École Sir John Franklin High School is a learner-centered school offering a wide selection of courses designed for and responsive to students' needs. The school is Dedicated to Excellence of mind, body and spirit. We offer exploration in the academics, arts, athletics and applied learnings. We nurture healthy choices through early morning and after-school fitness and wellness programs. Alternate times for learning are provided through such programs as after-school art and music, Sunday drama, evening Skills Clubs in Culinary Arts, Auto and Web Design, and Night School which runs 4 evenings per week. For students destined for the workplace, there are school-to-work transition as well as apprenticeship program opportunities. All students registered at Sir John can choose from rich variety of co-curricular programs and clubs.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2010

NEED SCIENCE HELP?
Come to Science tutorials! Every Wednesday, two science teachers will be available in the Science Theatre from 3:45-4:15pm for extra help. This is addition to regular help sessions that your Science teachers offer in their classrooms. As the semester goes on we may add extra sessions depending on demand, especially as we get closer to those exams. This is a drop in service for students, whether your teacher is there or not there will be a science teacher available to help you! Sessions start on September 15th!

1st GIRLS OUTDOOR SOCCER PRACTISE
The 1st girls outdoor soccer practice is Thursday, Sept. 2nd on our field outside at 4:00pm.

1st BOYS OUTDOOR SOCCER PRACTISE
1st boys outdoor soccer practice is Friday, Sept. 3rd on our field outside at 3:45pm.

SIR JOHN’S CROSS COUNTRY
Sir John’s cross-country practice times will start next week. Stay tuned for the specific times. See Ms. Ferreira for more details.

GIRLS AND BOYS FALCONS HOCKEY
Girls and boys Falcon Hockey meeting will be in the fitness center at the beginning of lunch on Friday Sept. 17th. See Burly for further details.

INTRAMURALS
Wear gym attire and play fair. It will be held at lunch hour. Starts Tues. Sept. 7th 10 minutes after the start of lunch and finishes 10 minutes before the start of period 3.

FORUM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS
The forum for Young Canadians program is celebrating its 35 years with a special fall session of its popular program November 21-26th, 2010. Deadline is September 21st. Apply now. www.forum.ca.

2011 CANADA WINTER GAMES & WESTERN CANADA SUMMER GAMES BADMINTON TRYOUTS
Tryouts will be held Sept. 25th- 26th 2010 at St. Pat’s High School. Times will be Saturday 9:00am- 4:00pm and Sunday 9:00am- 3:00pm. To register, forms are abailable from the NWT Badminton website, www.nwtbadminton.ca. Deadline is Friday Sept. 17th, 2010.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS
Today will start with an assembly at 8:30 followed by timetable pickup. The periods will resume as follows:
9:45- 10:50- period 1
11:00- 12:05- period 2
12:05- 1:05- lunch
1:05- 2:10- period 3
2:20- 3:30- period 4

NEED SCIENCE HELP?
Come to Science tutorials! Every Wednesday, two science teachers will be available in the Science Theatre from 3:45-4:15pm for extra help. This is addition to regular help sessions that your Science teachers offer in their classrooms. As the semester goes on we may add extra sessions depending on demand, especially as we get closer to those exams. This is a drop in service for students, whether your teacher is there or not there will be a science teacher available to help you! Sessions start on September 15th!

2011 CANADA WINTER GAMES & WESTERN CANADA SUMMER GAMES BADMINTON TRYOUTS
Tryouts will be held Sept. 25th- 26th 2010 at St. Pat’s High School. Times will be Saturday 9:00am- 4:00pm and Sunday 9:00am- 3:00pm. To register, forms are abailable from the NWT Badminton website, www.nwtbadminton.ca. Deadline is Friday Sept. 17th, 2010.

THURSDAY AUGUST 19TH, 2010

OFFICE HOURS
Our office is now open. If you would like to book an appointment with a counselor, or have any questions, please contact us at 669-0773, email sjf@yk1.nt.ca or drop by. The office will be open from 8:00am- 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. The guidance counselors will be in as of Monday August 23rd, 2010. The first day of school is Wednesday, September 1st.

2011 CANADA WINTER GAMES & WESTERN CANADA SUMMER GAMES BADMINTON TRYOUTS
Tryouts will be held Sept. 25th- 26th 2010 at St. Pat’s High School. Times will be Saturday 9:00am- 4:00pm and Sunday 9:00am- 3:00pm. To register, forms are abailable from the NWT Badminton website, www.nwtbadminton.ca. Deadline is Friday Sept. 17th, 2010.