St. Marys DCVI - Weblog 07-08

Jesse's Journey

This week Student Council President Matt Brine, and teachers Mr. McAsh and Mr. Gregory had their hair dyed after we raised $1,000.98 for Jesse's Journey.  Matt had his haired dyed pink and blue, Mr. Gregory has his hair dyed blue and pink, and Mr. McAsh had blue leopard spots dyed into his hair.  Student Council would like to thank the teachers for their participation.  Also a big a big thank you to Ms Pereira and Alicia Lewcock for helping with the dyeing.

[ Photo Gallery ]  Photos by Matt Brine

Matt Brine

Spaghetti Dinner

On Thursday May 8 the St.Marys DCVI Student Council will be hosting its 5th Annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser. Tickets are $10 for Adults, $8 for Students, and $5 for Children under the age of 5.  The meal will consist of spaghetti, caesar salad, bread rolls and ice cream. Beverages will consist of coffee, juice, and chocolate milk. The meal will be served from 5-7 in the DCVI Cafeteria and takeout is available.

Half of the proceeds from the dinner will be donated to the DCVI Music Department. The DCVI Jazz Band will be performing. The jazz band has had great success this year and is ready for another great performance. Tickets will be available at the door or by talking to any student council member.

Matt Brine

Student Senator

This year I have had the opportunity not only to be one of the co student council presidents but I am also the student senator for DCVI. Being the DCVI student senator I have had the chance to meet with other senators from around Avon Maitland and discuss what we do at our various schools. It has been a great privledge to work with these people. I have learned what other schools do on a regular basis and what sort of spirit events they have done. I also learned some of the not so good stuff from the other schools. Don't worry I've said good things about DCVI.

The 2008/2009 student senators need to be selected by April 8th. Application forms will be available in the office after the March Break. Applications will be due on March 28th and campaigning will begin on March 31st. The school will vote on April 4 to select the candidate they want to represent DCVI as their student senator. The chosen candidate is invited to the board meeting on April 8 in Seaforth to meet with the other student senators to decide who the student trustees are.

Any student who will be in either grade eleven or twelve next year is elligable to run. You must also be taking at least six credits next year in order to be elligable. Being student senator is a great honour and it will look good on applications for jobs or post-secondary education applications. Do not be afraid to run. This is a chance to really make an impact at school and for other people. Elections for other executive student council positions will begin around mid April. Any questions please feel free to ask me.

Matt Brine
D.C.V.I. Student Senator and Student Council Co-President

Red and White Day - Friday

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

Ski and Snowboard Trip to Blue Mountain

This year the trip will be at Blue Mountain Ski and Snowboard Resort in Collingwood, Ontario.  Blue Mountain is the largest ski and snowboard resort in Ontario.  Come out for a day of skiing or snowboarding.  The trip is available to all students from novice to experts.

The trip will be held on Wednesday, February 13th .  The bus is leaving from the school at 6:00 AM, and will be returning around 6:00 PM.  All students wishing to go on this trip MUST have a student card.

There are two different options to choose from for the price of the trip as everyone may not have their own equipment.

    Option 1 -  $55.00  Lift ticket and bus transportation.
    Option 2 -  $76.00  Lift ticket, bus transportation and equipment rental.

Please see  Mr. Jones or Ms Donnelly for the necessary information and forms. As there is only a limited seating capacity on the bus, opportunities will be given on a first paid basis, so get your money and forms in ASAP.

Mr. Jones

Hockey

The annual Town vs Country vs Teachers Hockey Games were held today at the "new" ice pad in the Pyramid Centre.  Also new to this year was an increase in the number of participants (teams).  In addition to the teachers (and friends) team there were both a senior and junior team for town and country.  Each team played the other team once.  Enjoy the extensive photo gallery!

[ Photo Gallery ]  Photos by Mr. McAsh

Christmas Assembly - Team Building Activities

This year's Christmas Assembly was yet another masterpiece and demonstration of the school spirit at DCVI.  Everyone was welcomed to the gym with festive music courtesy of the Mr. Sumstad and the DCVI Band.  Mr. Macou's classes presented two "interesting" musical numbers.  A number of talented individuals performed.   The winner of the mustache growing contest was crowned (congratulations Kyle).  And the highlight was, as always, the teachers' skit!

Ms McNaughton's Leadership Class divided everyone into groups and the remainder of the morning was spent in a variety of team building activities.

[ Photo Gallery - Christmas Assembly ]  Photos by Mrs. Milne
[ Photo Gallery - Team Building ]  Photos by Mr. McAsh and Mrs. Chateauvert
[ Photo Gallery - Team Building ]  Photos by Mr. Smith

Attention Hockey Fans!!!!!

The annual student - teacher hockey game is fast approaching and we need YOU to make it happen on the last day of school before Christmas holidays.

This year, there will be four student teams competing for hockey supremacy at St. Marys DCVI.  There will be a team for junior town players, a team for junior country players, a team for senior town players, and a team for senior country players.  The juniors will play the juniors, the seniors will play the seniors, and each team will get the opportunity to try and beat the always impressive teacher team!  You must sign up by the end of the week if you want to play.  Sign-up sheets are located on the window outside of the office.

New this year, there will be a free skate before the games begin, so dust off the old skates and get the blades sharpened to enjoy a few laps around the ice at the brand new Pyramid Centre.  There will also be draws during the game for fans to shoot and win great prizes.

The teacher team has already started practicing, and Mr. Brunton has already sharpened his skates in anticipation of the games this year.  Ms. Lawrence is ready to play and has challenged all the DCVI female hockey players to sign up and try to match her skills on the ice.

The teacher team is probably going to be unbeatable this year.

Mr. Chateauvert

Salukis 2007 Food Drive

Support the food drive!  Canned goods can be dropped into the bin in the front hall.
Join the community food drive on Tuesday December 11 from 5-7pm.  Meet in the cafeteria at 4:45pm to get your route.  Permission forms are required.  Pick one up from Mr. Marcou or Mrs. Chateauvert.

Mrs. Chateauvert

Spirit Activities

October 29- Come join student council in the cafeteria and help them duct tape some people to the wall

October 30- Come on out to the cafeteria at lunch to see what the environment team has planned

October 31- Pumpkin Carving Contest! Sign up your team on the sheet outside the office. Space is limited. Also the athletic department has something special planned in the morning

[ Photo Gallery ]  Photos by Mr. McAsh

Matt Brine