MS Read-a-thon Cheque Presentation
Contributed by: Danielle Hourigan ’82, Assistant Head, Montessori School

On Friday, January 29, 2010 Tom Lowden of the MS Society of Canada received a cheque from a group of HSC students, who participated in the college-wide “Snuggle Up and Read Day” held in November 2009. The students were reminded at that time of the challenge issued by HSC alumnus Justine (Fedak) Zurini ’89 last November to raise $20,000 for MS research. Mrs. Zurini was in attendance on the 29th to hear that HSC not only met the challenge, but surpassed it by raising $21,231.41. Thanks to all who participated, and to Mrs. Zurini for inspiring us to give to this worthy cause.

In the photo: Carson Foxcroft Jr., Junior School, Mary Connor, Montessori School. Back Row (left to right): Mina Kazemi, Senior School, Justine Zurini (Fedak) ’89, Tom Lowden, Danielle Hourigan ’82 and Elyse Creamer, Middle School

Chase the Blues Away
February 20th Reserve your tickets now!

Do Not Miss this exciting social event -‘Chase The Blues Away” hosted by the HSC Parents’ Association.

Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
Burlington Golf and Country Club

Enjoy a scrumptious 3-course meal and the sweet sounds of Queen Cee, 2008 Hamilton Music Awards winner for Best R&B/Soul recording. Dancing to the sounds of Rhythm Force Productions to follow this exciting live performance.

Tickets are $150.00 per person. All proceeds from the event will go be used to enhance the learning environment of the children at HSC. Please RSVP now to reserve your seats!

For information regarding tickets or sponsorship please contact Deborah Altmann at sdaltmann@sympatico.ca

One School, One Book



The Junior School successfully launched their first annual One School, One Book initiative at the end of January. It was a very successful evening to begin their shared reading adventure. This initiative allows the whole Junior School to participate in a community reading of the classic novel “The Cricket in Times Square”.  Students and parents can participate in exciting discussions both at home and school and extend their experience with the CricketQuest at:  firstclass.hsc.on.ca/~watsonli. 

Swing with “Linc”



In June 2005 HSC was, as many of you will recall, awarded its own Coat of Arms.  The Armorial Bearings were granted to the College by the Governor General, represented by the Honourable Lincoln Alexander, who spoke in glowing terms of the importance of quality education and the value of HSC to the community.

Now there is a chance for us to come out in support of “The Honourable Linc” at a community event in his honour, on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 with proceeds going towards the United Way.  The event will mark the grand opening of the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Lincoln Alexander Centre in Hamilton, and a documentary film on Lincoln Alexander will also be presented.  Click here for details.

2010 HSC Golf Classic Sponsorship Opportunities

The HSC Golf Classic Committee is pleased to provide the following link to the 2010 Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure: http://www.hsc.on.ca/alumni/sponsorship.html.

This great community event will inevitably be another sell-out, so if you have a business to advertise to our HSC community, or a personal passion for supporting our scholarship and awards program, we encourage you to review the many sponsorship and gift-in-kind opportunities available this year.

Player invitations for those not interested in sponsorship opportunities will be released on March 1, 2010.

Valentine Soirée

Alumnus Lindsay Marshall ’05 fellow alumnus Jennifer Mainse ’05 recently started their own company called Elite Events Management. Elite Events Management is a special events company specializing in corporate events and public relations services. On February 13, 2010, Elite Events Management is hosting a Valentine’s dinner dance at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, with proceeds benefiting Haiti. Lindsay and Jennifer hope that their event will make a difference and help support the many individuals that are suffering. Click here for more information about this event.

Explore, Enrich, Enhance!

HSC Summer Camp registration opens on Monday, February 1, 2010. Camps at HSC prove a safe and exciting environment for children, and we offer programs that fit every interest and age level.  For more information or to download a registration form, please visit: www.hsc.on.ca/on-campus

Nurse’s Notes on H1N1 and influenza-like illness

Nurse’s Notes on H1N1 and influenza-like illness

The Key Points:

• Symptoms to be concerned about: cough AND fever, as well as the possibility of sore throat, aches/pains and weakness. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea may be evident, especially in those under five years of age.
• Should a student present with these symptoms while at school they should be seen immediately by the school nurse. Anyone with a cough AND fever will be kept in isolation and sent home.
• If a student presents with a cough AND fever while at home, or has a confirmed case of H1N1 they are not to return to school until they have been fever-free (without the use of medications) for at least 24 hours. Those with a cough can return to school so long as the fever is gone and they feel generally well. However, we ask that those who have been away due to H1N1 and/or influenza-like illness see a school nurse upon return.
• The school community is encouraged to follow proper “cough etiquette”, as well as proper hand hygiene.

Please look for future HSC communications with more information regarding H1N1 and influenza-like illness.

Click here for the Headmaster's latest update on H1N1.