Hello Ernestown Intermediate & Secondary School families,
It's been a busy and wonderful few weeks around the school. Our intermediate soccer teams both placed at their recent LESSA tournaments, with the girls winning gold, and the boys winning silver! We also had a wonderful intermediate field trip to Wynn Farms, as well as a secondary drama field trip to Come From Away. We appreciate our Senior Student Council students for their work on a fantastic team building afternoon for our grade 9s, with the help of Ms. Ellis, as well as today's Haunted Hallway project. We thank Ms. Chandler and the Student Council for their work on today's Halloween assembly!
Blood Drive
Thank you to Mr. Seguire and the students who joined him at today's blood drive. We are looking to continue with blood donation to those in need this year, if you are eligible to donate and would like to do it again, see Mr. S. to sign up for the next round.
Loyalist Program for Students- How to Draw Manga
This class aims to teach the basic techniques of handling the unique and captivating style that Anime and Manga provides. There will be lessons on the fundamentals of design in anime/manga, which will lead to artists creating their very own animation cel to take home!
Ages: 11 – 15 yrs.
Location: WJ Community Centre - Community Room
Fridays | November 6 to December 18
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Make sure to register to secure your spot! www.loyalist.ca/recreation
Clubs at Ernestown- We have a variety of Clubs happening Lunchtime and After School, feel free to drop in!
Mondays: Dungeons & Dragons Club, 2:30-4pm in the library. See Mr. Seguire or Ms. Coleman for more details.
Tuesdays: Student Council, in the library at lunch. See Ms. Chandler for more details. Gardening club, at lunch, see Ms. Kehl for more details.
Wednesdays: Improv Team, after school. See Ms. Ellis for more details. Chess Club, lunch, see Mr. Luccassen or Ms. Kehl for more details. Band practice, 6pm-8pm in the music room, see Mr. Seguire for more details.
Fridays: Art's Council, at lunch. See Ms. Ellis for more details.
Drama Experiences- Come From Away & Workshop
See below some images of the grade 9 stage fighting workshop and recent trip to Come from Away at the Thousand Island Playhouse.
Ernestown's Haunted House is Back
On Friday, October 30th at lunch, students can participate in the annual Haunted House put on by the Arts Department. Admission is a non-perishable food item. To volunteer to be a part of the haunted house, see Ms. Ellis.
Intermediates Take Wynn Farm
See below some pictures of last week's grade 7/8 field trip to Wynn farms.
Mark Your Calendars- Ernestown's Academic Awards
We are looking forward to recognizing the academic achievements of our learners for their contributions during the 2025-2026 school year. Students who earned Honour Roll standing or a Grade 9-11 subject award last year will receive an invitation to attend our Academic Awards Ceremony, which will be held on Tueday, November 3 at 12:00 p.m.
Eagles in Motion- Fall Sports
As we wrap up our seasons for Field hockey, Golf team, Cross Country, and boys volleyball, we want to thank our coaches for their time this season!
A Message from Southeast Public Health
Attention, parents and caregivers!– A gentle reminder that Ontario students are required to have up-to-date immunization records on file with public health units. Records are not always automatically shared by health-care providers. This insert explains how families can submit immunization records and book an appointment with Southeast Public Health.
Grade 9 Afternoon
See below for some pictures from our recent Grade 9 afternoon led by our student leaders and Student Council.
CREATING BALANCE IN A DIGITAL WORLD- A message from Educational Services
Digital wellness helps children develop healthy, balanced habits with technology and screen time. As students explore digital wellness at school, we want to share a few simple ideas families can try at home. By listening, learning together, and keeping communication open, we can help children develop a healthy relationship with technology.
WHY DIGITAL WELLNESS MATTERS
Digital wellness can help children:
- Develop healthy habits and daily routines
- Get enough sleep and enjoy restful evenings
- Balance online activities with offline experiences
- Build face-to-face connections
- Make time for physical activity, hobbies, and outdoor play
- Reflect on their technology use and make thoughtful choices
SUPPORTING DIGITAL WELLNESS AT HOME
- Monitor screen time: Use built-in device features to help track and manage screen time.
- Create a screen-free zone: Choose a time or place, such as mealtimes or bedrooms, where devices are put away.
- Try a 60-minute wind-down: When possible, aim for screen-free time during the hour before bed. Encourage relaxing alternatives such as reading, talking, or listening to music.
RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS
- Centre for Healthy Screen Use - Canadian Paediatric Society
- Helping Your Child Manage Digital Technology
- Digital Literacy Resources for Parents
At a Glance- Events Coming up at Ernestown Intermediate & Secondary School
- November 2&3: Civics Exam for Students in Mr. Pinkerton, Ms. Benn, and Mr. O'Coin's classes
- November 3: Academic Awards (grades 10-12)
- November 10: Photo Retake Day
- November 11: Remembrance Day Assembly
- November 13: Progress Reports Sent Home for Grade 7/8 Students
- November 18: Intermediate trip to Frontenac's Game
- November 19: Midterm Report Cards Sent Home for Secondary Students
- November 20: PA Day
- November 17: Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test for Grade 10 writers
- November 27: OSSLT
Kind regards,
Ernestown Administration