Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute

Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why – Guidance for Parents

Posted May 4, 2017

Netflix recently released the series 13 Reasons Why based on the popular young adult novel of the same name by Jay Asher. The series depicts the story of a high school student who dies by suicide, leaving behind 13 cassette recordings that share the events that she perceives led to her death. Series like this one can lead to misconceptions and misinformation about suicide, and possibly to the glorification of suicide.

For these reasons, mental health professionals, including the Waterloo Region District School Board’s mental health team, feel it is necessary to make you aware of this series. The WRDSB is providing the following tips, distributed by School Mental Health (SMH) ASSIST and National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to help with conversations you may have with your child:

Howard Marshall Memorial Award

Posted May 4, 2017

Applications are now being accepted for the Howard Marshall Memorial Award. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating student looking to pursue a post-secondary education with the intention of a career in English, Dramatic Arts or one which provides them with the opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth. The recipient will receive a scholarship of $500.

Howard Marshall Memorial Award Description and Application 2018

CIBPA MAY MEETING CANCELLED

Posted May 1, 2017

The IB Parent Meeting scheduled for Tuesday May 2 has been cancelled. Our next meeting will be held in June.

Prom 2017 at Hacienda Sarria

Posted May 1, 2017

For entry to your 2017 Prom at Hacienda Sarria, each student and guest must read, agree to and sign the following Event Policies.

Student_Admission_Policy_Form_2017(CameronHeights)

Friday, May 5, is a PD Day for all students

Posted May 1, 2017

Friday, May 5, 2017, is a Professional Development Day for all elementary and secondary schools, which means students do not need to be in school. Below you will find a summary of how teachers and staff will spend their day. Teachers Elementary and secondary teachers will attend full-day professional development activities with their union groups. […]