New Programs
We are excited to have Joanne Neddow and our Grandma Angie in our school to offer a program based on First Nations’ traditions called Grandmother Medicine. This program is offered to one of the 7 & 8 classes as a pilot program teaching the seven core teachings that are the essence of most traditions of the world - respect, courage, honor, love, truth, wisdom, and forgiveness.
The Gordon F. Kells High School Drama Club presents Two Nights of Drama as they prepare for the upcoming Region 1 Drama Festival in Moosomin ( March 26 – 28). They will present “Gossip” (by Brian Hampton) (Produced with special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado) on Monday, March 23, 2015 @ 7:00 P.M. at the Carlyle Memorial Hall. (Price: $5.00) & “The Absolutely Insidious and Utterly Terrifying Truth About Cat Hair” (by Bradley Walton) (Produced with special arrangement with Theatrefolk, Crystal Beach, Ontario) on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 @ 7:00 P.M. in the Carlyle Elementary School Gym (Price: $5.00)
GFK and CES would like to invite the public to a FREE pancake breakfast on May 7th, 2015 to kick off our Pink Day at Gordon F. Kells school. We will be serving pancakes, sausages, coffee and juice from 8:00 am— 9:00 am. We would also like to also invite you to the Carlyle Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m. where Dr. Eva Olsson will be giving a presentation to the community. Dr. Olsson, Holocaust survivor, uses the Holocaust and her experiences in it as a springboard to discuss the following key issues:
· The power of hate and the need to stop it when it occurs.
· The importance of not being a bystander when bad things are happening.
· The importance of having compassion and respect for self and others.
On March 25th and 26th a group of students will be taking part in the Red Cross “Beyond the Hurt” Respect Ed Program. These students will be taking on a leadership role in our school environment to promote anti-bullying ideals, and the “Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity Motto.”
The Science Club members Teran Baker and Nathan Kirchofer are getting ready to participate in
Sr. Badminton has “open” practices Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00pm.
Junior Badminton has practices Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:00pm. The GFK Jr. Badminton team will be having a friendly match with Manor and Arcola teams on March 26th .
Anyone who is interested in advertising on the school’s virtual signs should contact Mr. Howe at the school. Check out the school’s new website. To view this, go to the school division’s website (www.cornerstonesd.ca) and about half way down the page you will see a “School” tab. Locate GFK and you are there! For all of your Gordon F. Kells news and updates, check out the virtual signs or visit our school blog at gfkells.wordpress.com! You can also find us using Google. Search “Beat the Bells at GF Kells.”
