HAPPY MARDI GRAS!
Mardi Gras literally means Fat Tuesday in French.The origins of Mardi Gras lie in the Christian calendar. Before the sacrifices of Lent (the 40 days prior to Easter), people traditionally had celebrations and used up food that had to be given up during lent and it was usually meat.
For some it is also known as Shrove Tuesday and some call it Pancake Tuesday.
In many parts of the world people celebrate Mardi Gras and many carnivals around the world do take place.
"Carne" in Latin means meat and "vale" means farewell.
Wrestling Team
Martingrove Wrestling Team is one step closer to the OFFSAA Wrestling Championship.Last week Thursday, Martinrove's Wrestling Team participated at the Regional Championship, placing 4th overall in the team standing.
Martinrgove's Wrestling Team took home 7 medals. 1 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze. Of the ten wrestlers that participated, 8 qualified for the City Championship this Thursday at West-Humber.
There will be a practice today after school.
Go Bears, go!
Practice OSSLT Test
For all students writing the Literacy Test on March 26, 2015, there will be a mandatory Practice Test on Thursday, February 26 from 8:30 - 10:30 am. A List of which rooms students will write in is posted in the Main Office. This is an important opportunity for students to prepare for the Literacy Test on March 26, 2015. Please also note that regular scheduled classes will resume at 10:45 am with a modified schedule.
Boys Ice Hockey
The Ice Hockey game is at 1 pm today, not the regular 1:20 start time. Be there by 12:20.
Stratford Trip
There are still a few seats left for the Stratford Trip. This year the play is the tragedy Hamlet. If you would like to spend a day in Stratford and watch the renowned play, see Mr. Kay in Rm. 173 today to get more information.
Boys Indoor Soccer
There is an indoor soccer trout at the beginning of lunch today.
Meetings of the Day
- Amnesty (Exec only) - @ Lunch - Rm. 266
- Winter Sports Captains - tomorrow @ Lunch - Rm. 136
