Calling all Burlington teen writers!

Do you love to write poetry or short stories? Are you a Burlington student in grades 7-12?

Show off your love for writing by entering Burlington Public Library’s annual writing contest, Take Flight and Write! For contest details and the official entry form, visit your local library branch or download it here. Submissions accepted June 1 to July 31.

Each year, young writers boldly tackle themes that run the gamut of human experience: love, war, relationship, sexuality, hate, relocation, isolation, poverty, illness, death, to name a few. Don’t feel limited to these themes, though; write about whatever you like!

This contest is an amazing opportunity for young writers. You will receive feedback on your stories and poems from contest judges – who are local published authors themselves – and you might even win a cash prize!

What’s happening in May?!

May 4 – Comic Book Day (Come dressed in your favourite super hero costume or t-shirt! There will also be a comic book exchange, where you can bring in old comics and swap them for ones other students bring in!)

May 4-8 Education Week

May 8 – Grade Eight Day

May 11-15 Multicultural Week

May 13 – Link Leader Training

May 18 – Victoria Day

May 21 – Inside Ride

May 21 – Hayden hosts Once Upon a Time Pride Semi Formal

May 26 – Halton Community Resource Fair

May 28 – Spring concert

Want to see the full list of events happening in May? Check out our school calendar!

Once Upon A Time Semi Formal

On Thursday May 21st Hayden is hosting Halton’s 2nd Annual LGBTQ2+ Pride Dance dubbed “Once Upon A Time” !

The dance is a collaboration between all Secondary Positive Space clubs throughout the Halton District School Board including: teachers, students, administrators, program leaders, support staff, parents”, and community members. The dance provides a positive, safe, and inclusive space for LGBTQ2+ students and their allies!

Special Guest Performance by Trevor Copp, Tottering Biped Theatre, creator of the same-sex ballroom dance performance First Dance. Community Partners include: PFLAG, POSSE Project, and the Positive Space Network of Halton. Last year was a great success! Check out our 2014 Dance Youtube Video.

If you are interested or know of any students interested in helping out with decorations, please contact Ms. Chiarot. Share this post to spread the word!

Tickets on sale at Dr Frank J Hayden Secondary School with a valid Halton School ID card.

Volleyball Victory for Husky Nation

Members of the team:
Back row (left to right): Sagar Patel, Mike Kong, Cail Smith, Alex Kells, Hanna Laube, Ashley Traeger, Ms Beltran
Front row (left to right): Lauren Malaket, Hannah Carter, Anne Hu, Cam Bogle

Hayden’s first attempt at Co-Ed Volleyball  led them to St Catharines after only 3 days of practice.  The team fared well playing against some of the better teams in the Niagara and Guelph areas in both girls and boys.  After losing the first set during playoffs, the team bulldozed through pushing every match to 3 sets! When the dust settled, our Huskies ended up winning the entire tournament!  Ms. Beltran said everyone had lots of fun, and she was especially proud of the “great defense by the boys and great offense and blocking by the girls”! Way to go Huskies!!