On The Trail - October, 2002 (Back to Publication Main Menu)

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ADMINISTRATION

Thank you to all who have been so welcoming as I return to Mount Royal. I was fortunate to teach here in my first position with the school division and now I return as principal. Students, staff and community have made this truly feel like returning home. Thanks so much.

Our school year is well underway and we are excited about the excellent opportunities available to our students. We extend a warm welcome to those of you that are new to our community and encourage you to get involved as we work together to provide the best possible educational experience for your young person. We all look forward to meeting you at one of our school events.

We are now in our second year as a designated community school and have many exciting initiatives planned or already underway to meet the diverse needs of our student population. Our Royal West Campus was officially opened on October 2 with dignitaries representing the Provincial Government and the School Division present to help celebrate with us. Thanks to the staff and students at Royal West for organizing this excellent kick-off to what we hope will become a rich tradition. This program provides a unique learning opportunity for students who have finished four years of high school and are trying to obtain graduation status or additional grade 12 credits. Royal West offers the flexibility and support needed to meet the educational needs of these young adults. We look forward to continued expansion of this program.

October 4 marked Mount Royal's first annual mini traditional Powwow. The event, organized by Nina Henry our Community School Coordinator, showcased the talents of a number of our students as well as students from elementary schools in our area. We look forward to making this a regular part of our school calendar. Thanks to all who helped out in any way with this event.

In late August we experienced some flooding in the school during and after a lengthy rain. Work to repair damaged ceiling tiles, flooring and other water damage is underway. Disruptions to the regular flow should be minimal. We ask your patience as we work through these minor interruptions.

Extra-curricular programs are in full swing. Athletic teams are well into their seasons and coaches and players should be congratulated on the excellent way they represent our school. Our band and choral students toured elementary schools on October 8th and invite you to attend the first concert of the year on October 18th in the lecture theatre. Drama students are busy preparing their fall production. "Sparks in the Park" which will take the stage December 6th. Hope to see you there.

I encourage parents/guardians to continue to take an active role in your sons'/daughters' education. We value the home and school partnership and I look forward to meeting each of you at various school events. Thanks in advance for your interest and support of Mount Royal, our students, and our staff.
On behalf of the staff,
Basil Hughton, Principal

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VOLLEYBALL
The Senior Boys' Volleyball season kicked off on September 20th as the Mustangs traveled to Walter Murray to take on the defending city champions. The Mustangs were successful and started the season with a bang! This year's term is made up of some key-returning vets and an energetic group of junior players from last year. The Mustangs will travel to Prince Albert on October 18th to compete in the Carlton Crusaders Tournament and are home on October 24th - 26th at Mustang Volley. We look forward to seeing the stands full at the 17th Annual Mustang Volley.

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Mount Royal's Premier Interprovincial Volleyball Tournament will run October 24th, 25th and 26th, 2002. The three days of competition will feature over 100 volunteer students, numerous staff and 12 boys' and 12 girls' teams. The tournament will feature many athletes who have served as members of our National Team development programs. Action will be fast and furious. Week-end passes are $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students. Session prices are also available.
Ms. Hounjet's Mustangs will be led by Rebekah Klotz and Kellie Phipps, while Mr. Isbister's male Mustangs will be led by Patrick Mitsuing and Desia Walkingbear.

· Rebekah Klotz was a member of the 2002 Provincial Women' Juvenile Volleyball Team.
· Kerry Mitsuing, a 2001 Mustang, was a member of the 2002 provincial midget team program.

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On Wednesday, November 6th, 2002 the Grade 9 students at Mount Royal will take part in Take Our Kids To Work Day. It is a one-day job shadow with a parent/guardian at their workplace. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Puls at 683-7800.

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On September 16th and 17th the Grade 11 and 12 LSWS students attended a Foodsafe Course at Royal University Hospital. Our thanks to Public Health Inspectors, John Bartram and Russell Scott, for giving us their time.
Congratulations to the following students who received their certificates: Shawn Burns, Landon Chrun, Robert Gilecki, Tiffany Gould, Tyler Perkin and Jason Sabraw. Congratulations also to those students who were recertified: Amee Harrison, Gabriel Rey and Amanda Sebelius.
Students taking Commercial Cooking 10 have the opportunity to earn a Foodsafe Certificate as part of the sanitation portion of their course.
Congratulations to the following students who scored 70% or more on their Foodsafe exam: Briana Cooper, Stacey Folk, Lorne Kaye, Hayley Khihniski, Troy Lange, Elyse Markin, Kurtis Murk, Kayla Sellar, Tennielle Gray, Tyler Klassen, Lisa Mazer, Danielle Risdale and Melissa Sherstobitoff.

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Our first concert of the year will be taking place on October 8th. The band will be playing at two elementary schools, James Alexander (9:45 A.M.) and Lester B. Pearson (11:00 A.M.). In the afternoon the choir will perform at Dundonald (1:00 P.M.) and Caroline Robins (2:10) elementary schools.
We are hosting our first parent evening concert on Friday, October 18th from 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Upcoming features include Remembrance Day (November 8th), Unifest (Novembr 15th), Dinner Theatre (December 6th), and a final evening Christmas Concert (December 16th). A second Elementary Schools Tour takes place on November 27th and a trip to Moose Jaw for the day on December 10th is tentatively in the works. We are looking for chaperones, so please contact Mrs. Pittman if interested.

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MDA 09
We are small in numbers, but big in enthusiasm! The Grade 9 MDA students have been extremely busy with fundraising, school work and extra- curricular activities.
Students are very eager to go on the annual spring trip to Banff. Fundraiser activities included selling chocolate almonds and cookbooks. In addition, students have worked Grade 9 Orientation Night and have signed up to work at Parent Teacher Interviews. They are planning to have a bake sale during interviews.
Academically, students are in the Social Studies/English integration with Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Kwasnik-Senger. Visitors to the program include Mrs. Regnier who will present a session on study skills and Shelley Leedahl, a high recognized author. She will read, as well as provide a writing workshop for the MDA groups.
We are also travelling. On October 9th we will spend the day at Shekinah, practicing group strategies. On October 15th we will spend half a day at the University of Saskatchewan. We will visit the Museum of Antiquities and the Diefenbaker Centre. Students will also have a chance to do some descriptive writing along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River.
Thank you to parents and community members who support our endeavours.

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Well, the SRC has been busy! Welcome Week ran September 3rd-6th with activities including a Grade 9 and 12 Buddy-Up, a BBQ, Pep Rally and football game and the week ended with a Hawaiian dance. A rousing success!
The SRC also attended the Canadian Student Leadership Conference that ran October 1st-4th. It was an opportunity to meet with and learn from other student representative councils across the country! An amazing experience, to say the least.
And last, but not least, two Grade 9 students were selected to join the SRC as student representatives - congratulations to Mitch Salahub and Jennielle Henderson!

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COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM
Mount Royal Collegiate is designated as a Community Access Program site by Industry Canada. As a C.A.P. site, parents, families, community members and students have free access to the computers and Internet service provided in the C.A.P. site lab at Mount Royal Collegiate. The goal of C.A.P. is to provide everyone free access to computers and the Internet so that all residents may use, and benefit from, "the information highway".

Mount Royal's C.A.P. Site is open to the public
Monday through Friday, 12:00 Noon to 4:00 P.M.
Free Training is provided
Monday - Thursday, 12:00 - 2:00 P.M.

Our C.A.P. site is equipped with five computers and a laser printer. The computers have internet access and use Microsoft Office for all programming. The site is wheelchair accessible and located on the main floor adjacent to our Student Services offices (please enter through the front doors of the school). From Monday through Thursday there is an instructor at the site from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm to teach computer basics, word processing, Internet searches, E-mail, resume writing, job search strategies, and the various program components of Microsoft Office. Training is geared to an individual's needs and learning objectives.
Anyone wishing to use the C.A.P. site is asked to book an appointment with the Student Services Secretary at 683-7825. Bookings are taken on a first come, first served basis.
When our C.A.P. site is not being used by community members, Mount Royal students use the computers to research career and post-secondary opportunities, prepare resumes, cover letters and complete various school assignments.
For more information on the C.A.P. site,contact Nina Henry at 683-7822.

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(Anti-Racist and Cross-Cultural Club) is holding its 2nd Annual Holding Human Rights in Our Hands on December 10th, 2002, which is the International Human Rights Day. All students and teachers will make a chain around the school holding hands. This symbolizes the fact that each one of us is responsible for respecting Human Rights and that, as a human race, we are all connected with each other.
United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10th, 1948. This declaration is based on the fundamental principle that human rights are inherent in every person. The commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights involves everyone because personal involvement will help build an environment where equality and dignity are respected. It is up to each and every one of us. Let's begin by joining hands and Hold Human Rights in Our Hands.

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ROYAL WEST CAMPUS is up and running, and we're pleased to announce that student interest has exceeded our expectations! We're located at 441 Witney Avenue North, with the first phase of renovations being complete. Royal West is geared to 18-22 year old students, offering Grade 12 semestered classes and extension classes.

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SASKTOON DISTRICT HEALTH & SASKATOON POLICE SERVICE

Saskatoon District Health & Saskatoon Police Service is offering
A Free One Day Workshop
For parents with kids of all ages
PREVENTING AND ADDRESSING
YOUTH DRUG USE

October 26th, 2002 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
St. Goretti School (301 Ave. Q North)

To register or for more information call Sandra Lane at
655-4502 or lanes@sdh.sk.ca
Lunch will be provided.

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Royal West Early Learning Centre is a licensed toddler and preschool daycare program.Our staff are qualified, caring professionals. Our play-based, problem-solving learning environment offers children the opportunity to explore, discover and create. Developmentally-appropriate activities are planned to enrich cognitive development as well as social and emotional growth. Daily activities include planned crafts, fine and gross motor activities, indoor and outdoor play.Our center has access to the services of a Speech and Language Pathologist and a Behavioral Consultant.A morning snack, hot lunch and afternoon snack are provided.If you are a parent under the age of 26 and have a child between the ages of 18 months and 5 years, our center is the place for your child.Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.Location: 441 Witney Avenue North (Royal West Campus)For more information, contact Kathie at 683-8390.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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On The Trail - August, 2002 (Back to Publication Main Menu)

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On behalf of the staff, we would like to welcome back all of our Grade 10, 11, and 12 students and extend a special Royal welcome to our Grade nines. We are confident that all of you will experience a wonderful school year pursuing your academic goals and working toward personal "best" in athletics, the fine arts, and various other social endeavours. We also want to welcome all parents and guardians to the Mount Royal family. Together we can make a difference for your young person.

We are excited about the new school year, our second as a designated community high school, where we will continue the strong tradition of Mount Royal Collegiate. Our student representative council has planned a wonderful slate of activities for Welcome week, September 9-13. These opportunities are intended to help our new students feel comfortable at Mount Royal, to get to know their teachers and to share some special moments with all of the new friends they will make. Please take part in these events and get involved in school activities. We have many great activities to choose from.

It is our hope that the summer has been a good one for you and that your students will return to school rested and focused. Please stay in touch and feel welcome at the school anytime. We sincerely value your ideas, questions and support of our school and programs.

We look forward to our association in the coming year.

Basil Hughton - Principal, John Dewar - Ass't Principal, Shirley Figley - Ass't Principal

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Our school has changed the format for registration so that students begin classes as early as possible. All students will register at 8:45 A.M. on Wednesday, August 28.

Students are asked to attend their Period 2 class (homeroom class) at 8:45 A.M. on that date. Lists will be posted in the main hallway indicating homerooms. This registration period will extend from 8:45 to 9:55 A.M. Following the registration period, students will move to their Period 1 class. After the morning break, Period 3 will occur. The after will consist of Period 4 and 5.

A regular schedule will occur on Thursday. Student fees can be paid to the homeroom teacher during the registration period.

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Last June, the staff decided to shorten the lunch hour by 15 minutes. It was felt that it was no longer necessary to have a 70 minute lunch hour. Below is the new schedule.

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Main Switchboard 683-7800
Attendance 683-7805
Student Services 683-7825

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For many grade nine parents, this year may be the first contact with a high school since they attended. To familiarize parents with the operation of Mount Royal, we will be holding an ORIENTATION NIGHT on Wednesday, September 11 starting at 7:00 P.M. Parents will have the opportunity to follow their student's timetables to get a sense of a typical day at Mount Royal.
The format for the night is an assembly in the Girls' Gym beginning at 7:00 P.M. After short introductions, we will proceed to your student's Period 1 class.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity we are providing. We look forward to meeting you at that time.

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Students are required to make a one-time deposit of $30.00 to Textbook Rentals for the use of textbooks. Students new to the school may pay by cheque, payable to Saskatoon Public School Division. (Note: This cheque should be separate from any cheque for school fees.) If all books are returned, students will be refunded the $30.00 fee upon graduation or leaving the school.

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After a most successful pilot project, we are ready to launch a full season of the Persephone Club. The club is a joint venture between Mount Royal Collegiate and the Persephone Theatre and targeted towards students who have an interest in all aspects of theatre. Students who join this exciting new club purchase a subsidized season's ticket for ten dollars. Over the course of the school year, they attend six matinees. But there is more!

Prior to each matinee, they meet over a noon hour with Ms. Browne who discusses the production they are about to see so that they view the play as knowledgeable, informed, and critical theatregoers. After each production, the students have a question and answer session with the actors. This aspect of the club has been the most exciting for both the students and actors. The manager of the Persephone has passed on the message from the actors that they were impressed by the intelligence and sophistication of the questions from the Mount Royal Persephone Club members.
Many students have expressed interest in joining up next year.

If you are interested in joining us and you missed the announcements, or feel just plain out of the loop, here's what you do: contact Ms. Browne, ask her any questions you may have about the club, and pick up an information package from her. We start up in September and our first matinee is early in October - so don't miss out!

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Grade 9 and new students must purchase a lock from the school. Lockers will be assigned by school personnel. Students who are returning to Mount Royal and who were enrolled until the end of June will retain the same lock and locker as last year.

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We remind parents that student photos will be taken on Monday, September 9th. Please have students come prepared with their best smiles for the occasion. There is no charge for the sitting and students will be offered a choice of two poses from which they may select prints.

Please note that if photos are not taken, the student's name will not appear in the yearbook.

Student photo ID cards will be linked to our student bus passes for this year.

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The Saskatoon Public School Division is again providing students with a bus pass for a reduced rate if the family lives within the subsidized area.
If you live more than 3 km. from your nearest high school, you will be eligible for this subsidy.

All students must apply each year by filling in a registration form. Forms are available in the main office.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

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The Royal West Campus, located in the old Estey School, will open its doors to 5th year students at the start of the school year. The Campus provides many core grade 12 courses while its close proximity to Mount Royal (three blocks away) allows students the opportunity to access the wide variety of electives a comprehensive collegiate offers. In an attempt to better meet the needs of young adults, some unique features included at the Campus are: extension courses, on-line classes, and an early leaning centre for children 30 months to 5 years of age.

There has been tremendous interest in this program throughout our learning community and we are anticipating a student population at the Campus of approximately 120 students. Renovations have occurred at the Campus throughout the summer in preparation for school start-up. If you would like more information on any aspect of the Royal West Program or are interested in a tour of the facility, please do not hesitate to contact us @ 683-7800.

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Regular public meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 310 - 21st Street East on the following dates:

The Inaugural Meeting to elect a Chair and establish standing committees will be held at 12:30 p.m. on November 12. The annual meeting of Electors will be held on May 27, 2003.

The Public is invited to attend.

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The Citizens' Advisory Council performs an advisory role for the Public Board of Education, giving to the Board, from time to time, its own corporate views and/or a sampling of public opinion on educational issues which it may study at the request of the Board or on its own initiative.
More specifically, it shall service these purposes:

1. To provide a forum broader than that offered by the membership of the Board itself for the discussion of educational matters.

2. To study matters referred to it by the board on which the Board wishes to have broader public reaction before making major decisions on establishing policy.

3. To provide the public with an additional channel of communication to the Board by discussing matters referred to it by the public and, after studying the matter, report this discussion to the Board of Trustees.

The membership of the Council consists of its executive officers and one representative from each of the public schools and collegiates and 11 members from agencies and organizations that have an interest in education.

C.A.C. Executive

President Sarah Sun 653-9370
Vice President Ray Morrison 249-3989
Members-at Large
Audrey Hopkins 383-6995
Cathy Kadis 382-2516 Lyndi Piller 383-6175

Meeting Dates

September 30, October 28, November 25, January 27, February 24, March 31, April 28, May 26

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MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGIATE SCHOOL FEES
2002 - 2003 FULL YEAR

Additional Class fees. Check your timetable for classes.

COMPULSORY SCHOOL FEES DO NOT INCLUDE A YEARBOOK. ALL FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE YOU WILL BE PLACED ON OUR YEARBOOK LIST.

ADDITIONAL FEES (OPTIONAL)

PLEASE MAKE CHEQUE PAYABLE TO MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGIATE

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SCHOOL CALENDAR 2002-2003

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