FRIDAY DECEMBER 20:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
THURSDAY DECEMBER 19:
Grade 7/8 Girls Basketball Team:
Congratulations to our amazing grade 7-8 girls basketball team! They dominated every tournament game this year, won the conference finals and went on to hoop one this week to win their semi final game. A new banner is hanging in our school this week thanks to their incredible athleticism and skill. - Mme. Kittask
Grade 7/8 Boys Basketball Team:
Tryouts for the Duke grade 7/8 Boys basketball team will resume the first day back at school in the new year. Be prepared for tryouts in the woodfield gym after school on January 6th, 2025. Thank you. - Mr. Archibald, Mr. Feeley
Grade 5/6 Girls Volleyball:
A reminder to the girls team that our next try out will take place Friday morning at 7:30 AM in the Woodfield gym. Please be on time and fill out your EMA form. - Mr. Pedlar, Mr. Boccia
Grade 8 Boys Volleyball:
We want to give a huge congratulations to our Gr. 8 Boys Volleyball Team for an incredible season. As Conference Champions, the boys gave it their all in the City Finals yesterday, showing outstanding athleticism and teamwork. The season has been nothing short of amazing and we’re so proud of everything you have accomplished. Thank you for representing Duke with such heart and dedication! Way to go team!
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball:
We are thrilled to announce that our Gr. 7 Boys Volleyball Team has been crowned the City of Toronto Volleyball Champions! Yesterday, the boys showcased incredible skill and determination defeating Joseph Howe in the semifinals. They carried their momentum into the finals, where they triumphed over Smithfield to claim the championship title. Their success is a testament to their teamwork, resilience, and excellent game play throughout the season. We are so proud of each and every player for their hard work and dedication. Way to go team - you’ve made your school community incredibly proud!
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18:
Grade 7/8 Boys Basketball:
Tryouts for the Duke grade 7/8 Boys basketball will resume the first day back at school in the new year. Be prepared for tryouts in the woodfield gym after school on January 6th, 2025. - Mr. Archibald, Mr. Feeley
Ice Hockey Team:
A reminder to the Ice Hockey team that there will be a meeting today during the am recess in the SH Gym. - Ms. Oliveira
TUESDAY DECEMBER 17:
Grade 7 and 8 Boys Volleyball:
A reminder to the Grade 7 and Gr. 8 Boys Volleyball teams of practice today at lunch in the SH Gym. This is our last practice before tomorrow's City Finals games. - Ms. Oliveira
Duke GSA:
The GSA will meet today in Room 202 today at lunch. New members from Grade 6 - 8 are welcome! - Mr. Villeneuve
Student Council - Holiday Hamper:
We want to send a huge thank you to everyone for supporting the Holiday Hamper Initiative. Thanks to your generosity through candy gram sales and the donations from the Grade 6/7 and 7/8 classes, we raised over $1,700! This incredible amount helped us fulfill the holiday wishes for our assigned family. A reminder to all: Candy grams will be delivered this Thursday by the Student Council. Thank you for making a difference and spreading kindness this holiday season. - Student Council
Grade 5/6 Basketball:
A reminder to Grade 5 and 6 Boys trying out for basketball, the tryout today afterschool is in the Woodfield Gym. Please meet your coaches outside the Woodfield gym and wait to be let in. Make sure to sign up on EMA. - Ms. Newman, Mr. Pedlar
MONDAY DECEMBER 16:
Grade 5/6 Boys Basketball:
A reminder to all boys interested in trying out for the team that our second tryout will take place tomorrow after school in the Woodfield Gym. Please meet your coaches outside the Woodfield gym and wait to be let in. Make sure to sign up on EMA. - Ms. Newman, Mr. Pedlar
Robotics:
A huge congratulations to the competitive robotics team for their performance at the First Lego League competition this past weekend where they competed against 32 other robotics teams at Western Tech. The team presented M.O.E the microplastic ocean extractor innovative design, coded several missions and demonstrated amazing teamwork which won them the Engineering Award. The team trophy will be proudly displayed in the lobby! All Robotics club members are invited to a Robotics celebration on Wednesday Dec 18th at lunch in room 212. - Mme McCormack, Mme. Chan
Girls 7/8 Basketball:
Practice today at lunch in the SH gym. Please be ready to play right away. This is our last practice before tomorrow’s City Finals games. - Mme. Kittask
Student Council:
Student council members we are meeting at lunch today to wrap up our holiday hamper. Please come by in room 105. See you there. - Mme. Anastasi, Mme. Frost, Ms. Kerr