by Kim Wallace | Mar 29, 2014 | Recognition and Awards, School Spirit
We have nomination forms in student activities, and we promote this at least once a week on the morning announcements to remind students. Basically, students can nominate any staff member they feel goes above and beyond the call of duty – whether it be an...
by Kim Wallace | Mar 29, 2014 | School Spirit
Not everyone is a romantic, so here is a way to accommodate the ones who are not lucky in love. Olds High School has celebrated Anti-Valentine’s Day, which is apparently Friday, Feb. 15. The posters promoted that “Valentine’s Day isn’t for...
by Kim Wallace | Mar 29, 2014 | School Spirit
Bluevale Collegiate has a unique approach to reuniting lost articles with their owners. Most schools have a bin or box method where all of the lost items start to meld into a compost heap of old lunch bags, sweaters and single running shoes. BCI chooses to highlight...
by Kim Wallace | Mar 29, 2014 | School Spirit
Our school plays the national anthem each morning as part of opening exercises. To alleviate the repetition, a contest was announced for any homeroom that wanted to sing their own version of the national anthem. The only rule is that the anthem be treated with...
by Kim Wallace | Mar 18, 2014 | Recognition and Awards, School Spirit
The Victory Lap is a new way for our school to recognize the achievements of fellow students at regional competitions and other events that allow our students to compare their skills and achievements from other schools. Students who win or advance beyond a regional...
by Kim Wallace | Mar 18, 2014 | School Spirit
Our staff is always present, so we decided to wrap our teachers for Christmas. Teams of 4 students were given wrapping paper, scissors and tape. In 20 minutes, they had to make a top, bottom and hat for the teacher model and then wrap a stylish box. The winning...
