BY H. MYLES Author Anitha Robinson (pictured right). On Wednesday, April 22, the Grade 12 EWC (Writer’s Craft) class received a visit from a very exciting guest. Anitha Robinson, the local author of the award winning young adult novel, Broken Worlds, sat down to discuss the first two chapters of her latest book, the sequel to her debut. Ms Robinson had visited Milton District before … Continue reading Award-winning Author Returns to MD
On the way to their next destination, the group stopped at the quaint town of Alberobello. A designated UNESCO World Heritage site, Alberobello features small homes with unique conical roofs made of stone. Although some doorways were less than six feet tall, the students squeezed into the many pasta and leather shops situated in the town, interacting with the friendly inhabitants. After a relaxing few … Continue reading Mt. Vesuvius and Hobbit Huts (Italy and Greece, part 3) (the adventures of the MDHS March Break trip to Italy and Greece, cont’d)
BY H. MYLES Leaving the ruins and gelato of Rome behind, the Milton District High School Italy and Greece Tour Group travelled by bus to the city of Naples. There, they hopped on a hydrofoil and journeyed to the beautiful island of Capri. Although the sea air was a little chilly, the 32 students and five chaperones still marvelled at the beauty of the island … Continue reading The Land of Giant Lemons (Italy, part two) (the adventures of the MDHS March Break trip to Italy and Greece, cont’d)
BY H. MYLES On Wednesday, March 11, a group of over thirty students and five chaperones departed from Toronto Pearson International Airport to the Eternal City. During the past March Break, this lucky handful of travellers journeyed through Italy and Greece on an EF Tour, lead by an English teacher (Mrs. Gignac) at Milton District. Beginning in Rome, the students visited the many landmarks of … Continue reading The Eternal City (Italy, part one) (the adventures of the MDHS March Break trip to Italy and Greece)
BY H. MYLES On Thursday, February 26, Milton District High School held its 5th Annual Taste of Milton. Restaurants from across the town convened in the school gymnasium for a night of friends, family, and of course, food. The event is run by Milton District’s Student Unite Interact club, along with help from the Eco Club, Deca (school business club), and Foster’s Funk Band (a … Continue reading A Food Filled Night
BY H. MYLES On Thursday, January 8th the Student Parliament at Milton District High School held their first, of a potential two, talent shows this year. Luckily,  the winter weather didn’t stop anyone from coming out this time. The audience enjoyed 14 acts ranging from singing to dance and was reminded of the incredible talent MD has to offer. The Improv Team hosted the event … Continue reading Another Great Year for MD Talent
BY H. MYLES Hidden away in the depths of the manufacturing sector of the school, is the Robotics Club, a group of over 20 students with a keen interest in technology. Since its inception, the club has been steadily growing within the school, competing in local, as well as international, competitions. Last season, the team travelled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to compete, facing … Continue reading The Robotics Club: Putting Milton on the map, one bolt at a time
BY H. MYLES Today it is often expected that students graduating from high school either attend university or college. In 2013, Ipsos Reid released a poll for Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada and CIBC in which 73% of high school students planned on pursuing higher education. (http://www.ipsos-na.com/news-polls/pressrelease.aspx?id=6235) However, it will cost you an outrageous amount. In Ontario alone, tuition for university is generally $5000-$9000, depending … Continue reading The Trea$ure Hunt: Tuition
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