Today is Thursday, March 12th, and it is National Plant a Flower Day! What do you call a flower that runs on electricity? A power plant!

Dear Students, As we begin preparing for Spring Break, we would like to remind all students to take some time to clean up/ tidy up their lockers. This helps ensure our school remains clean, organized, and ready for a smooth return after the break.
Students are asked to:

• Recycle paper and other recyclable materials
• Take home all food containers, lunch items, and water bottles
• Bring home any clothing, gym strip, or personal belongings
• Dispose of garbage properly using the correct waste, recycling, and compost bins

Dear Grads, be sure to apply for the RCF scholarships by the deadline of March 13th. Check your email or the Palmer website for the link.

Now an announcement from RCP Med Club:

Hi Griffins! Today during lunch in Room 113, RCP Med Club will be hosting a guest speaker, JP Yun, a current first-year resident. He will be giving a 10-15 minute introduction about his experiences in medical school, as well as what residency life is like. After the talk, there will also be a Q&A session, where you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the path to becoming a doctor. Make sure to stop by during lunch, and we hope to see you there!

Yearbook has extended the Grad Baby Picture Submission Deadline. Please pass in your baby photo to bestyearbookpictures@gmail.com The new due date is Friday March 13^th at Midnight!

Now an announcement from Homework Club:

Homework club's meeting is today at lunch in Mr Kwan's Room 206. Make sure to come if you need any homework help or support from our coaches!

Now an announcement from the Music Department:

Hey griffins, there will be a choir meeting today in the choir room. Join us if you’d like to practice and sing together as a group!

Now an announcement from Yearbook:

Yearbook needs your club to take their group picture Thursday and Friday of this week at lunch in the drama room. Sign up for your allotted spot on the bulletin board outside of Ms. MacDonald's room.

Now an announcement from the Global Affairs and Economics Club:

Hey, Griffins! Are you interested and fascinated in the future of Science and Technology, and is eager to learn more? If so, the Global Affairs club will be hosting a meeting where we’ll be having a presentation on Quantum Computing and Quantum Information Science, where we’ll also have a Kahoot. Don’t forget to join us on Tuesday at lunch in room 204!

Attention Grade 10 - 12 students. Are you interested in joining the Richmond RCMP Youth Academy this summer? From August 10–15, you’ll take part in an immersive policing experience with real‑world scenarios, fitness training, and hands‑on activities.Scan the QR code on the poster inside the counselling centre or see Mr. Aiello for an application. Apply by Tuesday, April 7th at 4:00 pm.

If you have any announcements you would like us to announce, please email them to rcpalmerjournalism@gmail.com. If you missed any announcements, they can be found on our school website.

That's all for today, Griffins! Thank you for listening and have a wonderful rest of your day!