Terry Fox Run

Grade Wars - Gr. 12's were "Bright and Tight"

Carman Collegiate celebrated the running of its 15th annual Terry Fox Run today.  Prior to going on the run, our students were involved in Grade Wars in the gym.  This involved in our students competing grade vs grade in various fun games.

After the Grade Wars, our students headed out onto the walking path for the Terry Fox Run.  Approximately 100 students ran the course.  Students raised over $1100 for us to donate to cancer research in Terry's name.  Thank you to all who pledged our students.

Grade 7's on the move.

Family Movie Night

The Youth in Philanthropy opening movie of the year, "Inside Out" brought out 145 people, our biggest showing  yet!  Next Thursday, Family Movie night will show "Ant Man".  Again, the cost is $5 per person or $15 per family and proceeds go toward the Youth in Philanthropy support of community programs.  Show time is 7:00 pm and all are welcome to attend.

Grade 9 to 11 Awards Ceremony

Grade 9 Honour Roll Congratulations to our 2014 - 2015 Award Recipients.  Awards were given out Thursday evening at our annual Open House and grade 9 to 11 Awards Ceremony. English Awards

English 10F - Emma G-W and Kim N
Life/Work Exploration 10S - Kim N and Hannah P
English 20F - Savannah W
English 30S - Katie TM

Mathematics Awards 
Math 10F  - Alex C, Waedon D and Hannah P
Trans Math 10F - Alex C and Hannah P
Intro to Pre-Calculus and Applied Math 20S - Matthew D and Madison H
Essential Math 20S - Madison H, Colton T and Savannah W
Pre-Calculus Math 30S - Katie TM
Applied Math 30S - Olivia L and Katie TM
Essential Math 30S  - Allan D and Emilie P

Science Awards 
Science 10F - Waedon D and Hannah P
Science 20F - Savannah W
Agriculture 30S - Kara M
Biology 30S  - Katie TM
Chemistry 30S - Katie TM
Physics 30S - Katie TM

Social Studies Awards 
Social Studies 10F -Emma G-W
Geography 20F  - Madison H
History 30S - Chelsey G

French Awards 
French 10G - Waedon D and Hannah P
French 20G - Brynne R and Savannah W
French 30S - Roxanne G

Physical Education/Athletics 
Phys Ed. 10F Waedon D and Hannah P
Phys Ed. 20F Matthew D
Phys Ed. 30F Bailey G

Music/Art Awards 
Music 10G Ashley D and Hannah P
Art 10G Raina A
Music 20G Matthew D
Music 30S Jana S

Human Ecology Awards 
Clothing Housing Design 15G - Jena K
Foods 15G - Hannah P
Foods 20G - Madison H
Clothing Housing Design 30S - Roxanne G
Foods 30G - Katie TM

Industrial Arts Awards 
Electronics 15G - Waedon D
Woodworking 15G - Alex C and Waedon D
Power Mechanics 20G - William A and Brynne R
Woodworking 20G - Rhett C, Tyson S. Reggie S and Savannah W
Metalwork Technology 30S - Jordan T
Woodworking 30S - Allan D, Will D and Bailey G

Business Awards 
Business 15G - Emma G-W and Hannah P
Accounting 30S - Shaylin O and Olivia L

Technology Awards 
Print Communications 25S - Raina A and Zachary R
Interactive Websites 35S/Web Design 35S - Rhett C, Matthew D, Madison H and Brynne R
Digital Pictures/Film 25S - Savannah W
Broadcast/Interactive Media 35S - Jordan P
Data Collection and Analysis 35S - Elliott W

Family Movie Nights Return with Inside Out

Family Movie Nights are starting up again on Thursday, September 24.  Our Youth in Philanthropy group is hosting movies on the next three Thursdays, starting with the movie Inside Out.  Ant Man and Minions will follow.  Cost is $5 per person or $15 for the family.  Showtime is 7:00 pm.  Water, popcorn and goodies are available for $1 each.  All proceeds go toward the Youth in Philanthropy who last year granted over $4500 to different organizations in our community.

Carman Collegiate Open House and Awards Ceremony

Please join us on Thursday, September 17 for our annual Carman Collegiate Open House and grade 9 to 11 Awards Ceremony.

• 7:00 pm - Open House presentation in theatre
• 7:30 pm - Meet and visit with teachers in library
• 8:00 pm - Gr. 9 to 11 Awards Ceremony in theatre

All our invited to join us for part or all of this evening.  Meet your child's teachers, see the rooms they will spend a majority of their day in, and hear about all the great things our school offers.

World Suicide Prevention Day

Carman Collegiate students participated in the World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10.  In support of this year’s theme “connectedness,” students were invited to fly kites to celebrate the day and increase awareness around mental well-being and suicide prevention.  75 students participated and received the important message, together we can promote resiliency and encourage conversation around mental health. 

Welcome Back!

Classes will resume for our grade 7 to 9 students on Thursday, September 10.  Along with welcome back assemblies, they will be starting regular classes as well.

Classes will resume for our grade 10 to 12 students on Friday, September 11.  All students, even those who do not have a scheduled class for first period, are asked to attend this full morning as we will be having meetings and distributing information.  Regular classes will also be starting on Friday.  All grade 10 to 12 students will be asked to report to their advisors for 8:55 am (advisor lists will be posted on the theatre bulletin board).

Our canteen will be up and running for Thursday.  Reminder that daily specials will be posted on this newsletter, and that $20 meal cards can be purchased (and are kept) at the canteen.

Please mark Thursday, September 17 on your calendar.  This is the evening of our Open House and Grade 9 to 11 Awards Ceremony.  The Open House takes place from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and the Awards Ceremony starts at 8:00 pm.  This is a great opportunity to find out more about our school, meet your child's teachers, and to see where they spend a majority of their day.

Teachers for 2015 - 2016 and Farewells

Middle Years
* Rob Chalaturnyk - Gr. 7 ELA and Math, gr. 7 & 8 Science
* Lisa MacPherson - Gr. 7 ELA and Math
* Jodi Rouire - Gr. 7 & 8 French and Divisional French Language Coordinator
* Marilyn Thompson - Gr. 8 ELA and Math, Gr. 7 & 8 Social Studies
* Kim Deamel - Gr. 8 ELA and Math, Gr. 7 & 8 Art and Drama

Middle and Senior Years
* James Ballantyn - Gr. 7 to 10 PE
* Clint Rivest - Gr. 7 - 12 music and Web Design, Digital Picts, Broadcast Media, and Animation
* Trevor Lang - Gr. 7 to 12 Wood Working
* Evan Williams - Gr. 7 and 8 Electronics, Gr. 9 Power Mech, Gr. 10 and 11 Sheet Metal, and Gr. 12 Applied Tech
* Jen Courtney - Gr. 7 to 12 Foods and Nutrition
* Alice Phillips - Gr. 7 to 10 Clothing, Housing and Design, Gr. 11 and 12 Family Studies

Senior Years
* Jacquie Metcalf -  Gr. 9 to 12 French, Gr. 9 to 11 Drama, Gr. 9 Business and Print Communications
* Warren Hoffman - Gr. 10 to 12 ELA, Gr. 10 Drama - lighting
* Wayne Nykyforak - Gr. 10 Into to App and PreC Math, Gr. 11 and 12 Applied and Precalc Math, Gr. 11 and 12 Physics, Calculus
* Dave Spitznagel - Gr. 11 and 12 Chem, Gr. 11 and 12 Accounting, Gr. 10 and 12 Essential Math
* Rosie Massinon - Gr. 9 and 10 science, Gr. 11 and 12 Biology, Gr. 10 Agriculture
* Dee Ann McCullough - Gr. 9 Soc. St., Gr. 10 Geog, Gr. 11 History, Gr. 10 Life Works Exploration
* Verna Clemis - Gr. 9 ELA, Gr. 9 Life, Gr. 9 Reading is Thinking, Gr. 9 Business and Print Communications
* Larisa Ens - Gr. 9 Math, Gr. 11 and 12 PE
* Lauren Adams - Gr. 9 Art, Gr. 7 to 12 Resource
* Lynn Rempel - Main Street Campus teacher, Gr. 9 Math, Gr. 9 Science, Gr. 11 Essential Math, 

* Donna Pritchard - Guidance Counselling
* Garth Shindle - Vice Principal, Gr. 12 Global Issues, gr. 11 and 12 PE, CTS school coordinator
* Jack Phillips - Principal

Thank you and all the best to teachers leaving us.

• Ms. Kirsten Carman spent the year with us teaching our students foods and nutrition.  We wish Ms. Carman all the best as she moves over to St. Pauls Collegiate in Elie for next year and we welcome Mrs. Courtney back.
• Mrs. Jaylyn Sigurdson spent the first half of the school year in our grade 8 area.  And we are excited to announce that Jaylyn welcomed baby girl Olivia into the world last week.  Mrs. Thompson is now a baba. 
• Mrs. Carissa Boschmann has done two stints with us this year.  She started by teaching band to our students, and then returned in April to teach the grade 8 homeroom when Mrs. Rheault went on mat leave.  Mrs. Boschmann is all heading over to St. Pauls for next school year. 
• Mrs. Amanda Rheault has been on mat leave with her two boys, Blake and Parker, since April and will be moving to Carman Elementary School upon her return next year.  She has taught in the grade 8 area for the past five years.  Thank you Mrs. Rheault for your dedication to our students and all the best at Carman Elementary.

Grade 7 and 8 Awards

Gr. 7 Honour Roll

Gr. 8 Honour Roll

The Grade 7 and 8 Award Ceremony took place Friday morning.  Subject awards, individual class awards, and honour roll were distributed at the ceremony.  Congratulations to all grade 7 and 8 students for a great year.
Class awards for Top Citizen, Teacher Award, and Student of the Year were presented for the two grades.  Recipients were:






Grade 7
Top Citizen Award - Ben P and Raina W
Teacher Award - Hanna B, Kendra D, and Diana G
Student of the Year - Erika P and Elizabeth H

Grade 8
Top Citizen Award - Bailey L, Victoria A, Shelby A, and Luke P
Teacher Award - Austin B, Trevor G, Matthew L, Jesse M, and        Alyssa B
Student of the Year - Darci W, Kevin D, Ethan C, and
   Campbell E

The Kent Atkins award general proficiency at grade 8 - Miranda B

Kent Atkins Award

Gr. 8 Special Award recipients

Graduation 2015

Receiving the Chown

Our Graduation 2015 Ceremony took place on Thursday, June 25 at the Carman Community Hall.  Sixty-seven students graduated, with sixty-two of the graduates crossing the stage.  Congratulations to all of our graduates.  Carman Collegiate Special Award recipients from the afternoon include:

Prairie Rose School Division Awards - Allen Cabato

Governor General's Medal

Kyla Lenton Memorial Scholarship - Cole Phillips

Lewis J. and Pearl C. Roth Award - Kaylin Schroeder

The LCL Construction Scholarship - Quinton Gitzel

The Chown Centennial Scholarship - Allen Cabato

The Carman Collegiate Staff Award - Ryley Colpitts

The Governor General's Academic Medal - Jay Ort

Staff Award Winner and all 14 nominees.

Athletic Award Banquet

The Carman Collegiate Athletic Award Banquet took place Thursday, June 18 at the Active Living Centre.  We had 70 athletes and 35 family members in attendance at the event.  The evening started with coaches from all the teams awarding their team's MVP and Coaches' Awards.  This was followed by dinner.  Mr. Shindle then presented the major athletic awards for the year.  

Jay Ort

We started with a new category of Scholastic Athletes.  All students participating on three or more school athletic teams and holding an 80% or greater average received certificates of accomplishment.  The Carman Collegiate Scholastic Athlete of the Year was then presented to Jay Ort.  Jay was involved in Cross Country, Track, and Badminton while maintaining an above 95% academic average.  Jay will be attending the University of Tulsa next year to continue with his Cross Country Running while taking Chemical Engineering.

Mr. Ballantyne, Mason, Emma, Nikki, Rylan

The female and male athletes of the year were then awarded.  A points model is used based on number of sports, number of tournament, zone, or provincial MVP awards, and number of times on teams that win zones or provincials.  Based on the following criteria, the recipients were:

Brian Parker Junior Varsity Female Athlete of the Year - Emma Gylywoychuk-Winkler

Frank McKinnon Junior Varsity Male Athlete of the Year - Rylan Metcalf

Kelly Hand Senior Varsity Female Athlete of the Year - Nikki Jeanson

Eddie Belfour Senior Varsity Male Athlete of the Year - Mason Metcalf

Jordan, Mr. Myers, Maddi

The final major award presentation of the evening saw us dedicate the Coaches' Award for Dedication and Determination to Mr. Lyle Myers.  Mr. Myers is at the Collegiate every morning at 7:00 am, coaching upcoming runners and helping them recognize their abilities.  The recipients of the Lyle Myers' Coaches Award, awarded to the grade 12 student showing determination and dedication throughout their athletic career were Jordan Riddell and Maddi Gylywoychuk-Winkler.

The evening then ended with the presentation of MHSAA Provincial Certificates of all students who went to provincials.  Many of teams competed at the provincial level, with our JV Boys Volleyball capturing bronze, and our SV Boys Volleyball team capture the Provincial Championship.  Congratulations to all our athletes on a great year!

June So Soon

Our June So Soon Celebrations took place on Friday.  Finally, a warm sunny day at the beach.  It has been many years since our students have been able to brave the waters at Colert Beach.  Our day started with an entertainment assembly, and the Beverly Ens Memorial Award and School Spirit Awards were presented.

The Beverly Ens Memorial Award is presented to the past presidents of the student council.  Beverly Ens was the Carman Collegiate Student Council president when she was involved in a fatal car accident in 1984.  The award is in appreciation on the work done and sacrifices made to give all students an enjoyable school experience.  Our 2014-2015 school presidents put in a huge number of hours planning, setting up, and participating in events.  Not only did they plan, they were full participants.  Mrs. Larisa Ens present the award to Mason M and Dane N.

The School Spirit Award was first presented in 1966.  The school spirit award is presented to the student or students who contribute behind the scenes and without thought of reward, has a cooperative attitude with both their peers and staff, demonstrates a genuine concern for others, and has a positive “lets get things done” outlook.   The nominees were: Tessa B, Allan C, Riley C, Maddi G W, Caitlin H, Nikki J, Amanda M, Mason M, Vanessa M, Dane N, Emily P, Addi P, Jordan R, Maddi S, and Lina L S.  
Our recipients were involved in student council, sporting teams, helping to coach, score keep, set up, document banners, helping with Cheerboard, involved philanthropy group, and many other activities.  Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the School Spirit Awards – Maddi G W and Mason M. 

Student Council then fed all the student lunch before we bussed our students to Colert Beach.  A great day was had by all.

One Last Family Movie Night

The Carman Collegiate Philanthropy Group is excited to announce our final movie night for 2014-15. 

On Friday June 19^th we will be showing “Cinderella” in the Carman Collegiate Community Theatre at 7:00 pm. For the first time ever, this movie night will be a costume party. Children and parents are invited to dress up as their favourite characters from the movie or any other costume you so desire. We are expecting a high volume of princes and princesses in attendance. As always, cost is $5.00 per person or $15.00 per family and there will be popcorn, water, and a variety of candy for sale. There will also be door prizes and special prizes for anyone who is in costume. 

Proceeds will be used during the 2015-16 granting season.

Science News

Career and Technology Studies in conjunction with Rosanne Massinon, Carman Collegiate Biology class has been awarded the Manitoba Scientist Grant for next year. This grant gives the Biology class an opportunity to collaborate with local scientists. This grant was awarded to teachers/classes and schools that support: the sense of wonder and curiosity about scientific and technological endeavors, contribute to exemplary practices in science education and provide students with opportunities to
interact with people working in the field of science.
Our Science Lab will also have a major transition this summer.  As part of the provincial initiative to redo science labs in the province, our science lab will be totally renovated over the summer and is projected to be open at the start of September.  The renovation also included a major grant to purchase specialized equipment for the new lab.

Arts Appreciation Evening

Jourdan

Sr. Band closing up the night

Quilt raffle

The Arts Appreciation Evening held on Wednesday evening introduced a revamped format in our efforts to better highlight our student's incredible range of talents.  The evening started with our Philanthropy group hosting a sell out BBQ.  Our 200 plus audience then moved into the theatre and were treated to a sustainability fashion show.  Our models showed off dresses designed and created by students.  All dressed were made of 100% recycled materials.  Our grade 7 and 9 bands then performed.  Our audience then had the opportunity to take a gallery walk and witness what our students have been creating in Human Ecology, Industrial Arts, and Art class.  The Collegiate's many clubs had displays out presenting the many opportunities available to our students.  The Strum Club was also in full swing, performing during the intermission.  The evening then closed with our grade 8 and senior high bands hitting all the right notes.  Thanks to all our students and staff for their involvement in making this a great evening.

The Philanthropy Group would like to thank the community for the support on June 3, as we hosted a BBQ Fundraiser in conjunction with  the Art's Appreciation Evening.  All proceeds from the BBQ will be going to 2015-2016 granting season.  Thank you for your continued support!

Janel

Strum Club performing

Philanthropy club BBQ to start the night.

Raina with her First Prize
 in the Intermediate
Black and White Poster Category.

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Manitoba Youth Job Centre is Open

The Manitoba Youth Job Centre is open for the summer. Youth aged 12-16 can participate in the Odd Job Squad as well as fill a variety of casual positions. For those aged 16-19 the centre offers a referral service for casual, part-time and full-time employment as well as resume and interview assistance. The centre is located in the town office.  Vanessa Clemis, the Youth Engagement Leader, will be presenting to our grade 7, 8, and 9 students on Tuesday.

Arts Appreciation - June 3rd

We would like to invite you to join us on June 3rd for our Annual Arts Appreciation Evening. The event provides an opportunity for our students to showcase their talents and celebrate another year of hard work and creativity. This year we have expanded the event and hope that you can join us for all or part of the evening. The program is as follows;

·       6:00 pm - Philanthropy Group BBQ Fundraiser - Join us for burgers, hot dogs, and more in support of a great cause. Proceeds will go toward local projects as part of the 2015-16 granting season.

·       7:00 pm - Theatre Program Act 1 - Enjoy the Grade 7-8 band, a fashion show, some student made videos and the Grade 7-8 Choir.

·       7:45 pm - Gallery Walk - Enjoy a walk through all of the artistic achievements of our school this year. Industrial Arts, Visual Arts, School Clubs, and Perfomers will all be on display during this time.

·       8:15 pm - Theatre Program Act 2 - Enjoy the Senior Band as they close the show with some Disney classics.

Please come by and help us celebrate.

Otherness Workshop

Carman's Cultural Display

Carman Collegiate welcomed over 300 students from Elm Creek, Miami, St. Pauls, and St. Laurent Schools along with our Carman Collegiate students on Thursday, May 28.  All grade 9 to 11 students in the division gathered for this workshop titled "Otherness" to discuss cultural awareness.  The morning and afternoon sessions had keynote speaker Kevin Lamoureux, a professor at the University of Winnipeg, explain what culture, otherness, and how these concepts shape who we are.  At lunch, the students received lunch and then circulated the school looking at the cultural presentation displays each of the schools brought.  The afternoon then introduced students how to understand otherness, and to be accepting of differences.  The next step that the division wishes to pursue involves students interested in becoming part of a divisional student team on cultural awareness.  Surveys the students will complete this upcoming week will give them the opportunity to express their interest.

Kevin Lamoureux - breaking down otherness

MRA Crocus Award to Ms. Armstrong

The Manitoba Reading Association Crocus Award for Literacy Advocates has been awarded to our very own Ms. Heather Armstrong, Carman Collegiate Library Technician.  Ms. Armstrong was nominated for her firm belief in the need for literacy in the community, that she has taken on the role of being a literacy advocate, and has achieved significant results and made an impact on the advocacy of literacy in her community. 

While at Carman Collegiate, she has been designated as the division’s point person for distributing information to the other ten schools’ library staff. She has been responsible for professional development, offering workshops and sessions in areas of interest and need. Heather is also a technology wizard and has provided a prominent position on social media for the school library. She is always willing to assist with others’ technology issues. In addition, Heather has presented at the last two PERC (Pembina Escarpment Reading Council) in-services and also at the 3rd Adolescent Literacy Summit in 2015. She serves as a member of PERC and is an integral supporter of our goal to promote literacy in our southern Manitoba communities.

Ms. Armstrong is involved in facilitating a school radio club that assists students hosting an ongoing radio show for a local station, serving as the advisor for the annual yearbook committee, and co-facilitating a rock band club.  In addition she has been a co-leader and participant in a strum club for students and staff at Carman Collegiate. The rock band club hosts a Band-Aid concert at the Active Living Centre providing an opportunity for current and former students to perform. The concert is a fund-raiser for various initiatives in the school or community. They have supported renovations to the community theatre space, to support Haiti relief and to the Red Cross. Not only do the current members of the Rock Band perform, but also former students consistently return to perform which attests to the strength of the program.

Ms. Armstrong states that her greatest compliment is from students, “You always find me good books to read!” Her library space is very noticeably a place where students feel comfortable and definitely a space where students choose to “hang out”.  Ms. Armstrong will receive her award on Saturday, June 6.

"Otherness"

Kevin Lamoureux

On Thursday, May 28, Carman Collegiate will host 340 students from around the division to a cultural proficiency workshop on "Otherness".  All grade 9 to 11 students from Prairie Rose School Division (Elm Creek, Miami, St. Pauls, St. Laurent, and Carman) will converge on Carman on Thursday to become more aware what cultural diversity and proficiency mean, and what it looks like.  Mr. Kevin Lamoureux is a professor at the University of Winnipeg and will be our guest presenter and facilitator for the day.  He will challenge students to find what their "other" is, and help them to have an understanding and appreciation of the "other", as at some point in our lives, we may be the "other".  The different schools will also have made displays to showcase their culture for the students from the other schools to view.
Mr. Lamoureux is heavily invested in the Manitoba school system and has become a well-known professional development speaker for school divisions, government agencies and community groups. His expertise in building school climates where Aboriginal students and all non-traditional students will be successful is sought after in numerous keynote speaking engagements.
Mr. Lamoureux recently won the International Centre for Innovation in Education's Young Scholar Award in Ulm, Germany, as well as the University of New England's award for outstanding academic achievement in Graduate Studies. He is currently pursuing his PhD at the University of New England.