Led by Mr. Hallihan, the MVHS Flyfishing Club has been gaining a lot of popularity and attention. The Atlantic Salmon Journal has noticed the progress of this club, and have featured the group in their Autumn 2011 publication. Please see the attachment for the full article.
Would you like to make a contribution to the 2012 MVHS Yearbook? We are looking for Yearbook Committee members from grades 9-12. Our first meeting will take place on Thursday, September 29th at lunchtime. Listen to the daily announcements for more information and reminders!The first Yearbook Sale of the year will take place in the main lobby at lunchtime on September 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. The cost is $40 for a yearbook with a nameplate and $35 for a yearbook without a nameplate.
Anyone interested in joining the 2011 M.V.H.S. swim team is asked to see Ms. Kelly on Wednesday, September 21 at noon to register.
Practices are from 3:40-5:00, and begin on Monday, September 26. Bring your swimsuit, towel and goggles. No competitive swimming experience is necessary.
With the first week of school behind us, I would like to take the time to welcome all parents and students back for another year.
The vital role of parents, guardians and families in the education of their children cannot be underestimated. The support you provide to your children and their school helps create a positive culture which contributes to the success of every student.
Practices will begin this week after school, and will be held each weekday, except Fridays. Practice time will begin at 3:30pm, at the gym entrance, and will be completed by 4:30pm.
There are 4 categories and distances:
Jr. Girls – 3km Jr. Boys - 4km Sr. Girls – 4km Sr. Boys – 5km
Junior divisions include students in grades 9 and 10; seniors divisions include those in grades 11 and 12.
The Zones will take place at Ironmen field in Chatham being hosted by JMH.
Schedule:
Saturday September 24th
Time Visitor Home
9am DRHS JMH
11:30am MVHS DRHS
2pm JMH BHS
The student council fee is forty dollars. It includes a student identification card, student handbook, exam booklet fee, and locker rental. Fees may be paid on Wednesday, August 31st from 9am to 12 noon in the main lobby or during the first week of school. Cheques should be made payable to MVHS Student Council. Please indicate the student's name on the reference line of the cheque and exact amount only.
The MVHS Drama Club will be presenting a summer production of Joseph Kesselring's classic Broadway comedy Arsenic & Old Lace August 10-13, 2011. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at Books Inn or at the door. Showtime is 7PM. Please come out and support the Drama Club.
We would like to wish our students and staff a well deserved Summer Break. Congrats again to our class or 2011. We'll see you at the Canada Day Parade taking place on Friday, July 1 starting at 1:00pm.
The following events are planned for the First Nation Communities in our area. All are Welcomed. For more information, please call the contact number.
July 14-18. Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) Pow Wow (627-4600).
July 31. Esgenoopetitj St. Annes' Picnic and Bazaar at the Church Grounds (776-1201).
August 19-21. Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church) Pow Wow (776-1201).
