World Teacher Day was Oct. 5. It is a public awareness campaign to highlight the contributions of the teaching profession. It seeks to acknowledge both the dedication and commitment of the teachers of the world.
Jean Sherman brought doughnuts to the staff to recognize this day and to remind us, now that her grandson, Parker Sevick, is in school, he is the fourth generation to attend Maymont School.
The school raised over $700 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Thanks to everyone who donated to the walk. Following the walk, the Grade 12 class sold ice cream for a fundraiser.
Several students and Mrs. Walker attended the open house at the University of Saskatchewan Friday. It was a good opportunity to learn about the function and choices the university provides.
Several students, Jean Brehon and Cathy Gillatt attended the Hafford Vikings鈥� 鈥渦nder the lights鈥� football game Friday evening. They were playing the undefeated team from Rosetown.
Conner Garrett, a Grade 12 student from Maymont School, plays with Hafford. Conner had an amazing game, scoring seven touchdowns. The hometown Vikings easily won the game.
It was a busy weekend for the volleyball teams. For the first time in two seasons, a junior boys鈥� team from Maymont competed in a tournament. They played in Unity. They were nervous at first but got stronger as the day progressed. They won one of their matches.
The junior girls鈥� team attended a tournament in Medstead. They came home with second place after losing a close final three-set match to Spiritwood.
Several of the girls have sore fingers so are ready for a tournament-free weekend.
The senior girls鈥� team placed third in the tournament at Hafford. Their next tournament will be held in Maymont Oct. 17.
The SLC are sponsoring a Maymont School Pride Day Friday. Students and staff are invited to wear school clothing or colours. There will be a pep rally before lunch to introduce all our current sports teams.
The school community would like to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving.
