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Please click the following link Mental Health & Well-being Resources to access resources for students, parents and staff.

Mental Health Resources

Please click the following link Mental Health & Well-being Resources to access resources for students, parents and staff.

OSSLT March 27th - Grade 10 Students

All grade 10 students in Ontario are required to write the OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test) as a requirement for graduation. The test is March 27th (no other day until the following year). General Amherst is offering help sessions to those students who are interested. Please click the link for information on the available sessions.

OSSLT March 27th - Grade 10 Students

Date	Topic	Support for specific writers (Classroom Period)	Support for all Students (Location)
February 20th	Paragraph Writing (Short Writing, Open Response)		All Period 1 Classes
February 22nd	Multiple choice decoding and strategies	Period 3 & 4 Classes	Lunchtime - Library
February 27th	Paragraph Writing (Short Writing, Open Response)		All Period 2 Classes
March 1st	Open Response short paragraph writing	Period 3 Class	Lunchtime - Library
March 6th	Paragraph Writing (Short Writing, Open Response)		All Period 3 Classes
March 7th	Long Writing (Multiple Paragraphs)	Period 1 Class	Lunchtime - Library
March 20th	Paragraph Writing (Short Writing, Open Response)		All Period 4 Classes
March 21st	News Report Writing	Period 2 Class	Lunchtime - Library
March 27th	OSSLT Test Day – Begins at 8:25am

Please encourage your child to attend the lunchtime workshops. All are welcome.

If you have any questions, please contact the school at 519-736-2149.

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Girls Volleyball 'AA' WECSSAA Champs

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School Climate Survey For Parents

Feb 20, 2019

Please click on the following link to complete the parent survey regarding the school climate at GAHS. School Climate Survey

School Climate Survey For Parents

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

Melissa DeBruyne

Please click on the following link to complete the parent survey regarding the school climate at GAHS.

School Climate Survey

OSSLT Extra Support Sessions

Feb 20, 2019

OSSLT Extra Support Sessions

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

Melissa DeBruyne

Grade 8 Open House

Nov 29, 2018

Grade 8 Open House is this Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 beginning at 6:00pm. All grade 8 students and their families are welcome to attend. Looking...

Grade 8 Open House

Posted on Nov 29, 2018

Melissa DeBruyne

Grade 8 Open House is this Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 beginning at 6:00pm. All grade 8 students and their families are welcome to attend. Looking forward to meeting around.

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School News

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GECPIC PLUS

March 25, 2019

Join us for on Saturday, April 6th for GECPIC PLUS - an informative, day-long learning opportunity for parents / guardians. (Use the QR code - below the poster to...

GECDSB Special Olympics Night of Champions

March 20, 2019

Join us on Friday, May 3rd to celebrate our athletes and support the GECDSB track & field events.

Public Meeting on Educational Development Charges

March 13, 2019

The GECDSB invites public input on the topic of Educational Development Charges on Tuesday, April 2nd. For detailed information visit the EDC page on this website: https://www.publicboard.ca/Board/Budget-Finance/Pages/Education-Development-Charges.aspx

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General Amherst 3/7/2019 9:16:16 AM

ICT SHSM and Yearbook students from GAHS learn about photography at Windsor Photo Outfitters. pic.twitter.com/zFhSGs6kFO

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General Amherst 3/6/2019 3:05:16 PM

Don’t forget bulldogs tomorrow is the last day to bring in your gently used shoes for soles for souls 👟@Soles4SoulsGAHS #soles4souls

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General Amherst 3/5/2019 1:20:29 PM

General Amherst hosts the OFSAA Championship quarterfinal tonight at 6:30. Come on out to support the Senior Girls volleyball team and their OFSAA Championship quest. GO BULLDOGS!!

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General Amherst 3/4/2019 6:52:39 PM

OFSAA AA Volleyball Banquet at St. Clair Centre for the Arts! Best wishes to all teams. #aburgOFSAA2019 pic.twitter.com/0sShFyZPLk

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General Amherst 3/3/2019 2:11:28 PM

Good luck to General Amherst Wrestling team at OFSAA in Ottawa this week. Go get'em ladies! Make us Bulldog proud.

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General Amherst 3/3/2019 2:08:40 PM

Donate $2 to wear your hat on March 5th to support Hats on for Healthcare. See your period 1 teacher to donate and receive your sticker.

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General Amherst 3/2/2019 9:22:22 AM

This weeks Coffee House was amazing. If you missed it be sure to attend the next one. Such talent by staff and students! pic.twitter.com/DBfoNULr05

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General Amherst 3/2/2019 9:18:24 AM

Congratulations to the Senior Girls Volleyball team on their SWOSSAA win. Next up - OFSAA!! Good luck ladies!! pic.twitter.com/iPQPYZjpEU

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General Amherst 2/26/2019 8:18:14 PM

The field is set for OFSAA Girls AA Volleyball 2019!! All 20 teams are confirmed and we are ready to host this great event! Come on out and watch the action. Day passes are $10 and tournament passes are $20.

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General Amherst 2/22/2019 3:51:02 PM

Watch our seniors girls volleyball team take on John McGregor Live! Click on the YouTube feed below.

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General Amherst 2/22/2019 3:47:15 PM

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General Amherst 2/21/2019 7:53:22 AM

Come support our senior girls volleyball team as they take on Chatham John McGregor in the SWOSSAA final. Game time is 4pm Friday. Admission is $3 for adults , $2 for students.

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General Amherst 2/21/2019 7:51:44 AM

Bake Sale in support of iClimb and mental health continues today in front of the library at lunch. All items are half price!!

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General Amherst 2/19/2019 6:51:01 PM

Thanks ladies for representing General Amherst at the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics this past weekend! pic.twitter.com/iIp4KzsaTt

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General Amherst 2/19/2019 12:54:08 PM

iClimb Bake Sale in support of mental health tomorrow at lunch in front of the library. All items are $1-$3.

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General Amherst 2/14/2019 10:14:25 PM

Congrats to the Senior Girls Volleyball team! WECSSAA Champs!!!! pic.twitter.com/okT2QlQQRn

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General Amherst 2/14/2019 11:18:23 AM

Come support our senior girls volleyball team as they take on Essex in the WECSSAA finals tonight @ 7pm at St. Clair.

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General Amherst 2/14/2019 8:56:27 AM

Friday Feb. 15th is a PD day and Monday is Family day so there is no school. Enjoy your long weekend Bulldogs!

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General Amherst 2/13/2019 12:54:14 PM

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General Amherst 2/12/2019 5:58:24 AM

No buses today. School is open. Stay safe Bulldogs!

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