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Mike Holmes at LDSS

May 24th is fast approaching! Click the link below to find out all about Mike Holmes' visit to LDSS. Tickets are on sale SOON!

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Earth Day

   Tuesday, April 22 is Earth Day.

It has been celebrated around the world since 1970 promoting living lightly on the earth.   

The LDSS Environment Club would like to share some ideas on what to do in the spirit of Earth Day, every day.  By making small steps now you can effect change TODAY.

1. Drive less, walk or bike more.
2. Get a plant for your room.
3. Wash clothes in cold water instead of hot. Heating water takes up a lot of energy.
4. Reuse before you Recycle.
5. Donate to Goodwill.
6. Wash dishes by hand.
7. Avoid Drive-Thrus.
8. Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
9. Change your lights to CFLs.
10. Be Aware of the positive influence you have.

Earth Hour March 29

On Saturday March 29 at 8:00 p.m. people around the world will turn off their lights for just

one hour – Earth Hour – to show it is possible to take action on climate change.

Turning off lights is a simple action but one that sends a powerful message that we care about our planet.

The environment club at LDSS wants YOU to get involved.  For more information, and to sign up your family or friends, go to Earth Hour

Holmes on Homes to visit LDSS

The word is now officially out that Mike Holmes, star of the HGTV show Holmes on Homes is coming to Listowel on Saturday, May 24th. The LDSS Lightning Tech department was able to secure the popular contractor's appearance with the production of a filmed invitation created by students in Mr. Gary Dill's communications class and sent to the Holmes Foundation on DVD. Mike will be helping to raise the profile of opportunities in the Skilled Trades, as well as publicly recognizing LDSS grads who have enjoyed success in these careers. The day's events will be open to the public. Watch for more information to come!

Grade 10 English: creativity in the past and the future

Looking back in time, Mrs. Weir's grade 10 English class made masks and held a masquerade ball as part of their study of Romeo and Juliet. Jumping ahead several centuries, they also enjoyed a visit from Mr. Jeff Reaburn, who taught the class how to use the school's new Smart Board. We hope to make great use of this exciting technology!

Little Shop of Horrors triumphs!

Little Shop of Horrors took to the stage January 11-13 for five outstanding performances, including a Friday matinée for elementary school students. The show drew rave reviews from students, staff, parents and the whole community for its slick look, great acting and marvelous music. Thank you for supporting Black Door Theatre and the Arts Department at LDSS! Check out the new performance photos posted in the Little Shop photo album!

World Vision Fundraiser

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, LDSS raised money for World Vision. The homeforms were challenged to bring in money each week and watch the total grow. In the end, we raised over $2700! A special mention goes to Mrs. Sawchuk's period one class, who raised $811. Way to go LDSS!

Sleeping Children Around the World

Back in April 2007, the Social Sciences Department held a very successful fundraiser whose results were felt halfway around the world. The classes baked dozens and dozens of delicious pies and sent the proceeds -- $750 -- to Sleeping Children Around the World. Pictured here are some of the 25 children in Tanzania who who each received a bedkit. One such kit is shown with the children; the plastic carrier bag contains: a foam mattress, mattress cover, bed sheet, long lasting insecticide net, school shirt, t-shirt, shorts, towel, flip-flops, 4 exercise books and a pen. These items are treasured by the children who receive them, since for many of them, they represent the means to attend school for the first time. Way to go LDSS!

Little Shop of Horrors: New Dates

Little Shop of Horrors will run from Friday, January 11 through Sunday, January 13th. The cast and crew are hard at work -- check out the new photos in the Black Door Theatre album! Keep scrolling down for more information about the show.

P.S. Tickets to the show make great holiday gifts!