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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
West Kildonan CollegiateAdam’s Angels CarnivalOn Sunday March 22, students and teachers of WestKildonan Collegiate along with daycare workers fromSugar N’ Spice Kiddie Haven held a carnival in tributeto Adam Hudson, who passed away in his sleep duringthe summer of 2008 at the tender age of 14 monthsold. Adam attended Sugar N’ Spice Kiddie Haven. Hewas a sweet blond haired boy who also visited theWKC Infant lab and loved to play with the other children.The daycare is attached to WKC and in a shortfew months both schools have come together andformed a strong bonding relationship to the point thatthe daycare has become an integral part of WKC’sChildcare program. West Kildonan Collegiate is theonly high school in Manitoba that is lucky enough tohave this program. Students had brought forth the ideaof having a carnival in memory of Adam. The carnivalraised $2,200 which will go towards a natural playground.The Childcare and Family Studies students spearheaded the organization of the carnival. They campaignedand received many donations from variouscompanies as well as from friends and family. Manyfamilies from the daycare and the community attendedthe carnival which was full of fun kid activities fromface painting, kid bowling, hoop throwing, floor hockeyand many, many prizes. The attendance of Adam’sfamily added a very special feeling to the event.The Science students made silly putty for the childrento play with and take home. The Drama students puton puppet shows. Along with the games and prizes,Ashley and Rich from the daycare brought their snakesfor the kids to get their pictures taken with them. Belle,from the daycare, manned the arts and crafts table.Special thanks to the following organizations and individualswho generously supported the carnival: SylvanLearning Centre for sponsoring the children’s bouncer,The Knights of Columbus—Father Shykjowich Council#8925, St. Joseph’s Men’s Club, Matt Stebeleski(Gigi), Jump N Play Rentals, Subway, Staples, FutureShop, McDonalds, West Kildonan Tiny Tots, Luc SandersFamily, Wellington Fine Coffee, Vince Leah RecreationalCentre, West K Café, Dollarama, Garden CityCommunity Centre, and the West Kildonan Collegiatestaff.When people come together to work toward acommon goal, great things happen!Written by Hilary S.(Grade 12 student)Arts in the Park 2009:May 27, 28 and 29thLocation: Kildonan ParkSeven Oaks School Division is pleased to announce thefourth edition of Arts in the Park. Students from all schoolsin the Seven Oaks School Division will gather in KildonanPark during this three day event to showcase and shareexperiences in the arts.Coming Together in UnityThe highlight of this year’s Arts in the Park will be a communityPow Wow, “Coming Together in Unity,” to be heldMay 27th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm in the North Field ofKildonan Park. The Pow Wow will begin with a traditionalgrand procession which will include dignitaries as well asdrummers and dancers. Between 6:30pm and 7:00pm wewill serve a feast to participants. Earlier in the day, MaplesCollegiate students will celebrate Unity, the coming togetherof all groups of people, in a march to the ManitobaLegislature.Three Days of PerformancesDuring the day and evening sessions at various tent sites aswell as Rainbow Stage there will be ongoing choir, band,dance, and drama performances. Visual arts will be displayedfrom all schools in the division. There will also be atent displaying student videos. The preschool programs,held in all our elementary schools, will move their programsto Kildonan Park offering activities in their own tent.New this year will be an evening where drama studentsshare their learning with each other as well as with audiencemembers. One evening audience members will beinvited to learn how to play African drums. Traditionally wehave featured student bands in our Rock tent. This year theRock tent will also feature Karaoke and Poetry readings. Asan added treat, there will be several adult performancegroups made up of employees of the Seven Oaks SchoolDivision.This event becomes bigger and more ambitious every timeit is offered and we are extremely excited about the varietyof activities available at Arts in the Park 2009. Be sure tomark your calendars and plan to attend some or all of theprograms at Arts in the Park: 10:00am to 9:00pm.Winnipeg Floods again and WKCstudents help with sandbaggingsupporting our local communityThe West Kildonan community thank the studentsfrom the local schools for their help sandbagging toprotect their homes from spring flooding. This year inWinnipeg, areas along the river experienced what hasbeen considered the second worst flood in the last 100years. These events bring the community of all agestogether working to keep our homes safe from waterdamage.Page 3
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