
Last call for golfers! Anyone interested in golf please go to the phys-ed office at lunch today.
Jr girls basketball's first tryout is today at 2:50pm in the small gym!
Hey tigers, the eco team is back! If you’re interested in continuing to help our planet, then meet us this Tuesday in s102 at break!
Friday September 8, 2023
Hey Golfers….. Anyone interested in trying out for the Blakelock Golf team please see Mr. Butler today! In the Phys Ed office.
Calling all Field Hockey players, Tryouts begin today after school on the back field! See you there!
Hey Senior Boys Volleyball players. Any senior boys interested in playing volleyball, please see Mr.Jobbitt in room E207 sometime today for a permission form and tryout information. Tryouts will begin Monday.
Any grade 9 or 10 girls interested in playing basketball this year please pickup a informed consent form from the Phys Ed office. Tryouts begin Monday next week! You must bring your completed form to attend the tryout!
If you’re interested in the environment, helping others, and just having fun with likeminded people, the Eco Club is for you! First meeting is today at lunch at the Outdoor Classroom!
A reminder that there is a Senior Girl’s basketball meeting at lunch on Monday, September 11th in the health room, W108! Please find Ms. Northey in the Phys Ed office if you have any questions.
TAB Football still needs more players, and we will be having a brief but important meeting today after school. This junior team will be grade 9s and 10s only with a focus on learning the game, so if you know nothing about Football… join the club! …literally, by coming to E219 after school today. That’s Junior Football, grade 9s and 10s, brief meeting in E219 after school today. Our first practice is on Monday.
What a turn out to yesterday’s cross country meeting! There will be a practice directly following school, meeting at the west doors for all who have completed their athletics packages! There will be 2 different options depending on your skill level, so no need to worry. Miss the meeting? No worries, go find Ms. Raponi or Mr. Rochus to get caught up like you’re Lasse Viren in the final 200 of the 1972 Olympic games 5000.
Any grade 9 and 10 boys interested in playing volleyball, please come to the phys. Ed. office at lunch today to sign up and collect your form. Tryouts start next week!
Athletic Council is back and we’re so excited to continue growing our excellent athletics program here at Blakelock. Hey Grade 9s! Do you love sports? Do you want a fun way to help around the school and earn community hours? Come join us Wednesday, September 13th at break in W108 and join this years Athletic Council is back! If you have any questions please see Mme D’Alesio, Mr. Alchesi or our newest member this year; Ms. Northey!
Thursday September 7, 2023
Hey Golfers….. Anyone interested in trying out for the Blakelock Golf team please see Mr. Butler this week in the phys-ed office.
Calling all Field Hockey players. There will be a meeting today at the beginning of lunch in W206. Try-outs start tomorrow!
Hey senior boys volleyball players. Any senior boys interested in playing volleyball, please see Mr. Jobbitt in room E207 sometime today or tomorrow for a permission form and tryout information.
Calling all tough guys, gamers, athletes and people with anger issues: come play contact sports, they’re good for you.
Specifically, come play Junior Football!! Yesterday’s meeting was a strong showing, but the gods of smash demand more! More grade 9s, more grade 10s, more hits and, yes, more liability forms.
Come see us in E219 today to sign up, get/return a form and ask questions. We are looking to build a program and teach the game, so newcomers are absolutely encouraged and bonus points if you bring a friend!
That’s JR Football (grade 9 and 10 only) in E219, come say hi at lunch, after school or between classes TODAY!!
For anyone, yes anyone, who wants to be involved in the music department, you are invited to a quick meeting in the music room at the beginning of lunch on Monday. Anyone is welcome!
Ms. Northey would love to invite any girls interested in playing Senior Basketball this year to meet in the health room, right across from the Phys Ed office, on Monday at lunch for a pre-tryout meeting. Information will be shared before tryouts begin next week! Again, that is this Monday, September 11th at lunch in the Health room across from Phys Ed for Senior girls basketball. If you have any questions Ms. Northey can be found in the Phys Ed office! Thank you, and ball is life.
You’ve heard about the rest…now it’s time for the best. Today at 11:30 in W108, across from the phys. Ed office, there will be a meeting for those interested in joining the cross country team! Looking to increase fitness by running? W108 at 11:30! Winning chips for your school? W108 at lunch! You’ve been all consumed in the quasi cult of distance running? You better believe you best be in W108 at 11:30 today.
Eco Club! Eco Club! Eco Club! Tomorrow, outside, East. Come one, come all
Calling Jr Girls Basketball players/enthusiasts. We will be having our first tryout Monday September 11th. Bring your ball shoes!
Wednesday September 6, 2023
Calling all Eco Warriors! We will be having our first meeting of the year this Friday at lunch in the Outdoor Classroom (garden beside the East Wing)
In the famed words of Bill Bowerman, portrayed by Donald Sutherland in the 1998 modern classic “Without Limits”; “If you can find meaning in the type of running you need to do to stay on this team, chances are you can find meaning in another absurd pastime: Life.” Come find the meaning of life; join the cross country team. There will be a meeting in west 106 tomorrow at 11:30.
We may not know much about the meaning of life, but TAB Football knows a thing or two about power… Come unlock yours today after school!
This year we will be focusing on building our program from the ground up with a strong Junior team (grade 9 and 10s only) and will be having a brief meeting today in room E221 to distribute forms and answer questions. No experience necessary (hence the Junior part) and if you are new to the sport now is your time to learn!
That’s TAB JR Football, brief meeting today after school in E221. Come check it out, and bring a friend!
Hey Golfers….. Anyone interested in trying out for the Blakelock Golf team please see Mr. Butler this week in the phys-ed office.