Hooked on <strong>School</strong> Days at CDC Lachute!By C harlene O’Hanley, TeacherFrom February 13 - 17 th , the Lachute community membersjoined <strong>for</strong>ces to support learners and their ef<strong>for</strong>ts to stay inschool. Many activities were planned but one that stood out atour centre was a lunch hour kiosque which provided communitysupport pamphlets (services offered in the community) andpraise <strong>for</strong> being at school. This event was sponsored by thetable de la perseverence scolaire, and was held in many schoolsin the area. Students were encouraged to about many agenciesavailable to them. The challenge of keeping learners in schoolcontinued through the week with the viewing of a ‘Stay in<strong>School</strong>!’ video, designed and created by our centre.CDC Vimont Students Welcome Visitors to Their ClassesBy: Nancy Sher, TeacherStudents were very <strong>for</strong>tunate in semester 2 to have had the opportunity to attend four very differentpresentations at our centre. All four provided our students with in<strong>for</strong>mation and inspiration that willstay with them long after they graduate. What could be better than that?!On January 11, 2012, Tania Gravel spoke to my Drug and Alcohol Awareness class. Alexandra’s classwas also our guests on that day. Tania was just 8 months into her sobriety when she registered at CDC Vimont in the fall of2009, and subsequently graduated in the spring of 2010. Since then, she has worked at an in-patient rehab centre and aCHSLD, as well as attended university. Tania talked very candidly about the many influences and experiences that led to heraddictions. Her genuine and approachable manner allowed the students to see how a person could sink into the depths ofaddictions, and then rise above it. This was a most inspiring and emotional visit.A week later, on January 18, Giovanna Taddeo, an R.C.M.P. corporal, also attended my Drug and Alcohol Awareness class. TheR.C.M.P. has a drug awareness program designed <strong>for</strong> presentation to young adults, and Giovanna shared this with the class.She also engaged the students with up-to-the-minute in<strong>for</strong>mation about the dangers of some of the new drugs that are onthe streets these days. In<strong>for</strong>mation that is so crucial <strong>for</strong> making positives choices in one’s life. Knowledge is power! Giovannaalso took the opportunity to talk to my students about careers in police tech. and the R.C.M.P. Considering that we have anumber of students each year interested in attending police technology programs, sharing her knowledge and experiencewas invaluable!Then, on January 26, Dr. Tarik Razek, chief of trauma at the Montreal General Hospital addressed my English class. Dr. Razekis a multi-faceted individual, who not only is a surgeon on the MGH trauma team, but also travels to third world countriesspending months of his time helping communities in dire need of medical attention. He also finds time to give back to his owncommunity by presenting workshops in schools in order to teach our youth about the many hazards out there in the world. Ina frank and very engaging presentation, he communicated vividly how, with knowledge and a<strong>for</strong>ethought, a lot of accidentsthat befall humans, and in particular young adults, could be prevented. In<strong>for</strong>mation so important <strong>for</strong> ensuring a long life, well-lived!Tara Grenier, a first responder, also attended the workshop with Dr. Razek. With the use of a teaching dummy which wenamed “Sad Sam”, she showed the students how an injured person is cared <strong>for</strong> at the scene of an accident. She also inquiredas to who knows how to do CPR, and sadly, we discovered that most of us don’t know how. Using “Sad Sam” she showedeveryone how easy it is to do and encouraged us to learn how. This ultimately inspired some students to request that wehave a workshop on how to do CPR at our centre......a fabulous idea!As a result of the generosity of these four individuals, our students have been inspired to think about some of their actionsand choices and reflect on the impact these will have on their lives in the present and in the future. Knowledge is definitelypower!!!SIR WILFRID LAURIER SCHOOL BOARD Page 52 VOLUME 3 · ISSUE 3 · March 2012
Annual Ski Loppet atArundel Nature and Science CentreBy: Kym PedicelliThe Arundel Nature and Science Centre 2012Loppet was an absolute success! The weatherwas warm, making it ever more enjoyable.With 93 participants, 12 volunteers, a snowmobilesafety on hand, and even a SocieteQuebec police car, flares and all <strong>for</strong> the roadcrossing, it was a very exciting event. Theparticipating schools were Arundel Elementary,Sainte Adèle Elementary, Sainte AgatheAcademy, Morin Heights, LaurentianRegional High <strong>School</strong> and Laurentian Elementary.,Rawdon and McCaig. The loppet trail,approximately 7 km, meandered acrossfields, through the beautiful mixed <strong>for</strong>estalong the Rouge River and uphill to the ANSCproperty, finishing, once again along thefields, lined by lush hedgerows. After all ofthis, the volunteers reported that every studentwho came through the finish had asmile on their face, laughing and having agreat time. There was also so much supportamong classmates, staying together and encouragingeach other!Now we are setting our sights on our crosscountryrunning event on June 1 st !A heartfelt thank you to the volunteers whoattended; this event could not have happenedwithout you.From the ANSC teamFinal placements:Level 5 Girls1st Sarah Urness, Arundel Elementary2nd Nadia Gauvreau, Laurentian Elementary3rd Katie Heatlie, Laurentian ElementaryLevel 5 Boys1 st William Ward, Ste-Adèle Elementary2 nd Jake Chartier, Arundel Elementary3 rd Gabriel Jean, Ste-Adèle ElementaryLevel 6 Girls1 st Jasmine Millaire, Morin Heights Elementary2 nd Grace Bennett, Laurentian Elementary3 rd Jessy Hutchison, Ste-Adèle ElementaryLevel 6 Boys1 st Samuel Zukowsky, Ste-Agathe Academy2 nd Erik Giard, Ste-Agathe Academy3 rd Jacob Melis, Ste-Adèle ElementarySecondary Cycle 1 Girls1 st Jade Bergstaller, Ste-Agathe Academy2 nd Emily Bates, Laurentian Regional High3 rd Sabrina Beverly, Laurentian RegionalHighSecondary Cycle 1 Boys1 st Hugo Giard, Ste-Agathe Academy2 nd Jonathan Pedicelli, Laurentian RegionalHighSecondary Cycle 2 Girls1 st Estelle Lizotte, Laurentain Regional High2 nd Jodee Henry, Laurentian Regional HighSecondary Cycle 3 Boys1 st Chaz Taylor, Laurentian Regional High2 nd Andrew Mawdryk, Laurentian Regional<strong>School</strong>s with the top ranking students:Elementary <strong>School</strong> Girls1st Place - Arundel Elementary2nd Place - Laurentian Elementary3rd Place - Rawdon ElementaryElementary <strong>School</strong> Boys1 st Ste-Agathe Academy2 nd Ste-Adèle Elementary3 rd Arundel ElementarySecondary All Levels Boys and Girls1 st Laurentian Elementary2 nd Ste-Agathe AcademySIR WILFRID LAURIER SCHOOL BOARD Page 53 VOLUME 3 · ISSUE 3 · March 2012
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