Mr. Ryan's outdoor pursuits club are being introduced to a new sport at Gretna Green. The students are being given the opportunity to learn archery. They meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays and it has proven to be a big hit with everyone. Thank you Mr. Ryan!
Congratulations to Kale Power and Eve Mullin, the Go Getter Students of the month for March! Also congratulations to Mrs. O'Toole's Kindergarten Class and Mrs. Girouard's Grade 3 class who won Dynamo Dragon Class of the month for March!
Gretna Green students came out on top at the District 16 Elementary Science Fair that was held at Gretna Green on Tuesday, March 27. Congratulations to our winners: Bilal Khan, who won Gold for his project on Hydrophobic Sand; Isabella Gallant who won silver with her project called "How Does Popcorn Pop?";Alexis Matchett and Kamryn Morehouse also shared bronze with two other schools. Their project was "What is Sad about a Happy Meal?"
The District 16 Elementary Science Fair will be held at Gretna Green Elementary Tuesday, March 27 from 9-12. Parents are welcome to attend this event and view the incredible projects District 16 elementary students have prepared.
Parent/Teacher interviews will be taking place today from 4-7 and tomorrow from 9-12. Due to the interviews and teacher professional development there will be no school tomorrow . If you can not make one of these interview times and would like to meet with your child's teacher please call the school and we will make arrangements for you.
Our Gretna Green Science Fair will be taking place Wednesday, March 21 from 1:30 - 2:15. Parents are welcome to visit and see our projects during this time period. Judging will be taking place throughout the afternoon!
We are also hosting the District 16 Science Fair on Tuesday, March 27 from 9 -12!
To help celebrate student appreciation week, Mrs. Young, in our cafeteria, showed how much she appreciates the help of GG students. She treated them to a reserved table in the cafeteria and a very nice meal! Each day 6 students stay behind to help Mrs. Young tidy and clean the cafeteria in preparation for the K-2 students!
The puck dropped and the action began! Our grade 5 students took on our teachers this afternoon in a fun hockey game. The students battled throughout the game tying it up several times. In the end the teachers were victorious! The students displayed great sportsmanship and vow to defeat the teachers in the spring at the student-teacher softball game! See the image gallery for more pictures of this afternoons fun!
Are you looking for a fun outdoor activity for you and your family? The Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club located in Nelson on route 126 is offering a March Break special to school students! From Saturday March 3rd to Sunday March 11th an all day trail pass and ski rentals are available for $4.00.
