Spirit Week

We decided, near the beginning of the year, to have a spirit week. The activities (by day) were: Day 1: School colours day – people dressed in our school colours (burgundy and white) and got a tootsie pop for participating. Day 2: Karaoke – we got a...

Announcements

“Nobody listens to the PA announcements!” is a comment heard in a lot of schools. This may be that the announcements are not interesting or teachers don’t take the time to make the class listen. Take the time to have your announcements posted for...

Mural Cooperation

Our town’s mural project was adapted from the information at www.muralmosaic.com We enlisted the help of a local artist and former student along with a grade 12 student looking for a special project credit. My practical arts students helped with much of the labor and...

Spirit Day Theme: Under-appreciated Holidays

Each grade dresses up as a holiday that nobody ever really takes notice of… Examples: Labour Day -> people dress up as doctors, firemen, police etc. Arbor Day -> people dress up in green/leafy outfits Canada Day -> show your patriotism (red/white/maple...

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

The good Doctor’s birthday is March 2. Our school decided that we should recognize this literary giant by serving green eggs and ham in the cafeteria for lunch. Now, to make green eggs, we learned that you don’t use green dye. You use your colour theory,...

Tupperware Tuesday

Each Tuesday Student Council and Leadership search the cafeteria for students eating their lunches in an environmentally sound package. It could be a reusable lunch bag, a thermos, or the ever-popular Tupperware. Any student (or teacher for that matter) whose lunch is...