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				<title><![CDATA[Prom    June 5]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tickets for sale in the library until June 4.   Cash only!   Get your tickets early and save.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Miller Cup May 5th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Black & Gold Spirit Day to cheer on our rugby teams in style. Wear your black and gold, bring the energy, and let’s fill the halls with school spirit!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Swap]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bring your gently used items to your homeroom class (or the main office) beginning April 27th. You will receive a ticket to attend. 
Event Details: Friday, May 15th, Cafeteria, Period 4, 2:10pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Plant Sale]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saturday, May 9th   9:00 - Noon
cash or cheque 
Greenhouse/Water Tower parking lot]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Car-Nival]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[SDSS School Council invites you to Family-Friendly Car-Nival! 
Join us on May 21 from 5:30–8:30 PM at Stratford District Secondary School!
Live music, food trucks and all makes and models of cars and trucks.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Order your Yearbook]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On sale until June 5th.   Click for link to order....]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AI, Digital Safety and Healthy Tech]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Student Assemblies May 4th
Parents/caregivers Session 6:45 @ SDSS cafeteria May 4th
Keynote speaker Kulbir Colin Singh Dhillon]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Secondary Summer School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration is open March 9 to June 19]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026 Graduation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention Grads!!!   Pay $20 Grad fee, order your Cap & Gown and reserve guest tickets at School Cash Online.  DUE April 23rd]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Unplugged]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday, April 23    6:30 in Room 119
Entry by Donation]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Semi Formal]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 17th   Large Gym   7-10PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arts Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Arts in Motion     April 15th  6-8PM   
Front Doors & Main Gym   Entry by Donation
Visual Arts, Drama, Dance and Music & Keynote Speakers]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DELF - Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/860689</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration for this year is now closed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Curling OFSAA Gold]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to SDSS  (Team Hyatt)   Skip ~ Addison Hyatt, Vice ~ Hailey Peters, Second ~ Deanna Halls, Lead ~ Brooklyn Hyatt]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Minister's Certificate of Recognition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Graduating students can earn this recognition community involvement hours. Submit by April 1 to receive recognition at this year's graduation ceremonies!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Commencement Award Application]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/860630</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due April 1st       This form makes students eligible for many of the awards offered at our Commencement Ceremony. The Commencement Award Application will be closed following the due date, so don't be late!  Click for link...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SEL  Social Emotional Learning]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/860523</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click for the Six Key Elements of Social Emotional Learning.  SEL has been shown to increase students' academic performance, lead to better stress management and decision-making, and increased self-regulation. It also helps reduce mental health symptoms in adulthood.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher-Caregiver Conferences]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/860434</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday, March 26th
5-7 PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SDSS Creative Writing Competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tim Long, of The Simpsons, presents the Creative Writing Competition for original fiction.  Cash Prizes.  Submissions by March 1st.  See Ms. Craig for details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grad Photos - March Break]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Edge Imaging will be offering grad photos at the University of Guelph studio over March Break.  This is a great opportunity for those that missed them at school, or would like a retake.  Click for more....]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Movie Night]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/860568</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Student Council will be hosting a Community Movie Night this Friday, March 6th, in the large gym. We will be showing Cars as a family-friendly event for our school community.  Doors open at 6:30 pm.  Movie begins at 7:00 pm. Snacks will be available for purchase and you are welcome to bring your own seating. All families are welcome to attend.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bang Bang You're Dead]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Studio 119 presents "Bang Bang You're Dead" 
Play by William Mastrosimone     Presented Under License from Icarusplays
Mature Subject Warning: Themes of gun violence
March 4 - Shows @ 12:30 & 6:30
March 9 - Shows @ 1:45 and 6:30
Free admission.  Room 119]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Concert]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/860108</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday, March 5th @ 7:00   Main gym.  Donations at the door.  Silent Auction.
Featuring Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Combos, Concert Band & Small Ensembles]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Indigenous Rights Learning  & Advocacy Group of CFUW]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/860004</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[CFUW Stratford will be hosting two events looking at issues  related to Indigenous relations in February open to students and the public.  Feb 10 and Feb 25 events will be held in the Drama Room of SDSS. Entry on the northern side of the building.
Click for more...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pink Shirt Day]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/860376</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[February 25th   Let's all stand together against bullying.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Black History Month Trivia Event]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/860261</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Equity and Diversity Council 
Thursday, February 26 during Period 2 in the Cafeteria. Team of 3-4 students or sign up individually and we’ll place you on a team. Cost is $10 per team]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Movie Night]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/860171</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The prom committee is hosting a SENIOR-ONLY movie night. 
Main gym, watching Insidious!   Friday, February 13th, doors open at 7,  movie starts  at 7:30. Bring-your-own-seating.  Suggested donation of $5   Concessions sold (popcorn and soda)  All the proceeds go to the senior prom!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Co-op Appreciation]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/859756</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to our community partners!   These are great businesses that provide unique learning opportunities to our students.  Click for the list of partners...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grad Photos]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/858233</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention 2026 grads!   Book your time slot for Feb  9 - 13
Click for more information.  School code: TTU]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Boys Rugby]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/859897</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention all boys rugby players….. the season begins!
Practices start Tuesday and Thursdays @ 7AM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Semester Two]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/859955</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[New classes begin Monday, February 2]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gr 12 Art Exhibition]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/859463</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Where We Find Ourselves
Gallery Stratford   Opens Jan 18  2-4 PM     Runs until Feb 1st]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pathways Highlights E-magazine (Winter Edition)]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/856211</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our winter issue of Pathways Highlights is now available! This e-magazine showcases grade 6-12 AMDSB students engaged in hands-on activities from workshops to co-op to programs like OYAP and SHSM. See what our students have been up to since our spring edition!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Exam Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/859581</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click for more...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Warm Up Drive]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/859609</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Help raise funds for people in our community that are struggling with homelessness. Donations to the Connections Centre.  Click for link Hosted by Glass Vault Auction House. Auction closes Friday, January 23rd at 7pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pathways Information Night]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/859636</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Originally scheduled for Jan 20th, has been cancelled. We will share details about post-secondary pathways virtually instead. More information will follow soon.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teen (Public Library) Petfluencer!]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/859429</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fill out an application for your pet!   The teen owner will get volunteer hours for their efforts and it is a great opportunity to get practice with photography, videography, marketing, and social media on a larger scale. Click for more...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Equity & Diversity Council]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/858883</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every Thursday at lunch in Room 113, and EVERYONE is welcome!  Help plan cultural events, music days, food fairs, school-wide awareness activities, and many more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jr. Boys Basketball]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/859332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Winner of the prestigious Purple and White Tournament in London. 
Congratulations Bears!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Battle of the Bands 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/859007</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Concert Film - Out now at YouTube.com/GoldenBearsBroadcasting]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Youth Poet Laureate]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/859080</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Deadline for submissions has been extended to January 31!  This gives more time for aspiring young poets (aged 14 - 24) in Perth County to apply for this incredible opportunity.  Click for info...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays!]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/859290</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stratford Basketball Classic - December 17]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/858629</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Stratford Mayor is doing a ceremonial tip off, Canada Basketball sponsored prizes, spirit team will be bringing the energy and live SDSS Dance/Cheer team at half time!!!  Any donations collected will support the basketball program.  Arrive at 5:30 pm to grab your food, your seat and enjoy the show!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Wonderland Semi-Formal]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/858698</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[December 12th in the Main Gym   Tickets $5,  $10 at the door.
7-9 PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hockey at the Rotary Complex]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/859173</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come out and wear your Black & Gold to cheer on your Golden Bears as both teams hit the ice on Wednesday, Dec 17th.  Boys play at 1pm, and Girls play at 1:15pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[YEARBOOK COVER DESIGN CONTEST]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/858431</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have your art preserved for decades on the shelves of future SDSS students. 
Click for contest rules and submission details before the December 15 deadline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Intramurals]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/858909</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bring a friend, indoor shoes, water and a fun spirit!!
We are accepting donations at the door for the school benevolent fund.
December 5, 9 and 11th]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Concert]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/858234</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[December 4  Main Gym  7:00
Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Combos, Concert Band & small ensembles
Cash donations]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Just Serve Club]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/858275</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The SDSS Just Serve Club completed the annual “Rake &  Run” event Nov 4th. The students raked leaves for our SDSS neighbours while enjoying the sun and serving our community. In total, we filled over 50 bags of leaves!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GOLDEN BEARS SWAG!!]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/858390</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Show your pride and stay cozy with our latest gear — perfect for gifting or treating yourself. There’s something for every Golden Bear fan.  New options available!   This exclusive offer will only run until November 24th.  Click for the link]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grade 8 Open House]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857964</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, November 25th from 7-9pm
Information session to start the night off in our main gym promptly at 7pm.  All grade 8 families are welcome to come and see what SDSS has to offer!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Donate Coats]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857897</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Looking for donations of previously-loved coats to support those in our school who could use a little extra warmth this winter. Donations can be dropped off at the front office. Thank you and stay golden!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Sports]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/858257</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click for tryout schedules.  Also coming soon...Girls and Boys hockey, Curling, Swimming, and a Jr girls development Volleyball team!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Haunting of SDSS 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/858040</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Was a spooktacular success!   Click for photo...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fishing Club]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/858030</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first catches of Fishing Club! We meet every Thursday at lunch in room 111A. All are welcome!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stratford Robotics]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857549</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[World Championships last year!  Join Robotics 
Meeting in 143, the Engineering Stratford room, after school Wednesdays.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cross Country]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/858003</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three runners are moving on from WOSSAA Championships in Springbank Park  to OFSAA on November 1st.  Congratulations to Liam Micks, Calum Howson and Hudson Welsh and all of the X-Country runners who competed!  It takes a lot of grit and perseverance!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Curling Club]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857952</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meeting on Thursday October 21 at 11:35 in Room 214 for anyone who would like to join the curling club this year. No experience necessary - all grade levels are welcome.  See Mr. Restall]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Newspaper]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857236</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the Black and Gold every Monday at lunch in room 170.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Battle of the Bands]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857523</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Show: Thursday, October 23
6:30 
Entry by donation.  Rock on!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stratford Poet Laureate]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857018</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Stratford Poet Laureate program is running a poetry contest this fall, giving youth poets the chance to be featured in a published anthology — and possibly win some prize money!   Deadline for entries: October 31, 2025]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher-Caregiver Conference Evening]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857793</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[TUESDAY OCTOBER 21 
5:00PM - 7:00PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chess Club]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857149</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chess Club meets every Wednesday at lunch in room 214. You bring the brains, we bring the boards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Swim Team]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857588</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interested in joining this year's Swim Team?  Sign the list on the door of Room 176, get a permission form and join the Google Classroom.  
Please see Mr.Wybrow or Mrs. Thompson if you have any questions]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spirit Wear Clothing BLITZ!]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857112</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brand-new Golden Bears clothing—on sale all September long!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Sports Tryouts]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/856883</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click to find your sport and tryout schedule. Go Bears!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Garden Gala Dance]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857370</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[September 26th  7-10pm  Live music!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Golf]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857403</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the boys and girls golf teams for placing second and third at this year’s Huron-Perth.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday, Sept 19th]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857265</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Terry Fox Run - Period 2
Club Fair - Period 3  Front Field]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Photo Day]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/857108</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monday, September 15
Wear your best smile!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Adventures in the Land of the Inca, Peru 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/856349</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are still a few spots available for the March 2026 Peru tour!   READ MORE...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Sponsor Thank You]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/856383</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Heartfelt thanks to the incredible community sponsors who made this year’s school food program possible. Thanks to your support, we were able to provide nutritious meals and snacks to our students each day.  READ MORE...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Black and Gold]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/856421</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Student Newspaper Summer Edition 2025]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Golf Tryouts]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/856820</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stratford Country Club
Wed. September 10th  See Mr. Osborne or Mrs. Carter]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grade 12 Graduation]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/854924</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations 2025 Graduates!  The ceremony can still be viewed thanks to Bears Broadcasting.  Click for link...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grade 9 Orientation & BBQ]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/856555</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, August 27  10:30 AM - Noon]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Therapy Dogs]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/856303</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A special thank you to the St John’s Ambulance volunteers for bringing your amazing therapy dogs to our school throughout the 2024/2025 school year!  We are so grateful for the time and care you shared with our school community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[End-of-Year Reminders]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/856245</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first day of school for the 2025–2026 school year is Wednesday, September 3, 2025      Have a good summer Golden Bears!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Formal Written Evaluations]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/855826</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Final Exams and Culminating Evaluations take place June 23-26   
READ MORE for schedule and information...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Black and Gold]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/855892</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Student Newspaper Spring Issue 2025]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Co-op Community Partners]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/856125</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all the employers who support and work with our Co-op students. READ MORE...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Athletic Banquet]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/855671</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, June 18    4:00 - 6:30   A celebration of SDSS athletes!  Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the door.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 11:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Music Night]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/855545</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[June 12   7:00 in the Main Gym   Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Concert band and small ensembles]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 11:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Dance Recital]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/855399</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[June 10th in the Main Gym 6:00   Entry at the door by donation.  Raffle with proceeds going toward the dance program!  Hope to see you there!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 19:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Prom - June 6]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/851609</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ticket sales in the library.  (Cash only)  $40   Guest forms need to be returned by Friday, May 30.   Sales will continue until a few days before Prom.   It will be a magical night under the stars!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024-2025 Yearbook]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/854433</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click for more information.  You won't regret the purchase of this keepsake!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SDSS Students and Staff Win Excellence in Public Education Awards!]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/855472</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 09:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arts Night]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/855295</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Night Underwater  May 14th  Doors open at 5:30
Dance, Music, Drama, Visual Arts]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 14:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Green Industries Plant Sale]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/854979</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saturday, May 10th   9-12 AM
Vegetables, herbs, annuals, pollinators and MORE!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[World Robotics Championships]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/855091</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[After 10 seasons of competing and improving, the 2024-25 Stratford Robotics team  has qualified for the VEX Robotics Championships May 6 - 14 in Dallas. READ MORE...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Semi Formal]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/854573</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The spring ‘A Night in Hollywood’ semi-formal is coming up on April 25th! Tickets will be sold at lunch from April 16-25th for $5 if you have a student card, and $10 if you don’t. The semi starts at 7:00pm, and ends at 10:00]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Black and Gold]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/853847</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Winter Issue, 2024/25]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 13:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grad Photos]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/852864</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention graduates!   Book your grad photos.   Click for info...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Need a coat?   Take a coat!]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/852538</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A friendly reminder that there are lots of nice winter coats, hats, mittens, and scarves available in our Guidance office for those who could use the extra warmth. Thank you to all of our community members for your caring contributions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Concert]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/853310</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 27th at 7:00 in the Main Gym.  Silent auction and cash donations accepted at the door.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Caregiver -Teacher Conferences]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/854236</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday, March 20th   5:30-7:30]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Movie Night]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/853429</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[February 28 at 6:30  How to Train Your Dragon. Entry by donation. Proceeds to Student Council.  Snacks will be for sale.  See you there!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pathways Course Selection Information]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/853477</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students entering grade 10 in September 2025 will now select a pathway for their core courses.  Click for more information about selecting pathways and course selection. Course Selection was due on Friday, February 14th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pathway Information Night]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/852855</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For caregivers of students currently in Grade 9.  Tuesday, February 11th
6:45 in the gymnasium]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Exams and Culminating Tasks]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/852556</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[UPDATED January 29th.  Click for more information...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Human Condition Art Exhibition]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/852537</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grade 12 Art Exhibition is open until February 2 at Gallery Stratford.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Newspaper (Fall 2024 Edition)]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/851980</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the Student Newspaper "the Gold and Black".]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grade 9 Orientation]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/848798</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All SDSS Incoming Grade 9 Students are invited to attend a Grade 9 Orientation event on Thursday August 29, beginning at 10:30am.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:28:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Need a Coat, Take a Coat program]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/842229</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[READ MORE...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No Stone Left Alone]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/842082</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A small group of SDSS students partnered with the No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation to pay their respects to the veterans buried at Avondale cemetery. They worked with two grade 10 history classes, having them paint and place stones at the grave sites, as well as say the name of each veteran. Their work was shared through the video below at the school's Remembrance Day assemblies.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:04:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rainbow Stairs for the Golden Bears]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/836616</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Inclusive, diverse and positive messaging brought to you by the Rainbow Bears and Student Council. Thanks to Power House Painting and K8THEGR8 Designs for your great work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:30:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Clothing]]></title>
				<link>http://sdss.amdsb.ca/apps/news/article/836318</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hey, SDSS! School spirit wear is now available for purchase. Order your clothing online directly from the Tallman.Promo website and your gear will be delivered to you at school. Just be sure to add your homeroom teacher's name in the Order Notes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:48:58 -0500</pubDate>
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