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As <strong>February</strong> draws to a close, there is much to celebrate at <strong>Thornlea</strong>. In terms of<br />
Athletics, the Junior and Senior Girls’ Volleyball teams have just completed successful<br />
seasons and our swimmers continue to race in York Region competitions.<br />
Our Rock Climbing, Dragon Boating, Ultimate Frisbee, and Rugby teams are working<br />
out in preparation for the beginning of the spring season. Through the Ski and<br />
Snowboard Club’s Friday night trips to Blue Mountain and our developmental Boys’<br />
Basketball program, many more <strong>Thornlea</strong> students have had the opportunity to participate<br />
in sporting activities. One of the highlights of the winter athletic season has<br />
been the success of our Boys’ and Girls’ wrestling teams. Last week they competed<br />
in the York Region Championships, and both Hannah Peach and Layah<br />
Glassman qualified for the provincial championships being held in Sudbury next<br />
week.<br />
In other extra-curricular news, both the Drama and Music Departments have been<br />
busy. Our music students are preparing for a March 9 th evening performance at<br />
Heintzman House. Auditions have wrapped up and rehearsals for the Drama Department’s<br />
15 th annual Student One Act Play (SOAP) Festival in mid-April.<br />
<strong>Thornlea</strong>’s Student Council has had a successful <strong>February</strong>. Spirit Week wrapped<br />
up on the 18 th and more than 150 students attended last night’s Semi Formal. We<br />
hosted a lively Black History Month celebration in room 213 this week. Students<br />
were treated to displays, food, and a live drumming performance and workshop.<br />
March Break is fast approaching; however, there are a couple of important dates to<br />
take note of in the two weeks leading up to the break. On Monday, <strong>February</strong> 28 th ,<br />
there is a School Council Meeting. The meeting begins at 7:15 and is held in the<br />
library. The main agenda item is <strong>Thornlea</strong>’s Advanced Placement (AP) program<br />
and all parents are invited to attend. On March 10 th , all students will receive interim<br />
report cards for their semester two courses.<br />
Please feel free to contact the school if you have questions about these items or<br />
anything else happening at the school.<br />
Warm regards,<br />
Heather Henricks<br />
Vice-Principal
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