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More Than a Month: Honouring Voices, Culture, and Community
February marked Black History Month, a time for reflection, celebration, and recognition of Black history, culture, and achievements. For many students, the month carries a deeply personal meaning. Earl Haig student Jayden Lee shared, “[To me,] Black History Month means [...] the communities [who, historically, didn’t have voices, being] represented.” Her words capture the importance of giving visibility to stories that have too often been overlooked.
Kamila Mofrad
3 days ago2 min read


Pink Shirt Day Across Schools
Every year, on the last Wednesday of February, schools and communities across the country take a stand against bullying by wearing a pink shirt. Pink Shirt Day is recognized as anti-bullying day in Canada and other parts of the world. The main idea of this campaign is to uplift and embrace others. As of 2026, whether it is race, identity, sexual orientation, or culture, Canada continues to be more and more diverse. Putting in the effort to accept and appreciate those around y
Kalena Watson
3 days ago3 min read


Grade 9 Claude Watson Field Trip to Tarragon Theatre
On February 4th, the grade 9 Claude Watson students made a trip to Tarragon Theatre to watch the play Mischief, as part of the Integrated Arts course. This excursion provided students from all majors with an opportunity to see how different art forms come together in a single production.
Rachel Liu
Feb 211 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


Upcoming Events - September
*Please note that Wednesday, September 17th and Wednesday, September 24th are late starts. On these days — the last two Wednesdays of every month — school starts at 9:55 AM.
Carpanatomy
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Back to School Survival Guide
Nervous about a new school year? Don’t worry, we all are. Being a senior myself (where did the time go?), I have learned a few things over the years about the first days and weeks of school. Here I’ve compiled my best tips into a survival guide for you, which will hopefully help with your nerves!
Isabella Di Cola
Sep 2, 20253 min read


Co-operative Education: What's The Hype?
Like many Ontario high schools, Earl Haig offers a rich and invaluable CO-OP program to senior students. CO-OP, or Co-operative Education, is an opportunity for students to leave the building and go to a place of work to experience the responsibilities of the workplace. The multifold experience CO-OP provides helps students gain tools that allow them to thrive personally, professionally, and academically.
George Yi
Sep 2, 20254 min read


Welcome Back! — A Message From Leaders Collective
And just like that… it's back-to-school season already! Whether you’re excited for your long-awaited high school journey or nervous for what awaits, you’re not alone. Walking through those doors are hundreds of other students feeling the same way. To make the transition into your incredible high school journey even smoother, Leaders Collective is here for you!
Mariam Mohammed
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Get to Know Our President (Full Interview)
I sat down with Haig's heartwarming, student-elected SAC president, Lucas Pham, to learn about his life at Earl Haig and what his SAC plans are for the 2025-2026 school year. All I can say is, get hyped!
George Yi
Aug 27, 202512 min read


Spotlight: Clubs @ Haig
Read on some of the clubs we have at Earl Haig!
Carpanatomy
Aug 27, 20259 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


Blue and White: Haig Life Then and Now
Founded in 1928, Earl Haig Secondary School has been the site of countless students’ coming of age. As North York’s premier school, Haig has offered curriculum and supplementary opportunities to artists, athletes, and academics alike. In 1932, the annual publication of the Delphian Yearbook commenced. With the 1982 founding of the Claude Watson Secondary Arts Program, the school evolved into a hub for student art. In 1996, the Earl Haig building was deconstructed; the only r
George Yi
Apr 6, 20254 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


Reflecting on CANVAS — An Interview with Tonya S. Lewis
Based on the feedback we received; the workshops were quite successful. Some students found the topics very relatable and relevant to life at Earl Haig, while others shared that they found new opportunities to learn and better understand the lived experiences of those in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
George Yi
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Why We Support Holland Bloorview
Whether you’re new to Earl Haig or a few short months from throwing your caps in the air, you’ve probably learned a bit about Holland Bloorview, a local kids’ rehabilitation hospital where healing meets innovation. Over the last few months, I have had the chance to work with them as SAC’s Community Rep, including having them as the recipient of our yearly Outreach Week and Carnival Day fundraiser, inviting them to our Volunteer Fair in October, and carrying out their Capes fo
Matthew Sawaya
May 6, 20243 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
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