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School News
Principal’s Message
As we enter the second half of our school
year, I am very pleased to report that we
continue to insure that learning takes place
for every student every day. Student
achievement will always be our primary
focus as we meet students where they are
and provide flexible and varied opportunities
for success.
Contents
School News
1
Sports Reports
2
Yearbook News
2
Visual Arts
2
Student Council News
Student council is in the process
of organizing several events in the
next few weeks. We will be
holding another dance on Feb.
13. Remember to dress
appropriately and follow the
school dress code. In accordance
with African Heritage month, we
will have an African Heritage daily
quiz during Feb. 17-21. We
encourage all to participate and
winners will receive a prize.
During Feb. 24-28, St. Agnes will
be holding their annual Winter
Carnival. Each day we will have
an event, e.g. Crazy Hair Day on
Monday. On the morning of that
week’s Friday, we will go to the
Oval. Stay tuned for a list of
themes.
Our school is also planning to
have a mascot for our home
games, assemblies and events (ie.
Winter Carnival). If students are
interested, you must write a
summary of why you think you’re
a great candidate for the job and
include two teacher references.
Please submit to Ms. Keddy or
Mrs. Targett.
This month St. Agnes is also
supporting the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society by selling
tickets to a hockey game between
SMU and Acadia University.
Student council encourages
everyone to participate in such a
worthy cause. Hope to see
everyone at the game!
Please inform your class rep. or
executive if you have questions,
concerns or suggestions!
On Wednesday Jan. 29/14 I will have an
opportunity to discuss creative and
innovative ways to increase student
achievement with our new superintendent,
Elwin LeRoux. As always, if anyone has any
thoughts on this topic or any issue that may
impact their child or our school, please do
not hesitate to contact me.
I hope this message finds each of you well.
Brad McGowan
Visitors
Please remember that all visitors to St.
Agnes are required to sign in at the main
office. This procedure is in place for the
safety of our students.
Appropriate Winter Clothing
Please remember that with cold and windy
weather upon us, it is important for all
students to be dressed for the weather.
Grade 9 Trip
This year’s trip, destined for PEI is now in
the planning process—stay tuned for more
details in the next few weeks!
Rear Parking Lot
This is a reminder to parents that the rear
parking lot is only for Special Needs bussing,
staff and emergency vehicles. Parents should
pick up their child in the front parking lot.
The rear parking lot should not be used as a
pick up location. Thanks for your support.
SAC News
Our next meeting is Tuesday February 18 at
5:30 pm.
Volume 7 Issue 5
Issue55 5555
January 2014
Principal: Mr. B. McGowan
Volume 6, Issue 4
Vice-Principal: Mr. C. Williams
Guidance: Mrs. A. Ummat
Secretary: Mrs. S. Harrison
PTA News
Our next meeting is Tuesday February 18
at 6:30 pm.
PTA SPRING YARD SALE & MARKET
We are in the planning stages for our
annual event Saturday May 10th 9 am. to
1 pm. so please start gathering up new
and gently used items (toys, electronics,
furniture, pictures, dishes, crockery,
plants, jewellery, handmade craft items,
handmade wooden products, knitted
items, art work, etc.) and set up a table
at our event. This event is a great chance
to sell a bargain, find a bargain, have
fun, recycle, re-use, upgrade, learn,
socialize, be a craftsperson/artisan, and
help our school to help our students. We
will be renting tables out to students for
a $3 fee. This is a great opportunity for
students to set up, display and sell their
items, and earn some money for
themselves while trying out their
marketing, business and entrepreneurial
skills. The students who participated last
year raised some money for themselves
and had lots of fun. The PTA will also be
hosting and running the following tables:
great new and used sports equipment,
delicious baked goods, silent auction, and
beautiful basket raffles. The proceeds
from the PTA table sales will go back to
the PTA to support events and enhance
our school and community. The PTA
would greatly appreciate any donations
for their Sports Table, Bake Table, Silent
Auction, and Basket Raffles. .
For our Silent Auction we ask for your
support by donating any new items you
may have at home that you no longer
need-big or small. If anyone has an
employer who would be willing to donate
a gift card, tickets to an event or
corporate swag that would be wonderful.
Anyone wanting to promote their
company this is a good chance to put a
gift on the table. Items can be dropped
off at St.Agnes or if it is a big item then
please call Rose Fraser at 477-7392.
Thank you for all your support and we
hope this Silent Auction will be a big
success.
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School Newsletter
Sports Reports
St. Agnes Junior High
6981 Mumford Rd.
Halifax, N.S.,
B3L 2H7
Phone:
(902) 493-5132
E-mail:
[email protected]
The hockey team finished the regular season 6 -31 securing fifth overall but fell in quarter-final
playoff defeat 5-1 to a strong Herring Cove team.
The team would like to thank their coaches Mr.
Allison, Mr. MacDonald and Mr. Redden for their
fantastic support. The co-ed team, over 30 in
number, are to be congratulated on their
representation of St Agnes. Go Gators!
Badminton try-outs will be held in mid-February.
Times and dates will be announced and placed on
the school website.
The Boys A basketball team is off to a great
start. They finished 2nd overall in the the lower
Sackville tournament and are off to a 2-0 start to
the Citadel Zone season. Games are played on
Tuesday and Thursday at 4 o’ clock. All players
are working hard and we are expecting to do very
well his season.
The Boys "B" basketball team is undefeated
through 4 games this season. The boys have been
led by Jayreese Igglesden and Mo Ghanim so far.
The Girls "A" basketball team has had an
excellent start to the season as they are
undefeated thus far. Scoring and leadership has
come from all three grade levels.
The Girls "B" basketball team has an undefeated
record so far this year and have received strong
play from girls at each grade level.
Special Project
We’re on the Web!
http://sajh.ednet.ns.ca
St. Agnes Junior High School is launching a fundraising event in support of the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society of Canada and part of a service learning initiative where kids learning about
We’re on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/sajhnews
Homework on the Web
http://sajh.ednet.ns.ca/
homework.htm
helping kids! Blood cancer affects youth, more than any other cancer and this year, the
students of St. Agnes Junior High School are being given the opportunity to learn first-hand, the
powerful feeling that comes from helping others. This fundraising initiative will allow our
students to connect with survivors and join in the fight against blood cancer.
Please read about Liam, a student in the Halifax Regional School Board.
Safe Arrival Line
493-5132
Important Dates
TOMSTRONG Night: Feb 7th 7pm at
Halifax Forum
SAC : Tues. Feb 18th 5:30 pm.
PTA: Tues. Feb. 18th 6:30 p.m.
Registration for 2014-2015 begins
February 3
December
We are asking you to become partners with this fundraising effort and support student’s efforts by: a
Students of the Month
donation at the sport events during our home games in the month of February, purchase and help sell tickets
Gr. 7: Madeline Rands
Zach Turbide
on the “Take the Chill Out Of Winter” gift basket raffle, donate quarters to the “Lap the Gym with Quarters”,
come to the student assembly February 3 at 10:50 am. and meet Liam – our hero! , purchase a unique Class
picture on February 13/14 for $2.00 each and keep memories of this year alive! Stay tuned for other
Gr. 8: Jason Fraser
Angela Paraskevopoulos
Gr 9: Ben MacDonald
Lindzay Alvarez
opportunities you can become involved!