There is an expression about April bringing showers, then May bringing flowers, but this April's weather wasn't that predictable. Some days, students needed sunscreen to avoid sunburn and other days they needed winter coats and boots. There were even days that they needed weighted boots, so they didn't blow away in the wind.
The ever-changing weather, in April worked in well with the weather unit the kindergarten and Grade 1 class was studying. They learned about clouds by microwaving a bar of soap and watching it transform into a big, puffy-looking cloud. They also used water, dish soap and some glitter in small glass jars to create tornadoes.
The practical and applied arts class finished their shed under the supervision of Ryan Nickell and Doug Brehon. It turned out well and was purchased by Don and Laura Spence.
Earth Day was recognized around the world Friday, April 22. This year, the elementary students had a book swap to give others a chance to take some of the books they were finished with rather than throw them away. Students all left with new reading material.Â
The elementary students also had a contest to see which classroom had the least amount of garbage from their lunch kits. They placed the garbage into baskets and then it was compared after lunch. For the second year in a row, the kindergarten /Grade 1 class had the smallest amount of litter. All the classes had little garbage, so the Earth was the real winner.
They ended Earth Day with a playground clean up. It was a bit windy, so everyone had to hang on tightly to their garbage bags, but the yard looked much better at the end of the day.
Many of the students that belong to the Maymont Dance Club participated in the Warman Dance Competition on the weekend.
Several students attended the archery provincials in Prince Albert April 23. There were participants from Grade 3 up to Grade 11.
High school track and field practice has started. They will be competing in their events on May 25 and 26 in North Battleford.
The SCC sponsored the second annual literacy night April 26. Literacy activities were set up around the school for students and their family to do and have some fun.
For the second year, students from kindergarten to Grade 5 are participating in the One School, One Book program. Each student received a copy of the book Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher of the Year on Tuesday. They also received a calendar outlining the nights and the chapters they read at home. Next day, when they return to school, there are trivia questions to answer and they could win a prize in the trivia draw. Throughout the time they are reading the book, there will be special activities at the school.
The SLC sponsored a Hawaiian Day on Friday and sold four kinds of ice cream sundaes.
Good luck to the junior and senior badminton players as they attend their conference playoffs this week.
The school will be closed Monday, May 2. This is the STF day for teachers. They will be listening to guest speaker Mike "Pinball" Clemens for part of the day.
