Awards

Honour Roll and On A Roll Awards - April 28, 2023

We are so proud of our students! Today we celebrated the academic success of students in grade 7/8 and the successful workplace qualities of perseverance, patience, and positivity in our grade 5/6 students.

Almost half of our students in grade 7 and 8 made the Honour roll on their report cards last week. Sixteen currently have a cumulate average of over 90% in their core subjects and received Honour Roll with Distinction certificates. Forty students are sitting with an average of 80 - 89%.  That's counting every paper, quiz and unit test since September.  

Grade 5 and 6 teachers were invited to nominate three or four students from their classes to receive On A Roll Certificates. The gymnasium was filled with cheers as the names were read out.

Congratulations to all our award recipients and keep up the great work!

Grade 8 Honour Roll with Distinction
Marshall Bykewich, Ashlynn Frayne*, Catie Hepburn*, Peyten Lokseth, Lexie Rogers, Makayla Van Tamelen*, Elizabeth Vassallo

Grade 8 Honour Roll
Madison Bell, Zelenah Berg, Aidan Black, Anthony Braim, Gracie Cardinal, Riley Dyck, Mateah Forman*, Katelyn Grenier*, Brayden Hartman*, Jeramiah Hebert, Toree Jarvis, Keyan Owens*, Jack Rosendal, Noah Ruether, Hunter Senft, Destinee Sidoroff, Lauren Smith*, Samantha St-Jean, Rebekah Warkentin, Jayna Webb, Shae Witter

Grade 7 Honour Roll with Distinction
Jordan Bennett, Lee Haines, Ella Hewitt*, Beth Johnson*, Delaney Kyluik*, Janaya Leadlay*, Ava Lunn*, Esha Shukla*, Trevor Witter

Grade 7 Honour Roll
Rhyiden Besuyen, Emma Blohm, Nicholas Blumentrath, Payden Campbell, Theo Fiege*, Cierra Fortier, Keri Klunder, Makai Knoblauch*, Tanner Massier, Kendrie Nousek, Kenzie Schilds, Eva Steed, Molly Tice, Taylor Vey, Josiah Voth, Jorja Wadman, Brier Walton, McKenzie Wigle, Calvin Wright

*students in the French Immersion program have an additional core subject, French Language Arts

Grade 5/6 On a Roll
6A - Ashton Laboucan, Kelly Halvorson
6B - Chase Wright, Ava Ferguson, Kale Vanderagen Tubbs
6C - Hayden Mitchell, Azryn Williams, Jack Nickerson
6Fr - Cohen Aquino, Ryder Banville, Alex Young
5A - Morgan Van Der Vlugt, Jody Hybner, Aaron Sandford, Jamer Padagdag
5B - Kathy Nguyen, Mathias Voth, Ryder Ouellet, AJ St. Cyr-Thunder
5C - Rexleye Besuyen, Selihom Naizghi, Mackenzie Gerbrandt, Luke Brooks
5Fr - Faye Fitt, Marley Ladue, Ziya Curry

Grandfather Teaching Awards - April 27, 2023

Our school motto "We Focus on Learning" doesn't just apply to academics. It's also about personal growth and the development of character. Today, we recognized seven students from each grade who display the virtues known as the Grandfather Teachings.

Grade 8
Honesty: Shae Witter; Truth: Jacob Rowbottom; Humility: Hunter Senft; Love: Destinee Sidoroff; Wisdom: Makayla van Tamelen; Courage: Peyten Lokseth; Respect: Anthony Braim

Grade 7
Honesty: Eva Steed; Truth: Esha Shukla; Humility: Lee Haines; Love: Ella Hewitt; Wisdom: Ava Lunn; Courage: Joel Laboucan; Respect: Cierra Fortier

Grade 6
Honesty: Grace Babalola; Truth: Thomas Cardinal; Humility: Josh Haastrup; Love: Mileena Courtorielle; Wisdom: Alexis Yuremchuk; Courage: Azryn Williams; Respect: Cody Fortune

Grade 5
Honesty: Lily Dixon; Truth: Patricia Owens; Humility: Kenton Fostor-Alook; Love: Anna Price Myers; Wisdom: George Barkwell; Courage:Rexleye Besuyen; Respect: Gabe Leroux

Keep on being positive role models! We are proud of you :)

5/6 Honour Roll and 7/8 On A Roll Assembly - March 17, 2023

Today we celebrated those students in grade 5/6 who made the Honour Roll on their report cards last week as well as students in grade 7/8 who are On A Roll in displaying the successful workplace qualities of perseverance, patience, and positivity. Congratulations to all our award recipients and keep up the great work!

5A: Tommika Alook, George Barkwell, Yssabelle Gallano, Kyler Kokotek
5B: Kolten Bykewich, Kenton Foster-Alook, Keefe Lumawig 
5C: Anna Price-Myers, Shresta Angusamy
5Fr: Alexandra Dovgalyov, Alexander Kokora, Hadley Kyluik, Gabe Leroux, Rose MacDonald, Amy Maximchuk, Brooke Van Tamelen

6A: Alexis Yuremchuk, Eli Bergen, Aniliese Robinson
6B: Grace Bablola, Johnathan Bos, Ryder Freeman, Kaylee Makin
6C: Hannah Managtag
6Fr: Ella Dallyn, Ethan Harpe, Lilly McLeod, Josh Haastrup, Orly Kasouf, Eli Findlay, Hailey Murphy

7A: Rhoden Cowie, Jezzaya Chalifoux
7B: McKenzie Wigle, Nolan Orr
7Fr: Cash Piercey, Peytton Frayne, Korben Schamehorn

8A: Anthony Braim, Hailee Millership, Shae Witter
8B: Ryder Corfe, Araceli Bushie, Georjean Laboucan
8Fr: Hudson Leadlay, Shyla Stewart, Charlie Jeffs, Jackson MacDonald 

On a Roll - October 28

There's more to school than getting good grades. That was the message from our principal, Jon Pittman, who spoke to our students at an assembly this morning stressing the importance of working hard, asking for help when needed, being kind to others, and having a positive attitude. He commended everyone for showing their #teamawesome spirit over the first two months of the school year and then invited teachers up to present certificates to students in their class who have demonstrated the successful workplace qualities of perseverance, patience and positivity. Congratulations, On a Roll recipients!

5A - Evan Demas, Jayda Green, Jody Hybner
5B - Kenton Foster Alook, Lydiah O’Neill Thomas, Dakota Calliou, Robearr Fox
5C - William Hilman, Karla MacGregor, Carmon Rennie, Mackenzie Gerbrandt
5Fr - Mason Westra, Porter Whitty, Freya Arnold

6A - Eli Bergen, Kelly Halvorson
6B - Chase Wright, Lance Thomas
6C - Cody Fortune, Kayla St. Laurent, Kayden Morningstar
6Fr - Kambriea Burns, Lexi Milley

7A - Rhyiden Besuyen, Brock Kish, Elysse O’Neill-Thomas
7B - Nathon Lombard, Joel Laboucan
7Fr - Hayden Curry, Makai Knoblauch, Conan Still, Ella Hewitt

8A - Jack Rosendal, Gracie Cardinal, Destinee Sidoroff
8B - Samantha St-Jean, Gracie Smar, Jeramiah Hebert
8Fr - Tatum Burns, Brayden Hartman, Jackson MacDonald, Lauren Smith

Grade 8 Citizenship Awards - June 23, 2022

Every year, the teachers at T.A. Norris Middle School nominate a small number of grade 8 students to receive Citizenship Awards which are presented at our year end Farewell ceremony. These awards are difficult to win and only the most deserving students receive them.

Students getting the award must work hard in school achieving grades that are appropriate to their ability level. Some winners are scholars and some are “grinders” but they all demonstrate a strong work ethic. Citizenship winners must also show leadership. This might include volunteering and committee work or just positive interaction within the classroom. Finally, the citizenship winners need to be well-liked by the students and the staff. Being cheerful, polite and helpful makes a person a good citizen.

In short, a student who wins a citizenship award at T.A. Norris is exactly the type of person who would make a great employee. Dependable, personable, helpful and hard working, our award winners would make any business manager proud.

This year, we are proud to announce that our Citizenship Awards went to Ella Bond, Matthew Burgoyne, Tracen Massier, and Farrah Villeneuve. Congratulations and thank you for shining your light at T.A. Norris Middle School!

Grade 8 Academic Awards - June 23, 2022

As part of our Grade 8 Farewell Ceremonies, we acknowledge the academic prowess of our top achievers in core subject areas. This year, highest mark awards went to:
Social Studies (English): Elizabeth Warkentin
Social Studies (French): Bella Guindon
English Language Arts: Mercedes Clarke & Ella Bond (tie)
French Language Arts: Farrah Villeneuve
Math (English/French): Tracen Massier, Tristan Freeman, Mercedes Clarke (tie)
Science (English/French): Mercedes Clarke
Phys Ed: Tracen Massier
Top Overall Average: Mercedes Clarke
Congrautalations, students. We have every confidence that you will continue your hard work in the years to come.

Grade 8 Farewell - June 23, 2022

To our departing grade 8 students:
We wish for you a joy-filled transition from Middle School to High School and congratulate you on your accomplishments and successes.
We wish for you new, stiumulating friendships while you cherish old friends who provide continuity and comfort.
We wish for you a smooth path on your journey to your chosen destination, and as much delight in your off-road adventures as there is in reaching your goal.
Congratulations, students!
May the world embrace you, excite you, and strenghten you in everything you do.

Awards - June 21, 2022

Today we celebrated the non-academic achievements of members of the T.A. Norris Family. We began with the Joshua Poole Award which is given to a grade 5 French Immersion student who demonstrates extraordinary kindness.  This was followed by our athletic awards when coaches presented medals for sportsmanship, most improved, and athleticism in Volleyball, Basketball, Archery, Badminton, and Track & Field.  We then moved onto the coveted Athlete of the Year Awards and the presentation of Winit Certificates to students for extra-curricular involvement. It was so wonderful to see so many parents in the gymnasium celebrating with us today. Thank you to everyone -- coaches, parents, staff, and students -- for making T.A. Norris Middle School a wonderful place to work, learn, and grow!