Graduation will take place on Wednesday June 23, 2004. Thanks and best wishes to our graduates. You will soon become part of the Mount Royal alumni. Thanks for your many contributions over the past four years and always remember your high school. A committee has been established to set up an Alumni Association. If you are interested in being part of a group that works to spread the good Mount Royal word, please give us a call at the school or visit our web site.
As is always the case at this time of year, we must say farewell to a number of staff members. Mrs. Godin is superannuating. We thank her for 30 years of dedicated service to our school. Mrs. Rioux and Mrs. Janzen will continue their maternity leaves. Mr. Balzer, Mr. Bill Clarke, Mrs. Gregoire, Mr. Dewar and Ms. Grant will be transferring to other system schools. Mrs. Arnot will be assuming a new position as an elementary school counselor with our school system. 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. Wilson (Library), Mr. Barry (History), Mr. Krips (Music/English), Mr. Cardwell (Special Programs), Mr. Iverson (Science), Mr. Ducasse (Science), Mrs. Fritzke (L.S.W.S.), Ms. Lulchak (Resource) and Mr. Humbert (Vice-Principal) to our staff. We are very pleased to have them at Mount Royal and look forward to their contributions in the future.
We have had a great year at Mount Royal. We are very proud of our student and staff accomplishments in all areas of the school. Highlights include our annual Volleyball and Basketball tournaments and our Dinner Theatre. Our students have done well in Regional Science fair competitions and we have hosted two very successful parent information evenings at our school. Our partnership with the Saskatoon Rotary Club has grown through the year and we are looking forward to continuing our Mount Royal and Area Community Renewal project next year. This partnership has allowed us to employ a Restorative Justice worker that assists us with conflict resolution and mediation with our students. Next year we will continue this initiative with expansion toward student leadership activities and work readiness/mentorship programs. Our second annual mini traditional Pow Wow was a huge success and we have plans to expand to our extended community next year.
As we look forward, we are excited about a partnership we have with Bedford Road and Habitat for Humanity in offering a "High School Carpentry Apprenticeship Program." This program will allow students to receive five high school credits, bank hours toward journeyperson status, and build a home for a family in our community. Eighteen students from the two schools are looking forward to this on site, hands on learning opportunity. This is a very innovative opportunity for young people and we hope the start of many unique offerings our school can provide for our young learners.
I w I would like to say a special good-bye and thank you to Assistant Principal, Mr. John Dewar. Mr. Dewar has spent eight of the last eleven years working at Mount Royal in some capacity, the last three in his current role where he has become very well known to our students and our community. Mr. Dewar leaves to become the Principal at Evan Hardy Collegiate. We wish him all the best in his new position.
As we look ahead to summer and some rest and relaxation it is difficult not to be excited about the future of our Collegiate. Next year will see Cosmetology offered for the first time and we have our fingers crossed that the facility will be ready in time. Royal West will enter it's third year with increased interest and we know that the kind of learning we can offer adult learners ages 18-22 is second to none in the province. 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 2004 and to all of you an enjoyable and restful summer.
On behalf of the staff,
Basil Hughton
Principal
The Annual Academic Awards Banquet, sponsored by the Mount Royal Community Association, was held on May 27th, 2004 in the school cafeteria. A total of 240 students, relatives, friends and staff members attended this enjoyable event. Our Senior Pin, Jodi Unger, and our Senior Watch, Terrell Fentiman, chaired the banquet; greetings were given by Assistant Principal, Mrs. S. Figley.
Congratulations to the following students on their accomplishments:
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Adapted Program
Food Services Jr. Food Services
Home Economics
Life Transitions Gr. 11 Laura Wisser Life Skills Work Study
Fine Arts Band
Choral
Fine Art
Guitar
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English Drama
English Language Arts
MRCI Literary Contest
Physical Education Ethical Living Gr. 9 Madison Boehmer Physcial Education
Science Biology Grade 11 - Troy Lange Social Studies
Native Studies
Psychology 20 Grade 11 - Meredith Newman Psychology 30 Grade 11 - Tanner Lange Social Studies
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Mathematics
Math Contests
Technology Building Construction
Drafting
Electronics
Machining
Mechanics
Technology Gr. 9 Kayla Mack Welding
Business Education Commerce and Computer Education
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ATHLETES OF THE YEAR AND FRED FENTIMAN ATHLETIC AWARD |
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Pascal (Gr. 9):
1st Teagan Hiebert (received a medal from the University of Waterloo)
2nd Joel Jarosz 3rdCarley Klaassen
Cayley (Gr. 10): Trent Kulbida (ranked top 25% in Canada and received a medal
from the University of Waterloo)
2nd Gregg Bent 3rd Susan Thai
Fermat (Gr. 11): 1st Kevin Yee (ranked top 25% in Canada and received a medal
from the University of Waterloo)
2nd Chris Thivierge 3rd Mina Mohammad Kazam
Euclid (Grade 11): 1st Huy Doan (received a certificate of Achievement from
Mount Royal and a medal from the University of Waterloo
2nd Grayson Bond 3rd York Underwood
Thank you to all Mount Royal students who participated in this year's math
contests. I trust that these contests provided you with mathematical stimulation
and enjoyment, I look forward to continue working with you next year.
Congratulations to the following students who placed in the Canadian Open
Mathematics Challenge (Grade 12).
1st Huy Doan
2nd Ezra Lalond
3rd Maria Lu
New high school students can register at their collegiates from August 23rd to 27th.
| Sept. 1st | - Elementary classes register a.m. and Secondary classes begin |
| Sept. 2nd | - Full day for all students |
| Sept. 6th | - Labour Day holiday - No School |
| Sept. 27th | - Staff P. D. Planning |
| Oct. 8th | - Staff P. D. Planning |
| Oct 11th | - Thanksgiving Day Holiday |
| Nov. 11th | - Remembrance Day Holiday |
| Nov.12th | - Staff P. D. Planning |
| Dec. 22nd | - Last Day of Classes before Christmas |
| Jan. 3/05 | - School Resumes |
ARTS FAIR
The Annual Arts Fair held its 27th Event. The Mendel Art Gallery joined us
as well as some of the staff showed their work. Ms. Susan McCrae showed photography,
Mr. Ray Morris showed us his wooden projects and Mr. Heppner brought us a
fine example of his scroll saw work. Social Studies, Welding, Woodwork, English,
Sewing, Cake Decorating, Interior Design and Media Studies joined the Visual
Arts to fill the girls' gym. This year we added animation to the arts area.
We were also pleased to have guest artists working with our students. Corinne Rasmussen-Turner is an animator. Scott Cumberland, a painter, worked on site with Celeste Desjarlais and James Jones on a mural for our lounge. Everyone enjoyed the variety and quality work from every area.
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Junior Ribbons Drawing
Painting
Pottery
Sculpture
Welding - Weldes Chair Sarkot Mohamed |
Senior Ribbons Drawing
Painting
Pottery
Sculpture
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Graphic Arts
Mastering Technique with Airbrush
First Interior Design
Second Interior Design
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Cake Decorating Character Cake - Grade 11 and 12
Own Design - Grade 11 and 12
Clothing 10 Shirts
Stuffed Products - Grade 9 and 10
Construction
Welding
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On April 27th, 2004 Mount Royal Collegiate was recognized by the Canadian Blood Services for its successful blood donor clinic. The award was presented to Mrs. Repski by Her Honour the Honourable Dr. Lynda Haverstock, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.
Thanks to all who participated in this worthwhile community event.
The MDA 09 class had the experience of traveling to Alberta on May 13th for
a three day trip. Here are some of their comments!
"I swear Mount Royal Collegiate has got to be the best school in the
whole city! The grade nine MDA Banff trip was absolutely amazing. The bus
trip there, the museums, the hot springs … everything was perfect! This
was an especially good trip to get to know the class. I am so much closer
to those I knew before and to those I didn't. Thank you so much, Mrs. Kwasnik-Senger,
Mr. McNarland, Ms. Helps and Mr. May. You guys made this the best it could
be. I would also like to thank the class - thanks guys, we rock! Hope to see
you all in the near future! "- Sarah Leikam
"The Banff trip was awesome! Waking up to mountains and fresh air in the morning is one of the best feelings. The different activities in Banff and places to see were beautiful. It was really cool to meet people from all around the world at the youth hostel. One of the things that I liked was getting to know the people in my class better. You have friends but it's weird how close you get to people who you usually don't hang out with. Being at the top of the mountain and going on the Gondola ride was amazing! It's totally different than the usual surroundings of the prairies. I would have loved to stay in Banff." - Brittany Boeschen
"While I was on the MDA trip to Banff, I had the best time of my life. On the first day I went to the Hot Springs. On the second day I went hiking, went up the Gondola and went shopping with Sarah and Ashley after we had a fantastic meal at the Old Spaghetti Factory,. On the third day I went to Calgary and spent time at the Olympic Park that was built in 1988. At the Olympic Centre, I got to see mountain bikes and how they use a chair lift to go up the hill with their bikes dangling on the side of the chairlift. I also explored all the other options at the Olympic Park. After that I went to the Calgary Zoo. I learned lots about everybody and strengthened my friendship with all of my friends." - Wade Janzen
"The MDA grade nine Banff trip was so fun! We got to fit in so many activities
in such a short period of time. I also felt it was a great bonding time for
our class and gave us the opportunity to hang out with the people we usually
don't. Seeing the mountains was so beautiful and it makes it a lot more fun
when you are with all your friends. The hostel was also an amazing experience.
We got to meet people from places all over the world like Ireland, Switzerland
and Quebec. I would definitely love to go on this trip again!!"- Teagan
Hiebert
"I loved the trip so much. I am so glad I went into MDA. I think our class became more of a class during the trip. Our class is no longer a class, but we are a team. I loved the ride up the mountain. I have never been on a gondola before. The view on top of the mountain was great. I really wish it was not over yet. It was the BEST TRIP ever!"- Ashley Urban
"There was so much I loved about our trip. The zoo in Calgary was definitely
one of my favorite activities. It was fun and interesting. The Hot Springs
was a really good activity. One where you could relax. The Bow Falls was very
enjoyable as well. It was gorgeous and a good hike for exercise. There isn't
too much I have to complain about on our trip. A suggestion would be maybe
something more hands-on when in museums like the art one.
The trip to Banff was awesome. I'm getting restless in school because we're
so close to the end of the year and this trip was just what I needed for an
extra boost. Being with the class brought everyone closer together and we
were able to have a lot of fun with our friends. There were fun, relaxing
and worthwhile activities that we did that made this trip just perfect. Every
time when we were driving on the bus for hours on end, we had fun watching
movies or playing games. I have no regrets about going to Banff with MDA.
It's good to see Mount Royal doing something like this for its teens."
- Steph Wiebe
Congratulations to all writers and visual artists in this year's Royal Prisms
2004. Anyone interested in purchasing a copy, please call Mrs. Patola at 683-7800.
Congratulations to David Barsi and Joel Rempel on taking an Honourable Mention in Physical and Mathematical Sciences at the Canada-wide Science Fair. The Science Fair was held for nine days in May 2004 in St. John's Newfoundland. David and Joel went to the national competition after winning first prize at the Saskatoon Regional Science Fair.
Congratulations to the following students who competed in the City Track and
Field Championships and placed in the following:
Stacey Fisher 1st Senior Girls' High Jump
Cale Fentiman 1st Javelin
Arick Nelson 1st 100M, 200M, 400M
Jarrid Kipling 1st High Jump
Jennifer Greyeyes placed 1st in Javelin and set a new city record of 31.65
meters!
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Nathaniel Husulak who won gold in doubles and bronze in
singles at the Junior Racquetball National Championships in Charlottetown,
Prince Edward Island.
CAREER & WORK EXPLORATION
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Career and Work Exploration have finished their second job placements in the
community business sector. The students have worked Monday through Friday
from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. from May 3rd to June 4th, 2004.
We thank the many business partners who make this program possible. Mount Royal Work Exploration students are placed in the following businesses:
AJW Sports Cards, Bata Shoes, Blue Diamond Restaurant, Booster Juice, Fairhaven Bowl, Industrial Welding Ltd., Marvel, Masala Model & Talent Inc, Saskatoon Metal Manufacturing Ltd., Roger's Video, Westward Animal Hospital, and Wholesale Outfitters.
Ms. Patola's students will be using recycled neck ties in her English and Creative Writing classes next year. Anyone with old/vintage ties can drop them off at MRCI's Main Office.
Happy Holidays! The end of the year is here and summer holidays are fast approaching! The SRC have been elected for next year.
President: Victoria Bridgewater
Senior Watch: Terrell Fentiman
Senior Pin: Jodi Unger
SRC Secretary: Kourtney Henderson
SRC Treasurer: Crystal Derry
Public Relations: Keegan Miller, Jenielle Henderson, Courtney Wall , James
Jones
Grade 12 Reps: Tanner Lange, Susan Truong
Grade 11 Reps: Matthew Bridgewater, Heather Kitchen
Grade 10 Reps: Nina Lee, Carley Klaassen
The SRC would like to wish everyone a safe and happy summer holiday! See you next year!
Mount Royal SRC
On Thursday June 24th beginning at 9:30 am in the Girls' gym we will welcome our Grade Nine students. They will have a chance to go through an orientation to Mount Royal and will meet 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.
Former MRCI student, Pam Meak, received First Place in the Female Photgraphy Competition at the Canadian Model and Talent Convention in Toronto, Ontario in March, 2004.
Course Selections: The master schedule of classes for next year is finalized and student timetables for 2004/05 have now been distributed. Any timetable changes should be processed through Student Services as soon as possible.
Post-Secondary Applications: Although some 2004//05 deadlines are passed, late applications may be possible. Student Services can help students check this out.
Scholarship Search: It's never too late and Student Services can help.
Summer Jobs: Assistance with resumes, interview preparation and other aspects of job search are available in Student Services.
Royal West Campus, a satellite program of Mount Royal Collegiate, is accepting registrations for the upcoming academic year. The program offers Grade 12 classes for those students who are 18-22 years of age. Classes are offered in the traditional semestered format as well as extensions format. An extensions class is designed for students with full-time jobs, health issues, childcare commitments or other conflicts that prevent them from attending classes on a full-time basis. For more information please call 683-7532 or check out our website at http://schools.spsd.sk.ca/royalwest
All library books are now overdue. Please check around your house for any materials belonging to Mount Royal and return them to the school as soon as possible. Students who have not cleared with the library will not receive their report cards.
The Saskatoon Board of Education has identified early learning and literacy as a priority for theschool division for the next three years to six years.The initiative, known as Literacy for Life, will focus on:
Greater detail about Literacy for Life can be found on our website www.spsd.sk.ca.
The overall goal of this initiative is to ensure that our students read at or above grade level. Beyond this goal, we want to develop a community culture that values and supports the importance of reading. We recognize that this initiative will require significant effort by our staff, our parents,and our community. We believe that this investment of effort and resources has great potential to increase and enrich our students' success in school and life. Please watch for further updates on how you can support this initiative and be an advocate for reading.
OASICS - MOUNT ROYAL BOYS AND
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP
The boys' division began in 1987 and the girls' division was added in 1990.
The camp goal is to provide a high quality camp at a reasonable cost. Over
the years the camp has certainly done that. Information on this year's Camp
is as follows:
Cost - $90.00 for 18 hours of instruction
Dates - Wednesday, August 25th, Thursday, August 26th & Friday, August
27th, 2004
Instructors - Top high school, club, provincial team and university coaches.
Forms - Available from Saskatoon High School coaches, Y.M.C.A., Field House,Cosmo,
Lawson Heights and Lakewood Civic Centres, Jeff's Crestwear,
Olympian Sports, Mayfair Sports, Doug's Spoke and Sport, Sport Cheks, SportsMarts,
Al Anderson's Sports, the main office at Mount Royal
Collegiate or on line at MountRoyalVolleyballCamp.com
More Info - Contact Keith Cote at 683-7800 (work); or (home) or check the website: MountRoyalVolleyballCamp.com
Playground Programs June 28-August 20, 2004
| Site | Phone | Area Requested | Day | Time |
| Dr. J.G. Egnatoff | 683-7891 | Small Gym & Mudroom | Monday-Thursday Friday | 12:00-7:3012:00-4:30 |
| Dundonald | 683-7202 | Small Gym & Mudroom | Monday-Thursday Friday | 10:30-6:0012:00-4:30 |
| Fairhaven | 683-7213 | Mudroom | Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday-Sunday | 10:30-6:0012:00-4:30 12:00-5:00 |
| Forest Grove | 683-7226 | Large Gym & Kitchen | Monday-Thursday Friday | 10:30-6:0012:00-4:30 |
| Lakeridge | 683-7327 | Mudroom | Monday-Thursday Friday | 12:00-7:3012:00-4:30 |
| Lester B. Pearson | 683-7356 | Small Gym, Mudroom & Kitchen | Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday-Sunday | 10:30-6:0012:00-4:3012:00-5:00 |
| River Heights | 683-7438 | Small Gym, Kitchen & Milk Room | Monday-Thursday Friday | 10:30-6:0012:00-4:30 |
| Roland Michener | 683-7442 | Small Gym & Kitchen | Monday-Thursday Friday | 10:30-6:0012:00-4:30 |
| Wildwood | 683-7507 | Mudroom | Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday-Sunday | 12:00-7:3012:00-4:3012:00-5:00 |
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| Dundonald | 683-7200 | Large Gym & Kitchen | Monday-Friday | 2:30-9:30 |
| Fairhaven | 683-2712 | Large Gym & Kitchen | Mon. Wed. & Fri. | 2:30-9:30 |
| James L. Alexander | 683-7285 | Gym & Kitchen | Tues. & Thur | 2:30-9:30 |
| King George | 683-7314 | Gym & Kitchen | Monday-Friday | 2:30-9:30 |
| Lakeview | 683-2713 | Large Gym & Kitchen | Monday-Friday | 2:30-9:30 |
| Prince Philip | 683-7406 | Gym & Kitchen | Monday-Friday | 2:30-9:30 |
| Princess Alexandra | 683-7412 | Gym & Kitchen | Monday-Friday | 2:30-9:30 |
| Silverwood Heights | 683-7454 | Gym & Kitchen | Monday-Friday | 2:30-9:30 |
| Bedford Road | 683-7672 | Gym, Kitchen & Storage | Monday-Friday | 2:30-9:30 |
| City Park | 683-2746 | Gym | Monday-Friday | 6:30-9:30 |
Due to high demand, we are seeking additional volunteer families for Family to Family Ties, a rewarding and successful family friendship and mentoring program for Saskatoon families in need. This is an opportunity for your whole family to become involved. Training and professional support is provided.
Low income families interested in receiving support are welcome to participate in this program.
For more information call Terry, Trish or Shirley at Catholic Family Services - 244-7773.
SUMMER COMMUNITY FRIENDS SHERBROOKE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Youth ages 10 - 18 are invited to join us for a summer of fun, to gain valuable work experience, to make new friends of all ages while exploring career opptions in long term care, to share your community spirit and to share a smile with someone. Program will run from July 12 - August 13.
For more information, please contact Paula Thorsell, Volunteer Coordinator, Sherbrooke Community Centre, 665-3664 or email at paula.thorsell@saskatoonhealthregion.ca
AUTISM TREATMENT SERVICES OF SASKATCHEWAN
We are pleased to be offering seven weeks of various exciting recreational, therapeutic and preschool programming to children who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder .
The week-long camps are designed to meet the needs of the various age groups and level of support required by each individual. For more details on these camps, check our website: www.autism-atss.com or phone our office at 665-7013 for more information and an application form.
Willow Ridge Pony Club is accepting beginning and intermediate riders for 2004-2005. Willow Ridge Pony Club is an affiliate of the Canadian Pony Club. It is an organization run by volunteers for young people who are interested in English riding and learning about and caring for ponies and horses. For more information, please contact Mary Scissons at 343-0099 or mscissons@sasktel.net.
FROM THE STAFF AT MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGIATE WE WISH YOU A SAFE AND RELAXING
SUMMER