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!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

*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.

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!

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.

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! 

Read on some of the clubs we have 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. 

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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

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This November, the Earl Haig Model United Nations team journeyed to Montreal to attend the four-day “Secondary Schools United Nations Symposium,” better known by the monosyllable SSUNS. SSUNS began at sunrise on a chilly Thursday morning. Some were last- minute packing; others were impatiently waiting in the cafeteria, huddled for warmth and group therapy as staff supervisor Ms. Lue attended to a troubling absence — the no-show coach bus. Due to unknown circumstances, it h

As a writer, the thought of filling an empty document with imaginative ideas should fill your mind with intriguing topics to delve into. But more often than not, you can find yourself drawing a blank, and the only thing that comes to mind is your lack of creativity. Your eagerness to write is thrown aside by your inability to form a concise, fresh idea, and this cycle repeats for weeks until you start to wonder if you can even be considered a writer anymore. While it’s true t

We’ve all heard of him. The man, the myth, the legend: William Shakespeare. His plays have been considered the most influential pieces of literature in our society and have been so for centuries. Or at least that’s what we’re told. Teachers all across the globe insist on the importance of Shakespeare’s works, claiming that he was the writer who changed the world. But the real question is, how much of this claim is actually true?