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Vol. 17, Issue 9, October 27, 2012
Chapleau Elementary and Secondary School Celebrates Re-Dedication and Invites the community to a Public Open House
A Welcoming song was played by the Hand Drumming Group.
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n Tuesday October 23rd, p a r e n t s / guardians, community members and guests were invited to join s t a ff , s t u d e n t s a n d Algoma District School Board (ADSB) senior administration at the rededication and public open house for the Chapleau Elementary and Secondary School. The school was renovated and upgraded over the summer and
now comfortably accommodates the 201 Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 12 students in a learning environment that meets the needs of all grade levels. Held over the lunch hour to accommodate as many community members as possible, the open house gave visitors a chance to tour the school and see first hand some of the
upgrades. Welcome comments were provided by Secondary Principal Ross Hryhorchuk and Elementary Principal Lorrie Morley and were followed by a hand drumming group who provided a Welcoming Song for the assembly. Presentations and speeches repeatedly emphasized the opportunities that are available in the school for all grade levels. The hand drumming group for instance is made up of students from JK through to Grade 12. This is one of the great advantages of having a JK-12 school. Students are able to begin activities at an early age and are able to develop and grow whether it be in arts, sports or academics. Through the Eyes of a Student was a highlight of the celebration as students shared what they were most
enjoying about the newly renovated school. Primary students Nina and Samantha were excited about the brand new playground for the primary grades which is situated right outside the JK/SK and Grade 1/2 classrooms. The young students have a sandbox and plenty of green space to run and play, all safely fenced in. They also talked about how nice it is to see their older family members in the same building. Grade 8 student Jordan spoke honestly about how he initially was nervous about moving to the high school. However he has had only positive experiences and was able to say earnestly that he has discovered that “…change is change and change is strength.” Grade 9 student Cody looks forward to waking up and going to school
Jennifer Sarlo, Chair of Algoma District School Board presents a plaque to Lauren Hamill and Jacob Glabb. each day because “…the school is amazing, it never gets dull and the students and staff are so friendly.” Grade 11 student Kassie said she appreciates the part she gets to play as a positive role model for the younger students. “The younger students now have people to look up to and I think the high school students are doing an excellent job of showing parents from the Chapleau
Public School that we are responsible.” The JK-12 school model is new to Chapleau and is proving to be a positive experience for students and staff. There are common areas and classrooms that all students are welcome to make use of including the aboriginal culture room, the stage and the cafetorium. There are larger, renovated rooms best suited for high Cont’d on P.6
Chapleau Curling Club prepares for the 2012 Season By Kevin Lindquist he Chapleau Curling Club is working hard
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to bring another season of curling to Chapleau residents. Thanks to our Mayor and Council, approval has been granted for two years of five month curling seasons! Ice will be installed in early November and remain until the end March for the 2012-13 and 201314 seasons. This multi-year curling approval allows the
club to attract larger Regional bonspiels to o u r c o m m u n i t y, benefiting both the club, and the businesses of Chapleau. The Curling Club executive consists of Kevin Lindquist, President, Claude Noel, Past President, Pam Morin, Vi c e - P r e s i d e n t , Pierrette Noel, Secretary/ Treasurer, Terry
Legge, Ice Coordinator, and Brenda L i n d q u i s t , C a nteen/Bar Manager. The objective this year is to encourage new curlers to the Club through curling clinics, a Little Rocks program, high school curling, and a seniors club. An application has also been made for equipment upgrades to the club. Social Friday
curling is planned once a month. This year's curling season begins the week of November 12th with free evening curling and coaching. A free bonspiel will follow on November 16 & 17th, with regular Monday and Wednesday evening curling starting November 19th. More information regarding mem-
bership fees will be provided in the Chapleau Express next week, and you can always check out our Facebook site. We still need your help! Saturday, November 3rd is cleanup day and the painting of the ice surface. Drop by between 9:00 am & 4:00 pm to lend a hand.
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