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TEN STUDENTS TOOK TO THE SLOPES IN ST. DONAT LAST WEEK. THE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER WERE SUPER FOR SNOW BOARDING AND SKIING. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS WERE THE PAIN DORÉ (FRENCH TOAST) AND SNOW SHOEING AT NIGHT. STUDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, A SCAVENGER HUNT, AND A MUSIC WORKSHOP. ALL IN ALL – UN VOYAGE FANTASTIQUE!
L’ANNEE PROCHAINE LES DATES POUR LE VOYAGE SONT: LE 18 FEVRIER AU 22 FEVRIER, 2009!
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Mme Dakin
On Friday February 29 student council is organizing a red and white day in an attempt to raise school spirit. Staff and students are asked to wear either D.C.V.I. clothing or red and white clothes to show school spirit. Student council will be offering a prize of donuts to the period one class with the best percentage of students wearing red and white or D.C.V.I. clothing. Come on out and show your Saluki school spirit!
Matt Brine
Building on the success of a first year event can be a tremendous challenge, especially when the inaugural showcase raises awareness, funds and spirits within a community, all to help local youth. Yet that is the order of the day for Saturday, March 1st, when St. Marys District Collegiate and Vocational Institute presents its second annual ‘Pancakes and Performances’, a feast, not just for the ears, but one for the palate, too.
The doors open at 9:00am, with serving to take place in the school cafeteria until 12:00 noon. Members of the audience can enjoy a leisurely Saturday morning repast of pancakes, eggs and sausage, then stroll over to the small gymnasium, and be soothed and serenaded by the D.C.V.I. Wind Ensemble, the Jazz Ensemble and other groups. Tickets are $5.00 per serving, with plenty of food for everyone.
Mr. Sumstad
Yesterday, the Junior Boys Basketball team travelled to Clinton to compete in the WOSSAA championship tournament. In the first game, the Woodstock Red Devils grabbed a 27 - 14 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Salukis adjusted their defence and closed the gap before half-time, trailing 36 to 29. Both teams traded baskets early in the second half, before Woodstock took control of the game extending their lead to over ten points late in the fourth quarter. The final score was 61 - 46. Aaron Leyser and Seth Coddington led the Saluki scoring with 14 and 9 points respectively.
After consuming a healthy lunch and checking out Mr. Shaddick's mullett photo, the junior Salukis battled for bronze against West Elgin. The fast-breaking Salukis dictated the pace of the game and took a 28-27 lead into half-time. Still flying in the third quarter, the boys opened up a ten point lead. With both teams struggling to find a second wind, the Salukis made some rushed decisions and committed untimely turnovers against West Elgin's press. West Elgin capitalized on the mistakes and won 62 to 57. Brent Rae scored 14 and Winston Smeenk netted 13 for the Salukis.
Mr. Shaddick would like to congratulate all of the players for their commitment and effort this season ... and remind them to return their freshly laundered uniforms before the end of the week.
Students and parents should read the important notice about course selections in the Student Services Blog.
Find out more about the plans for DCVI's March Break 2009 Trip!
An information meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 6th beginning at 7:00 pm in the DCVI cafeteria. Interested parents and students are invited to attend this presentation. A representative from Ellison Tours will join us to go over a preliminary itinerary, information regarding costs and other requirements/expectations. Those who are unable to attend, but would still like more information regarding the trip should contact Mrs. Bettger at the school.
Mrs. Bettger
On Wednesday, the grade 11 law class welcomed three guests to the class. Gary Schellenberger (MP for Perth Wellington), Gary Long (executive assistant) and Jasmine Pickel (DCVI graduate.) Jasmine is currently taking political science at Ottawa University and volunteering at Gary Schallenberger's Ottawa office. She is enthusiastically pursuing a career related to politics.
Mr. Schellenberger talked about the importance of people being involved in their community. He stressed that if you set goals, and are persistent, surprising things can happen for you. He commented on such current topics as: the legal age of consent being raised to 16, his thoughts on whether or not he thinks there will be a federal election in the near future and the role that Canada is likely to play in Afghanistan in the future.
Mrs. Milne
Report cards for semester 1 and a newsletter were issued to students today.
Calling all Globe-Trotting Salukis! Planning is underway for a March Break 2009 Trip. Destinations being considered include Spain, Italy, Portugal and Southern France. Interested in spending your March Break exploring new places, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures? Contact Mrs. Bettger at the school to find out more about participating in this fantastic adventure!
Last year's travellers explored Hungary, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic....check out the following link to view a photo gallery of our trip!
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Mrs. Bettger
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