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West Kildonan CollegiateMessage from the AdministrationOn April 8 th 2009 we celebrated our firstanniversary with students in our newbuilding. This past year has been amazing!Our students continue to be involved inthe life of the community. As you readthis newsletter it is obvious that we havefantastic students in our school. We areproud of our students and their effortsto support their neighbours. Many of ourstudents were involved in sand baggingthis spring. Students were willing to givetheir time and energy to support ourneighbours. Our students were genuinelyconcerned for those people affectedby the flood and they wanted to helpwhere they could.In early March our students and stafforganized an event to raise funds for theSugar ‘n Spice Daycare. Students plannedan event to raise funds in the memory ofAdam who had attended the daycare.This event was initiated by the studentsand took almost a year to plan.Students at West Kildonan Collegiatecontribute their time and expertise inmany ways to the community. We areproud of all of their accomplishments inand out of the classroom.The Seven Oaks School Division missionstatement reads as follows;“The Seven Oaks School Division is a Communityof Learners, everyone of whomshares responsibility to assist children inacquiring an education which will enablethem to lead fulfilling lives within the worldas moral people and contributing membersof society.”At West Kildonan Collegiate we see ourstudents live this mission statement eachand every day. There are many examplesin this newsletter indicating how ourstudents contribute to society. If one wasto visit our school on any given day thereare many examples of how students aredeveloping as moral people. We mustcontinue to provide our students withthe opportunities to develop as caringpeople in and out of the school.Parent Advisory Council MessageThe Year End Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meetingon April 7, 2009, coincided with the schools 1st year anniversaryin the new building. The year has gone by veryquickly with a smooth transition. Students, parents andstaff are feeling very much settled into the new schoolenvironment.Our meeting focused on updating parents on recent andfuture School / PAC activities, as well as ongoing initiatives.Highlights were the success of “All Period Days”, the studentsurvey “What Did I Do in School Today”,“Communicating Student Learning” and emerging trendsfor learning with technology in schools.Did you realize… the school has five smart boards in select classrooms (projection devices relaying information tothe internet which students can access) Wireless access to the internet is accessible at theschool the administration along with the school divisionand parent feedback are looking at better ways toevaluate student learning the most recent studies from Manitoba Education,Citizenship and Youth, indicated inner schools hadbetter student attendance than suburban schoolsmost students skipping classes had above or belowaverage gradesstudents wished more parents were involved withtheir schoolThis is some of the information you would have receivedand discussed Robots at our PAC soon meeting. to rummble atAll are welcome West to attending Kay our meetings. We are alwaysexcited to have more people.Volunteering is vital to our school. It strengthens ourcommunity, is self rewarding and gratifying. Values likecommitment, respect and responsibility are communicatedto our kids. By cooperatively tackling challenges we connectsocially, create ownership and become a valuableresource, making a fundamental contribution.Positions on the PAC executive are now available for thenext school year.Please consider accommodating this important volunteeropportunity. Contact the administration, Rhonda Youell orGerry Corr, or myself for more detailed information.Detlef Hindemith, PAC ChairEmail: wstkpac@yahoo.caPage 2