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This is a copy of IHMS's weekly new article Lion's Roar that appeared in The Western Star newspaper on Friday, June 24, 2016.
By: Aaron White and Kori Noel
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| Maria Reynolds is presented the Jérémie Bélanger Memorial Award by Mr. Drew Nadon (left) and Mr. Ryley Nadon (right). This award is presented in memory of Jérémie Bélanger, to an individual who possess a positive attitude inside and outside the classroom. It is for someone who is always demonstrating a willingness to help others; while excelling both academically and athletically. |
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| Realtors of Corner Brook Physical Education Award winners (L-R) Carter Bromley and Candace Johannesen for primary; Clare Coleman and Isaac Buckingham for elementary with Physical Education teacher Mr. Ryley Nadon. |
Last week many of our classes had their end of year field trips. The kindergarten to grade two students went bowling, the grade three and four English and French classes had a pyjama and movie day, and the grade five and six class visited the Corner Brook Museum and the City Library.
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| Max Chrappa with his teacher Mrs. Angel McCarthy. Max was the regional and provincial grade 7 winner in the YMCA Community Matters essay contest for his business essay "Green Pool". |
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| Grade three student, Gemma Butler, is presented her provincial prize in the World Ocean's Day Poster Contest by her teacher Ms. Kimberly Crocker. |
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| Isabelle Mercier, grade four winner; Isaac Buckingham, grade six winner; Colin Spencer, grade five winner; and Natalie Parsons, grade four winner in the IHMS year end Elementary Spelling Bee. |
Last week many of our classes had their end of year field trips. The kindergarten to grade two students went bowling, the grade three and four English and French classes had a pyjama and movie day, and the grade five and six class visited the Corner Brook Museum and the City Library.
Last
Friday we hosted our school art show in the gym. All of our classes posted some
of their best artwork from this past year. Thank you to the parents and family
members who came to see the artwork on display.
The
Elementary School Spelling Bee was held in our cafeteria on Monday morning.
Students and staff wore black and yellow to celebrate the spelling bee.
Students in grades four, five, and six were challenged to spell some very
difficult words. In grade four Natalie Parsons and Isabelle Mercier were the
overall winners, in grade five Colin Spencer was the overall winner, and in
grade six the overall winner was Isaac Buckingham.
Mr.
Ryley and the junior and senior high class organized our sports day on Monday.
It was a lot of fun. All classes participated in the stations around the
school. It was a full afternoon of activity.
The
last full day of school was on Tuesday. We celebrated with a school wide
pancake breakfast. Thank you to Mrs. King and the teachers who helped to serve
pancakes. In the afternoon the Student Leadership Council hosted a variety
show. The show featured over 30 acts by some of our amazing and talented
students and teachers.
School
closed on Wednesday at noon. We celebrated Mass at All Hallows with Bishop
Hundt followed by our year end school assembly.
Thursday
morning we held our annual volunteer breakfast to honour the people who
volunteered their time at IHMS to make this another amazing year. Thank you for
all you do.
Congratulations
to our YMCA Create A Logo classroom winners. In grade four: first place was
Keira Clarke, second place was Rebecca Janes, and third place was Natalie
Parsons; in grade five: first place was Simon Boitsefski, second palce was
Clare Coleman, and third place was Colin Spencer, in grade six: first place was
Ryan Bennett, second place was Jack Richardson, and third place was Kori Noel.
Congratulations
to our YMCA Market Your Thoughts Essay contest winners. In grade seven: first
place was Max Chrappa, second place was Myles Calbert, third place was Jordan
Park; in grade eight: first place was Anna MacKenzie, second place was Madison
Noel, and third place was Cameron Peddle; in grade nine: first place was Ryan
Miller, second place was José Garcia, and third place was Rebekah Calbert.
Congratulations
to Max Chrappa who was the grade seven first place regional winner and the
first place provincial winner!
Stars of the Week
Congratulations
to Kaitlyn Dillman who received her yellow stripe belt last week in Tae Kwon
Do.
Class News
The
junior kindergarten classes would like to wish
everyone a wonderful and safe summer. They all had a great year!
Mme.
Foley’s Kindergarten French Immersion class had a great year in kindergarten
French Immersion. They wish everyone a wonderful summer break!
Mrs.
Hodder’s Kindergarten English class had a
great day participating in sports day, especially the water games. They enjoyed
watching the variety show on Tuesday and would like to wish all a safe and
adventurous summer.
Mrs.
George’s grade one English class had
the most awesome year! They worked hard, learned so much and made many
wonderful memories and friendships. Though saying goodbye is really hard, they are
looking forward to a well deserved break. They want to wish everybody a happy,
fun and safe summer!
Mme.
Ryan’s grade one and two French Immersion class
had a lot of fun during the sports day, everyone is excited to bring their
pumpkin plants home for their home gardens. They are all ready for a safe,
happy and healthy summer!
Ms.
Park’s grade two class finished
up some year end activities this week. They wrote about the things they are
going to be doing this summer and made a cute craft to go along with it.
They had so much fun on Sports Day and watching the talent show on Tuesday.
Have a wonderful summer, everyone!
Mme.
Moss’ grade three, four and five French Immersion enjoyed
their French culture day, had a blast at sports day. They ended off the week
with a little class party! Passez un Bon été!
Ms.
Crocker’s grade three and four class had a
great sports day today and had a lot of fun watching the talent show.
Mrs.
McCarthy’s grade five and six class had a great last week of school. The class
had a lot of fun at the water activities during sports day. They would like to
wish everyone a great summer vacation.
Mr.
Drew Nadon’s junior high to level two class said goodbye to the Brazilian and
Mexican exchange students last week on Friday afternoon with a special
celebration. Students finished their final exams on Monday.
