Semester 2 Horoscopes

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

Watch out Glenview! You are a force to be reckoned with this semester, but remember that good grades don’t come without hard work! Just remember to relax every now and again. Chill, throw on some Netflix (Netflix & chill not to be affiliated together in this sentence), and zone out! You deserve it, Panther!

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Don’t deny it -- you’re super busy this semester. And we feel ya, it sucks sometimes! But just imagine how great your summer break will be if you push through and make the best of the sweet opportunities given to you this semester!

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Oh Gemini, the life of the party! With all of the exciting things planned in SAC this semester, there will be no shortage of social events to attend! Don’t miss any dances, caf events, or tryouts! We know you’ll be there ;)

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

You may be working through some personal, family or friend problems or even developing those relationships. But just remember, if you ever need a Panther to lean on because the work load gets too cray, we gotchu!

Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Your fiery personality may be causing some trouble this semester. Just remember, biting your tongue is sometimes the best thing to do. Have some fun, and let go of the little things that don’t matter!

Virgo (August 23rd - September 22nd)

This may be a heavy semester for you, Virgo, but don’t worry (be happy)! When you’re feeling stressed, listen to some chill music and talk to your friends. We’re all in this together, and remember you always have a support system here!

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

Some big changes are coming your way, Libra! Prepare to adapt, and just remember that change is always a good thing in the end, no matter how tough it may be to overcome.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

Wake up, Panther! Time to start getting back into the groove again. Exams may have been a welcome break, but take some time for yourself and your body this March break to regroup and refocus - school is important, sometimes even more important than Netflix, believe it or not. So next time you are stressing over whether or not Rory from Gilmore Girls gets into Harvard, think about what you really should be stressing about!

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

Time to start exploring, Sagittarius! While the phrase “new semester, new me” is very cliché, it holds some truth! Experience new foods, friends, music, and studying habits -- trust, it will pay off!

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

Ah, Santa Babies! Let’s just say you’ll be getting presents in more than just your birth month, especially this semester! Look out for some pretty sweet opportunities “presenting” (get it!) themselves soon, and take them while you can!

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

Prepare to feel the love this semester -- the love for GPSS! Your school spirit is ramping up, and with good reason! Coffee house, co-prime elections, dances, and even more are getting you hyped!

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

Keep on thinking those deep thoughts, Pisces! And don’t forget to be looking after yourself in these coming months! Eat healthy, join rugby, soccer or track, and take some time for yourself. We know, school got you stressing, but you gotta treat your body right too!

Glenview Park Dominates DECA Ontario

For many people in Glenview Park, DECA (Demonstrating Excellence Celebrating Achievement), is the highlight of the school year, and with good reason. DECA Ontario is known for being one of the most competitive and difficult competitions in North America, which makes ending up onstage with strobe lights shining, music blaring, and thousands of teens cheering for you even more rewarding.  And being onstage seemed to be what GPSS was best at from February 7-9th in Toronto.

Congratulations Jon G. and Rachelle M. for placing in the top 15 in their categories, for Maria and Alycia coming in 9th place overall in their category, and for Amanda H. coming in 1st place overall in her category! That means that she is heading to International DECA in Nashville, Tennessee, where the best of the best compete.

If you are interested in joining DECA next year, find Ms. Diebolt in the business hall when meetings start up again in September. It is a rewarding, memorable and shopping-filled experience that you will never forget!

"Test Drive Your Future" with the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada

GPSS School Events Forecast for 2016

    Ah, the new year! We would say new year, new school, but that’s a little cliché, right? Well, whatever eye roll-inducing catchphrase you decide to use, just know that we have some big plans ahead for 2016 at GPSS. Wanna hear some of our awesome plans? We’ll give you the inside scoop, as long as you promise to start school on Monday with some #PantherPride and excitement for what’s to come!

    Firstly, our superb Athletic Council is in charge of organizing our World Junior’s Floor Hockey tourny, starting almost immediately after the break ends. We want to see everyone out there, either playing on a team or cheering for one. No experience required, just bring your spirit and your running shoes!

    Next up we have our semi-formal, run by the Student Activities Council and Mrs. Krysko’s leadership class. It’s coming up very soon, on Thursday, January 14th! Buy your tickets in the caf on the days leading up to the event for $15. We want to see everyone looking fresh and dancing all night!

    Another amazing event we have going on throughout 2016 is Water Wednesdays, which is run by Glenview C.A.R.E.S. Club. Every Wednesday, they are asking for a simple act of kindness that will go a long way if everyone pitches in. Simply donate a quarter to Free The Children and their initiatives to provide families in developing countries with water for life. Your homeroom teacher will collect your quarters every Wednesday, and you can track our progress towards providing a family with water for life in the cafeteria! It’s only $125 to change a family’s life forever, and only a quarter from your pocket once a week! Thank you in advance, Panthers.

    Throughout the rest of the school year, you will have the opportunity to participate in several sports teams, and watch all of the amazing athletes performing and winning for our school! You can go and check out the girls volleyball teams and boys basketball teams on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in our gyms (just check the athletic calendar by the East Gym for home game dates). Remember to try out for badminton, starting soon! And nearing March Break, look out for meetings about our spring sports; boys and girls rugby and soccer and track & field!

    We hope this 2016 forecast got you pumped for the rest of your school year, and we can’t wait to see all you Panthers at home games, tryouts, and other school events!

The Change For Change Campaign 2K15

Heads up Panthers! Starting on December 1st, Glenview will once again be participating in the Change for Change campaign by collecting loose change donated by the Glenview community.  With the money collected, Glenview will be working with Toyota to buy toys that will be donated to needy families in our Cambridge community.

The toys that are bought with the charity money will be given to our local Firefighter Basket Fund, who will be distributing the toys equally to the less fortunate children in Cambridge. Charities like the Firefighter Basket Fund, the the oldest continuously running charity in Cambridge, depend largely on outside sponsors and contributors like Glenview Park Secondary School to remain successful.

So, through the constant change that was being donated last year by you Panthers, Glenview managed to collect enough donations to buy over 2000 toys. And with the addition of our dedicated Cambridge firefighters, we managed to distribute toys to 216 kids alone in 2014!

Let's make it our goal to surpass the amount of toys we collected last year, so we can help make more children happy this holiday season!

Glenview's Got Spirit!

This year, Glenview Park created a spirit assembly that rivaled no other. There was dancing, lip-syncing, whipping-and-nae-nae-ing, pumpkin pie eating, hair cutting, and a whole lotta #PantherPride!

The field hockey girls' routine

The assembly was kicked off with our two amazing Co-Primes, Moe H. and Moosa B.,  singing their hearts out with a rendition of T-Swizzle’s “Blank Space”, followed by the band and their heartwarming version of “Flashlight”. Field hockey was up next, singing “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”. The first round of battles concluded with junior girls basketball, and their version of Drake’s “Right Hand”. After a pretty rowdy cheer-off, the field hockey team emerged victorious!

The next lip-sync battle was between junior boys football, who impressed all the ladies with “Uptown Funk”, and the senior girls basketball team, who, suitingly, did “Getcha Head In The Game”. This time, the winners were the junior boys football team.

The final round was between the choir and their insanely 60’s routine to “Grease Lightning”, followed by cross country with a sassy “Put A Ring On It” rendition. Then, our tech teachers, dressed as Glenview gangsters, “whipped” out some moves to “Watch Me Whip/Nae Nae”! Needless to say, they were proclaimed victors of this heat.



The final showdown

Then, it was time for the final showdown. One brave member from field hockey (Ranim C.), junior boys football (Mike F.), and the tech department Mr. Grasso gathered onstage. They proceeded to eat a pie each, but with one catch -- no hands could be involved. The winner, surprising everyone, was Ranim and her incredible pie-devouring skills! It was decided that the field hockey team was the most spirited team in Glenview.

The next part of the assembly was the reveal of the class that brought in the most food for the Thanksgiving food drive. Mrs. Crawford’s class brought in over 300 items of food, and a huge round of applause was given. Since the entire school gathered over 500 items for the food drive, 6 willing participants gathered on the stage, preparing to get their hair cut off for Locks of Love, a charity that makes wigs for cancer patients. Soon, every participant was sporting a much shorter haircut, courtesy of the cosmetology class.

Anyone will agree with the fact that the 2015 GPSS Spirit Assembly was a smash hit! Everyone left the gym with sore stomachs from laughing and the feeling that they made an impact in their community for those less fortunate. What was your favourite part? Comment below.

Hey There Panthers!

Welcome back to another exciting school year. The Panther Post Committee has been getting together weekly to discuss new and exciting plans for this website. We want to create more interactive content for you guys to enjoy this year, and to keep you constantly updated on the goings-on at our school. Whether it be cafeteria events, assemblies, or sports, we want you to access it all on this website. Make sure if you aren't following us on Twitter already, check us out at @gpsspantherpost for constant updates on what's happening in our school!