Hello Ernestown Intermediate & Secondary School families,
Here are just a few updates as we head into the second term for intermediate families and semester two for secondary families. Jason Quenneville was in last week to work with two intermediate classes on food/kitchen hygiene and knife skills. The students practiced these skills while chopping veggies, and grating cheese to make some loaded nachos. The group will take these skills and reinvest them into their French class theme of Pizza, students will be making personal pizzas and will have to order their ingredients in French.
All secondary students can review their exams this Friday, February 6th during our scheduled exam return time. Report cards for intermediate and secondary students will go home on Friday, February 13th. We look forward to a wonderful term ahead!
Grade 8 Information Night- This Thursday, February 5th, You're Invited!
We are proud to host our incoming grade 9 families at our upcoming Grade 8 Information Evening scheduled for Thursday, February 5th at 6:30pm. We're excited to showcase the wonderful things happening at Ernestown Intermediate and Secondary School. Strong relationships are at the heart of our work—they create the trust and confidence students need to take risks, engage deeply in learning, and grow as capable learners and responsible citizens. At Ernestown, belonging and high expectations go hand‑in‑hand. We believe all students can achieve at high levels when given the right opportunities and support. We are proud to be the small school with a big heart.
Semester Two- Medical Plans of Care
We continue to look for Medical Plans of Care for all students with prevalent medical conditions. We will share the information shared with us last semester with this term's teachers, but if you have not filled out a medical form this year, please do so and pass it into the main office of Ernestown.
Congratulations to this Semester's Building Construction Internship Program (BCIP)
Last week, our BCIP students held their Open House to celebrate their hard work in partnership with Brookland Fine Homes. The BCIP Program has been running for 30+ years with over 103 Homes built in the Kingston and Loyalist area. Ernestown is proud to host students from across Limestone District School Board in this program with many students continuing their learning to pursue a job in the skilled trades. We look forward to seeing continued development on the house in the second semester when the next group of builders arrive!
See this semester's team below: Teacher- Dan Fisher, Garver Bradford, Benjamin Prowse, Sawyer Thompson, Gavin Baker, Kaleb Rooyakers, Ahmad Al Mousa, and Phoenix Burley.
Student Spotlight: Ahmad Al Mousa's OYAP Signing!
BCIP student Ahmad Al Mousa has become a newly signed Automotive Service Technician apprentice! Ahmad has spent this semester in an OYAP placement at Kingston Toyota, working under the guidance of their Operations Manager, Curt Moeller. Way to go, Ahmad!
Update: Youth Imagine the Future Contest
Congratulations to Adi Whittaker & Divyesh Jeyaprathesha who were both finalists for Kingston's Youth Imagine the Future Contest. Shout out to Divyesh for coming in 2nd in his writing category. Way to go!
Intermediate Volleyball- Way to Go Ernestown!
Coach Ohayon and Lamarre are very proud of the boys and girls' volleyball team! Both teams finished 3rd in their division. A big thank you to our volunteer coach, Tom Westendorp!
A Message from KFL&A
Family Day is a great time to get outside to enjoy the view. As well, Immunizations need to be up to date through the health unit. Please see the links below for help with this.
Intermediate Students- Spring Registration is Open for Ernestown Intermediate & Secondary School
Ernestown Intermediate students are already registered for grade 9 with Ernestown Secondary. Please connect with Ms. Hamilton (hamiltons@limestone.on.ca) for any questions about registering.
At a Glance- Events Coming up at Ernestown Intermediate & Secondary School
Tuesday, February 3: First day of Semester Two Classes
Thursday, February 5: Grade 8 Night, 6:30pm at Ernestown
Friday, February 13: Intermediate & Secondary Report Cards go Home
Monday, February 16: Family Day (no classes)
Tuesday, February 17: LESSA Basketball Tournament at Queen's (Intermediate Rec Team)
Wednesday, February 18: Keys Event (for grade 9 & 10 Classes)
Thursday, February 19: LESSA Basketball Tournament at Queen's (Intermediate Girls Team) & Grade 9 Geography Field Trip to Queen's (Tilley)
Friday, February 20: LESSA Basketball Tournament at Queen's (Intermediate Comp Team)
Monday, February 23: Gould Lake Trip (Parsons & Nolan)
Wednesday, February 25-Thursday, February 26: Limestone Skills Competition at St. Lawrence College
Wednesday, March 4: St. Lawrence College Visit for students interested in SLC
March 16-20: March Break
Kind regards,
Ernestown Administration