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School Newsletter
  • Semester Two begins Feb 2, 2026

    Students can check their TeachAssist this weekend for their Sem 2 timetable. If the timetable is not correct, please follow the Guidance Department instructions listed below in this newsletter.

  • Semester One Exams - Jan 22 to 28

    With the secondary school exam period beginning, here are 10 tips to help students prepare for exams and manage stress: 

    1. Eat healthy, drink water and get plenty of sleep. …

  • Winter Break - Dec 22/25 to Jan 2, 2026

    We hope that all our families had a restful break these past 2 weeks and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Jan 5, 2026.

     

    Attention Grade 12 Students:…

  • The countdown is on! 6 more days until the SDHS Community Dinner - Thursday, December  18

    Please join us for this FREE event at our school on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 

    4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There…

  • From the Moderns Dept.

    There are scholarship and bursary opportunities right now that our language learners can apply for. These are additional opportunities for your language learner to potentially win money for post-secondary. 

  • SAVE THE DATE! Community Dinner Dec 18

    Please join us for this FREE event at our school on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will be a full turkey dinner, children’s games and free haircuts (no reservations required). …

  • Operation Snowball

    Operation Snowball is underway!  This program helps bring holiday greetings to members of Canada's armed forces that are posted around the world and away from home over the holidays.   Students will be invited to write cards…

  • Attendance and Punctuality

    Did you know that regular attendance and punctuality are a strong indicator of school success?

    Regular attendance and punctuality are a vital part of learning and are directly linked to student…

  • SDHS Food Pantry Update

    The SDHS Food Pantry will not be open for weekly food pickups this year. However, we will be putting together food hampers at Thanksgiving, Winter Break, April, and June. The Thanksgiving Hamper will be given out to registered…

  • Contact Information

    We ask families to ensure the school office has the most up-to-date contact information. This is important in case of emergency situations. If your contact information has changed, please notify the school office.