April 2010

April has been busy for both students and staff. Staff have been working on our School Success Plans, attending EQAO Workshops, preparing for our Recognition Assembly, coaching our Badminton team (Nya:weh to Mr. Forster and Mr. Montour), meeting with secondary schools and moving methodically through the curriculum. Culture and Language students are researching information for their Haudenosaunee Cultural Fair Projects, completing rotary assignments and working hard to understand and complete math and language arts activities. There is lots to do as we approach May and June. Everyone is working diligently to complete assigned tasks and activities.

Our Graduation Committee (Home & School)are in the planning stage for grade 8 graduation. The hall is booked, the food sound yummy, the gift choice has been made and the decorations are being planned. Call the office to see when the next Grad Meeting is, especially if you have a child graduating this year and you would like to help out! 519-445-2256

March 2010

Students enjoy an exciting and interactive morning at the Health Career Fair at the Community Hall on March 2.
As usual, our grade 8 students look fantastic for their grad pictures!
Thanks to all students who participated in our School Skate Fundraiser. Everyone had a great time on the ice. Mr. Montour, Mrs. Springle and our coop student Quinn joined students on the ice.
Report cards went home on Friday, March 26. Let us know if you did not see your child's report card or if you have any questions about your child progress.
J. C. Hill's Science Fair was held on March 30. There were a lot of interesting projects. Some of the best projects will go onto the District Science Fair that is held at Emily C. General School on Tuesday, April 27th.
Mel Jonathon is offering an After School Program for grade 7 & 8 boys the month of April. See her to join.
On Wednesday, March 31, we celebrated Aboriginal Languages Day with many language oriented activities for staff and students.

February 2010

February was a busy month with J. C. Hill hosting the Intermediate Basketball Tournament. Students were also just completing their Oral Communications speeches and names were being entered for the District Oral Communications at ILTO. Congratulations to all participants! We hosted a Valentines Dance and some of our student actually danced! This month we also celebrated Family Day with our families. Schools closed the week of February 22 for Midwinter Ceremonies. There was a lot of learning to pack into those 3 valuable weeks at school!