Caleb was selected as the Gretna Green recipient of this year's Rotary Turn Around Award. He was presented with this honor this week during a banquet held at the Rodd. Caleb has perservered throughout his years at Gretna Green and made exceptional gains in the process. We would like to congratulate him for his overall success and continued progress in his future education. Well done Caleb!
The entire learning community of Gretna Green were treated to a fantastic drama production of Wizard of Oz this evening. After many months of rehearsals Ms. Bransfield lead our students to a memorable production. A special thanks goes out to Ms. Bransfield and her wonderful cast and the assistance of Mr. Cabel. Congratulations to the entire crew!
Gillian in Mme Bulger Hickey's class filled a few buckets today. She decided to donate the money she made from recycling at home to our annual grade 5 field trip. Wow, what a wonderful random act of kindness and great way to kick off our week! Well done Gillian, you are an ultimate bucket filler!
What to drink when exercising? Water? Sport drinks? Electrolyte gels? Energy drinks? The choices you have in store are endless but which one are really worth it? Water is always a good choice. Water contains no calorie, no sugar, no additive, etc. Your body always needs water, even when you are not exercising. To be more environmental friendly, use a refillable water bottle. Sport drinks like Gatorade or PowerAde are a mix of water, sugar, flavor and electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium).
Our GG Times Crew, Super Flex Team and Cool Kids' History Project were all featured this evening under the guidance of Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Morehouse and Mrs. Loggie. These teachers along with their student group members showcased their cool projects for DEC members and educational leaders from around the province. They also had the opportunity to rub elbows with other students in ASD-N who were also recognized leaders within their schools. It proved to be a wonderful evening for all and a great learning experience!
Congratulations to both Lauren and Cole who claimed third place trophies in our Mountain Bike Classic Race held at Croft this week. Bravo to the both of you and good luck to all of our racers participating in the next race being held at NSEE on Monday, May 26th at 4:00 pm!
How
good is physical activity for you? Did you know that by
increasing your physical activity you can greatly reduce your chances of
getting sick? You will also be happier
and healthier! Some benefits of being physically active
includes better health, improved fitness, better posture and balance, better
self-esteem, stronger muscles and bones, feeling less stressed and more
relaxed, increased concentration/ better academic score, etc. In other words,
it helps you feel good! Physical activity also helps decrease the
risk of having heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes,
Allison put on her cape and assisted Jennifer from Jump Rope For Heart who explained the importance of healthy choices. The Heart & Stroke Foundation recognize the importance of physical fitness and healthy eating and the impact they both have on the overall health of our children. Students will be participating in the program over the coming weeks at Gretna Green. Check out this website for further details,http://jumpropeforheart.ca/home.php
Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Morehouse who received a $5,000 Telus Mobility grant to purchase technology for the
classroom.
Mrs. Morehouse looks forward to purchasing technology that will help improve the overall learning environment of her students. Thank you Mrs. Morehouse for making this happen for the students of Gretna Green - you rock!
The Calgary Fiddlers made their way from Alberta to Gretna Green this week and wowed the crowd with their talents, dancing and theatrics! The 13 member music troupe left us all foot stomping, "yahooing" and looking for more. A special thanks goes out to Susan Butler and the Calgary Fiddlers for making this experience a pleasurable one for everyone involved. Yahoo!
