Student wins essay contest
THIS WEEK AT KINKORA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
DATES TO REMEMBER
Feb. 7 - SHAPES Survey Feb. 10 - Professional Learning Day. No classes
Feb. 13 to 17 - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Feb. 15 - Provincial Peer Helping Training Day.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our most recent Student of the Week – Liam Arsenault.
THANK YOU!
Many thanks to all parents who helped provide the delicious Breakfast Program during exams. It was a healthy way to start our day and was very much appreciated.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Grade 12 KRHS student Olivia Mullins who won the #oneidea essay contest through MP Wayne Easter’s office. She was one of 30 students selected from 1,300 entries across Canada. She is now part of the EF Canadian Youth Ambassador Program. She will be travelling to France from April 6-12 to participate in the commemoration ceremony of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Then in May, Olivia will join peers from across Canada for an EF Educational Tour to Ottawa for three days.
STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
Match Makers
Don’t resist, get your list. They will be sold for $2 at noon in Room 213 on Feb. 8, 9, and 13.
RWP (Red, White, and
Pink Day)
Tuesday, Feb. 14, we are asking students to show some spirit and celebrate Valentine’s Day by wearing red, white or pink.
Rubber Boot Day
Thursday, Feb. 16, is rubber boot day on. Give a hoot and wear your boots.
Pajama Day and Pancake Day
Wednesday, Feb. 22, students can be comfy and wear their pajamas. Student Council will prepare a pancake breakfast from 8-9 a.m. for students and staff (no cost). Regular morning classes will follow after the breakfast.
COURSE REGISTRATION
Parent and students are invited to register for next year’s courses on Feb. 28. We will be using the online program called myBlueprint (www.myblueprint.ca/pei), which has many features such as up-to-date information on credits the students have already completed. This program assists students in planning for their remaining years in high school. It will also allow them to explore possible post-secondary options. Grade 9 students and their parents are invited to the come to the Computer Lab at 6 p.m. while parents and students in Grade 10 will meet in the Computer Lab at 7 p.m., and Grade 11 students and their parents in will meet at 7 p.m. in the KRHS library.
ENCOUNTERS WITH CANADA
Grade 12 student Olivia Mullins will be representing KRHS at Encounters with Canada at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre in Ottawa from Feb. 1218. The theme of her week is International Relations.
FROM STUDENT SERVICES
Holland College Campus Tour Day is Saturday, Feb. 4. All of the campuses will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The storm date is Feb. 11. Online registration is required at recruitment@ hollandcollege.com.
BLAZER SPORTS
Open Gym – There will be Open Gym after school on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3 to 4 p.m.
Senior Women’s Basketball Schedule:
Wednesday, Feb. 8 – Bluefield at KRHS 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 – KRHS at Rural 5:30 p.m. (Bus) Friday, Feb. 17 – Francois Buote at KRHS 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 – KRHS at KISH 5 p.m.
Senior Men’s Basketball Schedule:
Wednesday, Feb. 8 – Bluefield at KRHS 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 – KRHS at Rural 7:30 p.m. (Bus) Friday, Feb. 17 – Francois Buote at KRHS 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 – KRHS at KISH 7 p.m.