J.L. Ilsley High

February 9th, 2023

  • Library News: This February, the library will be participating in Coins for Books. Tomorrow February 10th, the Library will be selling ice cream and candy bags in the cafeteria. All monies received will be used to purchase new books for the library.
  • There is a 10 week Film club led by professional filmmaker Raphael MacDonald. Members will have the opportunity to write a short script and the group will be supported through the process of producing, filming and editing a finished project. We will meet after school until 5:30 on Tuesdays in Room. The group is accepting new members for 2 more weeks.
  • For anyone interested in playing badminton on this year's team, or anyone who just enjoys getting out to play badminton, there will be a QUICK meeting in the gym today at the START of lunch. If you are unable to attend or have questions see Ms. Campbell or Mr. MacKay.
  • Are you interested in practicing Martial Arts? Sure you are. Mr. Hennebury will be running the martial arts club on day A of the schedule this semester. This time will be used to learn and practice Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing techniques for self-defence. All participants must be in good standing with the school community and have their parents sign a consent form. We meet in the fitness room (202) next to the gymnasium.
  • Girls Rugby- Come learn a new sport!! Practices will start today and will be held every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the gym. New players are welcome and encouraged to come give it a try!
  • Have you heard? Dance today from 7-10pm. Music will be better and tickets are cheaper! That's right, tickets on sale at lunch this week by the main office. Only $5 if you buy in advance & $7 at the door.  You can't afford not to!
  • Are you interested in getting someone a candy gram? They’ll be sold all this week in the cafe at lunch $2 for candy $2.50 for a rose reminder you must know the persons afternoon day C classes to buy one.
  • Attention Judges! Next week from the 13th to the 17th is our valentine’s spirit week. On Monday we’ll show love for our favourite sports team by wearing our team rep. Send pictures of you at school in your jersey, not one of our school teams, and the most repped team will get a mural on our walls. Tuesday is valentines colours wear pink white and red. On Wednesday we’ll be dressing up like our favourite rom com character. On Thursday we dress to impress, how would dress for that special someone? Ending on Friday where we show love for Jl and wear our school colour.
  • If you have ordered school photos please pick them up from Ms. Amy in the main office.
  • Were you hoping to get a 2023 Yearbook? The deadline to purchase a yearbook is March 1st, 2023. If you want a Yearbook, you must buy it before this date. You can purchase a Yearbook online at the Yearbook store. A link to this is on the JL Ilsley website. You can also purchase a Yearbook at the office with Ms. Amy.  Again the deadline is March 1, 2023.