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Volume 5 Issue 9
June 2014
IN THIS ISSUE:
THANK YOU FOR AN OUTSTANDING YEAR ! Another year has come and gone at Meadowridge School. As we say goodbye to our students and teachers for the summer, we would like to thank every member of our community for another fantastic year. This year’s graduating class is our first group of students to complete the IB Diploma Programme. Congratulations to the Grad Class of 2014 on all their hard work! Development of the North Forest has continued throughout the year as well. We would like to extend a special thank you to all who have played a role, and all who will play a role in the upcoming year, in the restoration of our new campus space. We would also like to recognize our students’ and families’ involvement in our Free the Children fundraiser. Between the passion of our students and the generosity of our community, Meadowridge was able to raise over $10,000 to build a school in Haiti. After an incredible school year, we hope all of our students, teachers, and families have a safe and restful summer. See you in September!
From the Headmaster
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Design and Technology
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Annual Fund Update
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Deputy Headmaster Blog
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Grade 5 Field Trip
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Grade 4 Field Trip
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Student Achievements
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Meadowridge Travels to China
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Green Pages
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Grade 3 Classroom Visit
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Library Update
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Meadowridge Golf Tournament 22 Staff Updates
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The Last Week of School
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MEADOWRIDGE SCHOOL 12224-240th Street Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1N1 www.meadowridge.bc.ca t: 604.467.4444 | f: 604.467.4989 The Meadowridge Mini Gryphon is printed in-house to reduce costs. Meadowridge School is proud to be an accredited International Baccalaureate Continuum World School.
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FROM THE HEADMASTER I want to thank all our families and community members for their part in making the 2013/2014 school year a successful one. From GVISAA championships in athletics to outstanding service initiatives put forward by our students to the always exceptional Fine and Performing Arts productions, we have seen many of these highlights of the growth of our students and our school reflected in the Mini Gryphon throughout the year. Our graduating class this year was our first cohort of Diploma Programme (DP) students, who are going on to top universities in Canada and around the world. Our best wishes to them and I am excited to see them return to the school as the first group of Meadowridge DP alumni. Meadowridge is continually growing and changing and this past year was no different. This is evident as we have begun plans and preparations for our North Forest property and sustainability initiatives, as well as the Council of International Schools accreditation. As we move forward and continue to live well, with others and for others, in a just community, next year will be sure to be an exciting one. With this in mind, I am reminded of our Vision:
People are drawn to our school from around the world. In the spirit of active collaboration with teachers, peers, and our community, we learn how to care for ourselves and for others. Knowing that change is the only certainty, we engage with challenging and complex questions effectively and creatively. Through outstanding teaching, programmes and facilities, Meadowridge develops in us the confidence not only to meet the future, but also to create it. Have a happy and safe summer, and, again, thank you to all our students, parents and staff for a wonderful school year. - Mr. Hugh Burke, Headmaster
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DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS AT WORK Grade 7 Egg Drop: Smash and Crash... or Not The Grade 7 Design and Technology students’ last project was to design and create an egg protector. During this unit, students gained huge insight into the design and manufacturing of athletic protective gear, and how sports helmets protect athletes from head injuries. Then, using this knowledge, the students’ were tasked to design and build an effective egg protector. The Grade 7 students are to be complimented on how well their devices worked, as very few eggs were broken or cracked. - Mr. Darrell Lester, MYP Teacher
Grade 8 Movie Night: Creating Claymation Movies
The Grade 8 Design and Technology students were busy this month, learning how to make Claymation movies for their “Movie Night” assignment. They investigated how to work with scripts, storyboards, lighting, sound and photography in order to create movement with their clay characters. This experience is a precursor to their Grade 9 Claymation assignment, which will be more detailed and far longer. - Mr. Darrell Lester, MYP Teacher
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Ms. Cindy Hops Mr. Wayne Huang & Mrs. May Yan Mr. Mark Grant & Mrs. Carrie HughesGrant Mr. Richard Hui & Ms. Stephanie Lee Dr. Geoffrey Hutchinson & Dr. Sarah Charney Mr. John Hwang & Mrs. Catherine Kim
Thank You for Contributing!
Mr. & Mrs. Ty & Jadina Irving Mr. & Mrs. Matthew & Wendy Dockerty
Anonymous
Mr. Terry Donaldson
Anonymous Mr. Ke Bai & Mrs. Ye Hu
Dr. & Mrs. Arash & Sanaz Soufi
Mr. Tim Coleman & Miss Tessa Bainbridge
Dr. & Mrs. Bill & Barbara Durno Mr. Bradley Senner & Ms. Tanya Cloete
Mr. Feng Qin and Ms. Hua Bai
Jay Fraser
The Barber Family
Mrs. Hallie Fraser
Mr. & Mrs. Randy & Leslie Bargen
Mr. & Mrs. Sam & Yamini Gandesha
Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Jodi Barrass
Mr. Tao Zhou and Ms. Chao Gao
Mr. Christopher & Mrs. Lisa Begg
Drs. Joe & Diana Germain
Mrs. Kristal Bereza
Drs. Deepu & Reena George
Dr. Michael Orser & Ms. Christine Bickle
Mr. Bob Gill & Mrs. Diana Carwithen
Prof. Nicholas Blomley & Ms. Jessie Hill
Dr. Kavyan Ashnaei & Mrs. Maryam Heydariarabloo
Mr. Rhys Clarke & Mrs. Julie Bournival
Drs. Sriram & Mahalaxmi Iyer Mr. Zhihu Jia & Mrs. Xiaosheng Wang Mr. Peng Han & Ms. Guo Hua Luan Mr. Jingquan Lin & Ms. Lu Li Lee Mr. Jingsong Niu & Mrs. Jing Wen Ms. Lynelle Johns Mr. & Mrs. Bruce & Judy Johnston Mr. & Mrs. Kevin & Tracey Kennedy Dr. Seoung Joon Kim & Mrs. Inhwa Sung Drs. Murthy & Anu Korada Mr. & Mrs. Al-Karim & Zain Lalji Drs. Ockie Lampen & Kathy Robson Mr. & Mrs. Manuel & Virna Lau Mr. & Mrs. Tom & Rhonda Laurie
Mr. Kenneth Go & Mrs. Connie Chow-Go
Mr. Daniel Le Page
Mr. Steve Guo & Mrs. Yun Wei
Mr. Lance Leger & Ms. Sarah Ward
Dr. Daniel Gouws & Mrs. Kimberley Buchanan Gouws
Mr. & Mrs. Darrell & Kim Lester
Mr. & Mrs. Alan & Marlene Graveson
Dr. Jun Liu & Mrs. Xiao Wei Zhan
Mr. & Mrs. Warwick & Carolyn Green
Mr. & Mrs. Yang & Xiaoping Liu
Mr. & Mrs. Craig & Natalie Gunning
Mr. Daofeng Liu & Ms. Quming Chen
Mr. Xiu Kang & Mrs. Baowei Yue
Mr. Hai Qing Liu & Mrs. Lie Jing Gu
Halpern’s Limited
Mrs. Phoebe Lo
Mr. Lianjie Zu and Ms. Bo Han
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Katherine Crawford
Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Tammy Haywood
Mr. Federico Lopez & Ms. Claudia Martinez
Dr. Malcolm Crozier & Mrs. Alicia Osorio Bustos
Mr. & Mrs. William & Leona Healy
Ms. Xiao Hong Zhou
Mr. & Mrs. Don & Linda Hincks
Mr. Wenping Luo & Mrs. Juana Zhu
Mr. Clinton & Mrs. Michelle Denesiuk
Mr. Patrick Ho & Ms. Dawn Feng
Mr. Jack Ma & Mrs. Helen Shao
Mr. Avio Diniz & Ms. Patricia Lapointe
Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Christine Holtved
Drs. Samir & Sangita Malhotra
The Brookshaw Family Mr. Hugh Burke & Ms. Eva Boyd Mr. Antonio de Oliveira Jr. & Mrs. Amanda Casanova Mr. & Mrs. Cherokee & Joyce Chamorro Mr. Jun Chen & Mrs. Zhe Zhou Mr. Gang Chen & Ms. Linda Li Mr. Richard Choi & Mrs. Angie Lee Mr. Roy Choi & Mrs. Jeong-Mi Ryu Mr. Mark Conaghan
Mr. & Mrs. Sean & Kara Lisik
The above donors are recognized for their gifts to the Annual Fund as of June 19, 2014.
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Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Shirley Brunetta Mr. Jamie Marriott Mr. Gareth Mason & Ms. Carolyn Treger
Mr. & Mrs. Aaron & Pamela SchultzLessing
Mr. & Mrs. Rick & Susan Waugh Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence & Tracey Welsh
Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Chantal Schutz Ms. Jennifer Maynes
Mr. & Mrs. William & Kimberley Weselowski
Dr. & Mrs. Allen & Rosie Shen
Ms. Samantha Coates
Mr. & Mrs. Gurjit & Parneet Sidhu
Mr. William Wong & Ms. Tina Lee
Mr. & Mrs. Justin & Jennifer Simpson
Mr. Yongmin Wu & Mrs. Lily Huang
Dr. & Mrs. Matthew & Masumi Smith
Mr. Zhao Bo Xin & Mrs. Wen Wen Wang
Mr. Troy Sobotka & Ms. Andrea Frisby
Mr. Feng Xu & Mrs. Shuo Chen
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis & Norma-Jean Spika
Mr. Patrick Xue & Ms. Lucy Qiu
Mr. & Mrs. Scott & Yoshimi Spurgeon
Mr. Zitao Ye & Mrs. Jenny Lu
Mr. Kevin Sun & Ms. Feng Li
Mr. Bing Yin Tam & Mrs. Rui Lan Wu
Mr. Kefei Tan & Mrs. May Guo
Dr. Matt Smith & Ms. Sandra Young
Mr. Jason Parker & Mrs. Nancy Vertel
Telus
Mrs. Hwa Youn Cho
Mr. & Mrs. Terrance & Moira Passley
Mr. & Ms. Peter & Alison Thompson
Mr. Xiaoping Yuan & Ms. Hongli Gong
Mr. & Mrs. Philip & Nicola Pitzey
Dr. & Mrs. Kurt & Melanie Tsuyuki
Mrs. You Ying Zeng
Mr. & Mrs. Igor & Katerina Pogrebinsky
Dr. Amrik Tung
Mr. James Zhang & Mrs. Yvonne Wei
Mr. Han Qian & Ms. Sha Tao
Mr. & Mrs. Julian & Marilyn Turner
Mr. Yong Zhang & Mrs. Wenqing Chen
Mr. Raymond Qu & Mrs. Hui Huang
Mr. & Mrs. David & Lyn Tyler
Mr. Shanhai Zhao & Mrs. Li Wan
Mr. & Mrs. Sheetal & Seema Rawal
Dr. & Mrs. Hanif & Sophie Ukani
Mr. Peng Fan and Ms. Ning Zhao
Mr. George Read & Ms. Fay Kingwill
Mr. Steven Jang & Mrs. Nikki Lee
Ms. Gilda Zivec
Mr. Quan Ren & Mrs. Lin Wu
Ms. Michelle Vally
Mr. Li Zuo & Mrs. Ann Yi He
Dr. John Reynolds & Dr. Isabelle Côté
Mr. Xuesong Wang & Mrs. Mingxia Zhang
Mr. & Mrs. Shawn & Jada Sawatzky
Ms. Tamara Warner
Mr. Karsten Scharf & Mrs. Oksana Novakovska
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew & Jennifer Watt
Mr. John McLaughlin & Ms. Cheryl David Ms. Sherrie Metz Ms. Christy Mooney Ampersand Advisory Group Mr. & Mrs. Skigh & Vanessa Murray Ms. Danielle Noël Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Barbara Niwa Mr. David Noble Ms. Toni Perretta Ms. Angela Pallister
annualfund@meadowridge.bc.ca COMPUTERS FOR THE LIBRARY
GREENHOUSE MISTING SYSTEM
3D PRINTERS
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ANNUAL FUND UPDATE THROUGHOUT THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR, THE ANNUAL FUND RAISED $124,000 TOWARDS ENHANCEMENTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM. WITH YOUR HELP, HERE’S HOW WE DID IT:
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The LARGEST gift was
36
gift was $750
$10,000
DONORS
The smallest
The AVERAGE
GIFT WAS
STAFF MEMBERS GIVING
$40
$124,000 RAISED FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
10 OUT OF 12
BOARD MEMBERS GIVING
OVER OF ALL FUNDS ARE ALLOCATED TO HEAD’S CHOICE AND USED AT MR. BURKE’S
90%
DISCRETION TOWARDS THE SCHOOL’S GREATEST NEEDS
Academic Enrichment 16%
Technology 26%
Academic Enrichment Arts Athletics Facilities
Arts 10%
Library Technology
Library 7%
Athletics 9%
Facilities 32%
SPENDING REPORT
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
$22,700
ARTS
$14,385
ATHLETICS $12,900
FACILITIES $45,540
LIBRARY $9,300
TECHNOLOGY $35,800
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The road to economic durability for independent schools lies not in novel revenue-producing activities or in cost-cutting strategies but in looking closer to home for immediate ways to make our School more attractive to students, families and philanthropists. The purchases made possible through the Annual Fund this year are all examples of immediate and impactful items that benefit every child at Meadowridge. These teacher requested resources improve inquiry based learning across the continuum. Thank you to those parents, staff, alumni and community partners for supporting excellence in education. Together, we are paving the way for the future of our children, our School and our World. Would you like to discuss your contribution? Questions, concerns and suggestions are welcome. Feel free to contact me by email at daniel.lepage@meadowridge.bc.ca. - Mr. Daniel Le Page, Director of Development
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Ipad Minis for P.E
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Handbells for PYP Music
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iPads and Touch Screen Computers for the Library
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Thank you!
annualfund@meadowridge.bc.ca The iPads are easy for the young students to use thus allowing seamless application in the classroom. They are being used for investigating, creating, communicating, collaborating, and organizing! - Mrs. Heather Nicholson, Teacher-Librarian
The projector has been used for presentations, bringing the theatre use to a much more professional level. The most fun community building uses have been during the Winter Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. The students, along with teachers and staff, watched Team Canada win both women’s gold and the men’s game to get them into the gold medal and now the most international competition outside of the Olympics – soccer! I look forward to even more use next year! - Mrs. Carrie Hughes-Grant, Director of Student Life
The Grade 5 students have benefited immensely from the new learning interactive technology “Smart Boards” in our classroom. It has helped us differentiate our instruction, enabled students to learn interactively and work collaboratively in real time math, language art and inquiry tasks. Future students will continue to use this tool to enhance their confident presentations next year. Thank you parents for your sustained support and generous contributions! - Mr. Avio Diniz, PYP Teacher
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DEPUTY HEADMASTER BLOG
What Advice Would Our Graduates Give For Next Year? This May, 42 students in Grade 12 graduated from our school. 100% of them were granted entry into universities and colleges across the country and beyond. Collectively, they gained access to 137 world class post-secondary institutions. They were the recipients of $637,000 in scholarships and bursaries. Their year is now over, but next year those of you returning will have another opportunity to leave your mark, to bring your best efforts forward and to build memories to last a lifetime. Our graduates leave behind a positive example for us, set a standard for achievement and mark out a pathway to follow as we work toward success at school and in life. What might we learn from them? What advice might our graduates give you in anticipation of your next year? I believe they would tell you to… Be Open-minded: understand that difference and diversity makes us stronger and that we have much to learn from one another. In this world, know that “other people with their differences, can also be right.” Our school is rich in culture, language, diverse experiences and perspectives. There is no better place to discover and explore the world’s diversity than in your own backyard. Make sure you attempt to know everyone at school, especially those who are different from you. What you don’t understand should make you curious. Be Balanced: that may mean taking time to rest, to look after yourself and loved ones. But it also speaks to ensuring you have a complete experience in life. This school is packed with opportunities outside of the classroom. Take advantage and be active in clubs, teams, leadership and other co-curricular activities. Be an academic, for sure, but be an artist (painter, actor, and musician), be an athlete, be a leader, be a good friend, be a good brother or sister, be an exemplary son or daughter. Everything is on the curriculum and everything is on the test.
Be Caring: treat others and yourself with kindness. Remember
that you can change the world for the better if you care enough about others and do something about it. A kind word or action is
transformational. You don’t have to be an adult, a world leader, a celebrity or climb Mt. Kilimanjaro on your hands. All you have to do is pay attention and you can change the world through kindness in your classrooms, in the hallways, in the cafeteria and on the playground. People need your help. They feel alone. Sometimes they feel afraid. They want to belong. So, be a good friend, invite others to your company and offer encouragement. The best part of treating others this way is the way you feel after. None of us feels happy after we are mean. We always feel good inside when we treat others with respect and kindness. Be a Risk-taker: there are no dress rehearsals in life. There is no getting back the time that has passed. The number of opportunities you get is limited. So, try new things, try new foods, and try new experiences. Take a chance. Put yourself out there. If they ask you to play…smile and say, “Yes. Absolutely!” If she asks you to dance, be scared and uncomfortable, but dance anyway. If it’s your turn to speak, speak your mind and share your thoughts even if it makes you nervous, especially if it makes you nervous. In most cases, you will regret more those opportunities you let pass by than those you chose to explore. Risk-takers, also, aren’t afraid to put forth their best efforts. They are determined and never give up. If you are to be successful in life you must be fearless and you must begin to see your “mistakes” as opportunities to learn. Don’t expect that you will always succeed, but commit wholeheartedly to success anyway. When you fall down, get back up, learn why you fell in the first place and try again. Most of us are apt to give up too early. With effort and determination you will realize your dreams overtime. Just hang in there and keep trying. Lastly, be Reflective and pay attention to the way you speak to yourself and the content of your thoughts. A positive attitude will make even the toughest circumstances bearable. A negative attitude can ruin the sunniest, most glorious day. Listen to the words of Charles R. Swindoll, who said: “Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say
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or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes.” Thank you to everyone. I am very grateful for the time you have shared with me this year. I am so very proud of each and every one of you, both staff and students. To our parents, the school would not be possible without your support. We wish you a restful summer and look forward to beginning “the adventure” anew in September. Proudly your Deputy Head, - Mr. Jason Parker, Deputy Headmaster
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GRADE 5 VISITS THE JUSTICE INSTITUTE Get Low & Get Out!
Early this month, we went to the Justice Institute of British Columbia, Maple Ridge campus. We were able to participate in four different stations: Get Out Safely; Fire Science; Stop, Drop and Roll; and finally, Gear and Equipment. At the Fire Science station, we learned the triangle of a fire as well as the ABCs of a fire. At the Smoke House station, we learned how to get out of a burning building safely. The Smoke House was simulated to make it seem as if there was smoke everywhere. This trained us to “Get Low and Get Out” by feeling our way through a dark maze of doors and rooms. In the Garage station, we learned how stop, drop and roll if our clothing caught on fire. At the Fire Truck station, we saw all of the gear that firefighters wear when going into a fire. Did you know that the equipment they carry is very heavy? After two firefighters had a timed race to see who could get all their equipment and suited up the fastest. We were lucky to get into the driver’s seat of the fire truck, turn on the lights and even blow the air horn! This was an eventful experience because we got to learn something we had never learned before. Remember to practice your fire exit plan at your house. Thank you JIBC for teaching us about fire safety. - Frances H. and Noah W. (Grade 5)
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GRADE 4 VISITS THE MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
Q&A
Are museums worth the price of admission?
Yes, museums are worth the money because they have so many things displayed and shown. The job of the museum is to inform people and show people our history, culture and religion and for other people to show us theirs. At the museum, I saw the Haida Bear, Haida longhouses, Mungo Martin’s totem poles and the sculpture, Raven and the First Men. I learned that the Museum of Anthropology shows 70 percent of their artifacts while most other museums only show six percent. I also learned that the Raven and the First Men had to be lowered by crane and the roof had to be taken off. Bill Reid made many things, but my favourite piece was the Raven and the First Men because it was different and unique. It also had lots of detail and there was history behind it. I think that the hour and a half bus ride was definitely worth it for all the history and facts. - Marcus H. (Grade 4)
Yesterday, we went to the Museum of Anthropology. We got to look at real Haida totem poles. In my opinion, museums are worth the money. Why are they worth the money? Because museums teach you new things. For example, before MOA, I didn’t know that there were even house posts. I learned two new artists: Susan Point and Joe Becker. There’s also an architect named Arthur Erickson who designed MOA. There was a big sculpture of a smaller version of Raven and the First People. The small version has a girl in it, but the big one has only boys. I also saw the Haida bear that Bill Reid carved for the Koerner family. I learned that there are tons of different kinds of totem poles: house posts, house frontal poles, mortuary poles, memorial poles, too. Last, but not least, we saw The Raven and the First Men sculpture. The men were in a clam shell. The raven saw them and tried to coax them out. The trip to MOA was very fun and interesting. I had a great time at MOA! - Jenny L. (Grade 4)
A Glimpse into Some of this year's Service Initiatives
Many service initiatives have taken place this year at Meadowridge. Our students poured their passion into Free the Children’s ‘Year of Education’ and managed to raise not just their $10,000 goal to build a school in Haiti, but also raised an additional $5,000 to build a well!
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS One Hundred Percent Success on the DELF Exams We are proud to announce that the second group of Meadowridge students who wrote the DELF exams have all passed. Six more students have gained their bilingual status. Well done, Ben C. (Grade 11), Jennifer A. (Grade 11), Chris A. (Grade 12), Nicholas L. (Grade 12) and Douglas Z. (Grade 11). Congratulations on earning your DELF B2! We also had five students who passed their DELF B1: Duncan B. (Grade 11), Amanda B. (Grade 10), Charaney J. (Grade 11), Taya H. (Grade 11) and Joanna P. (Grade 10) - excellent work! This year we had 21 students who wrote their DELF exam and we are pleased to announce that all students who chose to take this examination were able to pass it successfully.
What is the DELF? (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) has been recently introduced in BC schools, and was
organized at Alliance Française since 1990. It is a widely recognized diploma based on the Common European Framework for Languages (CEF) that has been designed for all languages. It has three variants: DELF Prim for children (8 to 11), DELF Junior or Scolaire for teenagers (11 to 16) and DELF Tout public for 16+. Every DELF has the same value and is valid for life! DELF has four independent units that can be passed (A1, A2, B1, B2).
DELF B1
DELF B2
At this level, the user becomes independent. They can maintain interaction and can understand and maintain a discussion and give their opinion. They are also capable of dealing with situations likely to arise in daily life.
At this level, the user has a degree of independence that allows them to construct arguments to defend their opinion, explain their viewpoint and negotiate. They also have a degree of fluency and spontaneity in regular interactions and are capable of correcting their own mistakes.
Grade 5 Raises Funds for Cancer Research with Rainbow Loom Three of our Grade 5 students organized a Rainbow Loom fundraiser to help raise funds for cancer research. Charlotte L., Sasha P. and Alessia V. spent three months crafting Rainbow Loom bracelets, hairbands, charms and more to sell at the Maple Ridge Farmers’ Market. This month, they brought their handcrafted pieces to the Market and were able to sell $340 of their Rainbow Loom – with orders arriving from as far as overseas! Great work!
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Joanna P. Wins Not One, Not Two but Three Contests in the month of June! Joanna P. (Grade 10) had a very busy month in the month of June, winning three prestigious contests: 1. She won first place in the 'Adam Mickiewicz' contest for having written the best Polish essay in Canada. This is the second time in a row that she has won this contest. 2. She was selected for finals in Toronto for a contest organized by the W. Reymont Foundation, named after the Polish Nobel prize winner in literature. The contest consisted of public speaking, reciting a poem and a prose. She won the main award: a 10-day trip to Poland funded by the Foundation. 3. Finally, she won an international contest for a Polish-written essay. Joanna received distinction and, with it, an invitation to attend a Gala with the Polish President in Warsaw. Congratulations, Joanna!
Chess ‘Wizards’ Earn their Achievement Medals Check Mate! Rebecca C. (Grade 1) has found her passion, and her talent, in the game of chess. After registering in the Chess Wizards Club early this year, Rebecca was eager to re-register at the beginning of the second term. Not only a star student during club hours, Rebecca also heads home and practices weekly with her father and is always eager to learn new moves and strategies! Our Chess Wizards earned their Achievement Medals by accumulating Chess Club points, which are earned through attendance, completion of Chess Club homework and points for game play.
From left to right: Derek L. (Grade 4), Rebecca C. (Grade 1), and Joshua L. (Grade 1)
Alice L. Win in the Celebrating Art Spring Contest Home Sweet Home by Alice L. Alice L. (Grade 6) submitted her original work of art titled “Home Sweet Home” to the ‘Celebrating Art’ Spring contest and, out of thousands of entries, Alice’s beautiful painting was selected as one of the ten best! Congratulations Alice!
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Meadowridge Students Shine in the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Run The annual Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Fund Run was held at the beginning of the month with the largest participants ever - over 400 runners! Meadowridge had its very own teams, and our runners did wonderfully in their respective age groups.
Boys U15
Girls U15
Zain K. (Grade 9) - First Place in the 5km and 3rd overall
Tori F. (Grade 7) - First Place in the 5km
Ethan E. (Grade 7) - Second Place in the 5km
Inara K. (Grade 7) - Second Place in the 5km
Imran K. (Grade 6) - Third Place in the 5km
Taryn A. (Grade 7) - Third Place in the 5km
Sam R. (Grade 7) - 23rd Overall
Richard L. and Devyani M. Water Polo Successes Richard L. (Grade 9) and Devyani M. (Grade 9) both travelled to Montreal early this month to compete in the Canadian National Water Polo tournament with their respective teams. Richard and Devyani competed for the Fraser Valley Water Polo Club on their U16 Boys and Girls teams. Richard’s team, Fraser Valley U16 Boys, battled against their West Coast rivals, Pacific Storm, in the semi-finals and finished 4th after a tied game at 7-7. Devyani’s team, Fraser Valley U16 Girls, dominated Pacific Storm in a battle for 5th and 6th position, cementing their 5th place position with a score of 16-9 in their favor. We look forward to hearing about Richard’s and Devyani’s next great achievements! - Ms. Kathleen Read, Advancement
RICHARD L. GRADE 9
DEVYANI M. GRADE 9
STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS
Ms. Vally, Ms. Metz and Ms. Warner Earn their Masters Degrees! Three of our outstanding PYP teachers earned their Masters of Educational Practice from Simon Fraser University early this month. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Michelle Vally, Ms. Sherry Metz and Ms. Tamara Warner on their outstanding achievement!
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MEADOWRIDGE TRAVELS TO CHINA
Back in March, Ms. Wenqing Chen and I had the opportunity to travel to Beijing on behalf of our School. The purpose of this trip was threefold: to introduce Meadowridge to the international student market in China, to tour, develop an understanding of, and perhaps partner with the top schools in the country, and to meet with our families who are based in Beijing. The time that we spent in China was tremendously successful on all of these fronts. In just two weeks we managed to accomplish the following:
“After returning to Canada we worked out a formal partnership with one of the schools, BDFZ, with which we will be working on our first student exchange in the upcoming year. We are thrilled to begin this relationship with such a reputable school.”
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Spent time touring the city including a trip to Tiananmen Square, through the Forbidden City and to the Great Wall to develop an understanding of Chinese history and culture.
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Hosted a dinner with six of our families who were visiting or living in Beijing. This was a fantastic opportunity to meet some of our new students and their families, as well as engage with our current parents and children in another country. The entire evening was wonderful and we enjoyed good food in great company.
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Met and signed agreements with four educational consulting firms, some of which we are already working with. These agreements will allow Meadowridge to be marketed and promoted professionally and consistently across China. They will also allow for prospective families to receive more accurate information locally, rather than having to rely on our website, word of mouth or other resources. Held two open house events where we met inquiring families, most of which were introduced to us by current parents. These sessions were extremely informative for parents who attended. Each of them left with a positive impression of our School and country, and we are looking forward to seeing some of those families join us in the future. Arranged for a point person to conduct local admissions assessments for applicants in Beijing. This ensures that our standards for acceptance are retained. Previously we relied on satellite assessments and interviews via the internet. The shift will benefit both the School and the applying families, allowing us to make more informed decisions with regards to admissions.
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Toured three top Chinese schools (RDFZ, Number 4 High School in Beijing and BDFZ) and one international school (CISB). We met with representatives of each school after the tours to learn more about their programmes and the people that administer them. Each school was very impressive in its own right, although the three Chinese schools were very different than our School.
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Toured two university campuses (Qsing Hua and Peking) to develop a better understanding of the similarities and differences with North American universities.
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After returning to Canada we worked out a formal partnership with one of the schools, BDFZ, with which we will be working on our first student exchange in the upcoming year. We are thrilled to begin this relationship with such a reputable school. We found them to be innovative, collaborative and eager to explore Canadian education and the International Baccalaureate programmes.
While we accomplished a lot in a short time, none of this would have been possible without the help of some very special people. First of all, thank you to Ms. Chen for preparing and planning all of our business arrangements perfectly and acting as resident tour guide of her hometown between our meetings. Thank you to Mr. Kefei Tan who spent an entire day showing me around the city. The things we saw were remarkable, but most of all I truly appreciated the opportunity to get to know him. Thank you to his wife , Ms. May Guo as well for making all of the arrangements with security beforehand. Thank you to Mr. Jinsong Liu whose staff members showed me many interesting restaurants and sights. And lastly, a big thank you to Ms. Linda Li and her husband for providing us with the most outstanding hospitality throughout the entire trip. We would not have been able to accomplish the things we did without you. Moving forward, we plan on developing our international profile around the world by taking similar trips to South America and Europe in the next two years, in addition to continuing to host a dinner in China each spring. In the meantime, I would strongly encourage any family with children in Grades 6 to 10 next year to participate in the upcoming exchange with BDFZ. This is an outstanding opportunity to meet some amazing children, learn about Chinese culture and education, and to showcase our School and Country. Additionally, those who host will be offered the opportunity to travel to Beijing next spring. Space is limited and time is of the essence. For more information or to sign up today, please contact Mrs. Hughes-Grant immediately. - Mr. Daniel Le Page, Director of Development
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Grade 4 Explores the North Forest with the Soaring Eagle Nature School In June, we went on an in-school field trip with the Eagle Soaring Nature School to the North Forest. We looked at plants such as lichen and salmonberries. The instructors from Eagle Soaring Nature School also taught us about First Nations resources such as deer skin, beaver pelts, claws, and owl talons. We went in the North Forest and in the first few steps, we learned something new. We learned that there was a tree called ‘Western Hemlock’ and that the new ends off the tree are edible. We all tried some and most of us liked it. When we went down to the stream we found raccoon paw prints. We really liked feeling the deer skin, and smelling everything that was smoked. The North Forest field trip was really fun and everything was very exciting to learn about. The instructors also showed us a plant called ‘Devil’s Claw’ which has prickles that keep people away. If you touch a Devil’s Claw, you can get a bad rash. Someone asked, “Why don’t we remove the plant?” We learned that this plant also has medicine in its root so it is also a good plant. Also, it is better to learn not to touch certain plants than to cut them down. We really enjoyed exploring our North Forest and were reminded just how special this place is. - Ella P., Subaig S., Ayaz M., Garrett H. and Vincent Y. (Grade 4)
Grade 3 in the Gardens: Planting, Tending, Harvesting... and Eating! Back in early spring, the Grade 3 students prepared and planted some of the garden beds in the PYP garden, after a long winter of cold and rain. They decided to plant lettuce, radishes, sweet peas, beets and carrots which they were hoping would be ready for harvest before they left for the summer. The last week of school proved to be fruitful and the students harvested some fresh lettuce and radishes as well as some green onion to contribute to a tasty class salad. The Brar family kindly donated some fresh sweet peppers to add some more colour and flavour to the salad feast and all of the students were very keen to try the salad that they had a hand in planting, tending and harvesting. The Grade 3 students experienced the hard work and care that it takes to grow quality food and understand the fragility of the produce. Hopefully this will inspire them to be more mindful when they eat and throw away produce that they purchase from stores or harvest from their own gardens. The PYP garden would not be possible without the generous donations and support from the Meadowridge community and we look forward to the upcoming fall harvest. - Mr. James Willms, PYP Teacher
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Kindergarten Visits Kanaka Creek Early this month, the Kindergarten classes headed to Kanaka Creek to learn about its complex ecosystem. With the help of their Kanaka Creek expert, the group learned about some of the animals and insects that can be found in the forest and in the creek. When they returned back to class, the group worked diligently to document their findings: •
We met a Pacific Coast Sideband Slug. He is an endangered species in BC. We named him Sammy. Michelle, our Kanaka creek expert, held him still and it slowly became calm. He came out of his shell for us to see it and his skin was very pink.
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A Licorice Slug that Liam, Jacob and Nihal found has special powers in its slime.
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Did you know? When you get slug slime on you, all you have to do is rub it into your skin. Slug slime attracts moisture, so using water does not work.
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We learned about the nymphs that live in the water. Kanaka Creek is the home to many insects who lay their larvae in and around the water. The creek also feeds bears and eagles.
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We would look closely at the things we found in the water by placing them into a special magnifier. We learned how to handle it by pouring some water into the top and then we could see the water from a side view and a top view.
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We could have spent a very long time looking and hunting for more water bugs. We worked together to look for their names and to share what we had found.
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greenPages The North Forest Clean Up: Volunteers Help to Clear Away Invasive Species! On a wet and dreary Saturday, July 14th, a dedicated group of intrepid volunteers comprised of staff, students and parents showed up in spite of the weather and attacked the invasive species choking all the indigenous plants that had been planted last year on the south slope down to Latimer Creek as part of its restoration. As clearing progressed successfully along the North Forest slope, several folk starting in on the (really tall) grass clearing surrounding the PYP garden only to discover a gorgeous pond and honeysuckle arbour hidden under the overgrowth! For close to four hours, with hot dog and treat breaks, everybody chopped, pulled, hacked and sawed to their heart's content, got very wet and muddy and felt extremely satisfied on a job well done. Thank you very much to everyone who took the time to come out
and help. Many hands make light work: an enormous amount of clearing was accomplished. A special thank you to Mr. Lance Leger who came in early, staked all the plants to be saved, did the initial clearing of the slope and provided a trailer in which to dump all the cuttings. The day wouldn't have been nearly as successful without his help, initiative and leadership. Finally, any student who wishes to get a head start on service hours for the 2014-2015 school year (Gryphon Pin and/or Duke of Ed) can show up any or all Fridays in July and August between 10:00am and 12:00pm to continue the ongoing task of clearance and maintenance of the North Forest. - Ms. Eva Boyd, North Forest Maintenance Coordinator
LOOKING FOR A HEAD START ON SERVICE HOURS? Join us every Friday in July and August between 10:00am to 12:00pm to help us with the ongoing task of clearance and maintenance of the North Forest! CONTACT MS. BOYD BY E-MAIL AT EVA.BOYD@MEADOWRIDGE.BC.CA.
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Call for Interest: The Sustainability Charter Join the conversation and help us develop a Sustainability Charter for Meadowridge Recently we have discussed the possibility of developing a sustainability charter to inform how we engage with our environment locally and beyond. “Sustainability” refers to the capacity of a thing, action, activity or process to be maintained indefinitely. A sustainability charter intends to speak to sustainable ethics toward nature, economy, well-being and society. The limits of unbridled resource extraction, the effects of pollution and the consequences of our use of the planet present global realities that cannot be ignored. It is clearer, now more than ever, that sustainable action is not just wise council, but essential to our survival. Meadowridge School’s mission is to “live well with others and for others in a just community”. Likewise we are an IB World Continuum School that believes in helping students develop skills and dispositions that prepare them to actively create a “better and more peaceful world”.
As it pertains to planning for the long-term success of our community a sustainability charter addresses how we engage with our environment, educational programming and operations. What a sustainability charter could mean for our school has yet to be fully explored. Such a document would be informed by our mission, vision and strategic plan. It may also provide an important lens for interpreting these key documents as we move forward. For the time being, we are working with partners to investigate sustainable practice. We have been fortunate to receive support from Pearson College, widely considered a global leader in this area. Specifically, they have allowed us to distribute their document OIKOS (taken from the root words for “economics” and “ecology” in Greek). To read the document, go to: http://pearsonoikos.files.wordpress. com/2012/11/oikos-sustainability-charter-for-pearson-college.pdf. - Mr. Jason Parker, Deputy Headmaster
If this topic speaks to you, we are asking the following: 1. What feedback, questions or concerns do you have about the development of a sustainability charter for the school? Follow https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/ meadowridgesustainability to provide feedback, ask questions, express concerns or share ideas. You can follow the conversation thread provided by other members of our community. To participate in the group, you must have a Google account. It may be your personal account or your Meadowridge.bc.ca account. If you don't already have one, they are easy to setup and free. To create a Google account, visit the Google Accounts Homepage and follow the directions provided. Once you have logged in with your Google account, visit https://groups.google. com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/meadowridgesustainability and select "Apply for Membership". 2. Would you like to work with others to “champion” the development of a sustainability charter at the school? Those selected would participate in formalized training to guide our efforts. If you are interested in working with others to develop a sustainability charter at Meadowridge School, please contact shelley.lewis@meadowridge.bc.ca.
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GRADE 3 ‘BUILDING’ THEIR KNOWLEDGE
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he Grade 3 students have been enthusiastically engaged in their sixth Unit of Inquiry: How the World Works. Our amateur architects, engineers, project managers and construction workers combined their skills to design, plan, supply and build structures of varying types. To enrich the experience, our students had the opportunity to collaborate and engage with a civil engineer and technologist from the Binne Engineering Firm. Our two guests presented some information about civil engineering and then proceeded to meet with each student group to discuss their designs and plans for their structures. This was a highlight for the unit as students were able to overcome their nerves and present their ideas confidently to the professionals. Many thanks to the Binne Engineering Firm for providing the opportunity for their employees to participate in school programmes. - Mr. James Willms and Ms. Michelle Vally, PYP Teachers
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LIBRARY UPDATE Why did the chicken cross the road? To join the Summer Reading Club! Every public library in the province is excited to begin the Summer Reading Club 2014. The theme this year is ‘Funny Business’. To join the Summer Reading Club, visit your local library where you will get a record to keep track of your reading. You can read anything: novels, picture books, information books, graphic novels, magazines, audio book and more! Enjoy participating in all the contests, special events and celebrations at your community Library. Then, when school begins, bring your reading record to the Meadowridge School Library where we will have a Summer Reading Club Celebration!
For more information visit: www.KidsSRC.ca
MYP/DP Summer Reading Challenge The Meadowridge Library is proud to continue the MYP/DP summer reading challenge for 2014. This year we are very excited to partner with the Fraser Valley Regional Library. Here is the information from the FVRL on how to sign up and all the GREAT prizes being offered:
FVRL Summer Reading Club This summer, teens in Grades 7 to 12 are invited to “get funny” when they join the Teen Summer Reading Club. Drop by any Fraser Valley Regional Library location beginning in mid-June to register and pick up your free Teen Reading Record and bookmark. For every seven days that you read this summer, you become eligible to win one of several amazing FVRL prizes, including $100 Chapters Gift Cards and Samsung Galaxy Tablets. Check out Teens @ FVRL on FVRL's Facebook page. You'll find book reviews and trailers, quizzes and more. Got a book suggestion or something to say? Leave a comment – we'd love to hear from you! Check out the Teens Summer Reading Club website at www.teenrc.ca to share your love for all things bookish.
For more information about the Teen Summer Reading Club: http://www.fvrl.bc.ca/summer_reading_clubs.php
With thanks for the donation of new books!
The Noël and Nice Family
The Noël and Nice Family
A Treasury of Curious George
The New Adventures of Curious George
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DRIVE FORE THE FUTURE
The 14th Annual Meadowridge Golf Tournament
Thank you to everyone who attended our 14th Annual Drive Fore the Future Golf Tournament at Swan-E-Set two weeks ago. What an amazing day! This year we welcomed over 180 guests for brunch, and the food was excellent. Bellies and spirits full, over 100 players spilled out on to the course for a fun filled game of golf under the sun where they were met by smiling volunteers at every hole. Thanks to our Food and Beverage sponsors each participant was kept fed and hydrated. A variety of contests were set out to sprinkle some friendly competition throughout the round, and outstanding prizes were provided to the winners. After the game came to an end and score cards were submitted, everyone gathered on the patio to play the 19th hole. Lots of laughs and excitement lasted in to the evening and at the end of it, a great time was had by all. While one doesn’t necessarily need an excuse to get out on the course with good company, on this particular day, we certainly had one. As part of the ongoing expansion of our Science Programme, the organizing committee endorsed the funding of a proposed Discovery Room, to be constructed this summer. This room plays a crucial role in reconfiguring the MYP timetable and will allow for greater inquiry, exploration and experimentation, particularly at the Grade 6 and 7 levels. For the older MYP and DP students, this space will allow for increased time in the current labs, and therefore provide greater exposure to the sciences they are studying. The Discovery Room will also be available for use by PYP students throughout the year, and will act as an extension to the mini labs that have recently been installed in each classroom thanks to our Annual Fund supporters. Thanks to each and every sponsor, player, volunteer and staff member who contributed to the tournament in one way or another, our target was reached and the Discovery Room will become a reality! Together, in a one event day, our community was able to raise over $32,000! Of that, $1,200 will go directly to the Junior
and Senior Golf programmes to help pay for their tournaments, professional coaching and team shirts. A big thank you to all of the Junior and Senior golfers who were able to attend and participate that day. Another big thank you to Mr. Banack and Ms. Brookshaw for coaching these young golfers all year and to Mr. Hincks and Ms. Lewis who helped out at those holes. Save the date for next year’s tournament, to be held at Swan-E-Set on Saturday, June 20, 2015! We are looking forward to seeing every school family and even more of our Alumni out for brunch and some on course activities. Mark it in your calendars now and make sure to tell your friends. Communities are created by the care and effort of their constituents. Let’s make next year’s tournament an even bigger and better success story!
“ Thanks to each and every sponsor, player, volunteer and staff member who contributed to the tournament in one way or another, our target was reached and the Discovery Room will become a reality!” My most sincere thank you and a big congratulations to this year’s organizing committee comprised of Sam Gandesha, Diana Germain, Danielle Noël, Janet Batty, Phil Pitzey and Christy Mooney. Your time, hard work and dedication to the School does not go unnoticed. None of the abovementioned accomplishments are imaginable without you. If anyone is interested in being part of something special and making a difference at our School by volunteering your time to organize next year’s event, we would love to welcome you on board. Have a fantastic summer! - Mr. Daniel Le Page, Director of Development
SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR’S TOURNAMENT!
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June 20th
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STAFF UPDATES
Catching Up with our Departing Staff
Ms. Jada Sawatzky MYP Teacher
Ms. Bryanne Newbery PYP ECE Assistant
What was your highlight while working at Meadowridge?
What was your highlight while working at Meadowridge?
The thing that I have valued the most about my time at Meadowridge is the people I was blessed to share the building with: students, teachers, administration, support staff. Meadowridge is a special place to be because of the people here.
The highlight of my year was meeting all the Junior Kindergartens and being able to be a role model for them. If I could sit here and write about all the stories that they told me, I would. But I will share just one. I was sitting with one of the JKs, and she looks up at me and says 'Ms. Newbery, I want to be just like you when I grow up.' So I asked her 'Why?' She then proceeded to tell me these exact words: 'Because you are beautiful, and teachers like you get to eat cake.'
What professional moment are you most proud of? I don't know if I can name one specific event or moment, but some of the most special memories I will carry with me have to do with coaching the junior girls basketball team over the last few years. As both their teacher and their coach, I was so inspired by their commitment and work ethic - and the incredible way they bonded as a team. These girls hold a special place in my heart... What are your plans for the summer? I'm planning on spending a lot of time outdoors with my family, enjoying creation and our beautiful province! Lots of bike rides, hikes, days at the park...and reading a ton of good books! Where is the most likely place we would run into you over the summer? Somewhere out on Shuswap Lake. What do you think Meadowridge will look like in two years? I think it will probably have grown quite a bit - both in the facilities as well as population. I'm excited to see how all the expansion plans unfold - particularly the outdoor learning spaces. But despite any changes, I know it will continue to be a place that both nurtures and challenges its students, preparing them to head out into the world and make it better.
What professional moment are you most proud of? Having this be my first real ECE Job, I am most proud of surviving my first year. I could not have made it through without the constant encouragement and guidance that Mrs. Kozol and Mrs. Johns had given me. What are your plans for the summer? The easiest way to describe my summer would be 'taking time off'. Even though I will not be returning in September, I have still decided to enjoy the time off. I will be working part time, but the majority of my summer will most likely be spent outside. I plan to go on quite a few hikes with my dog Koda, and end those with a few overnight camping trips. I will be going up to Osoyoos three times over the summer for vacations and a wedding. Where is the most likely place we would run into you over the summer? You probably would see me at the Cineplex in Pitt Meadows, as that is where I have gone back to being a part time employee. If not there, I'm sure I will be around. What do you think Meadowridge will look like in two years? I can't even begin to describe what Meadowridge will look like in two years. Having the opportunity to see the school change and develop since 1998, the plans are never ending. The school has always made the developments parallel with the development and diversity of the incoming students. I am sure that any plans they make in the future will be no different than that. Being able to watch Meadowridge grow over the years is remarkable and I can't wait to see what it is like in two years.
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Mr. Kevin Wells DP Teacher
Mr. Alan Graveson University Counsellor
What was your highlight while working at Meadowridge? Working with a dedicated group of professionals to build relationships with students and seeing how positively this commitment paid off.
What was the most rewarding class you taught or extra-curricular activity you were involved with?
What professional moment are you most proud of?
Graduation Coordinator was by far the most interesting and inspiring role I have had at Meadowridge. I love to work with students and their families to make important life decisions about post-secondary studies and careers. It is such a diverse role: equal parts party planner, academic advisor, teacher, and administrator. In a sense it is the most privileged position because I get to help students fulfil their mission after 12 years of education. Young people are so inspiring!
Whenever I feel a student reaches potential they have I feel I have done my job. When they exceed their own expectations I feel especially happy for them and see them as being well prepared for their future. What are your plans for the summer? I hope to work towards finishing my Ph.D. I am doing a peer-reviewed presentation of my findings at a world-wide conference held in Vancouver this year, so that will be exciting. Where is the most likely place we would run into you over the summer? On the Sunshine Coast. What do you think Meadowridge will look like in two years? I think the school will grow through the initial start-up pains of going full IB and will cement its place as a world school and a destination choice for many more families.
How do you think the school will grow and change in the future? Clearly we are heading down the path already begun from a less regional to a more international school: International baccalaureate curriculum, international recruitment efforts, transitional language support, membership in Council of International Schools. This, accompanied with a vision to purchase land, expand programme options, increase numbers, and commit to environmental sustainability will make us an attractive international school.
Ms. Tricia Liversidge PYP Teacher Ms. Tricia Liversidge has been with the Meadowridge community for a number of years, bringing her passion of teaching to our students in the PYP. We wish you the best, Ms. Liversidge!
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THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL
Pictures from our Final Days of the 2013-2014 School Year
Ping Pong in the Atrium for the last day of school!
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The Grade 6s enjoyed a special lunch, courtesy of our wonderful parents!
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E. Boyd & H. Burke Gallery Exhibitions