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Remembrance Day comes and goes with no assembly
On November 11, 2024, the school gave a minute of silence to remember the fallen soldiers of the World Wars. The traditional trumpets played on the speakers along with the poem, In Flanders Fields, but the absence of the usual Remembrance Day assembly confused students and staff alike. The yearly assembly was usually a solemn Read more
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Students celebrate a night under the stars
Staff and students gathered at Grand Empire Banquet and Convention Centre on December 6th, 2024, for North Park’s annual Semi-Formal, an event looked forward to by students of all grades. Ticket sales opened a month prior starting at $55 for North Park students and $65 for plus ones. The marketing, memories of last year’s Semi-Formal, Read more
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Culture Day unites students with food, culture and tradition
On the 29th of November, 2024, the school’s very own South Asian Student Association (SASA) hosted a vibrant Culture Day filled with a variety of activities. The event took place in the commons during lunch, bringing together students and staff to celebrate the rich and diverse culture of our South Asian students. The commons boomed Read more
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Annual Model UN trip features dystopian fun
The North Park Model UN team, accompanied by Ms. Johnston, attended the annual Central Peel Model UN conference held on November 28th and 29th, 2024. Delegates were ready to debate on conflicts residing in either the fictional or real world. Within minutes of arriving, the motion to open debate was passed, and delegates were guided Read more
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Trump and Harris clash on immigration, abortion, and global conflicts in 2024 debate
Democratic and Republican nominees Kamala Harris and Donald Trump went head to head in the second presidential debate for the 2024 US presidential elections on September 10th. The debate was hosted by ABC News, and some of the points of contention were immigration, reproductive rights, the economy, and current wars around the world. This debate Read more
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Students build connections at annual IBT retreat
On September 27th, North Park Secondary School’s grade 9 and 12 students participated in the freshly updated and much anticipated IBT retreat. The retreat, held on the school tennis court and field, fulfilled its purpose of creating bonds between mentors and mentees, and allowed the young ninth graders to acquaint themselves with fellow students. The Read more
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