On The Trail - June, 2005 (Back to Publication Main Menu)

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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE


The school year has once again flown by and June is upon us. At year-end it is important to acknowledge the many contributions made by students, staff and parents/guardians in helping make this another excellent year. We appreciate all you do. Our congratulations are extended to all those who have been recognized for outstanding achievement over the course of the school year. To each of you, thanks.

Graduation took place on Monday, June 27. Thanks and best wishes to our graduates. You are now part of the Mount Royal alumni. Thanks for your many contributions over the past four years and always remember you high school. Once again, we would like to remind you of the Mount Royal Alumni group. If you would like to get involved please call the school or visit our website.

As is always the case at this time of year, we must say farewell to a number of staff members. Mrs. Lamers (library technician), Mr. Panchuk (Technology), Mr. Maas (English/Guitar), and Mrs. Peacock (Hearing Impaired Resource) are superannuating. We thank them for their years of dedicated service to our school. Mrs. Farmer (Student Services), Mr. Neufeld (Technology), Mr. Hanke (Royal West), and Ms. McLean (Royal West) will be returning to University to further their studies. Dr. Figley (Asst. Principal), Mr. Harrington (P.E.), Ms. Summerfeldt (English), Mr. Ferguson (Social Studies), Ms. Klein (P.E.), Mr. Wells (Technology), Ms. Palmer (English/P.E.) Mrs. Kaiser (Math), and Ms. McCrae (English), will be transferring to other system schools. Ms. Gleim will be assuming a new position as a consultant with our school system. Miss Lulchak has accepted a teaching position in North Battleford. Each of these people will be missed at Mount Royal. We wish them well in their new assignments.

In the fall we will welcome Mrs. Elke (Asst. Principal), Mrs. Njaa-Davis (Student Services), Ms. McCormack (Royal West), Mr. Kucey (Technology), Mr. Johnson (Technology), Ms. Laverty (Royal West/History), Ms. Mills (Math)), Ms. Srayko (Cosmetology), Ms. Parr-Hillestad (Hearing Impaired Resource) and Mr. McEachern (Literacy) to our staff. We are very pleased to have them at Mount Royal and look forward to their contributions in the future.
As we look ahead to summer and some rest and relaxation, it is difficult not to be excited about the future of our Collegiate. We are undergoing more renovations in the Graphic Arts area and look forward to a new and improved facility in the fall. Our creative and innovative staff continues to plan for next year and beyond, and we look forward to serving this community for a number of years to come. Again, best wishes to the class of 2005 and to all of you an enjoyable and restful summer.

On behalf of the staff,
Basil Hughton
Principal

ACADEMIC AWARDS

The Annual Academic Awards Banquet, sponsored by the Mount Royal Community School Council, was held on June 2nd, 2005 in the school cafeteria. Approximately 250 students, relatives, friends and staff members attended this enjoyable event. Our Senior Pin, Matthew Bridgewater, and our Senior Watch, Courtney Wall, chaired the banquet; greetings were given by Assistant Principal, Dr. S. Figley.
Congratulations to the following students on their accomplishments:

ATHLETIC AWARDS

SHOWCASE 2005 AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations are in order to the following Grade 12 students: Lindsey Manning, Troy Lange, and Kevin Yee, who were the top 3 students from Mount Royal in the Euclid Math Contest written in April, 2005. The Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge was written in November, 2004 and Kevin Yee, Troy Lange, and Tanner Lange were the top 3 Grade 12 students from Mount Royal.
Congratulations again to this fine group of students for their excellent work. Each will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Mount Royal Collegiate. Thanks to all students who participated in the 5 math contests in the past year. I hope that these contests provided you with mathematical stimulation and enjoyment and I look forward to continue working with you in the next year!

CITY TRACK & FIELD

Mount Royal’s Track and Field team would like to acknowledge the following athletes for their medal performances at this year’s City Track Championships held at Griffiths Stadium on May 25th & 26th, 2005:

Many of these athletes traveled down to Regina for the Provincial Track and Field Championships, representing the city of Saskatoon, on June 3rd and 4th. The following athletes medalled.

Congratulations to these fine young athletes!

JUNIOR BADMINTON

Congratulations to our Junior Badminton team for winning the city championship this year. Our team played extremely well.
Medal winners were:

Good job by all players! We’ll see you all next year.

On Monday, June 27th we welcomed our new Grade Nine students. They had a chance to go through an orientation of Mount Royal and met their first semester teachers. We look forward to the energy and enthusiasm that new grade nine students bring to our school and look forward to their contributions over the next four years.

A BIG THANK YOU to the 72 people who donated blood on Tuesday, May 3rd. It’s great to know that the students from Mount Royal helped save as many as 170 lives! Thanks to all who participated in this worthwhile community event. Remember, Canadian Blood Services is always looking for blood donors. They are located downtown at 325-20th Street East. Drop in any time.

Congratulations to all writers and visual artists in this year’s Royal Prisms 2005. Anyone interested in purchasing a copy for $2.00 can contact Mr. Myrol through the main office.

WORK EDUCATION – LSWS

We would like to thank the following businesses for their participation in our Work Education Program. They provide students the opportunity to learn and develop valuable work skills.

On May 16th Susan Thai and Ryleigh Carr participated in the World Harmony Run in Canada. It is a global torch relay that promotes international friendship. The run began in Victoria, B.C. on May 5th and will end at St. John’s, Newfoundland. Our two students held the torch and joined the runners on the last stretch in Saskatoon, ending at City Hall where Mayor Don Atchison held a special ceremony. We are proud to be part in celebrating world harmony!

We would like to recognize the following GSA students who were instrumental in putting up the Diversity/ GSA window display at the School Board Office.

SRC

Happy Holidays! The end of the year is here and summer holidays are fast approaching! The SRC has been elected for next year.

President: Jenielle Henderson
Senior Watch: Matthew Bridgewater
Senior Pin: Courtney Wall
SRC Secretary: Cassandra Prosser
SRC Treasurer: Christine Gorman
Public Relations: Sarah Afseth, Chris Sikorsky, Megan Hien, Ben Gurel
Grade 12 Reps: Jason Evanochko, Jesse Kurylyk
Grade 11 Reps: Lyndsay Popoff
Grade 10 Reps: Jessica Weber, Stephan Booth, Kayla Kincade, Shane Whitford
The Mount Royal SRC would like to wish everyone a safe and happy summer holiday! See you next year!

SPIRIT WALK

It’s back and it’s better than ever!!!! That’s right! It’s time once again for Mount Royal’s Annual Spirit Walk to Gordie Howe Bowl. Unfortunately, it will be our last and we need your help to make it the best one ever! We’re calling alumni’s to help our school sail this tradition off on September 8th, 2005. On the road of walking, we will meet up with Bedford Road, out-cheering them the entire time. Show your Mount Royal pride and come support your school as we say goodbye to a spirit-filled tradition. Mount Royal vs Bedford Road! Let us show those Redmen that the Mustangs truly are the best!

ROYAL MENTORS

Royal Mentors, a program involving 15 teachers and over 300 Grade 9 students, just finished an exciting first year. The program was designed to create an opportunity for grade 9 students to be matched with a Mentor teacher and 18 other students for their high school career. The Royal Mentor program, which met 2-3 times a month, mixed together students from different elementary schools and provided valuable information and support to ease the transition to high school. Guest speakers spoke about the pressures of gang involvement, the responsibility and consequences of drinking and then driving, and the importance of making positive lifestyle choices.
Royal Mentor students celebrated International Women’s Day, designed posters symbolizing peace and humanity, and discussed study tips as final exams approached in January. All were active in April as the Royal Mentor groups challenged each other by being "In Motion" and eating nutritionally. The program finished on a high note with all 15 groups participating in the Royal Mentor Challenge on the football field. After an hour of relays, team building, mental challenges, and get down and get dirty Tug-o-wars, all those involved in the program enjoyed their Dilly Bars.We look forward to next year as the Royal Mentor program will be expanded to include both the grade 9 and grade 10 levels. Thank you to all teachers and students for their efforts and enthusiasm this year.

ROYAL WEST CAMPUS

Lunch Program Sponsors A Big "Thank You"

Mount Royal Collegiate would like to thank the following businesses and organizations which made donations to our subsidized lunch program this year:

Approximately 40 students access our subsidized lunch program each day. Donations have helped us keep budgets low while maintaining a high quality of food. Thank you for helping us out.

SASKATOON WEST INTERTRIBAL TRADITIONAL POWWOW

The organizing committee would like to thank the 183 dancers, 12 drum groups, dignitaries, school staff, students and sponsors who participated in the Intertribal Traditional Powwow on May 13th. Despite the weather and having to move the event indoors, it was a very colourful and meaningful time and we appreciate the contribution that so many people made to its success. We hope to see everyone at next year’s Powwow scheduled for Thursday May 18, 2006 at E.D. Feehan Catholic High School.

MDA 09

The Grade 9 MDA classes were bursting with excitement as they boarded the bus on May 12th, 2005. They were heading to Banff! Accompanying the 46 students were Ms. Kwasnik-Senger, Mr. McNarland, Mrs. Breen, Mr. Brimacombe and Mr. Ferguson. Mr. May, our guest historian, provided many stories about the geography and history of the area. Some highlights of the trip included the Tyrell Museum, Hot Springs, Gondola, Banff Center of the Arts, Cave and Basin, and the Olympic Centre and Zoo in Calgary. Here are some responses from the students:

HUSKIE SPORTS CAMP and CHILDREN ACTIVITY CAMPS

Camps run a wide variety of athletic camps for kids aged 5 to 17. Camps run from July 4th to August 26th and provide a great experience for all ages. Enrollment is limited, so register early! For more information about times, dates and cost, please call 966-1001.

TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE KEEPER’S CULTURAL CAMP July 8 - 10, 2005

Presented by Moostoos Ohtsi Gatherings Inc.& Asokan Consulting
Components of this three day workshop will include teachings in the Aboriginal oral tradition and learning ways of approaching the sacred and understanding sacredness through stories of the land. The camp will be divided into children’s activities and adult workshops.

2005 Application Form
DATES: July 18th – July 22nd & August 15th - 19th, 2005
LOCATION: SNTC Black Box Theatre (228-20th St. W, Saskatoon)
DEADLINES: July 11TH & August 8th, 2005

Performers’ Playhouse is an initiative developed to involve youth in a safe and fun-filled theatre environment. The Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company (SNTC)) presents this five-day theatre camp for youth ages 8 to 15 years of age. Participants are immersed in theatrical games and creative activities that develop their interests in the performing arts. The workshops utilize positive role models and mentors to inspire and encourage participants. This unique cultural/theatrical experience includes team building exercises, cooperative games, self-awareness and cultural activities that build confidence and strengthens self-esteem, self-concept and identity.
This performing arts camp aimed at Aboriginal youth involves five fun-filled days of performing arts activities facilitated artists from the performing arts industry.