Raising the rainbow flag

Although in some parts of the world diverse sexual orientations and gender identity are becoming more accepted, members of the LGBTTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-spirited, and Queer) community still experience discrimination, harassment and persecution. In order to address the challenges faced by the LGBTTQ community, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia was created.     Inglenook Community High school had a raising the rainbow flag to celebrate the day.  It was

beautiful day and students and staff made speeches and completed the ceremony with a outdoor dance.

MentalpaLooza Conference and events

Inglenook Community High School has a conference every year on topical, current issues. This year's topic
was mental health.  One in Five Canadians have mental health issues.  The conference was to explore the
issue of mental health in Canada, have an wellness village of seminars and activities and develop strategies

of how to deal with mental health issues in school and society. One of our activities was to create an 'breathing space' visual spot, that represented our idea of a space of our centre of being. It was a great experience!  Students and staff had a great creative time. The conference is an example of our alternative school committment to alternative education and differentiated learning.

Skiing

WE had a great day at Horseshoe Valley resort. The weather was cold but the sun was out and the conditions were great. Students had a wonderful day skiing, snowboarding and eating poutine. It was part of the alternative school ski club event, which had 4 alternative schools participating.

Bowling

Bowling is a great way to entertain, socialize and build community. During our orientation week, Inglenook went bowling. There were prizes for the best costume, the highest score and the student who helped make the event work. It was a fun event. the galaxy 'black lights' and music added to the social atmosphere. Whether students received a 'spare, strike, or gutter ball'

during their attempts, students and staff were very supportive and.....the fries....mmm..helped out too. Thank you, for a fun, social, event.

Elvis Day

Every year, Inglenook has a tribute day for Elvis, the King of Rock and Roll. It is an important day to remember the achievements and cultural influences on our world. It is a celebration of diversity and fun. This year, the kitchen was a hive of creativeness. Our Elvis impersonator, Dr. Bob, made special flatbreads smothered in grilled bananas, strawberries and whipped cream. Throughout the school, the music and songs of Elvis made us 'all shook up' ! We thought of the influence of rock and roll on our culture and sang happy birthday to Elvis. It was art, culture and media studies!

Movember

Movember is long gone but the memories of the month are still fresh with the school. Inglenook had a number of supportive events around men's health that were fun and educational. Our 'men making cookies event' was a great success. Shotbread cookie dough was rolled out and the men made and baked the cookies. The men did a fundraiser 'a cookie' sale and it was a wonderful event. Thank you.

Brickworks picnic

This autumn, Inglenook community high school went to the Brickworks to celebrate the bounties of summer. Ravi and his outreach group made the lunches and our school heading down to the Brickworks by walking through the Donland 'forgotten' river ravines. It was a beautiful day and we had a great time. We ended our trip in our annual pi/pie ceremony where we counted down pi to the 10th decimal and then ate 30 pies as a group. Thanks to all for a great trip.