Health Experience Day

Getting info on heart rate rhythms (and the legs are not real!).

May 29 saw our grade 11 Biology class take part in our first ever health experience day.  Our students circulated around town.  At the Memorial Hall, they received information on concussions; how they occur, diagnostic tools and many other relevant pieces of information.  At Carman Pharmacy, the students took part in some hands on activities with determining safe medications and pill packaging among other things. At the hospital, our students heard from Blood Services, explored imaging systems in the lab, and had the opportunity to experience what a patient with Alzheimer's may experience.  In the afternoon, students had a presentation on nutrition and selling practices by food stores, followed by them cooking up some healthy meals.  The day also had a focus on possible jobs in the health fields.  A great day with our first ever Health Experience Day.  Many thanks to our many organizers, Carman Pharmacy, and the staff at the Carman Hospital.
    

The Romans are Here!

The Grade 8 students enjoyed a "Roman Games/Feast Morning" on May 30 as a culminating activity for their Ancient Roman Unit in Social Studies. After planning, designing, and creating board games about Ancient Roman Civilization for the last two weeks, the students dressed up into their togas, and in groups played the variety of diverse, entertaining, and educational games. In Roman style, the students then enjoyed partaking in a "Roman Feast" of foods common to Ancient Roman meals, with a few improvisations. Thank you to all the students for the food, and for an enjoyable morning stepping back into Ancient Times!

Envirothon Provincial Competition

Five students (Madi S, Katie T, Rhiannon A, Bailey G, Kara M) participated in the Envirothon Provincial Competition in Brandon this weekend.  This 3-day event, included an outdoor field test, where students tested their environmental science skills and knowledge, after taking part in training sessions put on by experts in the fields of Forestry, Soil Science, Aquatic Ecology, Wildlife Management and Sustainable Agriculture.  We enjoyed beautiful weather and would like to thank La Salle Redboine Conservation District for sponsoring our team! 

Any Gr. 8-11 students who are interested in joining our "Enviroclub" next year should see Ms. Massinon.

Snowbirds coming to Carman

Captain Morgan Strachan, a member of the Canadian Forces Snowbird Aerobatic Team for 2014, will be flying over Carman on June 3 (tentatively at 2:00 pm), and then present to our students on June 4.  He was born and raised in Carman attending both Carman Elementary and Carman Collegiate graduating in 1997. He enrolled in the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Manitoba graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 2001. Following graduation he worked with CIBC and it was during this time that he became interested in flying, enrolling in lessons and obtaining his private pilot's license at Harv's Air in Steinbach, Mb. Morgan joined the military in 2004 where he received his wings on the CT-155 Hawk in 2007. He was selected to the Snowbird Team in 2013 and brings 1800 hours of flying military high performance aircraft to the Snowbird Team. He flies the #9 position in the formation and is one of two members performing solo aerobatics in the show. For the 2014 season the Canadian Snowbirds will perform 50 shows across North America flying as far north as Yellowknife, N.W.T., as far east as Stephenville, N.L., as far south as southern Missouri and as far west as Redding, California. Manitoba’s only Snowbird performance for 2014 takes place June 4th at Portage La Prairie (Southport).

University of Manitoba Spring Presentation 2014

Grade 12 students that have been accepted at U of M for the Fall of 2014, attended a Spring Presentation on May 26, 2014 at Carman Collegiate.  Excellent information was provided to the students in regard to undergraduate programs, university transition, preparation checklist, aurora course registration system, mobile appmobile app technology, financial support, on campus events, pre-orientation and university expectations.  It was a great opportunity for graduating high school students to prepare for their future post-secondary experience.  Thanks to the U of M for providing this university experience.   

Safe Grad Fundraising Events

Help support the Graduation 2014 Safe Party Event by taking part in the following fundraisers:

• Saturday, May 31: Hotdog BBQ/Car Wash at the Co-op 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Thursday, June 5: Stella & Dot Jewellery Party at Carman High School 7-9 pm
• Saturday, June 7: Garage Sale/Bake Sale 9 am - 3 pm in front of the Carman High School

All proceeds from these events go to the Safe Grad.

Premiere Begins Today!!!

Smelly guy and sheriff's daughters

The Carman Collegiate Senior Drama premiere production of "The Groom has Cold Feet" started this afternoon in front of a packed Carman Collegiate Community Theatre audience of grade 5 to 10 students.  The cast and crew will open their public performance tonight starting at 7:00 pm.  Their second and only showing goes on Sunday at 2:00 pm.  Come out and enjoy a great show.  Tickets are still available at the door.



The old west comes alive!  See it live Friday at 7 and Sunday at 2.

Health Experience Day

On Thurs, May 29, the Biology 30 students will be participating in a Medical/Health Careers Exploration Day at various locations around Carman.  Twenty-five of our Biology 30 students will be at the Carman Hospital, the Carman Pharmacy, and the Collegiate interacting with health professionals in a variety of medical areas (lab technician, doctors, pharmacist, dietician and others).  Grade 10 animation students will be producing a commissioned video of the event.

MADD Canada presents SMASHED

MADD Canada is coming to Carman Collegiate on Tuesday, May 27.  Smashed is the story of teens Kelly, Natalie and Pete. Three young friends heading to a typical school dance. Natalie has a huge crush on the very popular yet incorrigible Johnny, who tells her he'll meet her there. But as it turns out, Johnny has been drinking and is turned away from the school dance. He invites Natalie and her two friends to a private house party instead and while Kelly and Pete don't want to go, they do so because Natalie is so insistent. The party is in full swing when they arrive. Many of the teens are drinking and smoking pot including Johnny. He entices Natalie to drink; she has way too much and is no longer in control. When Johnny leaves the party to get some more pot, drunken Natalie makes the terrible decision to go with him. Her friends do everything they can to stop her from getting into his car, but fail. Kelly calls 911 and she and Pete follow in her car. What happens next is a deadly twist of fate that nobody could predict.

"The Groom Has Cold Feet"

The Carman Collegiate Senior Drama Production is almost upon us.  The cast and crew have two showings coming up next weekend.  The opening show is on Friday, May 23 at 7:00 pm, and then they are hosting a Sunday matinee show starting at 2:00 pm.  The show is open to all the public.  Tickets can be purchased prior at the school office, or at the door.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.

International Day Against Homophobia

The International Day Against Homophobia, held on May 17 every year, is a rallying event offering an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another.  Promoting and endorsing an environment in both our school and community that is free of all types of hatred is our focus.  May 17 is designated International Day Against Homophobia as this is the date that the World Health Organization took homosexuality off the list of mental illnesses.  At the school level, one of our initial goals is to eliminate the use of homophobic comments that have become too common.  A simple, but very hurtful example is the use of the term "that's so gay".  There are many other adjectives that can be used that are not as offensive - i.e. that's so yesterday.  All our involvement in making our school a more welcoming place for all is greatly appreciated.  For more information on this event, please visit http://www.homophobiaday.org/.

French Culture Day

Students join the band to make some great music!

As part of the Provincial and Divisional French Revitalization initiative, all grade 10 to 12 students taking Basic French in the school division met in Carman on Friday, May 16.  Students enjoyed a French concert performed by “les têtes de violons” (violin heads) which had many of our students up on stage playing a variety of instruments.  After the concert, students were bussed to the Community Hall where they took part in miniature workshops / presentations on magic, make up, games, and music.

National Day of Honour - May 9, 2014

The Government of Canada has proclaimed May 9, 2014 as a National Day of honour in recognition of Canada's military mission in Afghanistan.  Approximately 40,000 Canadian troops served in Afghanistan during the 12 year mission.  During this time, 158 Canadian Armed Forces personnel were killed, including seven Manitobans.  Please recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and to recognize and support the families and friends of the fallen.

Let's Talk Science Challenge

On Friday, May 2nd, twelve grade 8 students (Kim N., Zach R., Ashley H., Waedon D., Alex C., Matt D., Raina A., Mercedes M., Geoff H., Jason V., Jeffrey H., Paris T., (and Hannah P.)) participated in the Let's Talk Science Challenge" at the U of M. where they competed against over 50 teams across Manitoba and over 3000 students across Canada. The day consisted of a "Science Quiz Show" consisting of over 40 questions in the morning and a "Design Challenge Project" in the afternoon. The students enjoyed the format of the day as well as the challenges they faced in categories of Earth Science, Biology, Math, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering and Technology, Environmental Science, Space Science, and in the designing and building of a self-propelled gondola with just minimal material.

For the last three months, the students have spent time during noon hours and after school reviewing material and preparing for this challenging, exciting, and knowledgeable day.

Holocaust Presentation by Author Kathy Kacer

Ms. Kacer with novels in background

Ms. Kacer's mother

Carman Collegiate's grade 9 students were honored to have been a part of Canadian Children's Book Week on Monday, May 5th when the collegiate hosted Toronto author Kathy Kacer. Ms. Kacer is the author of over a dozen novels, each focusing on the Holocaust. Kacer's own mother who went into hiding as a teenager in the former Czechoslovakia, and her father is a survivor of two concentration camps. Ms. Kacer shared with the students the story of her mother in Gabi's Dresser, who hid from SS soldiers in a dresser as they ransacked her family home looking for her, and its sequel, The Night Spies, where her mother's entire family went into hiding in a farmer's hayloft. Ms. Kacer's presentation included images of her family and places her stories occurred. She continues her book tour throughout Manitoba for the duration of the week.

New Traffic Sign

The Department of Highways and Infrastructure have allowed Carman Collegiate to pilot the new crosswalk sign that you will see located in the middle of the highway during lunch and immediately after school.  Although we are not considered eligible for a lit crosswalk, this new sign has made the crosswalk by the Collegiate more noticable to motorist.  Between the sign and the 30 kph speed limit, the act of crossing the highway is much safer for both our students and community members.

Band Aid Annual Performance coming May 10

Carman Collegiate’s Band Aid will return to the Active Living Centre this year on Saturday, May 10 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the all ages rock show are $5 in advance,  $7 at the door and $20 for a family pass for two adults and two children. Tickets are available at the Carman Collegiate office or you can reserve them by calling (204) 745-2001.
Band Aid, now in its seventh year, will return to its roots this year as a fundraiser for Carman Collegiate. Ticket sales after expenses will go toward mobile sound and lighting equipment to decrease costs for future shows.  There will also be a silver collection for the Carman Collegiate Philanthropy Group.
“In the past rock band students have raised funds for various causes. With the dedication shown by our school’s philanthropy group it made sense to support their work,” said Ms. Armstrong, who with Mr. Rivest, supervises the school’s rock band.
A new group this year, Carman Collegiate’s school rock band is made up of Allan D on drums, Tyson S on bass and guitar, and Darren U on guitar. Paris T and Abby R share vocalist duties.
 The band is supported by a group of students who helped raise funds to stage Band Aid this year by holding a coffee and bake sale. The students will be helping with set up on the day of the show and assisting in the making of homemade pizza (led by former student Amanda McGill). The pizza, along with water, pop and coffee will be for sale at the event.
Returning to the Band Aid stage this year will be members of the school’s former rock band, Conspiracy Theory. Drummer Jeremy S, who graduates this June, now plays with two of his former bandmates, Evan Dracass and Braden Kauenhofen in the band Quicksand. Tianna W, a Carman Collegiate Grade 11 student, handles bass duties for the band.
Other musicians will be taking the stage in a Band Aid alumni group that includes former Frequency, Free Kittens, Mind Over Matter, and Talent Whack members. Colin Hay, Luke Anseeuw, Jeremy McGill and Joel VanKoughnet are among the former Band Aid performers taking to the stage. Luke will also be playing in his own band, a trio based out of Oak Bluff.
“Band Aid gives our young rock band members a chance to play on stage with a full sound setup while allowing some of our former Band Aid performers to join their friends on stage again. The idea is to give young people a chance to enrich their lives through playing music. Anyone who has been involved in Band Aid will tell you it’s a lot of fun,” said Ms. Armstrong