OPA HS Guide for Blackwells
2023 - 2024
Please see below guidelines for Blackwells:
- Blackwells will be held once a month in Honour Hall.
- Students can visit Blackwells only once during the event.
- Teachers will select when their class will visit the Blackwells store.
- Blackwells is funded and managed by the Honour Society.
- Parent volunteers (cleared by OPA) are welcome to sign up to volunteer each month.
- Students redeem scholarships they have earned to receive prizes.
- Students can only select one Blackwells Prize each month. No exceptions!
- Blackwells offers a wide selection of prizes, ranging in value from 1-50 scholarships.
How will Champions earn scholarships for Blackwells?
Citizenship
- Being mindful of personal space in line, as people walk by and in assemblies.
- Opening or holding a door.
- Speak using appropriate volume and words.
- Displaying good manners.
- Taking pride in our campus: Staying off of planters, picking up trash, recycling.
Fairness
- Do your part when asked to do something in a group
- Be kind on the playground. Give others the opportunity to participate.
- Make space for others in common areas.
Trustworthiness
- Be honest.
- Returning playground equipment, books, etc in condition that you received them.
- Place found items in the Lost and Found.
Respectful
- Use appropriate language.
- Respect others belongings.
- Pick up trash.
- Follow rules.
Responsible
- Keep track of your belongings. Check Lost and Found, as needed.
Our Mission
We believe in uniting the home, school and community through exceptional learning opportunities. We do this by uniting parents, teachers, students and community through enrichment programs, providing funding and volunteer support for academic and enrichment activities and creating a strong school through educational programs.