Character Trait Awards for February 2021
Congratulations to the students who received the Self Control Award at our Character Trait assembly on March 8, 2021. Kindergarten(H) – Phoenix Hadeed Kindergarten (A) – Ceinwen Jones Gr. 1 – River Boyce Gr.2 – Joshua Fraser Gr. 3 – Arush Kotapati Gr. 4 – Tamara Siu Chong Gr. 5 – Gianna Pirali Gr. 6 … Continue reading Character Trait Awards for February 2021
Victoria Ferreira graduated from Maple Leaf last year and continued on to American University where she is currently studying Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. Due to her excellent academic performance, she has been nominated to join The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). Fewer than 20% of eligible students in the USA are … Continue reading Well done Victoria!
Academic Awards – February 2021
Congratulations to all our Intermediate and Secondary academic award recipients who were recognised at our virtual academic assembly held on February 24th, 2021. These awards covered Term 1/Semester 1. We are are proud of you and your accomplishment and encourage you to keep up the good work. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: In recognition of high academic … Continue reading Academic Awards – February 2021
PTA helps upgrade school tech
The Maple Leaf PTAs recent donation will support the school’s purchase of thirty-five laptops as well as a new server and other hardware. These upgrades in computer technology will enhance the teaching and learning environment for all students at all grade levels. Representing the PTA, Jo-Ann Traboulay, PTA President and Kern Crosby, Fundraiser Chairperson presented … Continue reading PTA helps upgrade school tech
Our Grade 12 Kinesiology students were tasked with constructing a model of a synovial joint; the joints that allow larger movements like the elbow, knee or hip joint. Their teacher, Mrs. Ross-Kydd, challenged the students to replicate the exact anatomy of the joint recreating the bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons, bursae and cartilage. At the ‘Online Anatomy Fair’ students presented … Continue reading Kinesiology time!
Thank you to all the staff who entered our Staff Halloween Costume Competition. Parents, students and staff had a chance to vote online and of the 122 votes received, the winner with 24 votes is *drum roll* our Principal Mr. Rozario a.k.a. Spider-Man! Other popular contestants include Senorita Carolina with 16 votes, Ms. Burdick with … Continue reading And the winners are…
Banned Books Week at Maple Leaf
Banned Books Week – September 27 – October 3, 2020 This annual event celebrates the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of … Continue reading Banned Books Week at Maple Leaf
Academic Awards – June 2020
Congratulations to our Secondary and Intermediate Academic Award Winners Congratulations to all our students who worked hard and achieved an Academic Award last term/semester. We are are proud of you and your accomplishment and encourage you to keep up the good work. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: In recognition of high academic achievement with an overall average … Continue reading Academic Awards – June 2020
Teacher Appreciation Message from the PTA
In commemoration of Teacher Appreciation Week 2020, the PTA had a message for all Maple Leaf teachers. PTA Thank You Message
Poem from a Gr 12 student – Power in Change
This poem was submitted to Ms. Sanders in her Grade 12 Writer’s Craft class. Power in Change by Emerald Jean-Baptiste Humans are dying But the world is thriving. Trading roles, Different stories told. Mother nature taking her time To sit back and unwind. The first clear blue sky for a new generation, Cool clean air … Continue reading Poem from a Gr 12 student – Power in Change