Student successes celebrated at CDDHS

June 17, 2016 · 0 Comments

By Marni Walsh

An end of the year celebration, the Student Success Assembly at Centre Dufferin District High School (CDDHS) on June 6, celebrated the achievement of students beyond grade point averages.

It acknowledged outstanding achievements of individual students on a much more personal level.

“Departments recognize individual students who demonstrate and exemplify the learning skills that make students successful in school and in life – responsibility, independent work, collaboration, initiative, organization, and self-regulation,” explains Jane Godbold, Head of Student Success.

CDDHS Principal Pat Hamilton, recently recognized as one of the top Principals in Canada, says, “This is one of my favourite events of the year: a day we celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our students.”

“Success is not an accident,” says Hamilton. “It requires persistence, hard-work and high levels of support. Our students work very hard, but are supported by amazing teachers, support staff and their parents. It is always a very proud moment for me as Principal when we can celebrate our impressive students.”

Among the many honours recognized last week, some examples of Student Success Awards included: “The Future is Bright Award” from the Technology Department; the Fine Arts Department recognized “Dedication to the Arts;” Business highlighted “The Junior and Senior Business Skills Awards;” the Science Department acknowledged students with the “Science Plus Award;” and Social Sciences presented “Commitment, Creativity, Hard Work and Positive Attitude Awards.”

As well as awards, there were other achievements to be recognized including: participants in the Waterloo Math Contest, U of T Biology Contest, Waterloo Avogadro, Chem 13 News and Sir Isaac Newton science contests, as well as AP History.

CDDHS students placed impressively in all events.

It was the “Everyday Heroes” presentations that brought the loudest cheers from enthusiastic students at the assembly.

“These awards,” says Ms. Godbold, “recognize students who give back to their school community through leadership and participation in co-curricular opportunities such as band, robotics, student council, athletic council, LINK Crew, OSAID, Social Equity, Yearbook, and Morning Announcements.”

The hour-long assembly featured musical performances by Mrs. Parsons and the school band, as well as individual soloists.

The event concluded with video highlights from the school year.

Congratulations to all the students and best wishes to graduates from the staff of the Shelburne Free Press, as they take their first steps on a new and exciting journey.

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