Students busy with seasonal activities

Morell Regional High School Appreciation is expressed to S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violence Everywhere) and the staff coordinators for their efforts last week in showing support for family violence prevention. A Wear Purple day was held on Dec. 6 to show respect for the victims of violence.

As Islanders enter the holiday season it becomes very busy around the school so we remind parents and students of some very important dates. The Christmas dance and graduate dinner is Friday, Dec.14. The Christmas concert is Dec. 18 with a storm date of Dec. 19. Participating students are to be at the school by 6:15 p.m. to prepare for the concert which begins at 7 p.m. It will be held in the lecture theatre and is open to everyone.

Band cookie dough fundraiser has concluded.

Everyone is reminded to pick up their orders at the school on Dec. 12. Graduating students are again reminded the yearbook deadline is Dec. 15. Everyone is reminded to have their information and pictures submitted to Mrs. Simmons-Shaw or Mr. Gallant by this date.

The last day of classes for the 2018 school year is Dec. 21.

Charlottetown Rural High School

The CRHS improve team is hosting a performance/fundraiser in the school cafeteria on

CRHS and Special Olympics P.E.I. are hosting the provincial unified bocce tournament at the school on Tuesday, Dec. 18.

The Rudolph Campaign is underway. In December it has been tradition at CRHS to focus on helping families in need. Homeroom classes will be fundraising money to support identified families over the coming weeks.

Montague Regional High School

Students are asked to check out Mrs. Killeen’s Kindness Kalendar in the library for the month of December. Take a challenge and ask others to complete the one for the day. Students can fill out a ballot daily in the library for a chance to win an Indigo gift card drawn on Dec 20. It’s all part of Do Good December Challenge.

The MRHS Music Department will be presenting “A Kids’ Christmas”, an evening of children’s Christmas tunes featuring the choir, band and instrumental music class on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Tickets are $6 each and $5 for students and seniors. There will be a cake auction and sweet treats sale. One of the music department families, the Sibbicks, recently lost their house in a fire. There will be a donation box if people wish to help them out.

The MRHS Disney Band is currently selling tickets on a beautiful Christmas basket which will be drawn at the Christmas concert. Talk to a member of the band or call the school if you would like to purchase a ticket.

The MRHS music department will be holding an alumni choir concert on Friday, Dec. 28, at 7 p.m. at the school auditorium. This is conductor and music teacher Christie Beck’s 25th year at MRHS and she is hoping to have former students from all 25 years represented at the concert as they put together an alumni choir for the evening. Also performing will be recording artist Rachel Beck, Ashley Condon, Brielle Ansems and others. Any interested former choir members are encouraged to join the MRHS alumni choir Facebook page or show up at our alumni choir rehearsal on Dec. 28, 3:30 p.m., at the school. This concert will be a fundraiser for the music department. Tickets are available at the door and cost $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. The MRHS Disney Band will be holding a snack bar during the concert.

Kinkora Regional High School

On Dec. 11, the students in the academy diploma program in agriculture and bioscience will host their third annual Buy a Cookie, Buy a Goat fundraiser. By purchasing a cookie and a glass of milk, we are helping students at our twin school in Kenya (a program through Farmers Helping Farmers).

The foods 421 class is excited to host a seniors’ tea on Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 1-2 p.m. Students will prepare finger sandwiches, sweets, tea and coffee, and will get to enjoy some time getting to know a senior in our community.

The school is planning a Victory in Europe tour for 2020. This trip commemorates the 75th anniversary since the end of the Second World War in Europe as well as important stops from the First World War. Students will be visiting France, Belgium and the Netherlands from April 28 to May 7, 2020. This month, students are selling tickets on a Christmas house tour, set for Dec. 14, as well as a gift card tree. Winners will be drawn Dec. 14. For more information, contact Kevin Bustard at 902-887-2424 or kwbustard@edu.pe.ca.

The Christmas Party for the KRHS grads of 2019 is Dec. 11. Grads will meet at KRHS from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for a potluck and a Texas swap gift exchange ($10 limit). All grads are encouraged to attend.

Colonel Gray High School

At lunch time on Dec. 12, the cafeteria will be serving Christmas dinner for $5.

The band Christmas concert is Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.

The Christmas semi-formal dance is Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 each.

On Dec. 18, Mount Allison University will be visiting at lunch time.

The last day of classes for 2018 is Dec. 21. Students return on Jan. 3.