EDITED: Stamford Christmas Season off to a Cheerful Start:

Edited Santa Claus Parade Article by Madison S.

Despite the freezing temperatures on Saturday November 27, Stamford had one of the most impressive presences at the annual Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade. More than one hundred students across all grades as well as a handful of staff members volunteered their time and smiles to help spread some holiday cheer to the children and adults alike who gathered along the downtown route to watch the procession.

Leading the Stamford group was the cheerleading team, chanting "Are you ready for Christmas? Yes we are!” and waving their pom poms in the air. Following closely behind was the impressive Stamford float, built and decorated by students from the tech department. Last but certainly not least, was the swarm of Stamford Hornets, including their very own Harold the Hornet mascot.

Clad in trademark orange and black along with Santa hats, reindeer ears, and "Spirit Enhancers", Hornets successfully combined school and holiday spirit. Stamford students put smiles on the on-lookers' faces with their waves, good holiday wishes, and even our spontaneous Christmas carol sing-alongs of classics like “Frosty the Snowman”. Countless children held out their hands for a high five from Harold the Hornet, and he did not disappoint. Members of SOSAID passed out pencils to children lining the streets.

Stamford's participation in the Santa Claus parade has always been a lasting tradition. Based on the success of this year's float presence, it will continue to be an anticipated event in the years to come.




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I was going to write about the Santa's sleigh float built by construction students but it never worked out for me to get an interview so I don't think I have enough information to comment on it.

Santa Claus Parade

Hi All,

I'm just wondering where we stand with this... Kaye was a participant and offered to write it up, but I suggested that Madison and Shelby might have already started on it.

Do we have pictures or video?

Article Ideas

Hey everyone, just some ideas for the Christmas issue.

I could write an article about Coffee House which is December 9th. I could mention the auditions (since I'll be helping out with them for Student Council), how many people came out, the actual event, etc.

Madison and I talked about collaborating for the Feeder School Tours and Winterstock also taking place in December.

New Job Up For Grabs...

Every Year Mr. McInerny, Mr. Rysdale and many others rally to raise thosands of dollars in cash, food, toys and household items to support families in need.

By the middle of Decmeber, Mr. Mac's room (59) will look a little like the North Pole. Who would be willing to cover the drive, interview Mr. Mac, find out some of the history etc etc..?

Job OP ;)

Staff of iSting,

Attached is an electronic copy of my Remembrance Day Assembly Speech for your use.

Also, can we have a staff member come out to cover Anime Club. We meet Thursday after school in the library. We wish to promote our club with an article and want to publish some events we have coming up. The organizers are Rebecca Maynard and Emma Chesher.

Thanks guys! Keep up the great work! Looking forward to the next issue!

Yours Truly,

-Mr. Azzopardi

Gender Wars

You don't even have to look at this article. I was just there, so figured I would write something.
This is the report from Junior lunch, I don't know what happened during Senior lunch.


Stamford's cafeteria was buzzing with excitement during lunch on Wednesday November the 17th for the "Gender Wars Pizza Lunch". Student council provided two pieces of pizza, one cookie and one can of soda to students who payed $3. All students had the opportunity to sign up for the second "Gender Wars" of the year. One guy and one girl faced off in the ultimate match: to put on a frozen t-shirt. The two contestants twisted, slammed and pulled in attempts to unravel the frozen t-shirt. The shirts were frozen solid and it didn't seem possible that they could be put on. The war nearly ended in a standstill but the girls pulled through and pulled their t-shirt on to earn a Win for the females.


by Kaye Puhakka

Remembrance Day

November 11th brought the whole school under the dimmed gymnasium lights to Stamford Collegiate's Remembrance Day assembly. Mr Azzopardi welcomed all teachers, students and guests in attendance at the event and welcomed guest speaker, Mick Storm. He spoke about the wars Canada has been involved in and the experience of having a brother involved and killed in the war. Many were shaken by the man's thoughtful presentation.The choir, dressed up in sharp black shirts, beautifully sang "Song Of Peace" and "Good Riddance". 

The grade nine open drama class did a dramatic presentation of the popular Remembrance Day poem "In Flander's Field". This was followed by a "Tableau" interpretation of the song "With My Own Two Hands" performed by the grade ten drama class.  The senior drama class ended with a dramatic presentation called "The Hero Within" about the war and how people remember which ended with a song. It depicted different scenarios and the hurt and loss people suffer when loved ones go away to war. 

A video by Michael Cunningham featuring various songs, war pictures and short clips was shown to the silenced crowd. All were quiet in respect and remembrance. A song was performed on the bagpipes and "The Last Post" was played by Zach Morris on the trumpet during the two minutes of silence at eleven o'clock. Stamford's own concert band performed "Sabre Dance" to finish of the assembly with a bang. 

The assembly's theme, "2 minutes of silence, 58 minutes of celebration" was embraced by all those participating and in attendance as they remembered the lives lost and celebrated the freedom those individuals brought us.


By: Kaye Puhakka