The final few days of summer have arrived and students have been enjoying their time outdoors. Classes are in full swing and fall activities are well under way.
The senior boys' soccer team travelled to Outlook Sept. 17, for a four-team tournament. They were victorious over Rosthern with a score of 5-1. They went on to win over Outlook 4-2. They fell short against Herbert, but had an excellent tournament for their fist outing of the year.
This Saturday, the senior girls' volleyball team will be hosting a tournament in the school. Everyone聽is welcome to come and watch the girls' team play.
The junior girls' volleyball team will be attending a two-day tournament at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School. The tournament begins Friday afternoon and goes Saturday as well.
The SLC sponsored a dress-up week beginning with Character Day on Monday followed by Camo Day, Way Back When Day, What the Heck are You Wearing Day and finishing with Jersey Day.
The annual Terry Fox Run will be held Wednesday, Sept. 28, beginning at 11:15 a.m. Students and staff will be walking around the schoolyard. Community members are welcome to come for a walk also.
This year a big academic goal for the school will be to improve writing skills across all the grades. Teachers are meeting regularly after school hours to discuss and plan ways to improve writing. One of the programs they will be using is called "The 6 Traits of Writing.鈥� Every month a new bulletin board will be made on the main board to introduce the skill for that month and all grades will be working on that main skill during the month.
Staff also has two professional development days organized with speakers on this topic.
Many students are trying out for hockey teams and starting dance lessons, Tae Kwon Do, soccer and music lessons. We are fortunate to have Mrs. Joan Julseth, from Borden, teach piano lessons every Tuesday at the school.
Our sympathies are extended to the families of two former school teachers, in the area, who recently passed away. Mary Moffatt, age 100, was a former school teacher in Lilac. Laura Prescesky, age 88, taught in Richard, Ruddell and Maymont for many years.
There will be no classes Monday, Sept. 26. All staff will be attending a professional development day in North Battleford.
