One new exciting program we are offering next year for our grade 9 and 10 students is the EPIC program (Experiential, Project based, Indigenous, Community) is a one-semester program designed to provide students a new kind of experience in meeting the learning outcomes for their four courses they would normally take in one semester.

The students will work together with one teacher, Mr. Ryan Baptiste and others, and take part in project based activities, experience learning outside the walls of the classroom, and develop a strong understanding of the aboriginal culture and history of our area.

Students will help guide and develop many of the projects and will work together to gain a greater understanding of themselves as learners as well as their courses. SOSS is very excited to be introducing this program and envision other programs similar to this, being offered in the future for our senior students. Please contact administration or Ryan Baptiste if you would like to discuss the EPIC program for your son or daughter. Entrance into this program is through an application process and is open to all grade 9 and 10 students.
There have been some staff changes for next year. After 28 years at SOSS, Doris Kuehn has decided to retire. She has been the cornerstone of our Art Department and will be sadly missed. We are also saying goodbye to Amos Ayensu, Nathan Woollard, Lauren Ibaraki and Jesse McKinnon.

We wish these fine educators the best of luck with their careers.
We are excited to welcome Margie Nazaroff and Graeme Baerg who are transferring to us from OSS and SESS. Mrs. Nazaroff will fill the role of a second counsellor at our school and Mr. Baerg will be our Learning Assistance teacher next year.

Marcus Toneatto, Principal