Our high school is committed to helping our students develop the skills to realize their aspirations and accomplish their dreams. Each student’s success is everyone’s goal. The development of strong and respectful communication skills is a priority in our school. Congratulations to all of you on working hard to keep the lines of communication open. This guarantees the safety and success of our school community. Please continue to keep your eyes and ears open. I want to know anything you want to talk about. At Haliburton Highlands Secondary School, our students, staff and community demonstrate daily, the direct relationship between contributing to our community and receiving something back from our community. Our Credo: Respect, Commitment and Responsibility - to ourselves and others, is central to the Haliburton Highlands Secondary School experience and our students proudly give their time in school activities and local events. Remember lives are enriched when you contribute to your community. Master your academic and personal challenges. Ask for help and offer help. Continue to work hard to make your world a better place. Try to remember to Watch your thoughts, they become your words Watch your words, they become your actions Watch your actions, they become your habits Watch your habits, they become your character! If you don't go, you don't know!	M r . S t e r n b e r g