The first day back after the February break, the school was quiet again. There were a few students at the school, but most were unable to attend because of the severe wind chill. It would have been a chance to get some extra rest for all the students who were up really early Sunday morning to watch the gold medal hockey game.
Before the break Cst. Alecia Lowe from the Warman police detachment came to the school to present information to the students about cyberbullying. She spoke to students from Grades 4 to 12. This has become a very serious problem everywhere, and staff and students appreciated her knowledge and the information she presented.
The curling season is finished for the school teams, who thank the Radisson Curling Club and caretakers for the use of their curling ice Wednesday evenings so the teams could practise. They are very lucky to have such a great facility close to the school.
Former student, Courtney Gray returned home safely from Tanzania, Africa. She completed her six-week nursing practicum in Tanzania. No doubt it was a little warmer there but everyone at MCS is glad she is back safely.
Grades 10 to 12 students listened to a presentation from MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Feb. 25.This is very serious information and staff were glad the group was able to make a presentation to the students.
The annual ski trip to Table Mountain will be held March 5. Students from Grades 4 to 12 go on the ski trip. They choose between skiing and snowboarding and all students are required to take a lesson.
While the Grades 4 to 12 are skiing, Grades K to 3 will be taking a field trip to Saskatoon. They will spend the morning tumbling and balancing at the Can-Am Gymnastics Club. In the afternoon, they are going to the Mendel Art Gallery. They will be participating in an interactive program with hands-on activities based around a colour theme.
The Grade 7 and 8 class will be travelling to Jackfish Lake to partake in a fun filled day of ice fishing, Feb. 28. As part of the health curriculum, it is important to know how your community and surrounding area can affect your way of life.
Many students in the class have never been ice fishing and it is important for such skills to be acquired. They will be met at Jackfish Lake by some conservation officers. They will teach the students everything from ice safety to how to ice fish and how to fillet fish. They will also show the students how to build a safe campfire. Students are hoping for some nice weather and a great amount of luck!
In every culture around the world, people experiment with mask making. Maymont students, in Grades 6, 9 and 10 visual arts, have studied a variety of mask-making techniques this term.
Each student used a Vaseline base on their face and then covered their faces in plaster. They used the same kind of plaster used to make casts. This creates a quick drying mask personalized to their face, which is then painted and decorated with a variety of materials.
Students could choose traditional masks from African or Australian cultures, adding grass, cloth, wood, wool and beadwork, among other materials, producing fantastic mixed-media representations from their imaginations. This was great fun and the results were outstanding.
There will not be any school March 17 and March 28. These are both professional development days for all the staff.
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