RSS launches new website

Much thanks goes out to grade 12 student Madelaine Snelgrove for creating a great looking website for Rossland Secondary School. The site's new look reflects the various interests of the learning community  and will be a great showcase for student work. Don't forget to check out the RSS Gab Tab. Check back often as the site will be updated on a regular basis.

I Love Trash - documentary

I Love Trash is a documentary about dumpster diving. Two friends decide to do an experiment in trash. They rent an unfurnished apartment and arrive with only the clothes they are wearing and a flashlight. They decide not to buy any things for 3 months and instead to find all their needs in the trash. They furnish their apartment lavishly. They eat decadently. They dress sharp, and create beautiful art, all from the trash.

Please excuse the mess.

RSS Library is undergoing some changes so please excuse the mess.

Soon you will be able to find your next read by browsing the shelves by genre. Are you looking for a mystery novel or maybe you are in the mood for something a little more humourous. How about a graphic novel for a change? By rearranging our fiction collection by genre you will be better able to find what you are looking for or try something new. If you need some assistance Mrs. Yonkman, our library assistant, or the teacher-librarian Mrs. Kuhn will be more than happy to help. You will now find all the fiction along the main wall of the library, on either side of the windows. Of course, we are always looking for the next great read so come in with your suggestions and we'll see what we can do.

Money, money, money

Grads pay attention:
The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is awarding a number of $2,000 scholarships for the Youth Community Service award, based on volunteer service not your academic standing. If you are planning to attend a post secondary institution or training program this scholarship can help make the financial commitment a bit easier. Deadline for applications is April 15, 2011. You can go directly to the CBT webpage or see your school counselor for the application form.

No Sleep Tonight 2

Check out Samme Beatson's latest music video production showcased yesterday at the Valentine's Day assembly.

Beyond the first five links in Google

Do you want to discover the real power of a Google search? There's more to Google than meets the eye. Here's a link to an excellent video tutorial revealing the capabilities of a Google search. You'll learn how to access primary documents, use the timeline and wonderwheel functions, get access to thousands of free books and much, much more.

TAGMAG

Tag is an on-line student literary magazine filled with art and writing. Students, friends, and family members can blog, download the magazine to an ereader, print it, listen to it, or have it translated into another language. With links to Facebook, Twitter and more, students can share their work in a social media format that ensures they are globally connected in the 21st century.