Daily Announcements

Monday March 27, 2023

Friday March 24, 2023

Thursday March 23, 2023

Wednesday March 22, 2023

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.

Tuesday March 21, 2023

Monday March 20, 2023

Friday March 10, 2023


Thursday March 9, 2023

Not a member?  No problem, go to the math office and scan the QR code to join!

Wednesday March 8, 2023

Tuesday March 7, 2023


Monday March 6, 2023

Friday March 3, 2023


Thursday March 2, 2023

Wednesday March 1, 2023


OFSSA swimmers!  Congratulations to:

Sam Appleton

Olivia Frost 

AJ van Heerden
For representing Blakelock yesterday at OFSSA in Windsor-  amazing results!!

Tuesday February 28, 2023


Monday February 27, 2023


Friday February 24, 2023


Thursday February 23, 2023

SNOW DAY - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday February 22, 2023


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


Tuesday February 21, 2023


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Tuesday January 24, 2023

Monday January 23, 2023  

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!

Friday January 20, 2023  

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Monday January 16, 2023  

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Tuesday November 29, 2022


Monday November 28, 2022


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Tuesday November 22, 2022

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.

Monday November 21, 2022

Thursday November 17, 2022


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

Wednesday November 16, 2022

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Monday October 31, 2022


“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.”



Friday October 28, 2022


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!  


Thursday October 27, 2022



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Tuesday October 25, 2022




Monday October 24, 2022

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



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Friday September 30, 2022



Thursday September 29, 2022



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. 



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