March is leaving like a lamb, but there were definitely a few lion days in between.
The Grades 8 and 9 classes had a nice day for ice fishing at Jackfish Lake. Since they did not catch any fish, they had to cook hotdogs for lunch. Unfortunately, they had some trouble reeling in those hotdogs and half of them fell in the fire.
The staff participated in a professional development day March 23. The purpose of the day was to analyze strengths and weaknesses in the way they interact with others. It was to help understand others who interact differently, which will help increase communication skills.
The day was a chance to appreciate what skills and strengths others bring to creating a dynamic school team. The workshop was led by a member of the Saskatchewan professional development unit from Saskatoon.
The Grades 2 to 5 classes participated in the Hafford Music Festival. They were able to listen to choirs from Langham, Blaine Lake and the Prairie Spirit Glee Club. They were all very entertaining.
The MCS group sang well and received a mark of 81 per cent. They were awarded second place for their efforts. The choir is conducted by Jean Brehon, assisted by Cathy Gillatt, and accompanied by Twyla Stott.
The school community is happy to welcome back Ryan Rothenburger to the Grade 12 class. Ryan had been attending school in Martensville while playing hockey for the Beardy’s AAA Midget team. He also played with the Nipawin Hawks of the SJHL league.
Ryan is a forward and will be completing his Grade 12 and graduating with his classmates.
Many of the elementary classes are participating in the Elks and Royal Purple Healthy Choices Poster Contest. The theme for this year's contest is “Keeping Our Brain Healthy.” The posters will be sent for judging March 31. Winners will be announced later.
The student leadership council has been very busy planning school events. They held a sub sale March 26. Students enjoyed them very much.
The SLC is sponsoring a “Rainbow Day” April 2. Staff and students are invited to wear bright coloured clothing that day.
They will also be holding a class Easter egg hunt April 2. Classes will search for the hidden eggs and the class that finds the most will receive a prize.
After the Easter break, they will be having a breakfast April 14. The SLC plans to cook eggs and sausages and also provide muffins and fresh fruit.
Several of our students, along with Mr. Ryan Nickell, attended the National Congress on Rural Education in Saskatoon from March 29 to March 31. They are working in teams to learn and practise almost all aspects of e-journalism.
Maymont School sent Sean and Meghan Brehon, Carlee Hamilton, Conner Garrett, Cassidy Serhienko, Cody Greenslade and Keeley Bzdel.
Cassidy Serhienko had the opportunity to interview the keynote speaker, Joe Clark, former Prime Minister of Canada. Cassidy noted they discussed the experiences of living in a rural community and the diversity in Canadian society and schools.
It was a very rewarding experience for all the students who attended.
The school will be closed from Friday, April 3, until Sunday, April 12. Classes resume Monday, April 13.
The staff and students of Maymont Central School wish everyone a Happy Easter!
