The Douglastown Lions have continued their annual tradition of supporting a grade five field trip once again this year. This year's adventure took our students to the Miramichi Fish Hatchery. The students thoroughly enjoyed their trip and this authentic learning experience. Thanks so much Douglastown Lions Club!
All students of Gretna Green were treated with "smiley cookies" today, compliments of Tim Hortons. It proved to be a tasty treat for all and it surely was appreciated! Thanks so much for the "sweet" surprise!!!
Mrs. Morehouse is proud to present this year's student council for the acdemic year of 2012-2013. The students ran an exceptional campaign and it was a great learning experience for everyone involoved. Featured in this photo are this year's council and they are:
Front Row: Vice-President- Drew MacTavish, President-Drew Sobey, Secretary-Katie Kennedy
Middle Row: Class Reps: Erin Trevors, Alea Sweeney, Ryan Dunn, Charles Hutchison, Maddie MacCullum, Nicolas Gallant
Back Row: Class Reps: Molly Hutchison, Jenna Augustine, Evan Valanne
Our Home & School committee has been providing breakfasts for our students for some time now. Now they need your support. They are seeking donations of the following items, cheeze whiz, apple juice, and "Guest" strawberry jam. A shopping cart will be placed in the office area for you to drop off your donations.
Any donation amount will be much appreciated and we look forward to your continued support!
Our school soccer team recently participated in the Nelson Days Soccer Jamboree and came out with a first place finish. Mr. Ryan would like to thank his team for a great effort as they represented Gretna Green Elementary exceptionally well. What a great way to start a season, well done boys and girls!
Jaden and Samantha from Ms. Bransfield's grade 4 class have created a video in celebration of Roald Dahl day, today September 13th. Simply click on the Students' Corner tab on the top of this page to view this great video. Well done Jaden and Samantha!
School students in the Miramichi region are once again being offered free admission to four classical music concerts scheduled during this school year. The concerts feature young professional Canadian musicians who are highly trained and often have international experience. This season’s series includes a clarinet and piano duo (September 23), Mozart’s opera Cosi Fan Tutte (November 17), a woodwind quartet (February 19) and a guitar trio (April 12) These concerts are organized by Jeunesses Musicales Canada – Miramichi and are held at Carrefour Beausoleil starting at 7:30 p.m.
Again this year, we will be hosting a "Welcome Back To School Cake Delight Night" celebration on Thursday, September 13th. We will be offering a selection of tasty cakes from 6:00-6:45 p.m. At this time, parents can seize the opportunity to meet their child’s teacher while snacking on cake. At 6:45 p.m., families will be invited to the gym for PSSC elections. We hope you can join us.
Soccer and cross country running will be offered to our students once again this year. Soccer will be held on Monday's from 2:30-3:30 for students in grades four and five. Cross country running will be held on Wednesday's from 2:30-3:30 for students in grades three to five. We would like to thank Mr. Ryan for enriching the lives of our students through physical activity once again this year! He will also be receiving extra help from Mme Gallant and Mr. Glazier as well. Thank you all so much!
