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All around our schools |
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Written by Citizen Staff
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 |
Prince George Secondary School's drama department is presenting Aladdin from May 14 to 16 (11 a.m. and 7 p.m.). Tickets available at the door. The drama department is also working on their production of the Wizard of Oz to be presented in June.
This past weekend our senior girls soccer team finished fourth in the zone championship in Williams Lake. Our track and field team competed in the sub zero tournament and is preparing for the zones on May 23. This week the golf team traveled to the zone competition in Quesnel.
PGSS valedictorian ceremony will be held May 23 followed by a dance and then a parent- sponsored dry grad event. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2008.
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Last Saturday was a special day for most Grade 2 and one Grade 3 students of St. Mary’s School along with their peers of St. Mary’s Parish who celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and the First Eucharist. There were two beautiful services on Saturday to mark this special event in which the children are welcomed into the church community as they receive the Holy Spirit. Each student was given a certificate and a rosary and celebrated with cake and juice.
St. Mary’s School held a family pancake breakfast on Wednesday. All of the $180 raised will go to help the school’s foster child in Burkina, Faso, a country in West Africa.
The students of the Grade 4 came dressed in sailor costumes on Wednesday as a closing to their unit on explorers. The students participated in activities about sailor life including a special pea soup, bread, butter and root beer lunch prepared by the Grade 4 teacher.
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Kindergarten to Grade 3 students were dazzled when …cole Austin Road hosted Vancouver's Science World on Monday morning. In the Real Life Science presentation, the two crazy-about-science presenters highlighted the four necessities for each person to thrive and live: oxygen, space, food, and water. They interactively demonstrated science and interesting facts. They beat a drum, symbolizing the body's heart beat, and they called upon a Grade 1 girl to run around the gym twice and measure her heartbeat with a stethoscope. The mad scientists called upon a Grade 3 boy to fit in the personal space box and laughter broke out when Mme. Dougherty took her turn in the box. During Energy in Action, out came the chemical-reacting, beaker-oozing experiments and rocket launchers to wow the Grade 4/5 audience.
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On Friday, Ms. Coltman's class at Heather Park Middle School hosted a potlatch for approximately 120 adults and students. For one month, the students learned the traditions of the potlatch through guest speakers and working closely with our Aboriginal Worker, Ms. Gillis. Activities in preparation for this cultural event included collecting gifts, making crafts and preparing the food for the gathering. Thanks to Ms. Everett for drumming and singing.
HPMS is busting with pride at the results our Grade 8 students earned at last week's District Speech Arts Competition. Placing first, second and third in their category were: Rowan M., Alyssa D. and Carson L.
Last week, several classes thoroughly enjoyed the KRSS theatre production of the humourous play Father Knows Best. Attending this live performance gives our students an opportunity to witness first hand drama classes in action and may spark their interest in choosing this course as an elective next fall.
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The students at Sacred Heart School really enjoyed their trip to the PG Playhouse to attend Dr. Seussical last Thursday.
The swimming program at the Four Seasons pool continues on a weekly basis for the month of May.
The Grade 7s visited Duchess Park school on Wednesday for an orientation/information session.
Today, Grades 5 to 7 students will attend an internet safety presentation by RCMP Const. Leslie Dix at the school. A session for parents will take place on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Grade 2 students at SHS will celebrate Confirmation/First Eucharist on Saturday at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
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After completing the Great Van Bien Floor Hockey Championship and Survivor Competition it is time for outside sports at Van Bien Elementary School. The school has participated in the annual relay competition at Masich Place Stadium and in the coming weeks will be part of additional track and field events. The Sports Day on June 13 is sure to be a welcome day for the students and teachers.
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Last week several students from Cedars Christian School participated in the Regional Heritage Fair and received gold, silver and bronze medals. Jessica Fisher’s project qualified for the Nationals while projects by Kyle Jansen, Hannah Pudlas and Hailey Reich qualified for the Provincials. Josiah Binnema’s project won the award entitled Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal Heritage. Brittany Aitken won the Laurent La Pierre Award for Outstanding Interview.
The Senior Girls Soccer Zone Championship has been rescheduled to today and Friday. Cedars is hosting this event at the women’s soccer fields near the Aquatic Centre.
On Thursday we are hosting our popular Grandparents Day event. The high school culinary arts class is making the refreshments and the elementary classes are performing a special presentation for their grandparents.
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Students of Highglen Montessori Elementary School enjoyed their relay practices with Mrs. Haddock and Mrs. Dionne and the races at Masich Place Stadium last Wednesday. Now students are preparing for their Track and Field Day on May 30.
A thank you to our librarian, Mrs. Pollard who has been working with our Quiz Me team, Daniel N., Dayna W., Fiona R. Joshua R. Taping of the show is complete and results are top secret.
The Dinner, Dance, Auction was a great success and around $10,000 was raised.
The Primary classes will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart on Friday.
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Students at Immaculate Conception School are currently taking part in intramural badminton. Staff has also joined in the fun as the first round of competition began this week.
The Red Cedar Book Club wraps up their year with a luncheon today.
Students from Leadership Club took a special training course this week with Action Schools BC so they can organize recess and lunch time games for younger students.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 May 2008 )
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