This Weeks Activities

On Wednesday, the Carman Collegiate staff was joined by 12 Cougar captains in the presentation to students of "the twelve days of Spitzmas".  Accompanied by the incredible harp skills of Ms. Nicholson, the staff were joined by past Cougar Hockey Captains.  Spitzmas shirts were sold again this year, with the $100 in profits being donated to the Carman Cheer Board.

Faouzia O playing piano and singing

On Thursday, Carman Collegiate hosted our annual December entertainment assembly.  Students and staff both took part in showing their talents.  Again, it always amazes the talent that we have in our building.  Thank you to all who took part in this performance.

The morning started with our Student Council and several dedicated staff getting up early to make pancakes.  In the afternoon, our students travelled to Winkler to see the movie "Sing".

Karen K singing

Susi and Monika tap dancing

Merry Christmas

Its got to be soon!

All the best to Mrs. Phillips, whose baby is due on Christmas Day.  Mrs. Phillips will be off for the upcoming year with a planned return to action in January 2018.  Ms. Kaitlyn Heuring will taking her place effective January 9, 2016.  Ms. Heuring has been in subbing for Mrs. Phillips and some other teachers over the last couple of month.

Fentanyl and Other Drugs - What Families Need to Know

What Youth and Families Need to Know
Community Forum - Everyone Welcome

Portage la Prairie, Herman Prior Centre
January 16, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Speakers include:
Dr. Sheri Fandrey, B.S.P., Ph.D. - Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Dr. Ginette Poulin, RDMB, CCFP - Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Other agency representatives

Panel Discussion / Open Forum for Questions and Answers

For more information please call:
1 855 662 6605
youth@afm.mb.ca
www.afm.mb.ca

Student Council Spirit Week

December 19 to 22 is Spirit Week at the Collegiate.  Everyday students can wear a Christmas hat and slippers.  Other activities include:

• Monday - Ugly Sweater / Red Day

• Tuesday - White Out / Flannel Day

• Wednesday - Spitzmas / Green Day (and there will be a staff presentation to students during advisor period, a must see)

• Thursday - PJ / Hat Day

• Thursday is also are activity day.  Student Council will host a pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 am.  Student Council members are free and non-student council members are $2.  We will then have our student entertainment assembly from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.  Students will then load busses at 11:30 am and travel to Winkler for the movie "Sing".  Students will be back in time for 3:40 dismissal.

Students must register to attend the movie in Winkler.  Cost is $10 each (for movie entrance and bus ride) and must be paid, with permission form, to the office by Tuesday 1 pm.  All students attending the movie must travel by school bus.

Volunteering at Cheerboard

Every year, Carman Collegiate students contribute a significant amount of time and energy into the Cheer Board in Carman. This year, 91 students helped at different times in the past three days, setting up tables, packing hampers, loading turkeys and ice cream into all hampers, and finally delivering the hampers to 125 families in our community.

This is the time of the year when we are most proud of our students, as they exhibit empathy and compassion, and are truly encouraged to help others.

Yearbooks are in!

For those who ordered 2015-2016 Yearbooks, they have arrived.  Yearbooks can be picked up in the office.  There are a limited number of extra books that we have and they are on sale for $50 each.  Congratulations to the yearbook committee on another great job.

Spitzmas Shirts

 That is a lot of snow!  We were glad to welcome students back into school on Friday after three days of snow.  Spitzmas shirts will be on sale on Monday (the final day).  All proceeds raised from the shirt sales will go toward the Carman Christmas Cheer Board.  

Carman Collegiate Band Concert

Please join us in the Carman Collegiate Community Theatre on Wednesday, December 14 for our annual Carman Collegiate Band Concert.  Grade 7 to 10 bands will be performing starting at 7:00 pm.

Ski Day Information

The tentative ski date of December 21st has been moved to Friday, February 24, 2017.  In discussion with the hill, even with the big snow, they are still questionable on whether they will be up and running by December 21st.

Provincial Champs Again!

Congratulation to the SV Cougar Boys for capturing the MHSAA AA Boys Volleyball Championship on Saturday.  Our Cougars defeated the Steinbach Christian Flames in two games in the final.  Matthew D and Kole B were named all stars, and Rylan M was named the tournament MVP. 
Similar to our JV Boys, who won their Provincial banner last week, round robin play was not great for them.  They finished in a three way tie for third, and the tie breaking rules awarded them with a third place finish.  On Saturday morning they had to face the Warren Wildcats.  After beating them in two games, they then had to go against the number 1 ranked Niverville Panthers for a berth to the finals.  After falling behind in the first game, the Cougars managed to capture game 1 - 34 - 32.  They then won game 2 in less dramatic fashion. 
Congratulations to all teams at the tournament.  Steinbach Christian for their earning silver, and to Gabrielle Roy for capturing the bronze with a win over Niverville.

Gabrielle Roy - Bronze medalist

Carman and Steinbach together

Family Movie Night

 

 

 

 

On Thursday, December 15, The Youth in Philanthropy group will be hosting the Christmas Classic Movie Night featuring THE POLAR EXPRESS.  Youth in Philanthropy will be collecting non perishable food items and new toys for the Christmas Cheer board.  Come out and enjoy a family friendly Christmas movie!

Parent info on Fentanyl

The Government of Manitoba has started a campaign to increase awareness of the drug fentanyl and it's risks.  Please view the following article and video explaining the effect of fentanyl on the body:

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/manitoba/how-the-powerful-opioid-fentanyl-kills-1.3864676.  This is vital information to help guide you having discussions with your children in the effort to keep them safe.

Provincial Champions!!!

The Carman Collegiate Cougar JV Boys Volleyball team captured the MHSAA Provincial AA title on Saturday, November 26.  After finishing 4th in round robin action, the Cougars faced the number one ranked Steinbach Christian Flames in the quarter finals.  After dropping the first game, the boys came back to win in three (17-25, 25-14, 15-4).  The semi final saw them face their Zone IV rivals, the St. Paul's Barons from Elie.  After dropping their first game, the boys scrapped back to capture the match with a gutsy three set win (18-25, 25-22, 15-13).  The boys, with the win, advanced to the final against Rossburn Collegiate.  Once again, the boys dropped the first game, and were on the verge of elimination in game two, but battled back from being down 24-18 to win game two.  The boys continued to fight and finally won (22-25, 31-29, 15-11) Carman Collegiate's first JV Boys Volleyball championship.  Over the last 5 years, the JV Boys program has captured a silver in 2012, a bronze in 2014, and now gold in 2016.  Matt L and Kevin D were named tournament all stars, and Cam D was named the tournament MVP.  Congratulations to the team and to coach James Ballantyne on a great season.

MHSAA Provincial Volleyball

AA Boys Volleyball Championships

December 1st to 3rd

Carman Collegiate Gym

Catch the action, 

be part of the excitement.

Full schedule on our Cougar Sports page.

Bio Health Career Day

Students looking at blood samples under
the microscope at Carman Hospital Lab

Students at Empower Fitness learning
about a healthy lifestyle

Students at Carman Hospital learning
about X-rays

At Carman Pharmacy students learned
about lung health and vaccines.

On Tuesday, November  22, Biology 30 students participated in a Bio Health Careers day where they visited various health locations around the community.  Students had the opportunity to participate in concurrent workshops that focused on different human biology topics, including pharmacy, mental health, lab & x-ray analysis, physiotherapy, paramedicine, cancer care, and addictions.  Thank-you to all the local groups and businesses who helped put on a great event.

Student Council Fundraiser

Student Council will be selling Mom's Pantry Products from November 24 to December 7 as a fundraiser for our various events and activities throughout the year. Forms will be sent home with students, and will be available at the office or from Mrs. Metcalf.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

MPI Friends for Life Presentation

On Friday, November 18, our school welcomed Amanda Stuhl Oling to present to our grade 7 to 12 students.  Amanda’s presentation combined her own heart breaking personal story with her expertise from a 15 year career in law enforcement. She expertly described how the crash changed her and her family’s lives forever, impacted at least two communities, affected the impaired driver’s family and friends, caused financial hardships, and even broke up friendships. All this because a 19-year-old made the wrong choice – to drive after a night of drinking. Amanda did not reveal until near the end of her presentation that it was her father who was killed that night, which makes this presentation even more unique.
Students at the end of the presentation were allowed to sign a Friends for Life poster that is now hanging in our main hall.

Skills Manitoba Presentation

Our grade 9 students attended a Skills Manitoba presentation on Thursday, November 17.  The presentation introduced students to a variety of trade and technology occupations that exist and equipped them with information to make informed career choices related to skilled trade and technology occupations.

The presentation included Manitoba’s job outlook, options for post-secondary schooling in trades and technology, information about successful career planning, real life success stories, plus employability skills.

WE Day

Today, 30 of our students attended the WE Day event at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg.  This event empowers youth to make a positive change and contribution to our planet.  Check out this two and a half minute video for more information on the Me to We concept.

School Clothing on Sale

Check out our new line of school clothing.  All items come with the school logo to show your support and pride.  Prices are all inclusive.  For more information or to check out sizes, come to the office.

Zip Up Hoodie - $45

Pull Over Hoodie - $45

Long Sleeve T Shirt - $25

Also available:
Sweatpants - $40
Toques - $20

Sizes available are youth (S, M, L, XL) and adult (S, M, L, XL, XXL)

Student Services Information

The Prairie Rose Student Services team is responsible for the provision of appropriate supports to foster school and classroom communities where all students, including those with diverse needs and abilities, have a sense of personal belonging and achievement.  For information on supports for students and staff, go to http://www.prsdmb.ca/programs/student-services/. 

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Capt. Kim Egert

Don Lemon talking to our students

The Carman Collegiate Remembrance Day Ceremony was held on Thursday, November 10 at 10:15 am.  We welcomed members of the local legion, as well as guest speaker Captain Kim Egert from the Canadian Armed Forces.  Captain Egert was made available to present to us from the Canadian Armed Forces with the objective of fostering public engagement and underscoring the importance of honouring our Veterans, past and present.  Captain Egert spoke of the importance of remmebering Canada's men and women in uniform who have, or are currently serving Canada.

Rylan and Jackson reciting
In Flanders Fields

Girls in Ag Conference

Carman Collegiate hosted a "Girls in Ag" Confernce on Wednesday, November 9. Last year, Gabrielle M, Amber U, Ashley D, Linda P, Diana U & Caressa V won the Agriculture in the Classroom Gen Ag competition for their proposal to promote agriculture careers to girls.  They won grant money to put on an Agriculture Career fair for Gr. 9 -10 girls and started planning this event in September.  The event consisted of presentations by three local women who work in the agriculture industry.  They also held a scavenger hunt over the noon hour for all students to participate.

Spirit Week

 Student Council spirit week ended on Friday with a grade war.  The mummifying of our students was greatly entertaining.  Thank you to all the students and staff who dressed up to make this a great week.

Family Movie Night this Thursday

Family Movie Night is back!  The Youth in Philanthropy group is pleased to present "The Secret Life of Pets".  Show time is this Thursday, November 10 starting at 7:00 pm.  Be sure to get here early for your popcorn.  Cost is $5 per person or $15 per family.

Discovery Days

Alecia I. and Faouzia O. attended Discovery Days in Health Sciences at the U of M Bannatyne campus on November 4. Discovery Days comprises a dynamic keynote lecture, interactive workshops and assists in gaining a clear picture of the health care profession by interacting with researchers, clinicians and educators. An Excellent Health Sciences Day at the U of M.

Book Donation to JA Cuddy

Carman Collegiate Grade 7  students Coltyn P, Lexie N and Lily P delivered 614 books to JA Cuddy School students in Sanford on November 1.

The students organized a campaign to collect books for students displaced from the elementary school in Sanford because of a fire this summer that caused damage to their school. 

The Carman Collegiate students would like to thank the community for their support including Carman Elementary school students who donated books at their school and to Boyne Regional Library patrons who dropped off books at the town library.

JA Cuddy School Principal Scott Thomson, Librarian Lori Dufresne and some JA Cuddy students were on hand to receive the books.

"These JA Cuddy students represent all of our school in thanking you," Thomson told the Carman students.

Dufresne said with the books and similar donations, including through the Indigo Adopt a School program, the school now has enough books to add to each of their temporary classrooms and to expand the school library, including replacing damaged books, when the school re-opens. Half of the school is expected to re-open in the coming weeks.

Girls in Agriculture Conference

Last year, Gabrielle M, Amber U, Ashley D, Linda P, Deanna U & Caressa V won the Ag in the Classroom Gen Ag competition for their proposal to promote Agriculture careers to girls.  They won grant money to put on an Ag Career fair and have been planning this event since September.

 

On Wednesday, November 9, Gr. 9-10 girls will participate in the event until lunch.  During lunch, there will be an opportunity for all students to participate in an Ag career scavenger hunt for prizes.

Spirit Week - October 31 to November 4

Monday, October 31

Costume Day

Orange and Black Day

Tuesday, November 1

Twin Day

Tropical Tuesday

Wednesday, November 2

Western Wednesday

Sports Day

Thursday, November 3

Throwback Thursday

Formal Day

Friday, November 4

Grade Wars - Wear Your Colours

Grade 7 - Blue

Grade 8 - Red

Grade 9 - Grey

Grade 10 - WhiteGrade 11 - Black

Grade 12 - Bright and Tight

Carman Grad off to Kenya

Stephanie Doerksen

In 2011, I attended WE Day with Carman Collegiate. I will never forget that day because that day changed my life forever. The atmosphere and environment at WE Day is indescribable. It’s so inspiring. WE Day inspired me and gave me the opportunity to start making a difference in the world. I have participated in many of their local fundraising programs that support local and global communities. I loved being at WE Day so much, that I knew I had to come back. So I started volunteering there. This year will be my fourth year volunteering at WE Day, and I have enjoyed every minute of it. But this WE Day will be extra special, because I have been asked to speak on stage! The organization emailed me and told me that they have recognized my dedication and passion for their organization, and they would like to speak on stage. So on November 18^th, I will be speaking at WE Day Manitoba about my volunteering experience and I why I’m passionate about their organization.

I will also be talking about the ME to WE volunteer trip that I’m going on next year. I will be going to Kenya, Africa in May 2017, and I will be there for approximately 20 days helping with development projects that break the barriers to education. I have always wanted to go on a volunteer trip to Kenya, and now I can while supporting a charity that I am very passionate about!

I’m very excited for both of these events, and I appreciate any support! If you would like to support me, I do have a variety of fundraisers planned for the coming months. I currently am selling Rafiki Bracelets which are beaded bracelets, and they are hand-made by African Mamas. By purchasing one these bracelets, you support the African Mamas, and my trip. I am also offering my photography services where all the proceeds are going towards my trip costs as well. If you are interested in my photography services, please check out my website: www.stephaniejolenephotography.com or my Facebook page Stephanie Jolene Photography. Donations are also graciously accepted. If you are interested in supporting me, or have any questions for me, please feel free to contact me at sdoerksen03@hotmail.com. Thanks!

A select number of Carman Collegiate students will have the opportunity to attend WE Day this year and hear Stephanie as well as many others.

MPPC UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE FAIR

On Thursday, Grade 11 and 12 students from Carman Collegiate, Elm Creek and Dufferin Christian School had an exceptional opportunity to attend university and college presentations hosted at Carman Collegiate. Students were able to speak with representatives from the University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, Brandon University, Canadian Mennonite University, Providence University College, Red River College, Assiniboine Community College, Manitoba Institute of Trade and Technology (MITT), and Steinbach Bible College. These presentations were informative for students planning post-secondary education, and provided options and inspiration for students who are currently undecided. A great career event to promote future educational careers and success. 

CES and Missoula present:

Carman Collegiate Community Theatre

• Friday, October 21 - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, October 22 - 1:00 PM

Tickets go on sale starting 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 18
Tickets are $10 each
Contact Shannon Klassen at 204 750 3224

School Dance

Student Council is hosting their first school dance of the year on Thursday, October 20 from 7 pm to 10 pm.  Cost is $5 for student members and $7 for non student members.  Only Carman Collegiate students and approved guest can attend the dance.  Students wishing to bring a friend from another school must register them in the office prior to Thursday.  Only grade 7 to 12 students can attend.

Family Movie Night

Over 50 people attended the Youth in Philanthropy's showing of "Alice Through the Looking Glass" on Wednesday.  The YIP's next movie night will take place on Thursday, December 15 when they present "The Secret Life of Pets".

Picture Day

Today was Picture Day!

All students were asked to get their pictures taken for the yearbook today.  If you didn’t pre-pay for your package (on-line or by order form) you will receive a proof of the picture that your child had taken.  Once your receive the proof there will be a code that you can enter online and order.  All orders after today have to be done online only.

 

Central Manitoba Choral Association Concert

The CMCA is hosting a concert on Thursday, October 13 at 7:30 pm in the Carman Collegiate Community Theatre.  Entrance is $5 per person, and all are welcome to attend.  This will follow a day long choral workshop of students from around central Manitoba.

Revving Up!

A class set of brand new Kohler motors for the Carman Collegiate Power Mechanics program, including several donated by our friends at Greenland power equipment, were delivered this past week. These engines will provide students with an opportunity to work with modern engines and explore concepts and processes within the trade.