As part of Education Week, the Canterbury High School band collaborated with our band on Wednesday. It was a great experience to hear two schools play together and students informed me that they learned a lot from each other.
On Thursday members of the me to WE club participated in a water walk from the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre to St. Pat's Intermediate. Essentially, students carried containers of water from one location to the other, signifying that many communities do not have water and have to walk long distances to get it. Facts on the world's water supply were also read over the PA system each morning during morning announcements. This is the first year this type of event was held but it won't be the last as it was very informative and successful.
Grade 7 and 8 Mental Wellness
Our mental wellness activities held on Wednesday and Thursday this week were once again highly popular. Students chose from a number of events, from running to yoga, to colouring to dog-therapy, in order to highlight and learn more about mental wellness. We have run this event in the past and will continue to do so as students consistently comment on how much they enjoy it.
City of Ottawa Helmet Discount
For a sixth year, Ottawa Public Health has partnered with sports retailers across Ottawa to bring residents a discount on helmets. Helmets prevent serious brain and head injuries by absorbing the force from a fall or hit to the head. Helmets are recommended for activities like skateboarding, rollerblading, biking, sledding, skating, skiing and snowboarding. In Ontario, it is mandatory for anyone under the age of 18 to wear a certified helmet while riding a bicycle.
The Retailer Helmet Weekend Discount is May 13 & 14, 2017.
For a list of participating helmet retailers, please visit:
http://www.parentinginottawa.
Pathway Mentors
On Friday a group of our students attended Algonquin College for Pathway Mentors, a program engaging students to consider their interests and skills and connect them to the appropriate resources. This is an excellent opportunity which students always enjoy, year after year.
Open House
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Open House on Thursday. Parents and students really enjoyed the displays, the bbq, and, of course, the music by our band and vocalists. The weather also co-operated making it a perfect event. A good time was certainly had by all!
On Friday a group of our students attended Algonquin College for Pathway Mentors, a program engaging students to consider their interests and skills and connect them to the appropriate resources. This is an excellent opportunity which students always enjoy, year after year.
Open House
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Open House on Thursday. Parents and students really enjoyed the displays, the bbq, and, of course, the music by our band and vocalists. The weather also co-operated making it a perfect event. A good time was certainly had by all!
Important Contact Information
Our School Council chair is Cees Artz and can be reached at chair@StPatsInt-council.ca
Our Trustee is Mark Mullan and can be reached at mark.mullan@ocsb.ca
Have a great week.
Don Murphy
Principal
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, May 31: School Council Meeting @7 p.m. in Learning Commons 1
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