DALMENY HIGH SCHOOL
P.O. Box 430, Dalmeny, Sask. SOK 1EO
Phone: (306) 254-2036 Fax: (306) 254-2759
Principal: Andrew Merryweather Vice Principal: Josh Janzen Secretary: Karen Pauls
Newsletter #3, March 2018
Looking Ahead:
March 9 – Science Fair – Gr 8
March 12 – No Classes
March 16 – Report Card – Gr 7-9
March 21 – Parent/Teach interviews
March 28 – Heritage Fair – Gr 7
March 30 – Good Friday
April 2 – 6 – Easter Break
April 9 – Classes resume – Day B
April 13 – In Motion Day
April 20 – Report Cards – Gr 10-12
April 27 – No Classes
May 3 – Local Track Meet
May 18 – No Classes
May 21 – Victoria Day
June 13 – Senior Awards
June 14 – Athletic Awards
June 20 – Junior Awards
June 27 – Last day of classes/Report cards Gr 7-9
June 28 – Grad
June 29 – Pick up report cards – Gr 10-12
The following is a link to the 2017/18 Calendar 2017/18 School Calendar
Containers for Home Economics
The Home Ec lab is always in need of containers for the students to take their cooking and baking creations home in. If you have any that you are not using, please consider bringing/sending them to the high school. Thank you.
Track and Field
As the season is just around the corner, we invite you to start thinking about getting fit. EVERYONE makes the track team so if you meet the requirements you will be competing for Dalmeny High.
IMPORTANT DATES:
*March 26th will be the start date of Track and Field.
Practice times will be after school March 26, 27 and 28th.
**After the Easter Holiday Practices will be:
Monday – Wed 3-4:30
Tues- Thursday 7am -8:30 am.
*Husky Clinics will be April 19th and 26th for regular PE classes and Track Club 1-4 pm.
*May 3rd will be the Local Meet
*May 17th – Conference B in Saskatoon
*May 25th – Districts in Saskatoon
*June 1st and 2nd– Provincials for grade 9-12 in Prince Albert.
For more information catch Mrs. Koski, Mr. Kowalchuk, Mrs. Dyck or Mrs. Schatz and we would gladly help you out.
Parent/Teacher Interviews
March 21, 2018, from 3:15pm – 8:00pm we are hosting parent/teacher interviews at the High School. If you would like to talk with a teacher or a group of teachers, please call the school to set up a time. 306-254-2036
Senior Girls Basketball
The Regular season has been completed and has the makings of an historic one. The girls’ record is an astounding 26-1, winning 5 tournaments along the way. They head into March Madness ranked in the top 5 in the Province. Best of luck at Eagleview (Onion Lake) on the weekend for the first round of play offs. After that is Regionals, and a chance at the big prize – HOOPLA.
Jr Badminton Schedule
March 7 – Grade 8/9 Practice 3-4:30pm
March 8- Away game at the MAP in Martensville for Gr 8/9 only (rides required)
March 14 – Grade 7/8 Practice 3-4:30pm
March 16- Grade 7 Practice 3-4:30pm
March 19 –DHS is hosting Hepburn – 3:30-5:30
March 23 – DHS travels to Langham – leaving at 3:00pm (rides required)
March 26 – DHS is hosting Asquith – 3:45-6:00pm
April 10 – Grade 7/8/9 home tourney to decide who moves on to Conferences
April 12 – DHAS is hosting Borden – 3:45-6:00pm
April 13 – DHS is hosting Langham- 3:30-5:30pm
April 17 – Pre-conferences (Location TBD) (rides required)
April 19 – Conferences (Location TBD) (rides required)
April 21 – District Finals (Location TBD) (rides required)
Opportunities
1.Looking for summer employment check out the Government of Saskatchewan Careers 2018 webpage
http://www.careers.gov.sk.ca/2018application
2.Spotlight on Careers for Gr 11 and 12 students scheduled Mar 15 – Mar 28th: If you are interested in any of the following careers you may have an opportunity to spend a day exposed to the educational and industry component of that career. Applications available from Mrs. Dament Deadline Tues March 6.
Computer Science and Technology, Culinary Arts, Food and Nutrition, Hotel Management, Mental Health and Addictions, Engineering and related careers, Interior Design, Architecture and Architectural Technology, Business and Entrepreneurship, Therapies, Pharmacy, and Pharmacy Tech, Veterinary and Veterinary Technician, Law Enforcement
3.The College of Kinesiology Aquatics Program at the U of S is looking to hire and train lifeguards and swim instructors. Through their programs, students are able to achieve certification which would allow them to apply for a job at the U of S or at any other aquatic facility. Becoming a lifeguard and/or swim instructor is an excellent job with flexible hours and great pay. Students also learn leadership and teamwork skills! Click on the link for more information http://m.recservices.usask.ca/work-here/aquatics.php
4.The Saskatoon Engineering Student Society is hosting an event for female students in grades 9-12 who are interested in pursuing a career in science and engineering. The event takes place on March 22in Saskatoon. To register go to the following link.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-in-engineering-tickets-43031767174?utm_source=Counsellors&utm_campaign=14c9e2a842-counsellorupdate_March2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_27a5b0eea0-14c9e2a842-62161681
5. SIEC Baking Boot camp – Application deadline is Mar 28th
Being a professional pastry chef is an extremely rewarding job that requires working in a fast-paced exciting environment. This Boot Camp aims to give students an opportunity to expand on their current knowledge and learn from qualified instructors from the Culinary Arts program at Sask Polytechnic. There will be 5 sessions starting Tuesday April 10th.
6.INSIGHT, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus Tuesday, April 17, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1130 Idylwyld Dr N Room 104 (Lecture Theatre)
It’s an ideal way to get an in-depth look at a specific program and become familiar with the student life, campus atmosphere, financial aid, admission requirements and the application process.
INSIGHT is available to students in grades 11 and 12 as well as high school graduates.
Registration Is Required & Opens On Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Check Back For Further Updates.
7.Saskatchewan Safety Council – provided free safety training for youth between the ages of 14 and 21. Check out the website to see if there is any safety training and opportunities. http://www.sasksafety.org/
8.Are you looking for a great experience this summer? The Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program offers a unique leadership training opportunity each July & August called the Co-op Camp. It’s a leadership program for youth ages 12 to 18 and is a great opportunity for personal development, leadership training, co-operative education, recreation and lots of fun with participants spending a week at Candle Lake or Last Mountain Lake. http://youth.sask.coop/scyp_camp_dates.html
Co-Op Camp Schedule!
Junior Level (2 camps) July 3 – 7 at Candle Lake, July 21 – 25 at Last Mountain Lake
Introductory Level (2 camps) July 7 – 11 at Candle Lake, July 25 – 29 at Last Mountain Lake
Intermediate July 11 – 15 at Candle Lake
Level Up August 20 – 23 at Last Mountain Lake
9. Are you interested in being a Counsellor-in-Training this summer? Camp Easter Seal is looking for students in grades 10-12 who would like training to work as a Special Needs Counsellor. You would be trained to work with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Many students use this program to explore a career in human services. Colleges such as Social Work, Nursing and Education consider the volunteer hours that students accumulate at Camp when they apply for post-secondary education. Click for more information.
https://www.saskabilities.ca/programs-services/quality-of-life/camp-easter-seal/staff-and-volunteers
10.Saskatoon’s CISV Chapter is looking for enthusiastic youth ages 11-18 to participate in an International Summer Camp in July 2018
Michelle Dament
Sr. Math Teacher, Career Counsellor
Dalmeny High
254-2036
michelle.dament@spiritsd.ca
