Awards

Respect - September 2024

Every month we are acknowledging students who exhibit virtues known in Indiginous cultures as the "Grandfather Teachings." We are proud to announce the recipients of the teacher-nominated awards for the September virtue of Respect:

Ryker Kehler (5A), Ally Wapoose (5B), Logan Strilaiff (5/6Fr), Taylor Berger (6A), Raya McGillivray (6B), Kenton Foster-Alook (7A), Lovie Whitehead (7B), Josie Kilmer (7C), Hadley Kyuik (7Fr), Ifraz Mohammed (8A), Glan Noh (8B), Celia Gottlob (8C), Cali Heinrichs (8Fr).

Respect is represented by the buffalo. The buffalo gives every part of his being to sustain the human way of living, not because he is of less value, but because he respects the balance and needs of others. To honor all creation is to have respect. Live honorably in teachings and in your actions towards all things. Do not waste and be mindful of the balance of all living things. Share and give away what you do not need. Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Do not be hurtful to yourself or others.

Grade 8 Farewell Awards - June 25, 2024

One of the highlights of the Grade 8 Farewell ceremony is presenting Citizenship Awards to a handful of students who are chosen by their teachers for for displaying outstanding leadership, strong work ethic, and modeling exemplary behavior. The students are presented with certificates and a letter of reference which they can use for future employment or scholarship applications.

This year, we are proud to announce our Grade 8 Citizenship Award recipients, from left to right: McKenzie Wigle, Ella Hewitt, Lee Haines, Theodore Fiege, Emma Blohm

Congratulations!

Grade 8 Farewell Awards - June 25, 2024

The results are in from the final exams and this year, there were several ties for the highest marks in each grade 8 core subject. Congratulations to the students recognized today during our Grade 8 Farewell Ceremony for achieving the top marks in grade 8:

Science: Trevor Witter, Jordan Bennett
Math: Trevor Witter
English Language Arts: McKenzie Wigle
Social Studies: Trevor Witter, Calvin Wright
Phys Ed: Hayden Curry
Fr. Science: Janaya Leadlay, Delaney Kyluik
Fr. Math: Janaya Leadlay
Fr. Social Studies: Janaya Leadlay, Delaney Kyulik, Beth Johnson
French Language Arts: Janaya Leadlay, Delaney Kyluik

Highest Overall Average (94%):
Trevor Witter

Top Marks, Grade 8

Awards Day - June 24, 2024

Today we passed out coaches awards for volleyball, basketball, badminton and track and field. Congratulations to all our athletes for challenging themselves and successfully representing our school throughout the 2023-24 term.

Volleyball
Girls A Coach’s Award: Avi Johnson
Girls A Most Improved: Lilly McLeod
Girls A Sportsmanship: Cali Heinrichs
Girls A Most Valuable Player: Alexis Yuremchuk

Girls B Coach’s Award: Emily Hackworth
Girls B Most Improved: Alex Young
Girls B Sportsmanship: Emma Blohm
Girls B Most Valuable Player: Kendrie Nousek

Basketball
Boys Coach’s Award: Jayden Pyttlik
Boys Most Improved: Jack Nickerson
Boys Sportsmanship: Liam Burgoyne
Boys Most Valuable Player: Lincoln Cameron

Girls Coach’s Award: Kambriea Burns
Girls Most Improved: Kaylee Makin and Bree Vanderaegen Tubbs
Girls Sportsmanship: Hannah Black
Girls Most Valuable Player: Grace Babalola

Badminton
Coach’s Award: Avi Johnson and Lilly McLeod
Most Improved: Trevor Witter and Hanna Dixon
Sportsmanship: Cody Fortune and Conan Still
Most Valuable Player: Tanner Massier and Brier Walton

Track and Field
Coach’s Award: Trevor Witter and Kendrie Nousek
Most Improved: Beth Johnson
Sportsmanship: Hayden Curry
Most Valuable Player: Luke Murray and Janaya Leadlay

Athletes of the Year
Grade 7 girls: Avi Johnson
Grade 7 boys: Luke Murray
Grade 8 girls: Janaya Leadlay
Grade 8 boys: Makai Knoblauch and Cash Piercey

Grade 7 Athletes of the Year

Grade 8 Athletes of the Year

Awards Day - June 24, 2024

Congratulations to our hard-working students who finished off the 2023-2024 term with honour roll status. It was wonderful to see so many proud parents in the gymnasium cheering along with our students as each name was called. Keep up the great work next year!

Honour Roll Grade 5:
5A - Hayley Novak, Karson Bremont, Riyansh Kumar
5B - Alex Brightwell, Subhan Hammad, Kaycee Makin, Nirvi Singh, Tommy Rosin, Raya McGillivray
5Fr - Mathias Naizghi, Laney Westra

Honour Roll Grade 6:
6A - George Barkwell
6B - Yssabelle Gallano
6C - Kenzee Minnes
6Fr - Freya Arnold, Alexander Kokora, Hadley Kyluik, Rose MacDonald, Brooke Van Tamelen

Honour Roll with Distinction Grade 7:
7A - Ryder Freeman
7B - Alexis Yuremchuk
7C - Callum Hemmerling, Hannah Managtag, Kaylee Makin, Luke Murray
7Fr - Ella Dallyn

Honour Roll Grade 7:
7A - Grace Babalola, Grayson Wishlow, Chase Wright, Seth Kozyra, Jackson Moser, Kayla St-Laurent
7B - Eli Bergen, Thomas Cardinal, Aniliese Robinson, Azryn Williams, Johnathan Bos, Lance Thomas
7C - Cody Fortune, Dean Fountain, Rowan Freeman, Alyx Weston, Ethan Harpe, Orly Kasouf, Lilly McLeod, Hailey Murphy

Honour Roll with Distinction Grade 8:
8A - Jordan Bennett
8B - Cierra Fortier, Lee Haines, Trevor Witter
8Fr - Beth Johnson, Delaney Kyluik, Janaya Leadlay

Honour Roll Grade 8:
8A - Nicholas Blumentrath, Tanner Massier, Conan Still, Brier Walton, Jorja Wadman, Kendrie Nousek
8B - Payden Campbell, Emma Blohm, Keri Klunder, Taylor Vey, McKenzie Wigle, Calvin Wright, Rhyden Besuyen
8Fr - Ella Hewitt, Kenzie Schilds

Gr. 5 Honour Roll

Gr. 6 Honour Roll

Gr. 7 Honours with Distinction

Gr. 7 Honour Roll

Gr. 8 Honours with Distinction

Gr. 8 Honour Roll

Awards Day - June 24, 2024

Every month we acknowledge students who exhibit virtues known in Indiginous cultures as the "Grandfather Teachings." We are proud to announce the recipients of the teacher-nominated awards for the June virtue of Courage:

Ashlyn Kornelson (5A), Tommy Rosin and Jazmin Campion (5B), Faye Fitt (5/6Fr), Lyra (6A), Samantha McTavish (6B), Daija Thomas (6C), Kayla St Laurent (7A), Keelie Charlton (7B), Kaylee Makin (7C), Hannah Black (7Fr), Dilara Taha (8A), Nathon Lombard (8B), Janaya Leadlay (8Fr), pictured with Indigenous Support Coach Vannah Anderson.

"The Bear provides many lessons in the way it lives, but courage is the most important teaching it offers. Though gentle by nature, the ferociousness of a mother Bear when one of her cubs is approached is the true definition of courage. To have the mental and moral strength to overcome fears that prevent us from living our true spirit as human beings is a great challenge that must be met with the same vigor and intensity as a mother Bear protecting her cub. Living of the heart and living of the spirit is difficult, but the Bear's example shows us how to face any danger to achieve these goals. The recipients of the June award for courtage let nothing stand in their way."

Awards Day - June 24, 2024

Every month we acknowledge students who exhibit virtues known in Indiginous cultures as the "Grandfather Teachings." We are proud to announce the recipients of the teacher-nominated awards for the May virtue of Truth:

Kayden Smith (5A), Kenlyn LeMarquand (5B), Donovan Little (5/6Fr), Arianna Galve (6A), Morgan Van Der Vlugt (6B), Parker Foisy (6C), Gabe Grant (7A), Lance Thomas (7B), Callum Hemmerling (7C), Hailey Murphy (7Fr), Brier Walton (8A), Calvin Wright (8B), Ella Hewitt (8Fr), pictured with Indigenous Support Coach Vannah Anderson.

"The Turtle represents truth as he was here during the creation of Earth and carries the teachings of life on his back. The turtle lives life in a slow and meticulous manner because he understands the importance of both the journey and the destination. Truth is to know all of these things. Apply faith and trust in your teachings. Show honor and sincerity in all that you say and do. Understand your place in this life and apply that understanding in the way that you walk. Be true to yourself and all other things."

Awards Day - June 24, 2024

Congratulations to Mackenna Klassen, George Barkwell, and Alexis Yuremchuk who received our first ever "Top Wolf" awards for grades 5, 6, and 7 respectively. Our teaching staff decided this year to acknowledge one student from each grade who consistently supports others with a positive attitude, kindness, honesty, and respect. This criteria is also used for our Citizenship Awards which will be passed out to a select few grade 8 students during our Grade 8 Farewell ceremony tomorrow afternoon.

Congratulations, Mackenna, George, and Alexis! We are proud of you and look forward to seeing what you bring to our school next year.

Mackenna, George, Alexis

Mackenna with Mrs. Milley

Superintendent Adam Murray

Awards Day - June 24, 2024

Congratulations to Matthias Naizghi, winner of the 2024 Joshua Poole Memorial Fellowship award. The award is presented each year to a student in grade 5 French Immersion who shows kindness, consideration, and compassion to others. This may be someone who helps the new kid feel welcome, helps a classmate with schoolwork or shows any other acts of kindness.

The award continues the legacy of Joshua Poole, a grade 5 French Immersion student who was diagnosed with cancer shortly after moving to Peace River. He died ten months later at the tender age of 11. Even though Joshua was an extremely bright student and insisted on following rules, the award is not based on academics. Joshua was a selfless, very kind, caring and compassionate child who accepted people not despite their differences but because of them.

Today's award was presented by Rose MacDonald, last year's winner, as chosen by 5/6 French Immersion teacher Jeff Chalifoux.

Matthias Naizghi with Mr. Chalifoux and Rose MacDonald

7/8 Honour Roll - May 3, 2024

Congratulations to our hard-working grade 7 and 8 students who have kept up an 80% or higher average since the beginning of the school year. It was wonderful to see so many proud parents in the gymnasium this morning cheering along with our students as each name was called:

Grade 8 Honour Roll with Distinction:
8A - Jordan Bennett
8B - Emma Blohm, Lee Haines, Trevor Witter
8Fr - Beth Johnson, Delaney Kyluik, Janaya Leadlay

Grade 8 Honour Roll:
8A - Nicholas Blumentrath, Tanner Massier, Kendrie Nousek, Conan Still, Jorja Wadman, Brier Walton
8B - Rhyiden Besuyen, Cierra Fortier, Keri Klunder, Taylor Vey, McKenzie Wigle, Calvin Wright
8Fr - Theo Fiege, Ella Hewitt, Makai Knoblauch, Korben Schamehorn, Kenzie Schilds

Grade 7 Honour Roll with Distinction:
7A - Ryder Freeman
7B - Alexis Yuremchuk
7C - Callum Hemmerling, Kaylee Makin, Hannah Managtag, Alyx Weston
7Fr - Ella Dallyn

Grade 7 Honour Roll:
7A - Grace Babalola, Seth Kozyra, Benjamin MacFarlane, Jackson Moser, Kayla St. Laurent, Carter Tulk, Grayson Wishlow, Chase Wright
7B - Layal Aoun, Eli Bergen, Jonathan Bos, Keelie Charlton, Hanna Dixon, Lance Thomas, Azryn Wiliams
7C - Cody Fortune, Dean Fountain, Rowan Freeman, Luke Murray
7Fr - Cohen Aquino, Hannah Black, Ethan Harpe, Orly Kasouf, Lilly McLeod, Alexis Milley, Hailey Murphy

Keep up the great work, everyone!

Grade 8 Honours with Distinction

Grade 7 Honours with Distinction

Grade 8 Honours

Grade 7 Honours

5/6 On a Roll - May 3, 2024

This morning, we took the oppportunity to publicly acknowledge our grade 5 and 6 students who are on the road to success. Whether it's improved attendance, a change in attitude, or a developing sense of responsibility, these students are ON A ROLL! Congratulations to the students who were awarded certificates during our assembly for showing the successful workplace qualities of perseverance and positivity.

5A - Taylor Berger, Charlotte Thorp, Riyansh Kumar, Karson Bremont
5B - Carter Ghostkeeper, Kenlyn LeMarquand, Raya McGillvray
5Fr - Logan Strilaiff, Zyla Smith
6A - Mia Lizotte, Lyra Bicknell, Janessa Nadeau
6B - Brennan Fountain, Selihom Naizghi, Maison Clark
6C - Camron Rennie, Kenton Foster-Alook, Jamer Padagdag
6Fr - Alexandra Dovgalyov, Ziya Curry

Respect - May 3, 2024

Every month we are acknowledging students who exhibit virtues known in Indiginous cultures as the "Grandfather Teachings." We are proud to announce the recipients of the teacher-nominated awards for the April virtue of Respect:

Peyton Blesse (5A), Addison Slabbert (5B), Logan Strilaiff (5/6Fr), Mia Lizotte (6A), Ricky Klassen (6B), Eli Bergen (7B), Kaylee Makin (7C), Cohen Aquino (7Fr), Annie Klassen (8A), Emma Blohm (8B), and Hayden Curry (8Fr), pictured with Indigenous Support Coach Vannah Anderson.

5/6 Honour Roll - March 22, 2024

Congratulations to our hard-working grade 5 and 6 students who made the Honour Roll on their last report card! It was wonderful to see so many proud parents in the gymnasium this morning cheering along with our students as each name was called. Keep up the great work, everyone.

5A - Myles McDonald, Hayley Novak
5B - Subhan Hammad, Alex Brightwell, Kaycee Makin, Tommy Rosin, Nikita Singh
5Fr - Laney Westra
6A - George Barkwell
6B - Shresta Angusamy, Yssabelle Gallano
6C - Keefe Lumawig, Kenzie Minnes, Landen Steed
6Fr - Freya Arnold, Alexander Kokora, Hadley Kyluik, Rose MacDonald, Brooke Van Tamelen

Grade 5 Honour Roll

Grade 6 Honour Roll

7/8 On a Roll - March 22, 2024

This morning, we took the oppportunity to publicly acknowledge our grade 7 and 8 students who are on the road to success. Whether it's improved attendance, a change in attitude, or a developing sense of responsibility, these students are ON A ROLL! Congratulations to the students who were awarded certificates during our assembly for showing the successful workplace qualities of perseverance and positivity.

7A - Chloe Cardinal, Chase Wright, Gabe Grant
7B - Mitchell Schippers, Azryn Williams
7C - Khloe Laboucan, Bailee Basaraba, West Horne
7Fr - Alex Young, Landon Berry, Avi Johnson
8A - Jezzaya Chalifoux, RJ Ruttle, Annie Wiebe
8B - Bailey Ouimet, Nathon Lombard, Keri Klunder
8Fr - Cash Piercey, Korben Schamehorn, Makai Knoblaugh

Grade 7 On a Roll

Grade 8 On a Roll

Humility - March 22, 2024

Every month we acknowledge students who exhibit virtues known in Indiginous cultures as the "Grandfather Teachings." We are proud to announce the recipients of the teacher-nominated awards for the March virtue of Humility presented by our Indigenous Education Support Coach, Ms. Vannah Anderson:
5A - Rian Wright-Ford, 5B - Landen Schilds, 5/6Fr - Porter Whitty
6A - George Barkwell, 6B - Selihom Naizghi, 6C - Emily Patry-Chase
7A - Grayson Wishlow, 7B - Azryn Williams, 7C - Brady Phalen, 7Fr - Avi Johnson
8A - Jordan Bennett, 8B - Lee Haines, 8Fr - Delaney Kyluik

Humility is to know yourself as a sacred part of Creation. You are equal to others, but you are not better. Humility is represented by the wolf, who are social animals that live in packs. They work in cooperation with each other and for the greater good of the pack.

7/8 Honour Roll - February 9, 2024

Congratulations to our hard-working grade 7 and 8 students who made the Honour Roll for the first term of 2023-2024! Those marked with an asterisk are from French Immersion which means they had an extra core subject in which their average had to be over 80%.
Keep up the great work, everyone.

Grade 8 Honour Roll with Distinction

Lakshaay Angusamy, Jordan Bennett, Emma Blohm, Cierra Fortier, Lee Haines, *Beth Johnson, *Delaney Kyluik, *Janaya Leadlay, Jorja Wadman, Trevor Witter

Grade 8 Honour Roll

Nicholas Blumentrath, Payden Campbell, William Carroll, *Theo Fiege, *Peytton Frayne, *Ella Hewitt, Keri Klunder, *Makai Knoblauch, Tanner Massier, Kendrie Nousek, *Korben Schamehorn, *Kenzie Schilds, *Maryn Smith, Conan Still, Taylor Vey, Brier Walton. McKenzie Wigle

Grade 7 Honour Roll with Distinction

*Ella Dallyn, Ryder Freeman, Callum Hemmerling, Kaylee Makin, Hannah Managtag, Alyx Weston, Alexis Yuremchuk

Grade 7 Honour Roll

Layal Aoun, Cohen Aquino, Grace Babalola, Eli Bergen, *Hannah Black, Johnathan Bos, Hanna Dixon, *Elijah Findlay, Cody Fortune, Dean Fountain, *Ethan Harpe, *Avi Johnson, *Orly Kasouf, Seth Kozyra, Benjamin MacFarlane, *Lilly McLeod, *Alexis Milley, Jackson Moser, Luke Murray, Aniliese Robinson, Kayla St. Laurent, *Sophia Strilaiff, Lance Thomas, Carter Tulk, Grayson Wishlow

Grade 8 Honour Roll with Distinction

Grade 8 Honour Roll

Grade 7 Honour Roll with Distinction

Grade 7 Honour Roll

5/6 On a Roll - February 9, 2024

This morning, we took the oppportunity to publicly acknowledge our grade 5 and 6 students who are on the road to success. Whether it's improved attendance, a change in attitude, or a developing sense of responsibility, these students are ON A ROLL! Congratulations to the students who were awarded certificates during our assembly for showing the successful workplace qualities of perseverance and positivity.

5A - Tayler Berger, Shaun Fox, Jesse Haines, Mackenna Klassen, Arjun Kataria
5B - Raya McGillivray, Subhan Hammad, Nikita Singh, Dulcie Reid
5Fr - Chloe Jacinto, Charlotte Berry-Smith

6A - Mia Lizotte, Audrey MacFarlane, Dakota Calliou
6B - Evan Demas, Morgan Van Der Vlugt, Samantha McTavish
6C - Kathy Nguyen, emily Patry-Chase, Carmon Rennie
6Fr - Kason Schilds, Faye Fitt

Grade 5 On a Roll

Grade 6 On a Roll

Love - February 9, 2024

Every month we are acknowledging students who exhibit virtues known in Indiginous cultures as the "Grandfather Teachings." We are proud to announce the recipients of the teacher-nominated awards for the February virtue of Love:

Mackenna Klassen (5A), Kaycee Makin (5B), Willow McLeod (5/6Fr), Arianna Galve (6A), Anna Price-Meyers (6B), William Hilman (6C), Danica Redikop (7A), Thomas Cardinal (7B), Hannah Managtag (7C), Kambriea Burns (7Fr), Gregory Whitefish (8A), McKenzie Wigle (8B), Cash Piercey (8Fr)

Love is unconditional and must be given freely. When we give Love freely, it comes back to us – in this way it is mutual and reciprocal. Love is between all of Creation, humans and non-humans. Love is represented by the eagle, who can travel over great distances and carry it and all of the teachings to the four directions of the Earth.

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Courage - February 9, 2024

Every month we are acknowledging students who exhibit virtues known in Indiginous cultures as the "Grandfather Teachings." We are proud to announce the recipients of the teacher-nominated awards for the January virtue of Courage:

Madeleine Gravel-Jarvis (5A), Aurora Raines (5B), Marley Ladue (5/6Fr), Rexleye Besuyen (6A), Eveah Whitehead (6B), Karla MacGregor (6C), Mileena Courtoreille (7A), Haley Noskey (7B), Kale Vanderaegen-Tubbs (7C), Ryder Banville (7Fr), Savanna Hackworth (8A), Emily Hackworth (8B), Maryn Smith (8Fr)

The Bear provides many lessons in the way it lives, but courage is the most important teaching it offers. Though gentle by nature, the ferociousness of a mother Bear when one of her cubs is approached is the true definition of courage. To have the mental and moral strength to overcome fears that prevent us from living our true spirit as human beings is a great challenge that must be met with the same vigor and intensity as a mother Bear protecting her cub. Living of the heart and living of the spirit is difficult, but the Bear's example shows us how to face any danger to achieve these goals. Our January recipients let nothing stand in their way.

Wisdom - December 20, 2023

Every month we are acknowledging students who exhibit virtues known in Indiginous cultures as the "Grandfather Teachings." We are proud to announce the recipients of the teacher-nominated awards for the December virtue of Wisdom:

Back Row:
Jordan Bennett (8A), Kenton Alook (6C), Alexander Kokora (5/6Fr), Korben Schamehorn (8Fr), Alexis Yuremchuk (7B), Benjamin MacFarlane (7A), Ethan Harpe (7Fr), Hannah Managtag (7C)

Front Row:Cierra Fortier (8B), Austin Yuremchuk (6A), Myles McDonald (5A), Shresta Angusamy (6B)

Missing: Tommry Rosin (5B)

Wisdom is represented by the Beaver. Wisdom means using your inherited gifts wisely and recognizing your differences and those of others in a kind and respectful way. Listening with clarity and a sound mind, combined with the experiences of life, is what we refer to as wisdom.

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Awards

Respect - September 2024

Grade 8 Farewell Awards - June 25, 2024

Grade 8 Farewell Awards - June 25, 2024

Awards Day - June 24, 2024

Awards Day - June 24, 2024

Awards Day - June 24, 2024

Awards Day - June 24, 2024

Awards Day - June 24, 2024

Awards Day - June 24, 2024

7/8 Honour Roll - May 3, 2024

5/6 On a Roll - May 3, 2024

Respect - May 3, 2024

5/6 Honour Roll - March 22, 2024

7/8 On a Roll - March 22, 2024

Humility - March 22, 2024

7/8 Honour Roll - February 9, 2024

5/6 On a Roll - February 9, 2024

Love - February 9, 2024

Courage - February 9, 2024

Wisdom - December 20, 2023

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