2013-2014 MMC Information Handbook - Retsd.mb.ca
2013-2014 MMC Information Handbook - Retsd.mb.ca
2013-2014 MMC Information Handbook - Retsd.mb.ca
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EXTRA CURRICULAR INFORMATION<br />
The Athletic Program<br />
Beyond the required Grades 10, 11 and 12 Physi<strong>ca</strong>l Edu<strong>ca</strong>tion programs, we also offer an excellent intramural and<br />
inter-collegiate athletic program. Miles Macdonell Collegiate has gained provincial titles in many sports such as<br />
cross country, volleyball, basketball, indoor and outdoor track and field, curling, hockey, badminton, indoor and<br />
outdoor soccer, golf, field hockey and football. <strong>MMC</strong> participates in both the Kilcona Peguis Athletic Conference<br />
(KPAC) and the Manitoba High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). Special activities such as a ski trip are often<br />
planned. Students are encouraged to be involved, whether it be as a me<strong>mb</strong>er of a team or as a spectator.<br />
Student Council<br />
All students have the opportunity to become involved with the many Student Council events that are held<br />
throughout the school year. Part of your student fee supplements the costs associated with the many student organized<br />
events such as dances, spirit week, talent shows, pep rallies, spring <strong>ca</strong>rnival, and seniors’ Christmas dinner.<br />
Student Clubs, Committees and Opportunities<br />
Students are encouraged to become actively involved in student life outside of the school day. Some of the activities<br />
available are: Key Club, Youth in Philanthropy, Lit Mag, Curling Club, Weight Training, Yearbook Committee,<br />
Student Council and its many sub-committees, exchange programs, Terry Fox Program, Peer Tutoring Program,<br />
Drama Club, Musi<strong>ca</strong>l and Theatri<strong>ca</strong>l productions, Vietnam Orphanage Committee, Angling Club, Improv Theatre<br />
Club, Heritage and Cultural Days, Theme Dances, Band Program, Student Leadership Conferences, university<br />
exposure, National Physics Contest, National Chemistry Contest, Festival Théâtre Jeunesse, Skills Manitoba and<br />
the National Math Contest. During the first week of school, you will be able to attend the Club Fair in one of our<br />
gyms to sign up. If you have an interest that isn’t listed here, let us know!<br />
Special Events<br />
Some of the annual events that are planned for students to participate in are: University <strong>Information</strong> Day, Career<br />
Day, Heritage Days, Forum for Young Canadians, Terry Fox Youth Program held in Ottawa, Festival du Voyageur,<br />
Français pour l’avenir, Concours d’art oratoire, and Student Exchanges with Switzerland, various cultural/edu<strong>ca</strong>tional<br />
tours to places such as Italy, France, Spain Germany, Japan and Costa Ri<strong>ca</strong>.<br />
The Music Program<br />
Miles Macdonell Collegiate offers both courses and extra-curricular activities for a host of musi<strong>ca</strong>l interests. The<br />
possibility for extracurricular involvement in music includes Jazz Ense<strong>mb</strong>les, and musi<strong>ca</strong>ls presented at <strong>MMC</strong>. Our<br />
state-of-the art recording studio is second to none in high schools across the province. We are very proud of a<br />
nu<strong>mb</strong>er of recently produced CDs that were recorded in the Mighty Mac Recording Studio of Miles Macdonell.<br />
Prodigy<br />
The focus is on vo<strong>ca</strong>l performance in a host of idioms and styles. The performance expectations are high and<br />
time commitment is extensive. Selection is by audition and students should consider participation demands<br />
before auditioning.<br />
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