Our leadership group will be attending the conference at Ness Lake Bible Camp on Thursday and Friday. Many in this group are also participating in the 30-hour famine - a fundraiser spearheaded by World Vision to tackle hunger in third world countries.
Mrs. Haddock’s students will be attending the science expo at the Civic Centre on Monday. The Blue Berries will be at our school presenting a cultural performance for all the kids on Wednesday.
In the past few weeks, each division has chosen a play by Shakespeare, chosen parts, memorized their lines and practiced on stage their play for the Shakespeare festival. Their performances will be on Thursday. Families are welcome.
Well-known Canadian writer Sigmond Brouwer, with support from SD57’s District Resource Centre and teacher-librarians, is visiting many schools over the next couple of weeks. In his Rock and Roll Literacy presentation, Brouwer will present a motivational message for students to read and write. Check to see when he is visiting you child’s school and enjoy his dynamic and exciting presentation.
Several different primary classrooms at cole Heather Park elementary enjoyed completing special projects based on a book by Jeff Brown called Flat Stanley. Activities included having students trace and colour their bodies, complete a journal and then mail their ‘flat’ selves off to a relative or friend. The recipients then document the different adventures/actions with their ‘flat’ person by writing in their journal, taking pictures, collecting brochures, etc. and sending all these collected materials back to the students. For example, Camara C’s grandmother, Wendy T of Penticton took her flat Stanley on an amazing tour of of the city --some highlights were Stiaha Lake, Lakawana Park, Cherry Lane shopping centre, the library and museum. Students eagerly wait for these return packages and then shares what they did when they were away with the class. They also write a thank you letter back.
English kindergarten students in Mrs. McLachlan's and Mrs. Beach's classes went on a Diversified Bus field trip this week. The students watched a movie about bus safety, practiced some bus safety rules, went through a bus-sized car wash, and were treated to cookies and juice!
Hockey Academy has finished up for this year.
Four lucky Westwood students enjoyed an afternoon with renowned Canadian Metis author, David Bouchard. Grade 7 students Alissia R., Jared H. and Grade 6 students Dominique B., and Branden H. joined Mrs. Cooper at the P.G. Playhouse for this enriching and cultural event. Coins are now being counted after a challenge was issued by primary classes for the school to help support the victims of the Japanese Earthquakes. The Grade 2 and 3 students had a great day of skiing at Otway. Spring skiing conditions made for a great cross-country experience. It's a puzzling experience in the library these days thanks to the new table tops, which are interlocking puzzle pieces in a variety of colours. Students are enjoying this new workspace, and we thank our wonderful PAC for all their support with the libary. The Westwood Aboriginal Education Program led by Mrs. Cooper is holding it's Meet And Greet Night for parents on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
The drama bug has hit Sacred Heart school in recent weeks. Sacred Heart school drama club members are working hard on rehearsals for our upcoming play Aladdin which will be staged in late May. The primary students are preparing for choral speech at the P.G. Speech Arts Festival. The intermediate classes are excited about interpreting Shakespearian scenes for the festival. Primary students will hike to Ft. George Park to hunt for signs of spring this week. Grade 2/3 students will host the April school Eucharist at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Friday. Our hard-working PSG will host a family fun day on Sunday beginning at noon in the Sacred Heart gym.
A weekly Aboriginal culture block at Prince George secondary school enjoyed a special campus tour at UNBC last week. The students received an in-depth tour of specific faculties of interest by UNBC student recruitment officer, Christy Cave.
The tour ended at the Gathering Place of the UNBC First Nations Centre where the students enjoyed the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the centre.
Several guest speakers had the opportunity to talk about admission requirements, campus life and various programs. Paul Michel, First Nations Centre director, and Toni Carleton, peer counsellor co-ordinator, welcomed students to the new Gathering Place facility, sharing more information and experiences with the students.
After lunch, UNBC students spoke to the group about campus life and how to succeed there. Cody Teed introduced himself as the newly-elected First Nations representative of the Northern Undergraduate Student Society whose role includes representing First Nations issues at UNBC.
