ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Monday, April 14, 2025  

Golf

All golfers please meet in room 205 at lunch today that is 11:35. Again all golf team members please meet at 11:35 today in room 205 for a short meeting

Student Council

Hey LSS!  Intramurals will start tomorrow!  Come to the gym at lunch to check it out

GRASP

GRASP is tomorrow April 15^th.  All student participating in GRASP please go to the Career Center at 10am

Peer Tutors

Attention all Peer Tutors. Please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 3 self-assessment for the upcoming report cards. Thanks tutors!

 Grad Wear

Grad wear is now available to order!  Forms are available at the office or purchase your gear on school cash online!  Deadline to purchase is April 25^th so don’t delay – buy yours today!

 Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Cream of Tomato, the salad special is Caesar Salad with Turkey and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Garlic Toast

And now for today’s Dad joke

Bro, do you want this pamphlet?  Yeah. Brochure

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Friday, April 11, 2025  

 GSA

Reminder to GSA volunteers to meet after school today for our top-secret mission!  We will start in the art room.  GSA volunteers see you after school in the art room

Peer Tutors

Attention all Peer Tutors. Please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 3 self-assessment for the upcoming report cards. Thanks tutors!

 Rock and Roll T-Shirt

Please wear your T-shirt for Rock and Roll T-shirt Day Monday, April 14^th

 Grad Wear

Grad wear is now available to order!  Forms are available at the office or purchase your gear on school cash online!  Deadline to purchase is April 25^th so don’t delay – buy yours today!

Big Brothers and Sisters

Anyone interested in doing Big Brother and Big Sisters next year, please come down to counselling when you get a chance

 Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Chef’s Choice, the salad special is Cobb Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Breakfast Wrap with Bacon Sausage Cheese and Hashbrowns

And now for today’s Dad joke

How do you stop a bull from charging?  Cancel its credit card.

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Peer Tutors

Attention all Peer Tutors. Please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 3 self-assessment for the upcoming report cards. Thanks tutors!

Rock and Roll T-Shirt

Please wear your T-shirt for Rock and Roll T-shirt Day Monday, April 14^th

Grad Wear

Grad wear is now available to order!  Forms are available at the office or purchase your gear on school cash online!  Deadline to purchase is April 25^th so don’t delay – buy yours today!

Craft Club

Just a reminder that there is NO craft club on today

 Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Roasted Carrot and Ginger, the salad special is Cobb Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Bacon Cheddar Chicken Burger with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

How do rabbits travel?  By hareplanes

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Wednesday, April 9, 2025  

Lost and Found

Reminder that lost and found will be gone this Friday

Gym Closed

The gym will be closed at lunch today for Indigenous games

Grad Wear

Grad wear is now available to order!  Forms are available at the office or purchase your gear on school cash online!  Deadline to purchase is April 25^th so don’t delay – buy yours today!

Craft Club

Just a reminder that there is NO craft club on Thursday this week

Big Brothers and Sisters

Anyone interested in doing Big Brother and Big Sisters next year, please come down to counselling when you get a chance

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Cream of Broccoli, the salad special is Cobb Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Poutine and the Entrée is Lasagna with Garlic Toast

 Student Council

Hey LSS! Want to help plan fun events for the school? Come to the Student Council meeting today at lunch in Room 104! Everyone is welcome!

Singing Club

There will be Singing Club today at lunch.  Come sing some songs!

And now for today’s Dad joke

What do you call a small mother? A Minimum

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, April 8, 2025  

Student Council

Hey LSS!  There’s going to be an intramural meeting at lunch in the careers room today

Craft Club

Just a reminder that there is NO craft club on Thursday this week

Art

Attention Artists!  Come pick up your art in the foyer after school and hear about the upcoming youth art show at the Ladysmith Art Gallery!  See Ms. Sharpe after school in the foyer

Big Brothers and Sisters

Anyone interested in doing Big Brother and Big Sisters next year, please come down to counselling when you get a chance

 Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Cream of Tomato, the salad special is Cobb Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Chicken Quesadilla with Fries

DND Club

There is DND after school today in the room 202.  if your interested come and join in

 Guitar Club

There will be Guitar Club at lunch today

Math Clinic

Come to Math Clinic today after school in Room 218 from 3-4 pm for math help and granola bars!

 And now for today’s Dad joke

My wife rearranged the labels on my spice rack….   Haven’t confronted her yet but the thyme is cumin

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Monday, April 7, 2025

 Lost and Found

Please take a moment to look at the lost and found, it will be emptied by this Friday

Grads

Please remember to return you grad forms to Barb ASAP.  Valedictorian, Ticket and Commencement Questionnaire.  Thank you

Jr Girls Soccer

Jr. Girls Soccer, today’s game is cancelled.  Practice Wednesday at 3pm

T-shirt day

In one week, April 14^th it will be Rock and Roll t-shirt day

Big Brothers and Sisters

Anyone interested in doing Big Brother and Big Sisters next year, please come down to counselling when you get a chance

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Chicken Noodle, the salad special is Cobb Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Pizza Sub with Fries.

And now for today’s Dad joke

What kind of music do planets like?  Neptunes

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

We hope that you all had a restful and relaxing Spring Break and are excited to return to the busiest portion of the year: April-May-June.

As indicated in the last communication home, there are several important upcoming events/dates to be aware of. This week, students completed their self-assessment of the Core Competencies within their B block class. Students should be bringing these assessments home (via paper or google classroom). Please ask your student to see it! Additionally, next week is the next provincial assessment session where any student currently registered in a grade 10 Math/English and grade 12 English course will be writing either a literacy or numeracy assessment. If you are uncertain if your student is supposed to be writing, please check in with the office or their counsellor. You will also see that the end of the first term for second semester is fast approaching. Our last early dismissal of the year will be happening on April 15^th (2pm) as teachers prepare for report cards. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please connect with your student’s teacher directly.

Today, we were fortunate enough to have a school wide presentation from Marc Meros. Marc’s powerful program reaches students at a heart level, providing them with the tools and inspiration to face everyday challenges and view life from a new perspective. His captivating journey inspires young people to make positive life choices and develop a greater appreciation for relationships and the “gift of time.” Many thanks to the Credit Union for their support of this worthwhile presentation. Next Friday, our grade 8 students will be joining with grade 6 and 7 students from Ladysmith Intermediate School to participate in an Anti-Racism Presentation from the BC Lions.

Finally, at this week’s board meeting on Wednesday evening the Board approved the amended Local School Calendar for 2025-2026. The changes made are as follows:

• District Pro-D Day set for Mon, Feb 9, 2026, was changed to Mon, April 27, 2026
• School Based Pro-D Day set for Tues, Feb 10, 2026, was changed to Mon, Feb 9, 2026

Please find the amended Local School Calendar attached.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Shelley Gvojich & Alistair King

Upcoming events:

• Apr 7^th – 11^th – Provincial Assessments
• April 11^th – BC Lions Anti-Racism Presentation
• April 15^th – Early dismissal (2pm)
• April 15^th – GRASP Training
• April 16^th – Last day of term 3
• April 16^th – PAC meeting (6pm)
• April 17^th – Indigenous Games (John Barsby Community School)
• April 18^th – Good Friday (no school)
• April 21^st – Easter Monday (no school)
• April 30^th – ICBC Guest Speaker (Kevin Brooks)
• April 30^th – Report cards available on parent/student portal (Tentative)

PAC Corner:

Our next meeting is Wednesday April 16^th at 6 pm in the Learning Commons. All are welcome, please join us!

Attachments:

• Weekly Cafeteria Menu
• Revised 2025-2026 Calendar

Questions?

Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Thursday, April 3, 2025

 Gym Closed

Gym is closed today.  Basketballs will be outside today

Grad Wear

Grad wear forms are available at the office

Student Council

Hey LSS,  Intramurals will start in 2 weeks.  Don’t forget to submit a team to the office.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Turkish Red Lentil, the salad special is BBQ Pulled Pork Bowl and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Beef Brisket Sandwich with Fries.  Tomorrow, Friday the cafeteria will be closed and there will NOT be any pizza being sold

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why do seagulls fly over the sea? Because if they flew over a bay, they would be bagels.

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Track and Field

Reminder to all track and field athletes there is a practice after school today!  Please meet in the gym

Poetry Club

Hello LSS.  If you are interested in expressing yourself through poetry, please see Mr. Sharpe in the Art Room on Wednesdays at lunch.  Starting TODAY!

Student Council

Hey LSS! Want to help plan fun events for the school? Come to the Student Council meeting today at lunch in Room 104! Everyone is welcome!

Singing Club

There will be Singing Club today at lunch.  Come sing some songs!

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Beef Barley, the salad special is BBQ Pulled Pork Bowl and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Chicken Strips and the Entrée is Butter Chicken with Rice and Naan

And now for today’s Dad joke

Robin asked Batman “the Batmobile won’t start.”  Batman said “check the battery.”  Robin responded with “What’s a tery?”

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

As we head into Spring Break, we want to take a moment to thank our school community for making Ladysmith Secondary a wonderful place to work and learn. We also want to thank the larger Ladysmith community for their ongoing support of our school. Recently, we have received donations to support food programs for students from the Ladies Division of the Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary and the Hillside Family Pharmacy. We are so thankful for this generous support.

When we return from Spring Break, April will be upon this. This means several important upcoming events. The first week back from break, students will be completing their self-assessment of the Core Competencies within their B block class. Students should be bringing these assessments home (via paper or google classroom). Please ask your student to see it! You will see in the dates below there are several school presentations happening during the month of April. Additionally, the week of April 7^th is the next provincial assessment session where any student currently registered in a grade 10 Math/English and grade 12 English course will be writing either a literacy or numeracy assessment. If you are uncertain if your student is supposed to be writing, please check in with the office or their counsellor.

You will also see that the end of the first term for second semester is fast approaching. Our last early dismissal of the year will be happening on April 15^th (2pm) as teachers prepare for report cards. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please connect with your student’s teacher directly.

Finally, whether you are heading away for an exciting adventure or staying close to home, we hope that you each have the opportunity for some much-needed rest, relaxation, and connection with those that you love.

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Shelley Gvojich & Alistair King

Upcoming events:

• March 14^th – Last day of Classes Before Spring Break
• March 31^st – School Returns from Spring Break
• March 31^st to April 4^th – Self-Assessment of Core Competencies
• April 4^th – Marc Meros Presentation
• Apr 7^th – 11^th – Provincial Assessments
• April 11^th – BC Lions Anti-Racism Presentation
• April 15^th – Early dismissal (2pm)
• April 15^th – GRASP Training
• April 16^th – Last day of term 3
• April 16^th – PAC meeting (6pm)
• April 17^th – Indigenous Games (John Barsby Community School)
• April 18^th – Good Friday (no school)
• April 21^st – Easter Monday (no school)
• April 30^th – ICBC Guest Speaker (Kevin Brooks)
• April 30^th – Report cards available on parent/student portal (Tentative)

PAC Corner:

Our next meeting is Wednesday April 16 at 6 pm in the Learning Commons. All are welcome, please join us!

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.

Questions?

Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043