The sounds of music is filling the halls now that all performing ensembles and music classes are well underway. With auditions behind us, groups like Eclectic Tendencies has begun preparing for the year as well as Eden’s longest running ensemble, the Eden Chamber Choir. Vocal Music classes have completed performances in class and they are recorded and uploaded to www.edenarts.ca for public listening. The instrumental ensembles and classes are also letting the melodies flow. The Jazz Ensemble will be performing at the student council’s assembly in November and as a department, we are preparing for the Remembrance Day assembly which will feature some performances. The Music classes and extra-curricular ensembles are preparing for our Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 14. There will be an afternoon concert for a portion of the student body and there will also be an evening concert at 7 P.M. featuring all of the hard work of our music students. It will take place in our cafeteria/auditorium and tickets will be $5 for 13 and up at the door. It will be a fun celebration of music!
Sharon Burns Principal
BEAMSVILLE DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL
As we head towards the winter break, it is incredible to take a step back and reflect on some of the incredible things that BDSS students have accomplished so far in the first semester of 17/18.
GRADE 8 OPEN HOUSE Parents and families of students in Grade 8 in the BDSS family of schools (Senator Gibson, Twenty Valley, and Jacob Beam), or students looking to attend BDSS from other schools, are invited to attend our Grade 8 Open House on the evening of Wednesday, November 29th, 2017. BDSS will be open from 6-8pm on that evening to show off the school, its programs and students, and answer any questions incoming families may have. Grade 9 students at BDSS are always an exciting addition to our school community, and are very well supported, leading to great success.
SOCKTOBER BDSS students are supporting the Socktober initiative from Community Care of West Niagara. Community members are encouraged to donate new, warm, cozy socks for children, women and men to the donation bin in the BDSS office, or to Community Care of West Niagara directly. This organization works tirelessly to support families in our community – something BDSS values very much.
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
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have joined with the Grimsby Eagles on a combined football team. Our new team has had an incredibly successful season, and are heading into the playoffs in first place in their division. Chris Long and Roman Demkiw have represented BDSS exceptionally well on the gridiron. Thanks to coaches Silverthorne, Thiessen and Freure for their hard work and dedication with our students. Congratulations, BUCS – BDSS athletes have not only a tradition of excellence, but also of representing their school community exceptionally well.
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ATHLETICS BDSS Athletes have been incredibly successful so far – athletes in girls basketball, boys volleyball, field hockey and golf representing their schools exceptionally well. Also this year, our Beamsville Bucs
Families are encouraged to attend the BDSS School Advisory Council – stay tuned to our social media accounts for details on upcoming meetings. We welcome your input into our school community! Music Department Turkey Dinner
MUSIC DEPARTMENT TURKEY DINNER Looking ahead, yet another BDSS tradition continues on Friday, December 8th – the Music Department’s annual Turkey Dinner. Join us for the concert, silent auction, and incredibly well prepared and presented meal. Tickets available through your music student, or by calling the school.
Mat Miller Principal, BDSS
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