| Venta Students Clear 2KM Trail on School Property: |
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Over the past week Venta students have volunteered to cut a 2km long trail around the perimeter of the property.
The trail was designed for several purposes. First it will be used as a practice trail for the Venta Running Club as well as for in-school races and hosting multi-school races.
In addition, the trail will be used for snowshoeing as part of the Phys. Ed. programme with plans to install "workout stations" around the track to make it a fitness loop.
We have also installed "nature observation" stations for the younger students.
The students are currently raising funds, by selling Venta Casual Wear, to plant trees to replace the ones which were cut down. The Grade 8 class has done a survey of the indigenous trees and soil so they can choose appropriate trees to be planted.
A big thank you to Mr. Spratt for spear-heading this great addition to the Venta programme!
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| Venta Students Winners! |
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Congratulations to Nitara Duthie and Shaun Lee for placing first and third respectively in the 2009 Remembrance Day Poster Contest! |
| Have you placed your magazine order yet? It is not too late! |
| A reminder to all parents that you can place your magazine orders by clicking on the link located on the left navigation bar of the school website. This is a great way to support the school's fundraising for new hockey boards, as well as save money on magazine subscriptions.
Not able to order on-line?
We are still accepting paper orders until December 11. Please deliver the paperwork directly to me. Thank you!
Tracey |
| Christmas Concert and Craft Sale: |
The students are busy preparing for the Christmas Concert that will be held in Valerie Kluska Hall at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11. This is a very popular event, so parents are asked to arrive early.
The students are also preparing for the Craft Sale that will be held after the concert in the main school. This year the money raised will go towards purchasing new boards for the hockey rink.
We are looking for donations of the following items (very light used!):
Toys and Clothing
Baked goods (no NUTs please!)
Christmas Crafts
Bottles for the bottle table
Items for the Silent Auction Table - Ottawa Sens tickets/ merchandise for example
For more information, please click on the following link: Christmas Craft Sale Letter
We look forward to seeing you at the Concert and Sale. Thank you in advance for your support!
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| Term 1 Progress Reports and Report Cards: |
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The Term 1 Progress Reports and Report Cards will be available for pick-up during the Christmas Craft Sale on Friday, December 11. Otherwise they will be mailed home to parents of day students and boarders.
Full time boarding parents will also receive an electronic version of their child's report cards. |
| Venta to Compete in Louis Riel Classic: |
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As part of the NCSSAA, Venta has been invited to the "Louis Riel Classic" indoor track and field meet to be held on December 10. The events are the 60m, the 150m, 300m, 600m, the mile, 60m hurdles,a 4x4 relay and, a medley relay. It is open to students in Grade 7 and up.
ALL interested students are able to participate, however Mr. Spratt is holding try-outs in order to place the kids in their strongest area. Good luck to everyone and have fun! |
