The Record • Friday, August 17, 2012 • A09
Keeper: From Rankin Inlet to the Royal City
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40 (NEW WESTMINSTER) OPENING PROCEDURES - Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
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and Neubrand left the defenceman on the peak alone. “Willie told me that was one of his favourite times that day,” said Neubrand. “He was there looking at all the names on the trophy and knowing that his would be on there soon.” (Because of the trophy’s travel schedule, engraving of the 2012 names won’t take place until the L.A. Kings’ summer tour ends.) Neubrand’s favourite time with the trophy was on a tour to Nunavut. “It was -65 (Celsius) there in Rankin Inlet and we travelled there by snowmobile, and we had caribou meat,” said Neubrand. “That trip really does stick out for me.” Neubrand doesn’t remember all the names of people he’s met, but many familiar faces show up. In fact, a couple who were part of Mark Recchi’s celebrations in 2006 with Carolina and 2011 with Boston come up to say hello to Neubrand in New Westminster and relive past stories. “I just talked to Erik Cole, too,” said Neubrand of the former Carolina Hurricanes forward now playing for Montreal. Neubrand also texts Bruins’ forward Milan Lucic to see what he’s up to. Neubrand can’t help but laugh when he tells the story of how Lucic didn’t want to see his day with the trophy end, going so far as to accompany Neubrand as he checked into his hotel. Even when pressed on who his favourite player with the Stanley Cup has been, Neubrand cracks and gives an answer that should surprise nobody. “Nicklas Lidstrom (of Detroit) was so classy, so professional, and so good with everybody, from his family to the janitor,” said Neubrand. “He is always so positive and such a pleasure to be around.” On the negative side, “It was -65 there Neubrand has learned that the in Rankin Inlet danger time each day comes in the final hours. and we trav“Every day, around 9 to 9:30 p.m., that’s when something elled there by crazy might happen,” he said. snowmobile and “There’s usually alcohol involved, we had caribou and people think I’m not paying attention. … I am. I have to be. meat. That trip That’s part of my job.” And there’s a certain tedium really does stick that creeps into the job even if out for me.” it is the most exciting day for almost everybody else who sees the Stanley Cup. Walter Neubrand Keeper of the cup “It’s like Groundhog Day for me,” he said. “It may be a different setting but there usually is a routine. There’s time with the family, there’s a community event, there’s sometimes a trip to a setting like a mountain, and then it’s off, usually to a nightclub. … And then I take it to the next city, and we do it all again.” As for the answers to the questions Neubrand is asked most often, he pulls out gloves from his front pockets to show he’s always got them on hand, people can hold it over their heads as long as the recipient, in this case Bill Ranford, is also holding it, and you can have a drink as long as the recipient is pouring it. As for what the future holds, Neubrand said he still enjoys doing both his jobs as trophy minder and teacher. “I’m kind of famous. I do have my own Wikipedia entry, but I don’t really think you’ve made it big until you appear on Sesame Street,” he joked. “I’ll take some vacation time with my family, and then it’s back to teaching. … Funny thing is at my school, it’s pretty multicultural so the big sports are soccer and cricket. Every three years, I do bring it into my school, and the kids are pretty impressed.”
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ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Kindergarten to Grade 7 students will report to their respective schools for registration and assignments. Unless otherwise advised by the Principal concerned, classes will be dismissed mid-morning on September 4th. Regular classes commence September 5th. Elementary schools will be open to receive new registrations at specific times and dates during the week of August 27th; please contact your neighbourhood school for more information. Note that the deadline for guarantee of placement in your neighbourhood schools was June 1st, 2012. However, students will be accommodated in their neighbourhood school as space is available. Kindergarten: Unless otherwise notified by the Principal, these children should report to school on September 4th but will attend for only short periods through September 14th. GLENBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS 701 Park Crescent, New Westminster Phone: 604-517-5940 The school office will be open for new registrations starting on Tuesday, August 21st, 2012 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Students already registered will receive an information package in the mail mid-August outlining the time they should arrive on the first day of school. Teams of classes will arrive at staggered times and it is expected that students will be in attendance for up to one hour on the first day (September 4th) only. The second day, Wednesday, September 5th is a regular school day, commencing at 8:45 a.m. and ending at 2:55 p.m. QUEENSBOROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS 833 Salter Street, New Westminster Phone: 604-517-6040 The school office will be open for new registrations starting on Tuesday, August 21st, 2012 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. New students and previously enrolled students are to arrive at the school at 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4th. The students will be at school approximately 40 minutes. The second day, Wednesday, September 5th is a regular school day, commencing at 8:40 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. NEW WESTMINSTER SECONDARY SCHOOL 835 - 8th Street, New Westminster Phone: 604-517-6220 st New registrations for 2012-13 will be accepted Tuesday, August 21 to Wednesday, August 29th between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Completed registrations must be accompanied by all required documentation indicated on the Registration Information Form (www.nwss.ca). Students and their parent/guardian will be required to attend an Intake Meeting with their Counsellor and/or Grade Vice-Principal. Meeting times are arranged upon receipt of completed registration documents. School opens at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4th. All students must confirm their registration by attending grade assemblies and picking up their timetables at the time indicated below. Students will be in attendance on September 4th for grade assemblies only. Wednesday, September 5th is a regular full day of instruction. Tuesday, September 4th Grade Assemblies Grade 12: 830 a.m. Grade 11: 9:30 a.m. Grade 10: 10:15 a.m. Grade 9: 11:00 a.m. Grade 8: 11:45 a.m. New registrations will not be accepted on Tuesday, September 4th. The school office is open again from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for new registrations on Wednesday, September 5th. Phone: 604-517-6292 SIGMA Youth Learning Centre (16 – 18 years old): 835 – 8th Street, New Westminster nd SIGMA is located on the 2 floor of the Pearson Wing of NWSS, across from room #281. New registrations for 2012-13 will be accepted starting August 21st between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Returning students will be contacted by phone to set-up their individual course timetables for the 1st semester. Monday, September 10th is the 1st day of school for all SIGMA students. POWER Youth Learning Centre (16 – 18 years old) 1001 Columbia St, New Westminster Phone: 604-517-6141 Royal City Alternate Program (13 - 15 years old)
629 Agnes Street, New Westminster Phone: 604-517-6914
New registrations for 2012-13 are being accepted now! Please call to make an appointment for an orientation session.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMIC NIGHT SCHOOL COURSES - GRADES 11 & 12
835 – 8th Street (New Westminster Secondary School) – Register in person, by phone or website Course Registration begins Tuesday, September 4th, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday CONTINUING EDUCATION FALL REGISTRATION – GENERAL INTEREST PROGRAMS Course Registration begins Tuesday, September 4th, 9:00 a.m. Phone: 604-517-6286 Fax: 604-517-6294 Website: www.ce40.ca
ADULT LEARNING CENTRES Pearson Adult Learning Centre 835 – 8th Street (New Westminster Secondary School) Portable Room #2 - Register in Person Only Fall Registration Wednesday, September 5th and Thursday, September 6th, 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., or 7:00 p.m. Phone: 604-517-6286 Website: www.palc.net Columbia Square Adult Learning Centre 1001 Columbia Street - Register in Person Only Fall Registration for Returning Students: Wednesday, September 5th New Student Registration: September 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th – Orientations at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.* (*Friday orientations are at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.) Weekly Wednesday Orientations at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. will begin on September 12th Phone 604-517-6191 Website: www.virtualschoolbc.ca
Urban First Nations Adult Learning Centre
1001 Columbia Street Phone: 604-517-6191 or 607-517-6122 for information or to schedule an interview