Posts by Rob Perry
EESS Junior girls best AVSS in three straight
Mataya Pallet of East Elgin Secondary School bumped the ball during a Thames Valley Southeast Junior girls volleyball game against host Arthur Voaden Secondary School, Tuesday, Jan. 6. EESS won the match in three straight games.
Read MoreRe-introducing archery in schools
Zachary Robinson, left, Victoria Grunsell and other East Elgin Secondary School Environmental Leadership Program students drew a bead during an archery training session recently at East Elgin Sportsmen’s Club. They spent part of their term learning to shoot in an effort by the National Archery in the Schools Program to re-introduce the sport as part of high…
Read MoreEESS edges IDCI 2-1 in girls hockey
Rashelle Graham of host East Elgin Secondary School raced an Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute player to the puck during a Thames Valley Southeast girls hockey game at East Elgin Community Complex, Tuesday morning, Jan. 6. EESS won the game 2-1 with goals from Carly Van Roestel and Jocelyn Vansevenant.
Read MoreNew Year’s at the Complex
Skaters took to the ice in one rink at East Elgin Community Complex during a family-style celebration of New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31. Over 100 families had already arrived at the Complex by 6:30 p.m. for the party, which continued until 9 p.m.
Read MoreVolunteering for RIDE check
Special Constable Scott Jones, left, and Sergeant Michael Knight were two of four members of Aylmer Police Association who volunteered their time to conduct RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) checks in town, in this case on John Street South, Friday night, Dec. 19. They distributed candy canes to those who passed through the check.
Read MoreHoliday spirit at Port Burwell PS
Kindergarteners Gabriella Paton, left, Harry Leeds, Brianna Redekop and Joziah Martens drummed out a holiday song during a rehearsal for a Christmas concert at Port Burwell Public School, Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Read MoreEESS Juniors record first loss of basketball season
Dawson Hitsman of host East Elgin Secondary School looked for a way around Parkside Collegiate Institute defenders during a Thames Valley South Junior boys basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 18. EESS, with two previous victories, recorded its first loss of the season in a 35-25 decision.
Read MoreParade of the Wooden Soldiers at Sparta PS
Grade 1-2 pupils performed “The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” during a dress rehearsal for a Christmas concert at Sparta Public School, Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Read MoreTie, win for EESS girls hockey team
Jocelyn Vansevenant of East Elgin Secondary School sped with the puck down the ice during the first of a two-game doubleheader, in this case against Lord Dorchester Secondary School, at Timken Centre in St. Thomas, Wednesday, Dec. 17. EESS tied that game 3-3, with a hat-trick from Carly Van Roestel, then later in the day…
Read MoreThree-pointer for EESS
Tim Nanephosy of East Elgin Secondary School took aim and delivered a three-point shot during a game against host Central Elgin Collegiate Institute, Tuesday, Dec. 16. EESS won that game 44-33.
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