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SACKVILLE HIGH
Communication Bulletin
May/June 2012
WWW.SACKVILLE.EDNET.NS.CA
Principal: John Miller •Vice-Principal: Dave Drapak • Vice-Principal: Lauren Emanuel
Email: [email protected]
Principal’s Message
Inside this issue:
Principal’s Message
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Guidance Update
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Final Exam Information
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Hire-A-Grad
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Calendar of Events
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Girls Field Hockey
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Recognize Bullying
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Prom Information
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Graduation Information
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Music for Life Gala
Concert
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SHS Grad Wear on Sale
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Kingfisher Karnival
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Arts Gala Event
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Grad Bingo—Thank you
7
Online Safety
8
Host a Student from Spain
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This will be our final communication bulletin for the 2011-2012
school year. It has been a great
year and I wish to congratulate
the students on all of the great
successes that they have played a
role in, this past year.
A heartfelt thanks goes out to
staff, students and our community for the continuous participation in, contributions to, and
support of school life at SHS. It
has been another tremendous
year in so many ways in, and out,
of the classroom. In the music
department, over $20 000. was
raised through a 4Cs Foundation
grant ($10 000), a Musicounts/
Caras grant ($10 000), and a
Department of Education Advanced Music Grant ($1 000).
These monies were used to create
the Bach to Music Project which
involved 200 school and community musicians and to purchase
needed instruments for the band.
The school band will culminate
the year taking Beethoven, Bach,
and the Beatles on a tour of
schools in Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick at the end of May.
The drama department had a
successful show at the Seventh
Annual Playwrights cabaret collaborating with the Tourism 12
class who also was responsible
for assisting in successfully hosting the Second Annual Parent
Appreciation evening held May
2. From the Gay Straight Alliance which celebrated several
successful events with the student body including a diversity
awareness campaign over Christmas and peaceful, community
building in the fall, and through
an ongoing awareness campaign
to the many endeavours of the
Students’ Council and sports
teams which are too numerous to
mention, our students, supported
by staff, have been busy.
Over the next 5-6 weeks we will
be extremely busy with the many
celebrations that take place as we
close this school year. Prom is
coming up as are many events
leading to graduation. Academic
and athletic celebrations are both
in the next couple of weeks.
Time is flying by!
For students who will be back
with us next year, please ensure
that you have met with your
Guidance Update
Counsellors are busy meeting with students one on one to review their
course selections for next year. Students, if you haven’t had a meeting
already please stop by and make an appointment. Parents and Guardians,
you should be expecting a course confirmation sheet to review.
Parents/Guardians don’t forget, if you haven’t already signed up for Powerschool, please call the school to get your login information.
counsellor and completed your
course selections. If you are unsuccessful in any of your courses this
semester, you need to contact a
counsellor before leaving the school
on Friday, June 29 to make changes
in your selections for next year or
to get information about Summer
School. Course selection changes in
September will be very limited.
For the students who are graduating, I congratulate you and wish
you luck in all of your future endeavours. Enjoy your summer.
The 2012-2013 year will begin for
students this year on Tuesday, September 4.
John Miller
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Exam Schedule:
Friday, June 15—NSE Math
Tuesday, June 19—NSE English / A Block Exams (pm)
Wednesday, June 20—B Block Exams (am)/C Block Exams (pm)
Thursday, June 21—D Block Exams and Conflicts
Tips for Preparing for Exams – Getting Ready
BEFORE THE EXAM PERIOD
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Exam preparation should begin before the exam period.
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Prepare a study schedule before the exam period and stick to it.
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Do not panic the night before the exam. Avoid staying up late cramming; instead, try to get a good night’s
sleep and eat something nutritious for breakfast before the exam.
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Arrive at your exam prepared to write it. Wear comfortable clothing and bring along all the equipment that
you might need – pens, pencils, ruler, and calculator.
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Enter the exam room in as relaxed and confident a state as possible. Breathe deeply and remain calm.
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Hire-A-Grad
WHEN: May 18th (rain date May 22th)
WHERE: Any business or outside work you require
WHO: Sackville High Grade 12 Students
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HI R D
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WHY: To raise money for student awards/bursaries
Our grads will clean up gardens, rake lawn, move rocks, plant
trees, clean windows—anything you may require around your
home, property or business.
Support our Graduating Class of 2012. Call Sackville High
School at 864-6700, ext. 0 between 9am and 3pm. Tax receipts
will be issued for any donation over $25 upon request.
Calendar of Events — May/June
May 11th
PD Day no classes
May 18th (rain date May 22nd)
Hire-A-Grad
May 23rd
Victoria Day—No Classes
May 24th
Grad Rehearsal & BBQ
May 26th
Prom (Holiday Inn Harbourview—Dartmouth)
May 28th
SAC Meeting 6:00pm
May 30th
Academic Excellence Evening
June 6nd (rain date June 7th)
Kingfisher Karnival 6-9pm
June 5th
Athletic Banquet
June 15th—21st
Exams
June 26th
Grad Rehearsal
June 28th
Graduation
June 29th
Last Day of School
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Field Hockey Team Finishes Strong!
The Sackville High School Girl's Field Hockey team, worked extremely hard the past few months, finishing the
regular season with a 6 wins and 4 loses record. They placed fifth in the standings, and played an outstanding
game in the quarter-finals. A job well done goes out to all members of the team, and a special congratulations to Khayla Laing and Hilary Gabriel, for making the league All-Star team.
Recognize What Bullying Is
Bullying is about human relationships, power and control. Bullying differs from “normal” childhood conflict. The attached
chart was developed to help build an understanding of the differences between bullying behaviour and “normal” conflict or
inappropriate behaviour.
If you suspect your child is a victim of bullying, you should:
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Listen carefully to what he/she says about the bullying.
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Be sympathetic and take the problem seriously.
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Assure your child that it is not his or her fault.
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Tell your child that she or he will not have to face it alone.
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Discourage your child from getting revenge.
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Do not promise to keep it a secret. Anonymous reports are hard to fix.
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Tell the principal or a staff member.
Bullying is intentional, hurtful and repeated behaviour that intimidates, threatens harm, or victimizes another person to make the victim feel weaker.
Some of the ways bullying behaviours differ from inappropriate behaviours are:
Inappropriate behaviours
Is it a bullying behaviour?
often look like this:
Let’s check:
They are isolated conflicts.
It is a repeated behaviour.
The children are equally matched - there is no
power imbalance or abuse of power.
It is an unfair match and/or there is a power
imbalance or abuse of power.
Harm was caused by verbal or physical interactions which may have been accidental
It is an intentional and hurtful behaviour.
The behaviour was not intended to threaten,
intimidate, or victimize someone.
The behaviour was intended to threaten, intimidate, or victimize someone.
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SHS Prom 2012
"Bright Lights, Big City"
WHEN: May 26th, 2012
WHERE: Holiday Inn Habourview, Wyse Road, Dartmouth
TIMELINE:
4:30 Students to arrive at SHS
5:00 Grand March at SHS
7:15 - 7:45 Arrival and registration at Holiday Inn
8:00 Dinner
9:00 - 12:00 Dance
GRADUATION
What do my grad fees cover?
Grad fees cover a multitude of things necessary for the graduation ceremony including (but not limited to) grad breakfasts, grad
barbeque, gown rentals, diplomas, stationary, grad class gift, gift to guest speaker, professional photo of grad walking across the
stage and receiving diploma from the principal, reception costs, and sound system rental for the ceremony.
How many people can I bring to the ceremony?
Each graduate will be given four (4) tickets to the ceremony. You may request additional tickets and be granted them, if they become
available via [email protected] Please indicate how many tickets you would like to receive. Any extra tickets will be made
available the day of the grad rehearsal.
When is the graduation ceremony?
The ceremony will take place in your very own high school gym on Thursday, June 28th, 2012.
What time does the ceremony start?
The ceremony will start at 9:30 am, but all graduates should be on site for 8:30 am in order to
be lined up, gowned and ready to go.
How long will the ceremony last?
Typically, the graduation ceremony lasts approximately for three (3) hours.
Will there be an opportunity to get my photo taken?
There is a hired professional photographer positioned near the stage and takes a picture of your
son/daughter receiving their diploma. You are welcome to take pictures throughout the
ceremony but by remaining in your seat, everyone’s view is clear and the procession moves
along nicely. Pictures can be picked up at the school in the main foyer on Thursday, June 29th .
Reception
A reception will immediately follow the graduation ceremony. It will be held in our very own
cafeteria and consist of light refreshments. Graduates with surnames AM are asked to bring a plate of sandwiches on a disposable
platter, and graduates with surnames NZ are asked to bring a plate of sweets on a disposable platter. Come and celebrate with your
fellow grads!
Rehearsal
A dress rehearsal will be held for all graduates on Wednesday, June 26th . All graduates need to be there at 10:28 am.
Gown pickup AND return
Graduates’ gowns can be picked up after the dress rehearsal on June 26th , location to be announced – look for signs posted
around the school. Be sure to take all the pictures you need of yourself in your gown with your family and friends because gowns
must be returned immediately after the graduation ceremony.
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SHS Music Presents: Beatles, Bach and Beethoven
On May 17th, the SHS Concert Band and Vocal Ensemble will present the 4th Annual
SHS and Feeders Concert with special performances by our senior music ensembles and
the Sackville Community Band.
This concert is sponsored by the 4Cs Foundation and is the culmination of the Bach 2
Music Community Music Project bringing together Sackville youth and professional musicians.
Concert begins at 7pm in the SHS gymnasium. All are welcome and a freewill donation
will be accepted at the door.
GRAD BINGO—A HUGE SUCCESS
Thank you to everyone who helped
make this year’s Grad Bingo a huge
success. Fun was had by all, and the
Grad Committee was able to realize
their fundraising goals for this year.
We have an amazing network of staff,
students, parents and community and
we appreciate your support! See you
again next year.
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A reminder to parents and graduates that the Kingfisher
Corner Store has spirit wear and graduation memorabilia
items for purchase.
Get your Sackville High memorabilia today!
KINGFISHER KARNIVAL!
THURSDAY, JUNE 6th ON THE SHS FIELD 6:-00-9:00pm
(rain date is June 7th)
FREE ENTRY! Lots of fun games, live music, prizes, BBQ, cotton candy and
snow cones! Don’t miss this fun event to kick off the beginning of summer!
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Online Safety – A Family Affair!
Having a family agreement around online activity is a good idea. It’s a great way
for families to work together on how to be safe, wise and responsible while online.
Here are some guidelines to help start the conversation! (It is always a good idea
to put computers that your children use in areas where access and supervision are
easily managed.)
• Always get parental permission before giving out any personal information online.
This includes your name, gender, telephone number, home or e-mail address,
location of your school, your parents' work address, email addresses or telephone
numbers, their credit card number information, and pictures of you or members of
your family.
• When online always use an online name or a name that prevents other people
online from knowing anything about you.
• When creating a password make one up that is hard for someone else to guess
but easy for you to remember. Never reveal it to anyone (except your parents or a
trusted adult) -not even your best friend.
• Show an adult any message or website that contains derogatory content.
• Never arrange to meet a friend you have met online unless a parent or an adult that you trust will be going with you.
• Ask an adult first before opening any e-mail, files, links, pictures or games from people that you do not know or do not
trust.
• Check the source of the information you find online to see if it is true or not, and confirm it with a parent or teacher.
• Practice responsible online behaviour – think before you send any messages to other people. Ask yourself, “Is this a
message I would like to receive?”
• Make sure you leave any filtering software your parents have placed on the computer unaltered; unless you have your
parents’ permission.
• If you are being threatened or harassed online tell an adult you trust and leave the online area or stop the online activity
you are involved in immediately.
HOST A STUDENT FROM SPAIN
OPPORTUNITY TO HOST A SPANISH STUDENT
The International Services Department of the Halifax Regional School Board is excited to welcome a
group of visiting high school students in Grades 10-12 from Spain and Colombia this Fall 2012.
Students will be arriving in September and October 2012 and will stay for periods of 4-8 weeks. Their
purpose in visiting Canada is to learn English and to share in Canadian culture.
We are looking for families who would be interested in opening their home to host a student. This is a
great opportunity for your family to experience and share culture first hand. Your family would be
matched up with student and they would participate in your daily family routines.
• Host Families receive $525 tax free every month to cover the cost of food and the occasional transportation expense
• Ongoing support is provided through by an experienced Homestay Coordinator
• Students are provided with international phone cards
• Students are provided with Medical Insurance for the duration of their stay
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Several cultural activities and day trips are organized for students during their program
Students have studied English in their home country, so they do come with a working knowledge of the language
For more you more information or to find out how to become involved, please contact
Charity Semple, Program Coordinator at [email protected] or 902-225-5938