MULGRAVE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
1325 EAST KEITH ROAD 
NORTH VANCOUVER
BRITISH COLUMBIA V7J 1J3
PHONE 604/984-9030 FAX 604/984-9034
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MULGRAVE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER |
1325 EAST KEITH ROAD |
February 6, 1997
Dear Parents
"Gong Hei fat Choy" (Cantonese) or "Gung Xi fa Chai" (Mandarin). Both these Chinese languages wish you a prosperous New Year, in this the year of the Ox. Thanks to Mr. Pao (Brandon - K, Bernice & Denise - G.5) we at Mulgrave have a deeper understanding of the languages spoken in China, a country which has a population 40 times that of Canada. We learned that currently in China, Mandarin Chinese is spoken by 70% of the people. It is the official language of China in that it is taught in all schools, as well as being seen on signs everywhere. Mr. Pao, who once again helped organise the very special Chinese New Year assembly, explained that Mandarin is the dialect to know and when Hong Kong is returned to China in July 1997, Mandarin will become the official language there too, even though Cantonese will continue to be the language taught in schools for the foreseeable future.
The understanding of cultures, traditions and mores, is, I believe, both rich and imperative in our multi-cultural society. The more we share, the more we grow; the more we understand, the more tolerant we become, and the more the natural human desire for knowledge becomes both whetted and sated by exposure to different cultures and ideas the more rounded educated individuals we become.
We very much appreciate Mr. Pao's contribution in this regard, as well as that of his collaborators, Mrs. Pao, Ms. Quan (Alexandra Chan, G.5) and Mrs. Ferguson.
LETTER FROM HILARY SMYTH (G.3)
Dear Parents
Mrs. Hamer send a note home for Grade 2, 3, 4 and 5, about Bard on the Beach Shakespearean Acting classes. The acting classes are great, you learn about Shakespeare, and do plays. The teacher is fantastic. I especially enjoyed getting a script about a page that Shakespeare wrote and I read a part of it.
I would recommend that your child attend the Bard on the Beach Acting Classes.
Hilary Smyth (G.3)
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
A reminder to members that this committee will meet on Tuesday, February 11 at 9:15 a.m. in the staffroom. Please submit all agenda items to Mr. Larose by Monday, February 10, 1997.
EAST MEETS WEST
There are only 20 tickets left for partaking in the delights of Marco Polo's culinary journey. Purchase your ticket now or you may be one of the many disappointed Mulgrave parents who missed this evening of exotic delights.
OLIVER'S COSTUME CORNER
In an effort to produce the best quality costumes for Oliver at the lowest possible price, we are soliciting donations and/or loans of the following clothing items.
| SHIRTS and/ BLOUSES | Adult sized, long sleeved, White (off-white, cream, beige) the older the better, (existing rips, tears or paint stains are acceptable) the bigger the collar the better. We require approximately 18. |
| SCARVES | Any donations of scarves. To be used as neck-ties, pick- pocket accessories etc. |
| VESTS | All sizes all colours. In any and all colours and fabrics. These may not need to be altered and if you wish them returned. - this can be arranged. |
| PANTS | Any size, over size and baggy for kids is desirable. Colours, preferably drab or dark (again existing rips, tears and/or paint stains acceptable) (donation). |
| SKIRTS | Gathered skirts in any and all colours sizes and or lengths (donation) belts, short pieces of rope or suspenders. (loan or donation) |
| BELTS | belts, short pieces of rope or suspenders (loan or donation) |
| SUITS | ANY suits - 2 or 3 piece would be greatly prized. (These must be by donation as they will be altered. |
| COATS | We are looking for coats - Any coats in dark colours ... Wintercoats, rain coats, over coats (donation). |
| HATS | assorted caps or hats for the pickpockets, but also for the Gentlemen of the play. We are seeking TOP HATS (Loan or Donation). As many as we can get. These will be treasured and treated with the utmost care. |
| ANY DONATIONS WILL BE COLLECTED ON A DAILY BASIS FROM THE FRONT FOYER BY MRS. BOTWRIGHT (JAMES, G.3) |
POETIC BOUQUET
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1997
CENTENNIAL THEATRE
NORTH VANCOUVER
7:00 P.M.
Tickets for our annual Poetry Recital are now on sale. In order to obviate the cost of renting this fine facility, the minimum donation suggested for each ticket is $5.00.
COPS AND ROBBERS - G.3
Grade 3 "robbers" require robberly costumes - striped jerseys, crowbars, skeleton keys and the like!
Grade 3 "cops" have need of six London 'bobby' hats, specs, the odd truncheon or so ....
All the cast, who are presenting this comic play in our Poetry Recital, will be otherwise clad in grey pants, school shoes and shirts and 'the cops' will wear blazers.
If anyone has a Bobby helmet etc. stashed away, we would be very glad to borrow the same.
MATH QUESTION
How many different ways can you make change for one dollar using quarters, dimes and nickels? You must include at least one of each coin in each solution.
ANSWER: There are 13 solutions. (3q, 2d, 1n), (3,1,3), (2,4,2), (2,3,4), (2,2,6), (2,1,8) , (1,7,1), (1,6,3), (1,5,5), (1,4,7), (1,3,9), (1,2,11), (1,1,13).
The only correct answer was received from Mr. & Mrs. M. Pirani (Safeeya - G.1, Nabila - G.5).
MATH QUESTION FOR NEXT WEEK
Amit is arranging a display of canned goods in the supermarket. He starts by setting out a row of 25 cans, then puts a row of 24 cans on top, then 23 cans, and so on until he places one can on the very top of the pyramid. How many cans did he use to make the display?
MONDAY is a mid-term break! Please do not come to school next Monday, February 10! I hope you enjoy the long weekend
Yours sincerely,
Linda Hamer
Headmistress