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This is a copy of IHMS's weekly news article "Lion's Roar" that appeared in The Western Star newspaper on Friday, May 10, 2013.
Children from the sewing class at Immaculate Heart of Mary School display their
Mother's Day projects made from recyceled materials. Students
(L-R): Jorja Perrett, Sadie MacDonnell, Will Brothers, Kira McCarthy, Rebecca
Janes, Brooklyn Colbourne, Jenna Cammie, Cole Boyd-Martyn.
Summer
quickly approaches and students and staff of Immaculate Heart of Mary are
enjoying the sun!
We
would like to welcome to our school office Ms. Sarah Brake who is doing a work
placement for six weeks.
On
Thursday our Junior High Students participated in the All Canadian Science
Challenge. The team of Hajra Ahmad, Nathan Anderson, MacKenzie Brothers, and
Maria Reynolds took first place at the competition. Congratulations are
extended to all students on their performance. Many thanks are extended to Mr.
Hancock for helping prepare them.
We
are collecting recyclables for our Breakfast Program. All recycling during the
month of May will be in aid of our Breakfast Program.
Hajra
Ahmad, Keely Brothers, Mira Ismail, Sara Ismail, Maria Reynolds, Clara Ryan,
and Olivia Park participated in the Western Regional Heritage Fair on Saturday.
Mr.
Graham will receive his Honorary Degree of Law today. Our school community
would like to congratulate him on this most deserved recognition.
MacKenzie
Brothers participated in a Cheerleading Competition this weekend in St. John’s.
They had a great turnout!
Caylie
Blake participated in a Seminar this past weekend in St. John’s.
On
Monday, the Prayer Group hosted a celebration for the May Crowning. We would
like to thank Mrs. Coleman and the members of the Prayer Group.
Our
students really enjoyed their trip to St. Pierre!
Thursday
was World Catholic Day and we collected a toonie per person for the Toonies for
Tuition.
Class News
The Junior Kindergarten: The children have been
busy creating crafts for Mother’s Day. They have also been busy creating a
display for World Catholic Day!
Mrs. Hodder’s English Kindergarten class: These
students are learning about timelines in Social Studies. They have been experimenting with heavy vs.
light in Science.
Mme. Pérez-Diaz’s French Immersion Kindergarten class:
This week, the students are talking about their neighborhoods in Social
Studies. In Art, they are making colour wheels and learning about heavier,
lighter and the same weight!
Mme. Mondoux’s Grade One and Two French Immersion
class: These students are learning how to alphabetize their names, how to
identify verbs in their readers, and reading aboriginal legends.
Mrs. George’s Grade One English class: The Grade One Class is busy making Mother’s Day cards
and crafts. They are getting ready for the Science Fair next week.
Ms. Park’s Grade Two class: The Grade 2 English
class are busy practicing for their First Holy Communion. They are also
creating their own “Where the Wild Things Are” stories. They are learning about
aboriginals in Social Studies.
Ms. Payne’s Grade Three and Four Class: In Social
Studies, the students are preparing to create their own version of the
Newfoundland Flag. The weather has been beautiful, and the students have really
enjoyed using the outdoor classroom!
Ms. Neary’s Grade Five and Six Class: Grade 5/6
students are busy practicing for the Spring Musical. They are also busy
preparing for the Science Fair next week!
Mr.
Hancock’s Junior High Class: The Junior High Students had a great time at the
All Canadian Science Challenge. They are now looking forward to the Science
Fair.
