October 12, 2015 | The Vermilion Voice
Margaret McCormack Submitted
T h e S t . J e r o m e’s Cross Countr y team participated in Zones on Wednesday, October 7. The competition was held at Ross Lake and the students had a beautiful fall day for the run. Congratulations to Zach Black - sixth Junior Boys, Kaylie Krys – ninth Intermediate Girls and Anna Ulrich first Intermediate Girls. All three runners have qualified for Provincials, which will be held in Grande Prairie on October 17. Good luck! Mr. Sader and the Grade 9 students were launching Rockets from the playground hill last week. Students designed and created their rockets using plastic bottles and other plastic materials. Water
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was put into the rocket and then pumped with air before it was launched. All of the rockets were spectacular and some even made it all the way across the track or to the tennis court. The elementary students were very impressed with the rockets. Well done, Grade 9! On Monday, October 5 and Tuesday, October 6, St. Jerome’s students took part in “Bus Safety”. Each class took part in a presentation, which reviewed safety rules and bus evacuation. Grade 3 student Avery said some of the rules that were important were no eating or drinking on the bus because you could choke if the driver has to stop suddenly, and remember always sit and keep the aisles cleared. She enjoyed practicing an emergency evacuation from the backdoors jumping down with assistance and clearing away from the bus at least 10
steps. The students and staff of St. Jerome’s are showing their thankfulness at this time of year by bringing in donations for the Vermilion Food Bank. Students are encouraged to bring in a non-perishable food item this week to add to what was collected last week. On Friday Student Council will see which house, Cartier, Fraser or Mackenzie, donated the most food. Mr. MacMillan took 16 Grade 11 and 12 students to Lloyd Composite High School on Thursday, October 8 for the College and Career Fair. Students were able to gain information about a variety of occupations and college programs during the morning session. World’s Teacher Day was a ver y special day for the staff of St. Jerome’s School as they were treated to coffee
and donuts from the Grade 10 Leadership Class. It was a wonderful surprise at morning break to be able to enjoy such wonderful treats. Thank you! Another busy and successful weekend of volleyball took place on October 2 and 3. The Sr. Boys won Silver in St. Paul, Sr. Girls lost out in the Semi-finals, Grade 8/9 Boys won Gold and the Grade 6/7 Boys won Bronze in Kitscoty, and the Grade 9 girls won Silver and the grade 8 Girls won Bonze in their home tournament. Come out and cheer the Jr. High Boys on during their home tournament on October 16 and 17. School Reminders: Mom’s Pantry Orders due Wednesday, October 14, Book Fair Family Night – Thursday, October 15, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Gathering Area, School Clothing order due Friday, October 16.
Runners: Anna Ulrich, Zac Black, Kayleigh Krys.
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