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Preview: The Crucible (This Week!)
“Riveting and terrifyingly relevant” is how Associate Director Mr. Harkness described this year’s school show, The Crucible, and it’s hard to argue otherwise. Based on real events from the Salem witch trials and written during the McCarthy era, the story shows what happens when fear spreads faster than truth.
Fatemeh Bagherian
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Carnival Day 2025
On November 7, from 11:10 to 12:30, Earl Haig’s annual carnival raised funds for Stella’s Place, a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth and young adults in managing their mental health.
Diana Lotfi
Nov 16, 20251 min read


JC X SOPSS FALL 2025 ASSEMBLY
Friday, October 31, 2025, marked the first SOPSS assembly of the 2025 school year! Classes gathered in the auditorium to watch amazing performances put together by the students of Haig.
Kalena Watson
Nov 6, 20251 min read


Haig Halloween Recap 2025
Earl Haig students embraced their Halloween psyche throughout the building. Pride Council’s Halloween Ball at lunch featured a blend of fun activities, including pumpkin painting, jamming to music and culminating in a spooktacular costume contest with attendees. During noon, Mr. Pesa’s Carpe Band performed several Halloween-themed songs. To cap off the day, a flash mob was performed by the dance classes reigniting Haig’s strong school spirit. This year’s Halloween will be sec
Brayden Marchak
Nov 6, 20251 min read


Senior Sunrise 2026
The Class of 2026 kicked off their final year with a heartfelt tradition, Senior Sunrise, held on October 3, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30 AM. As the sun rose, seniors gathered to reflect, laugh, and savour
the beginning of their last year together, marking a beginning to their final year of high school.
Ariana Vahdati
Oct 21, 20251 min read


Haigers Secure Seats to Opera to Start off the School Year: COC’s Roméo et Juliette
In an excellent way to begin the 2025/26 school year, Earl Haig music students and grade 10 English classes were treated to a night at the opera on September 23rd from 7:00-10:15 PM. The Canadian Opera Company’s (COC) dress rehearsal for Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod was favourably reviewed by students, many of whom had never seen an opera production before.
Ian Welsman
Oct 11, 20252 min read


Throwback: Arts Council's Battle of The Bands
Video segment of "High School Rush" on Earl Haig Arts Council's previously phased out event: Battle of The Bands. Aired on Rogers TV...
Carpanatomy
Aug 10, 20251 min read


Review: From ‘85 to ‘25, An Album From Each Decade
1985: Kate Bush - Hounds of Love
Rating: 97/100
Favourite Tracks:
- Hounds of Love
- Cloudbusting
- Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)
- Watching You Without Me
For Fans Of:
- Björk
- Siouxsie and the Banshees
- Tori Amos
Julia Schwartz-Manne
Jul 3, 20254 min read


The 2025 Oscars Recap
This year’s Oscar lineup was diverse, with many incredible films from various genres and backgrounds. With heated online debates regarding the potential winners, the event sparked controversy among many. France’s movie musical Emilia Perez received an astonishing 13 nominations but many viewers felt the film did not deserve such recognition. Its lead actress, Karla Sofia Gascón, faced ridicule for past tweets, and the film’s score fell flat when compared to Jon M. Chu’s Wick
Sienna Wiitasalo
Jul 3, 20252 min read


The Mental Health of Grade 12 students at Earl Haig
Grade 12 is often seen as the most exciting year of high school. Between university applications, final exams, and extracurricular commitments, students often face immense pressure. While academic success is a priority, students’ mental health and possible support systems are often overlooked.
Nadine Alsaghir
Jul 2, 20252 min read


An Argument Against Valentine’s Day
It’s believed that Valentine’s Day was instituted by Pope Gelasius as a day of remembrance for Saint Valentine, a priest who helped Christian couples marry in secret to spare men from the military draft. Hearts, the symbol of Valentine’s Day, possibly originated from Saint Valentine allegedly cutting out paper hearts for married couples to remind them of their vows and God’s love. Although Saint Valentine was imprisoned and killed for his actions by the Roman Emperor Claudius
Brayden Marchak
Apr 6, 20252 min read


Recent Innovation Prints Functional Human Tissue Ten Times Faster Than Current Methods
Penn State researchers discovered a 3D bioprinting method that can create functioning tissue ten times quicker than other existing techniques.
Keira Ha
Apr 6, 20252 min read


EXAM SEASON 2025: Tips, Tricks, and Insights From Earl Haig Faculty!
As the most stressful time of the year, exam season, approaches, Carpanatomy has gathered some helpful tips, tricks, and words of wisdom...
Aysel Anami Olya
Jan 20, 20255 min read


Demystifying the LC Application Process
The Leaders Collective (L.C.) is the premier student leadership club at Earl Haig Secondary School. Comprising six committees, one...
Eno Ma
Apr 28, 20245 min read


Earl Haig's Journey Into the Woods
Every year, Earl Haig Secondary School puts on a theatrical production, typically a play or musical, which finds its way into students' hearts — encouraging passion and creativity. When Into the Woods was announced to be this year's production, the theatre community of Earl Haig was elated with a chance to be involved in yet another musical.
George Yi
Feb 26, 20244 min read
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