The Invader Updater

For Innisdale's Deca members, a two night trip to downtown Toronto for the Ontario Provincial's Competition is quite an experience. For instance, it involves staying at the luxurious Sheraton Hotel, spending free time shopping and roaming the beautiful city, and the chance to network and compete amongst over 6000 of...

Innisdale's Book Club recently had the privilege of meeting Catherine Gildiner, the author of the acclaimed books "Too Close to the Falls" and "After the Falls". These books detail Ms. Gildiner's life growing up in the 1950s. She was a very hyperactive child. Today, this may be treated with medication,...

On Saturday November 28th 2009, the Innisdale DECA club traveled to Georgian College to compete in the Nor-Eastern DECA regional championships. Innisdale competed in seventeen competitive events (eleven individual and six partnership), and dominated at the event with medals in ten of the seventeen categories and 33 top six ribbons....

The world's largest letter writing event is quickly approaching! On December 10th, 2009- Human Rights Day, join thousands of people around the world in the Amnesty International Letter Writing Campaign. Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of ordinary individuals who do extraordinary work together to bring dignity, security and freedom...

Too Close to the Falls by Catherine Gildiner is an extremely enjoyable memoir about her life as a child in the '50s near Niagara Falls. Due to the diagnosis of extreme energy, now commonly known as ADD, she had very unusual childhood. She started working in her father's pharmacy at...

Have you heard? On Wednesday October 23, the Multicultural Fair was set up in the Great Hall during first and second period. Many students took the liberty of showing off their heritage and country via this great event, allowing for students to read about their cultures, hear their music or...

Junior Leaders may have only just begun this year in November, but it's members are already planning for another exciting year. Led by Ms Underhill, Junior Leaders is a club consisted of students with outstanding leadership abilities, committed to helping others who may have more trouble. Last year's group accompanied...

In our bustling society, despite the pleas of politicians and scientists, concern for the conservation of our environment isn't always top priority. But, if everyone as an individual decides to make a conscious effort, change is possible. This is where Innisdale's Environment Club comes in. This group of students, dedicated...

Last Sunday morning, members of Innisdale's Outbound Club arose bright and early to head to the Tiffin Conservation Center. The club stayed overnight, enjoying the beauty of the outdoors, while having a great time with their friends. On the first day, Invaders set up camp and learned about basic...

The DECA Club of Innisdale Secondary School wants to raise awareness of impaired driving. Over the next couple of months, members will be preparing for our upcoming events, organized by Emily Walmsley and Maria-Crystal Melo. Look ahead to our future initiatives that will get Innisdale involved iin this issue. An...

Do you have passion for the arts, and support others with talent? Well come on in, and participate in our meetings after school, Thursdays in Room 254. We proudly present the arts, and promote all of Innisdale's talented artists. So, Invaders, show your spirit, and invade your talent! Arts Society...

Innisdale Secondary is home to many sports teams and clubs. A brand new club called The Writers' Guild has just been created! You don't have to be a published author to join. In fact, The Writers' Guild is open to all students from grades 9-12. The club will meet every...

With Anzel Hennop You have probably noticed the massive banner in the great hall this week saying: Social Justice Presents: Creation Of _ _ _ _. As the week passed by, one letter was added each day to stimulate the thoughts of students and faculty alike, who anticipated for the...

Five, six, seven, eight! Calling all hip hop dancers to the stage! Headed by Mrs. McAuley, the Innisdale Dance Crew is starting its sophomore year with an overwhelming forty-one members, and two enthusiastic co-captains. "I'm really excited to be a part of Dance Crew this year, and to have been...

Whether you want to learn to row or compete in high school rowing events all over Ontario, rowing is a great sport to get into. One of Innisdale's most unique teams, rowing offers challenge and fun at the same time. The club consists of both the Learn to Row team...

The Book Club is a place where avid readers can discover new novels and meet people with similar interests, or as Mme. Ffrench, the leader of the Book Club, says, "It's where the cool kids hang out!" At a typical meeting, debates range from dissecting the plot and structure of...

As Mahatma Gandhi once said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." The Social Justice club has followed in his footsteps and done just that. This club is a group of people committed to making a positive difference in the world by creating change and voicing their...

Do you have a passion for music, but don't know a proper outlet for it? Come on down to Room 130 on Wednesdays after school for Junior Band! Junior Band, headed by Ms. Christie, is dedicated to teaching music students the fundamentals of music, such as scales, notes, and timing....

Whether you have a passion for the environment, want to do something proactive, get educated on the environment or would like to make a difference in the school, the Environment Club is for you. Supervised by Mrs. Alexander and Ms. Smith, the club organizes events to improve the environment, like...

The Gay-Straight Alliance, led by Mr. Horton, is a place where people of all gender-preferences can come to seek or offer support, and have fun. It's a safe haven to the members, and a unique, one-of-a-kind club here at Innisdale. "The Gay-Straight Alliance provides a positive environment for all people,...