This week was Education Week throughout the province of Saskatchewan. This year's theme was, "Celebrating Today, Preparing for Tomorrow.鈥� In recognition of the week, the SCC committee came in early Tuesday morning to prepare pancakes for the entire school population and community members who were able to attend.
It will be a busy few weeks for Maymont athletes, as several of the teams are preparing for playoffs. Senior girls' regionals will be held this weekend in Maymont. The girls play Friday afternoon at the school. If you are available, come and cheer on the team.
The soccer girls played two exhibition games last week. Wednesday, they ventured to Rosthern where they lost a close game by one goal. Thursday, they recorded their first win of the season with a victory over NBCHS.
The junior girls鈥� and junior boys' volleyball teams played six sets against each other Wednesday. Their skills improved each game and both team displayed excellent sportsmanship and had fun playing each other.
The junior girls attended a five-team round robin tournament in Hafford on Oct. 15. They had only seven players, but played with enthusiasm and determination all tournament. Their skillful play resulted in a second-place finish.
The girls hosted a three-team mini-tournament this Wednesday after school. The teams were Maymont, NBCHS, and Medstead. Special thanks to Shauna Ferris and Penni Wawryk for organizing the booth and to all the high school students for their help, too.
The junior girls will be at a tournament in Medstead on Saturday and in Blaine Lake on Monday for some exhibition games.
The junior boys will be hosting a tournament Saturday. You can watch them in action and then go outside and watch some soccer. There will be a booth where you can purchase lunch.
The senior girls' volleyball team attended a tournament in Medstead on the weekend where they finished a respectable fourth
Last week was Fire Safety Week. The Grade 4/5 class made a bulletin board displaying many important areas about fire safety. They also made posters to display in the hallway.
As part of Fire Safety Week, the kindergarten and Grade 1 class took a walk to the Maymont Fire Hall on Friday for a tour. Jenny Beaudoin taught the students how to be safe in case of a fire. The students learned about community helpers and how firefighters help keep us all safe. Students were able to see the gear the firefighters wear and they had a chance to sit on the fire truck. Special thanks to Jenny for inviting the young students to learn about fire safety.
The school's annual Remembrance Day service will be held Thursday, Nov. 10 beginning at 10:45 a.m. There will be a chili and bun sale following the service. Everyone is welcome to attend.
