MULGRAVE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
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March 14, 1997

Dear Parents

This week I received the Chief Examiner's Report for the 1995-96 Commonwealth Essay Competition, I learned from this chunky little booklet that there were 4587 essaysentered from 889 schools in 50 countries and territories. There are four prizes in each Class, as well as three other forms of recognition: specially commended essays which are good enough for a prize highly commended essays which are rated outstanding; and commended essays which are well above average. All competitors whose efforts are recognized in these ways receive personal certificates. One of our students, Charlsey Anthony, in G.5, received that personal honour this week, and consequently Charlsey's name, and that of our school, is printed in the booklet which is winging its way around the world. Well done, Charlsey!. One wonders how many Mulgravians may appear in next year's booklet, especially since we have 29 writers who will receive certificates at this year's presentation in April or May.

BOARD NEWS

The new Chairman of Mulgrave's Board of Directors is Mr. Jim Robertson (Andrew & Christopher, G.3); the Deputy Chair is, as before, Mr. Wayne Smithies (Warren, G2); our new Treasurer is Mr. Harry Wierenga (Lauren-K, and Jaclyn-G.2) whilst the Secretary is as before, Mr. John Koenig (Lauren-G.1, and Sean-G.3).

Our new Directors are Dr. Anne Wallis (Lutetia - G.1), Ms. Valerie McQaid (Rebecca and Olivia, K, Natalie-G.2), Mr. Glen Houghton (Geoffrey -G.3, Alyssa-G.5), Mr. Tony Allard (Gage-K), and Mr. Alnoor Kassam (Sarah-K,
Kalim-G.4 and Farah-G.5). They join our existing Directors, Mr. Christopher Funston (Cody-G.1, Krystle-G.3), Mr. Bill Larose (William-G.3) and Ms. Nancy Spooner (Kevin-G.2), Kailey-G.5).

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

The school population enjoyed our Wednesday afternoon of Trivia. The contest was tight, and the final scores reflect this:

Churchill House 36
Smith 35
Curie 29
Luther King 28

FAMILY MATHS

The Ace Sand Bag Company has one million bags of sand which have to be moved. If they load ten bags every minute how long do you think it will take to load all the bags? If they load bags for 12 hours each day and work 6 days per week, how long will it take to load all the bags.

The correct answer is 7200 loaded per day. 43.200 per week, all loaded in 23 weeks and 1 day.

Nabila Pirani (g.5) came close to the answer as did Shane Lalji (G.5). I enjoy your participation!

CLUBS FOR NEXT TERM

Monday Sponsor Teachers:

LUNCHTIME Kids Care Club Ms. Millerd &
Ms. Tuck
Dance for "Oliver" Ms. Straub

AFTER SCHOOL

Track and field Ms. Straub
Mahon Park
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday

LUNCHTIME Choir Mr. LcLean
Skating Ms. Rees &
Ms. Straub

Wednesday

No Lunchtime clubs

Track and field 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Ms. Rees &
Mrs. Tetiker
Nature Walk K-2 Ms. Tuck
4 week rotation (maximum 10) Ms. Millerd

Thursday

LUNCHTIME Chess Mrs. Bryant

Squash (G.3-5) Ms. Tuck
Mrs. Tetiker
Dance for "Oliver" Ms. Straub

AFTER SCHOOL "Oliver" (3:30 - 5: 00 p.m.) Mrs. Hamer
complete rehearsal schedule Mrs. Ferguson
will be given in first week of Mr. McLean school)

Friday

LUNCHTIME Mulgrave Odyssey Magazine Mr. Fischer
(Meets as needed)

AFTER SCHOOL "Oliver" Mrs. Hamer
(3:30 - 5:00 p.m.) Mrs. Ferguson
Mr. McLean

NATIONAL DEFICIT

We enjoyed listening to Mr. Shepard, CEO of Finning International Inc., who clarified for us all Canada's millstone debt. Many of the G.3,4 and 5 classes have since written firm and questioning letters to Mr. Paul Martin, Minister of Finance, and I shall certainly post them on their behalf.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1997

We hope this date is now diary entrenched!

I hope you all have an excellent Spring Break!
(School reopens Tuesday, April 1, 1997)

Yours sincerely,

Linda Hamer
Headmistress