February 28

This past week, students continued to work on their campaign research for the school election They also began making campaign posters for their respective parties.

Counsellors from Forest Lawn visited the school and gave a presentation on high school courses, enrollment, and requirements. They will return next week to help students select courses for the fall. Letters were sent home for students and parents to determine which area high school they will be attending (Forest Lawn or Jack James). This needs to be returned no later than Monday March 3. If students do not indicate a school, they will automatically be enrolled in Forest Lawn. Changes, inquires, or any other matters concerning high school can also be made at the Forest Lawn or Jack James office, in person.

February 25

This week in humanities, students will be working on their campaign speeches for the school election with a focus on national issues. The issues include, environmental regulations, pipelines, and asylum seekers. Students will also be visited on Tuesday by staff from Forest Lawn who will be giving a presentation on enrollment and course selection. There is no school for students on Friday.

February 4 - 8

This past week, students continued reading the Alberta Driver's Guide with a focus on reading fluency, decoding, and vocabulary. They also worked on research for their respective political parties as part of our school election campaign. Students also created authentic logos and slogans for their political parties.  On Friday, this week, students watched the documentary "In Defense of Food" as part of their health curriculum. Students completed an assignment related to key vocabulary with regard to the Western Diet, processed foods, type - 11 diabetes, and a well balanced, nutritional diet.