April 10, 2018

Is it pathetic that all day yesterday I was sad to not be at work at CCS?? So nice to be back and feeling better today :)

STEAM was a lot of fun today! Although I am not sure everyone knew that the objective was for the egg shell NOT to crack rather than to crack hehe.

Our prayers and talks regarding the Humbolt Broncos bus crash was good today. For those interested in becoming Organ Donors after hearing about the player that saved 6 lives through his donation of organs that website again is http://www.transplant.bc.ca/our-services/organ-donor-registry/
We will also have a jersey day this Thursday in support of our victims.

Our retreat with NET ministries is fast approaching! Students should arrive at the parish centre at 8.45am this Saturday. You should wear your own clothes and bring a lunch and water bottle (snacks provided). We will then proceed to the Precious Blood 4.30pm mass where you will join your families and sponsors (if they can make it). During the mass Fr. Paul will call Confirmation candidates forward to sign a Contract of Investiture/partake in Rite of Enrollment. Parents and sponsors will be asked to stand also. This is the same day as the Gala auction (sorry!). We should be out at about 5.30pm so that you can get on your way to the auction night!

 

April 3, 2017

Soooooo... March just came and went in a flash! Is it any wonder I have not posted on my blog since the end of February?!

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL!!!!

I wish to again commend you all for your work in our live Stations of the Cross on Holy Thursday. You performed reverently and lots of effort in directing and preparing happened. Despite the weather, you all continued to poor your hearts into this production, which was plain for all to see. Thank you all.

As we enter into the final three months of your grade 7 year, we have so much to look forward to! Girls soccer games are going on and the track season is almost upon us.
Our Confirmation retreat and Enrollment/Investiture Mass are coming up on April 14th.
Confirmation will be here before we know it- June 19th.
Grade 7 Farewell night is set for June 26.
Fun Day, Talent Show, Yearbooks, Year-End slideshow...the list goes on!! :)

It is going to fly by, so take it all in! One way you can help make all these experiences as magical as they ought to be, is by working on how you socialize with your classmates. How do you wish to be remembered? What kind of a legacy will you leave behind? Consider this in light of Mr. Borkowski's conversation today about gossiping and rumours....

I am so looking forward to our last three months together. Thank you for letting me take this journey together with you all :)

February 27, 2018

Well things are lots of fun at CCS these days!

I have been really enjoying your Tedtalks and Bible Readings. We aim to finish the last few this week in order to select and prepare those chosen to present at the Clova on March 9th.

We have been busy getting some work samples ready to show to our parents at Student-Led conferences this Thurs./Fri this week also :)

Tmw the SJB Little Cub Classic (the one that was cancelled earlier in year) will be on. All grade 7 students will get a chance to play basketball and check out St. John Brebeuf High School tmw. We ask you to arrive on time (usual time) tmw. We will sort students into cars and depart CCS at 9am. We should return by 3.30pm. SJB will kindly provide pizza lunch. Students can wear gym strip and/or school uniform. Please bring water bottle and a snack. 

The grade 7 girls basketball team will be off to Richmond to compete in the playoffs that they worked hard to qualify for this season, as will the grade 6 girls team also. We are very proud of both teams and wish them the best of luck!!

February 19, 2018

I hope you all found our trip to Bethshan Gardens enjoyable today! I know that the residents there were glad to have us. It was really beautiful to see you all engage with those living there.

Ted talks begin tomorrow! Many of you spent much of today practicing and adding final touched to your talks. We look forward to hearing and responding to your "ideas worth sharing".

Please remind your parents that there is a meeting for parents and sponsors (no students) this Weds. @ 6.30pm at the Parish Centre. If your sponsor cannot attend, we understand, but we invite them to please come along if they can.

February 15, 2018

January 31st, 2018

Can you believe it is Mrs. Sene's last day today?? We are all sooooo excited for her bundle of joy to arrive!! I know that she was delighted to receive the book filled with all your predictions about her baby!

Our Open House is coming up this Sunday. Thank you all for helping out with band/choir/Christian Server duties/ Lectio Divina presentations. It goes a long way!

I didn't quite get around to collecting the Service Hours forms today (luckily for some! ;)) I will gather those tmw.


You have been making steady progress with both your Lit Circle and Socials work- well done. I think most of you are on schedule to finishing on time, and won't need to do much at home as a result. If not, try to break what you have left into small tasks and complete some at home.
I am working hard to finish marking the last Socials activity you submitted- results should be going home this week.

It is on the board, but one last reminder that Holy Cross application forms are now past due.

Lastly, many people complimented our class on the artwork on our bulletin board in the hallway (see pictures below). You should be proud of your Ted Harrison inspired artwork grade 7's.

January 29, 2018

I saw some nervous faces as we began to talk about Tedx this year. Don't be nervous!!! Tedx is a lot of fun and a chance for us to share our interesting ideas with our class, as well as share a Bible Reading that means something to us.

Let's all help one another through feedback in class as well as on Google Classroom to come up with ideas to share that fit the criteria (See handout today to check this). Please be assured that you are not expected to spend time at home on Google Classroom (although this is allowed if your parents permit). You will get class time to post and comment so that we can get the best out of one another. Class time will also be given to work on developing your ideas in all the writing stages (idea approval- planning- rough copy- good  copy- presenting). I really look forward to hearing all about your ideas!

Our Open House is also fast approaching (this Sunday). Every year people share how much they enjoy the band performance, and I know this year will be extra special what with everyone in band! We are very grateful to the band for coming to perform this Sunday (notices will be sent home). Mr. Pistrin and I will be hosting a short "Lectio Divina" demonstration at 1.15pm that day also. Please sign up tmw if you are available (need just a few students). Many of you will also be helping in roles as Christian Servers I am sure. We would not be able to do it all without you all, so thank you very much!

Homework:
- Xtra Math x 3 per week
- Lit Circles: final week
- Rel: pink page (W)
-Socials project (Due Feb.14)
-TedX proposed idea (Fri)

Reminders:
-Service Hours- due Weds.
-Weds.- Mrs. Sene's last day!!!
-Weds.- Parent night at Parish: Deborah McNamara
-Friday: foodbank mass
-Sunday, Feb. 4: CCS Open House