Mitchell Hendry is a grade 12 student at OSCVI who made a deputation Wednesday at the special meeting of the Owen Sound city council. The meeting was called to discuss the Bluewater District School Board's recent decision to amalgamate the two local high schools, temporarily using West Hill Secondary for both student populations. The full text of the deputation can be found below.
The survey to which Mitch refers was conducted in class time at both high schools in December, when the possibility of such a one-school plan was already on the table at the Accommodation Review Committee comprised of representatives from all affected Owen Sound Area schools. The survey included the initial 7-12 proposal as well as questions about the one high school option.
Staff and students of Owen Sound Collegiate and Vocational Institute (OSCVI) and West Hill Secondary School are already proactively rolling up their sleeves to ensure a positive experience for all when both school communities unite at the current West Hill site in September 2016.
As part of the Professional Activity Day on Friday, April 22, 2016, staff from both schools convened at West Hill Secondary School for what turned out to be an extremely positive learning and planning experience. Following opening remarks from Director of Education Steve Blake and Superintendent of Education Jean Stephenson, staff had the day to discuss ...
Mitch Hendry and Stynn Furness
The students of Owen Sound Collegiate and Vocational Institute (OSCVI) have decided to fight back against an abrupt decision last week to close their school. The campaign to SAVE OSCVI was released on Saturday morning and their petition had 967 signatures by Sunday evening.
The Board plans on putting more than a million dollars into ...
Now that motorcycle enthusiasts are out on the roads, Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wish to remind all road users that safe, defensive driving is paramount to reducing the number of motorcycle fatalities and serious injuries on our roads. Motorcycles are more vulnerable because they are harder to see than other vehicles and lack
Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) urge both pedestrians and drivers to take charge of their safety on our roads. If you are a pedestrian:
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings.
- Stay off electronic devices, which are known to cause distraction.
- Ensure that you are visible to
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