By S.Falconer
The Mankota Travel Club had plenty of stories and photos to share after their ten-day trip to Europe after arriving home on April 7. The group landed in Frankfurt, Germany then they stopped at Rothenburg before touring Munich.There was a lunch stop at Innsbruck, Austria along the way to Italy.
At Venice, the highlights included a gondola ride and a glass blowing demonstration. After their next stop in Verona, the students were en route to Switzerland. At Lucerne, they boarded a cogwheel train, and a trip to the top of Mount Rigi. The students then attended a Swiss folklore event with four of the teens having the opportunity to participate in the entertainment. The group toured a cuckoo clock factory and one night in Heidelberg, then finally flying home via Franfurt. All in all, they found this a very educational and interesting tour. The students included Kent Brisebois, Reagan Calvin, Halley Gavelin, Shelby Rode, Morgan Sayers, Kayla Silbernagel, Rylan Switzer, Randie Walker and Shawn Zerr. The students were chaperoned by Lennie Gavelin, Christina Sayers, Karla Silbernagel, Tiffany Thomas and Pam Zerr. (Photo by Christina Sayers)
Local bowlers compete
The Glentworth Legion Bowlers were in Nipawin on the April 13 weekend with both a Senior and Open team competing. The Senior Team consisted of Adrien Brisebois, Elvin Mitchell and Roy & Anne Burns. They placed second in their category, and lost by 23 points after nine games. The Open Team consisted of Allen Nelson, Bill Flynn, Dwayne Ash and Gordie Howe with Murray Cheesman as a spare. There were five teams in their division and the team placed second overall. After 12 games, they were just 160 points behind the winner.
School Notes
Featured at the ‘Hip Hop Hoop Dance Performance’ at Glentworth School on April 17 along with performers Terrance Littletent and Chanz Perry, was local dancer, Katherine Robichaud. She performed the ‘Jingle Dance’ wearing traditional native regalia and shared her passion with an awesome presentation.
The Grade 6/7/8 students and the Grade 11 and 12 students traveled to Lafleche last week to view the Vimy Presentation on display at the Lafleche Museum. Thanks to the Lafleche Legion for this learning opportunity and for allowing the students to tour the local museum.
The senior and junior badminton playoffs took place last weekend in Gravelbourg. Winners were as follows: Seniors: Mahteya D.- Gold in Girl’s Singles, Brynn Z. & Coy G.- Silver in Mixed Doubles, Carson F. & Cole Z.- Silver in Boy’s Doubles, Dan H.- Silver in Boy’s Singles, Devany M. & Makinley O.- Silver in Girl’s Doubles; Daniel P.- Bronze in Boy’s Singles.Bantams: Trey J. & Makaila P.- Gold in Mixed Doubles, Kaylin P. &Taylor Z.- Silver in Girl’s Doubles, Blaze O. & Dylan H.- Silver in Boy’s Doubles. The winners advanced to the Districts.
The Grade 6 to 10 students were in Moose Jaw for the day to attend part of the ‘2018 National Gathering’ on April 24. The students had the opportunity to take in ‘Robb Nash’, an inspirational speaker and to hear his powerful message. Thanks to Mr. Flynn and Mrs. Keller for chaperoning and to Janelle R. for driving the bus.
Mr. Larson Flynn has decided to leave his teaching position at the end of the school year. It was great to have him here this year. All the best in your new position.
The 2018-2019 PSSD School Year Calendars have been approved and are posted on the PSSD website. The home copies will be available at the end of the school year.
