Top Envirothon Team in Province!

Congrats to Madi S, Bailey G, Katie T-M, Alecia I and Kara M for placing first at Envirothon Regionals.  They had the highest overall test score in the province and are ranked first going into Provincials.  Congrats to all the other Carman teams who participated.  Tests will be returned early next week.

High Altitude Balloon Launch

Its was high altitude balloon flight day for five Winnipeg high schools on Friday April 29^th.  Garden City, Maples, Fort Richmond, Shaftesbury and St. James Collegiate launched HABs from Carman Collegiate this morning at 11:30 am. In total approximately 60 students and staff gathered at Carman Collegiate for their launch. 

Students at these schools have been preparing their science and engineering experiments for the past year as part of the Global Space Balloon Challenge competition. The launch last year was a great success. 

All payloads are expected to reach altitudes of over 100,000 feet (32 km) and should land in the Roland area at approximately 1:30 pm.

Mmmm... Donuts

The Grade 11 Foods students competed in a school based donut Showdown Competition on Monday, April 25.  Students were divided into groups to brainstorm donut ideas following a "Movie Theatre" theme.  Students were given a select group of ingredients that were to be incorporated in their donut making. They created five different donuts using popcorn, red licorice and smarties.
 

Altruism - Philanthropy

YIP members, Mrs. Pritchard,
Emma GW, Bailey G, Chelsey G

The Youth In Philanthropy of Carman Collegiate granted to the following organizations at the Carman Area Foundation Annual Fundraising Event Friday, April 15, 2016.  Our group, whose main fundraiser our the Family Movie Nights, granted out $4 000.  Recipients of the grants from the Youth in Philanthropy Group were:

1)   Town of Carman  Re:  Boyne Regional Library Expansion  

2)  Carman Community Seniors Resource Council    

3)  Prairie Rose School Division    Re:  Carman Elementary School & Parent Council

4)  Carman Memorial Hospital           

5)  Carman Palliative Care                  

6)  Rainbow Residence Carman        

7)  Roland Pumpkin Fair                 

The Carman Collegiate Community Theatre received a $2000 grant from the Carman Area Foundation on Friday night.  The grant will be used to purchase sound equipment.  Over the past year, multiple theatre user groups have requested equipment items to enhance sound quality that we did not have.  The equipment to be ordered will allow these requests to be better fulfilled and increase the professional sound quality that we can offer.

Thank you again to the Carman Area Foundation for their support.

Youth Forum on Climate Change

From April 14-16, Hannah P, Amber U, Kim N and Hailey M, along with Ms. Massinon, participated in the Manitoba Youth Forum on Climate Change.  This event, organized by Assiniboine Park & Zoo, brought together students from across the province to explore the complexities of climate change and empower participants to take meaningful action in their schools and communities.  

After qualifying to attend the forum, the group worked through a pre-forum project in which they surveyed students across grade levels regarding their perspectives on climate change.  They presented their findings at the Climate Change Youth Forum, then started working on an action project to reduce the environmental footprint of their school and community.  Stay tuned for more details regarding this action project as the group begins to work through its implementation.

The highlight of the event?  Visiting Assiniboine Park Zoo and seeing polar bears at the Journey to Churchill exhibit!

Envirothon Competition

On Wednesday, April 20, five teams of 5 students participated in the Regional Envirothon Competition in the beautiful setting of Clearwater, MB.  This outdoor event involved students learning about wildlife, soils, forestry, aquatic ecology, and invasive species from local experts.  In the morning, they learned a variety of outdoor survival skills, such as making traps and snares, building fires, and building shelters.  In the afternoon, teams participated in the Field Test competition, where they completed a number of hands-on challenges.  The sunny weather made for a great day!  Competition results will be announced next week and the Provincial Competition will be held in Pinawa, May 26-28.

Student Vote

Carman students casting their vote.

On Monday, April 18 our senior high social studies students participated in the provincial wide Student Vote. Along with 242 other schools representing all 57 electoral divisions, students cast their vote! The youth of the province elected a majority Conservative government with 30 seats and the NDP as official opposition with 14 seats.  The Liberal Party was elected in 11 electoral divisions and the Green Party won 2 seats.
The Manitoba Election held on Tuesday, April 19 had a Conservative Majority with the Conservatives winning 40 seats, the NDP winning 14 seats, and the Liberals closing it out with 3 seats.  As with the Student Vote Federal Election, the students were right again.

Artist in the School

From April 11 to 15, Carman Collegiate welcomed Randy Guest in as a resident Artist in the School.  His workshop is called 'The Language of the Camera'.  Mr. Guest teaches filmmaking to students, focusing on the organic, grassroots principles of the art form. Frame', "cheating in the frame", turning parts of the classroom into any world you want your "audience" to believe they've been taken to; all of these principles are explored, and then physically applied, in a grade user friendly way. Kids are taught and assigned crew positions, with industry professional language and dynamics, and then become their own "mini-film crew" on their own "set" in the classroom, and around the school. With a focus on process over product, Mr. Guest is leaving the kids and the school with sustainable skills that would allow them to be able to make their own movies on a basic camcorder or device of their choice.
Thank you to The Manitoba Arts Council for supporting this program, both in the creation, and also by heavily subsidizing the artists who come to our school, making this program affordable.

Tempo Festival

Carman Collegiate's Strum Club performed at the Tempo Festival of the Arts this past Tuesday. They will be featured at the Festival Highlights Concert at the Carman Collegiate Community Theatre on Thursday, April 21 starting at 7:00 pm.  Overflow parking will be available in the Reform Church parking lot.

Live Different

Child Cancer Surviver

Our student body had the opportunity to participate in a Live Different motivational presentation on Wednesday, April 13.  The Live Different presenters theme was for students to "Own your story".  Three young adults shared their struggles in their youth, and discussed how they were able to overcome negative ideas and thoughts.  A big part of their discussion asked for students to try and see situations for what they actually are, not how they feel others see a situation, which is often far more severe than it actually is.  The presentation also had the band PanicLand performing.

PanicLand

Agro-Ecology Day

Our grade 10 science students had a fun-filled day at the Ian N Morrison Research Farm in Carman on Wednesday, April 13.  The 6th annual Agro-ecology Discovery Day included students from Carman, Miami and Elm Creek.  They learned about various agro-ecology topics including soils, weather, entomology, water monitoring, and weeds from local community experts.  Various hands-on activities took place, such as water quality testing and weather data collection.  Thanks to all our sponsors for a great day!
 

This Upcoming Week

We are pleased to welcome Mr. Randy Guest to our school for the week of April 11 to 15.  Mr. Guest is being brought to our school through the "Artist in the School" program.  Mr. Guest will be working with classes of students on "The Language of the Camera".

On Wednesday, April 13, our grade 10 students will travel to the Ian M Morrison Research Station at the Carman Campus Manitoba location for our annual Agro-ecology Day.  During the day, our students will have the opportunity to hear presentations and be actively involved in different agricultural areas of study.

Also on Wednesday, the student motivational group "Live Differently" will be presenting to our grade 7 to 12 students (excluding our grade 10 students who are at the Agro-ecology Day).  The presentation theme for this year is "It Starts Here - Kindness Changes Everything." It is their goal to create a shift in the culture of
our school resulting in more students who are engaged, involved, and acting out a lifestyle that cares for others.

Student Council - Fundraising, Spirit Week, Elections

Student Council will be doing a Mom's Pantry Fundraiser in an effort to offset costs for our student activities throughout the year. The fundraiser will take place until April 11. Forms have been distributed to students and will also be available in the office.  Please make all cheques out to Carman Collegiate Student Council. 

Spirit Week - April 11 to 15:
Monday - Grey on Grey on Grey on Grey Day / PJ Day
Tuesday - Tight & Bright Tuesday / Twin Tuesday
Wednesday - Why is This in My Closet Wednesday / Western Wednesday
Thursday - Thursday Jersey Day / Cougar Pride Day
Friday - Flashback Friday / Formal Friday

Student Council Elections are April 15.  
Nominations are to be submitted to the school office by April 8 (forms are available from Mrs. Metcalf).  Campaigning will take place from April 11-14.

Former teacher recognized at Rexall Place

Rexall Place Farewell Night

Former Carman Collegiate teacher, Mr. Bob Fitchner, was one of over 150 Edmonton Oilers Alumni and current Oiler players who took part of the Rexall Place Farewell Night celebrations as the Oilers prepare to say farewell to the storied barn. The Alumni were present at the public celebration at Churchill Square on Wednesday, April 6 and also played a role in the post-game ceremony at Rexall Place Wednesday evening.  Mr. Fitcher played 414 games in the WHL and 78 games in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques. Check out his professional hockey stats at  http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=8011.  Mr. Fitchner coached the Carman Collegiate Cougar hockey team for six seasons, capturing three zone titles and one provincial title.

Brian Parker, Carman Collegiate Vice Principal, 1965 - 1994

November 2012

On Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Carman Memorial Hospital, Brian Parker passed away at the age of 76 years.

Mr. Parker started his teaching career at Carman Collegiate in 1963.  Prior to this, he played hockey as an import in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for the Estevan Bruins. 

In 1965 he became the vice-principal, and kept that position until his retirement in 1994.  During his 29 year tenure as vice principal, most of those being with Principal Frank McKinnon, Mr. Parker’s support role was instrumental in helping form the Manitoba High School Athletic Association, and the High School Hockey Leagues.   For his dedication to Carman Collegiate, the Junior Varsity Female Athlete of the Year Award was named after Mr. Parker in November 2012.

After retiring, Brian could be found on the golf course, and in the last couple of winters would hall walk the halls of Carman Collegiate.  He will be missed.

Reception and time of visiting will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Carman Golf and Curling Club.  Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St, Wpg, MB, R3L 0K6 or CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave, Wpg, MB, R3E 0V9.