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ROCKIES RUMBLINGS M E S S A G E F R O M T H E P R I N C I PA L
“WE MOVE MOUNTAINS”
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Message from the Principal
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Society News Counsellor’s Notes
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Moves Mountains Breakfast
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Awards Day
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Grade 9 Celebration
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Grade 12 Graduation
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Graduating Class of 2016
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Fine Arts - Drama
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Fine Arts - Drama Cont’d
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Fine Arts - Drama Cont’d
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In Their Own Words Kids Helping Kids
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Kids Helping Kids Cont’d Wetlands Field Trip
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School Carnival
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Junior High OEE Option
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Senior High Wilderness Option
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Junior High Ultimate Senior High Ultimate
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Junior High ISAA Track and Field
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Senior High ISAA Track and Field
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Rugby Senior High Soccer
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Junior High Soccer Grit Awards
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Citizenship Awards
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Extra Curricular Awards
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Activities for June
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RUNDLE ACADEMY 4330 16 Street SW Calgary, AB T2T 4H9 Ph: 250-2965 / Fax: 250-2914
to the graduates when he stated, “It’s here we’ve learned to conquer our mountains. We’ve learned to not only tolerate difference, but to celebrate it. We have learned not to be limited by our learning disabilities, but instead we’ve turned our weaknesses into strengths. Many of us In my remarks, I referenced our school’s came into this school not thinking we mission statement, specifically citing that could achieve what we now know is posat the Academy we “help students dis- sible. No matter what setbacks come our cover their potential, challenge students way in life, we know we can get through to attain their best and celebrate with them.” them when they do.” Now while the awards ceremony very much contextual- I cannot wait to see our students continue izes our mission statement, I can easily to discover their potential, challenge say that the past 10 months at Rundle themselves to be their best, and celeAcademy do just the same. Whether it brate the successes of themselves and be a teacher standing in front of the their peers in the years that follow. Conschool recognizing a student during one gratulations to all of our students on anof our many rallies, a coach celebrating other tremendous year at Rundle Acadthe success of their players in one of the emy. many sports offered at the school, the conversations teachers have with one of the many cast members of our Drama productions, or even the victories celebrated within the four walls of a classroom when a student succeeds in a challenging academic task, these are the moments that truly define the character and culture of our school. It is hard to believe we are entering into the last few weeks of the school year. In consideration of another great year at Rundle Academy, I would like to take a moment to reflect on my closing remarks at this year’s Awards Ceremony.
I also affirmed that each and every student at the Academy has the capacity to experience the success they desire. Our Grade 12 valedictorian, Max Smith, perhaps put it most eloquently in his address
Rundle Academy Moves Mountains Breakfast Guest Speaker: Alumnus Jordan Lehto
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SOCIETY NEWS Society Office Summer Hours Uniform Store School uniforms are to be ordered directly through Top Marks at www.topmarks.ca or contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-667-7105.
Monday to Thursday - 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Friday - 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Closed Daily - 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Closed on the following days: Friday, July 1 Friday, July 8 Friday, July 15 Friday, July 22 Friday, July 29 Monday, August 1
COUNSELLOR’S NOTES Accessing Support Services in the Summer The Student Services department at Rundle Academy offers students support in a number of areas. As we head into summer, some of you may be wondering where to find short-term assistance in the absence of in-school access. The following is a list of resources you may wish to keep handy in case you are looking for some help during July and August: Academic Support Chinook Learning Services Summer school and skill building for all grades. www.chinooklearningservices.com Consider a summer camp focused on academic skills: www.calgaryschild.com/resources/summer-campprogram-guide-2015 Crisis Support Calgary Distress Centre 24 hour telephone support and referral services. 403-266-4357 Community Resource Team 24 hour telephone support / mobile crisis response. 403-299-9699 Kids Help Phone & Online Chat1-800-668-6868
Counselling Support South Calgary Health Centre Walk-in, no-cost counselling and referrals. Monday - Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 31 Sunpark Plaza SE, 2nd Floor 403-943-9374 Eastside Family Centre Walk-in, no-cost counselling and referrals. Monday - Friday 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Northgate Village Mall, #255, 495 36 St. NE 403-299-9696 Calgary Counseling Centre 403-691-5991 www.calgarycounselling.com/
On behalf of the Student Services department, I would like to say that it has been a pleasure working with you and your children during the 2015-2016 school year. We look forward to continuing our support of the academic progress and personal wellness for Rundle Academy students in the upcoming year. Please do not hesitate to be in contact during these last weeks of school if there is anything with which I can be of assistance. Ms. Amie Staniloff, School Counsellor staniloff@rundle.ab.ca, 403-250-2965 (Ext. 103)
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M O V E S M O U N TA I N S B R E A K FA S T Munro MacArthur Mrs. Carnovale
Our sixth annual Moves Mountains Breakfast was held on May 5th. It is always an emotional event with speeches from the teachers that were as varied as the students being recognized. Rundle was treated to a lively speech from Rundle Academy alumnus Jordan Lehto who credits Rundle Academy in helping him achieve his personal best. Thanks to Nicole Menard who painted a beautiful Rundle Mountain for all to admire. Also, thanks to the Moves Mountains team who organized the event, the parents who support the students and to the students themselves who earned the recognition of moving that mountain! Congratulations to the following students:
Elisabeth Nunn Mr. Paz
Anthoney Stan Ms. Swanby
Dylan Barr nominated by Mrs. Thomson Will Berry nominated by Ms. Prest Ari Bouma nominated by Mrs. Vesey Avery Bruce nominated by Ms. Thompson Isabella Carinelli nominated by Ms. Henderson Tyler Chicoyne nominated by Mrs. Falkenberg Rachael Clay nominated by Mr. Bucher Amedeo Cortese nominated by Mr. Waterbury Zara Dahlin nominated by Mr. Carr Aia Davis nominated by Mrs. Speidel Max de Paiva nominated by Mr. Lawson Nick D'onofrio nominated by Ms. Kopp Miles Fryett nominated by Mrs. Goepen-Wee Ian Hards nominated by Mr. Anderson Matthew Hopkins nominated by Mrs. Adams Jessica Lorne nominated by Ms. Rushton Ainsley Lumsden nominated by Mr. Locking Eden Lynch nominated by Mrs. Defoy Munro MacArthur nominated by Mrs. Carnovale Sadie Matus nominated by Mrs. Cawthorpe Ben Maxwell nominated by Mr. Mellor Davis Maxwell nominated by Mr. Morrow Nicole Menard nominated by Ms. Petropoulos Brendan Molloy nominated by Ms. Phillips Elisabeth Nunn nominated by Mr. Paz Rohan Pernitsky nominated by Ms. Briggs Sarah Reeder nominated by Ms. Staniloff William Rengger nominated by Ms. Kaptiza Max Smith nominated by Mr. Vesey Anthoney Stan nominated by Ms. Swanby Ben Taylor nominated by Ms. Scott Sam Toews nominated by Mrs. Whiting Kai Yadav nominated by Ms. Irick
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AWARDS DAY Our annual award ceremony was held on Thursday, June 2nd. It was a sunny day for gathering in the courtyard for a BBQ, then assembling in the gym to celebrate student achievement for the year. Thank you to all who were able to attend! Students who achieved bronze, silver, gold or excellence level on the honour roll were presented with achievement medals. Major awards were given for each core subject area, as well as in the categories of most improved student, outstanding student, citizenship, leadership, sportsmanship, athletics, and fine arts. Students in the Duke of Edinburgh program were recognized for the first time this year, as was our Schulich Leader Award nominee. Another new award given this year was the Global Engagement Award, for dedication to global causes. Congratulations to all our award winning students for an excellent year of achievement at Rundle Academy!
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GRADE 9 CELEBRATION Congratulations to the Grade 9 class of 2016! We kept with tradition and had turkey dinner at the Al Azhar Centre. Thanks to Dr Evans for treating us with his Sara Finney Apple story and Leslie Baker who gave an upbeat toast to the students. The student presentations by Ari Bouma and Nicole Menard (toast to the parents), Ian Hards and Ben Maxwell (student history), and Miles Fryett and Andrew Valentine (roast to the teachers) kept us in stitches! Thanks to Sophia Johns who delivered a lovely grace before dinner and all who attended the memorable event.
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G R A D E 1 2 G R A D UA T I O N Grade 12 Graduation Ceremonies On Thursday, May 27th, the Grade 12 Convocation was held at the Bella Concert Hall. A few words were shared from Mr. van der Meer, who compared the students to a good cup of coffee, Mr. Rogers, who compared the students to a glass of lemonade (Do you see a trend?); and Dr. Evans, who discussed the paradoxes found in being human. Our guest speaker this year was Zakir Hussein. He shared the many things he has learned since graduating from Rundle Academy in 2006. The grade 6 buddies sang “Unwritten" under the direction of Ms. Henderson. Parents, friends, students and staff watched and cheered as the Grade 12 students received their diplomas. The ceremony was
completed with words from our valedictorian, Max Smith. Max shared what it meant to him to be a Rundle student, from the safe and caring environment to life lessons in dating, he finished his speech with the importance of celebrating our differences and continuing to achieve without limits. It was a marvelous day. Thank you to everyone who helped out. These things could not have happened without a team of people behind them. The graduates, their families and teachers also enjoyed a dinner and dance that evening at the Palliser Hotel. It was a fantastic evening. Alexi Bischoff shared her beautiful voice and sang “True Colours” with an accompaniment from Mr. Morrow.
Madison Hillstead and Davis Maxwell thanked all of the parents for their support over the years and let them know that they are their inspiration. Mrs. Theresa Graham responded by telling the graduates how proud the parents are of the accomplishments. Kennedy Huntley and Payton Budd gave a salute to the teachers and Jack Bridges, Dylan Graham and Aden Garcia-Ahmadi shared their memories of their past nine years at Rundle. The celebration continued after the formal portion of the evening with dancing, dessert and pictures in the photo booth. Congratulations Graduates of 2016 and best of luck with your final exams.
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G R A D UA T I N G C L A S S
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2016
Barr, Dylan
Garcia-Ahmadi, Aden
Playsted, Colton
Bennett, Katherine
Graham, Dylan
Shields-Knutson, Madison
Bischoff, Alexi
Hallson, Eric
Smith, Garrett
Bridges, Jack
Hillstead, Madison
Smith, Max
Brodylo, Robyn
Huntley, Kennedy
Stan, Anthoney
Budd, Payton
John, Malyk
Stephen, Alix
Champagne, Cali
Lorne, Jessica
Tecklenburg, Callum
Coombs, Annelise
Maxwell, Davis
Tuckwood, Mitchell
de Paiva, Max
Molloy, Brendan
Udy, Alycia
Fawcett, Sarah
O'Connor, Casey
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FINE ARTS - DRAMA Emma! A Pop Musical Our spring musical was a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s classic novel. Emma, a senior at Highbury Prep, prides herself on being a matchmaker, but just can’t see the match she should make for herself! Including pop songs from eras past and present, this show was a fast-paced crowd-pleaser, with an amusing collection of characters. We need to thank and congratulate this year’s graduating students, Cali Champagne, Eric Hallson, Madison Hillstead, Davis Maxwell, Madison Shields-Knutson, and Mitchell Tuckwood. Their presence will be missed in the cast and crew next year, but we are very excited for them as they move on to life after Rundle! A special congratulations goes to Liam Morrow and Penn Poutanen who won the Rising Star and Shining Star Awards as voted on by their own cast and crew! Thank you to everyone who came to watch our performances. See you next year!
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS How Our Alumni Continue to Move Mountains Alumnus Shea Fairbanks ‘07 After Rundle, I tried going to post-secondary, but I wasn’t sure of what I wanted to do. I decided to move to Whistler, BC and I worked on the Alpine Downhill Ski Race courses during the Olympics and, essentially, became a ski bum! I eventually moved back to Calgary. I was employed at a fashion job in downtown Calgary at Supreme Menswear. I later moved to Vancouver, BC and enrolled in the Nimbus School of Recording Arts (A school with small class sizes as well.). I graduated with a diploma in Advanced Music Production and won a Gold Record for being top of my class. I am now currently in Vancouver, and am the co-owner and founder of a record label, tour agency, and production company. Most recently, I created a clothing brand. I have had the opportunity to travel to France and to many different places in the United States. My choice visit of late was Nashville, a record producer’s dream! The small class sizes were one of the saving graces for me at the Rundle Academy. The teachers were wonderful and supported my learning in every way. Mr. Lawson and Mr. Morrow, thank you for your ongoing guidance through my secondary studies! Message to Rundle Academy Students: Make sure to always strive for whatever it is that makes you happy. Live your life with passion, follow your dreams, and never let anyone stop you in your quest for greatness.
KIDS HELPING KIDS Families and Schools Together Students from Rundle Academy have had the pleasure of participating in Families and Schools Together (FAST) over the past 9 weeks. The FAST program provides a unique opportunity for young children to spend time with their family, share a meal together, and work through activities designed to improve communication and resiliency in families. The Academy students participating have done an amazing job to ensure that the families have a wonderful time at the program, and they have taken on leadership roles when playing with the children. We look forward to continuing our partnership with FAST next year! Thanks to Ellie Hardock, Sarah Fawcett, Teanna Markle, Kai Yadav, Andrew Valentine, Taya Colwell, Elisabeth Nunn, Jared Fischer-Essar, Sawyer Figol and Mathew Dixon for their participation! Mrs. Speidel
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KIDS HELPING KIDS CONT’D This year in Kids helping kids we had a very eventful time. From volunteering our time locally and raising money for global causes we have been a busy group! This year many students spent many lunch hours at school helping make sandwiches for Sandwiches for a Story and others made food for hungry kids around the city with Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids. Around Christmas time we collected gifts for different families and made their holiday season full of joy. In the Spring some group members and teachers spent eight consecutive Thursdays volunteering for Families and Schools Together (FAST). This year we
spread our arms across the world when helping donate to different charity services for Cambodia and kept it local by giving the Red Cross money for the Fort McMurray wildfires. Some of us even helped with the school’s used uniform sale. After the used uniform sales and poinsettia fundraiser, Kids Helping Kids donated to two very deserving groups. The group donated $2500 to Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids (BB4CK). On June 1st, a corporate donor put forth a contest for BB4CK to receive 250 separate donations; in return they donated an additional $60,000. We are happy to be part of the quest to receive that large corpo-
WETLANDS FIELD TRIP On June 1st, the grade four and five students spent the day outdoors enjoying the natural landscape of Weaselhead Park. They were participating in a wetlands field trip where they explored several different locations to learn about some of the plants and animals that call the wetlands home. Students also learned about why these organisms thrive in the wetlands, the importance of the wetlands, and how we can protect Alberta’s wetlands. The students came home tired, but full of new knowledge!
rate donation by donating during this window of time. The second donation recipient is the Red Cross in support of the wildfires that have affected the residents of Fort McMurray. Our donation of $2000 was also matched by the provincial and federal governments On June 7th, Kids Helping Kids members came together to celebrate all the amazing things the group has accomplished this year and even began discussing initiatives for next year! Co-written by Charlotte Warme (Grade 7)
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S C H O O L C A R N I VA L
Rundle Academy's Student Council hosted a school carnival on Thursday, May 26th. Following our final whole school rally of the year, students, staff and parents gathered outside under rainy skies. It did not take long for the clouds to part and the sun to shine and before we knew it, students were enjoying everything the carnival had to offer: inflatable obstacle course, Velcro wall, wa-shoe, putting practice, balloon pop, Frisbee toss, bubble ball, inflatable twister, and playground water fight. Food trucks kept us well fed and hydrated with hot dogs, hamburgers, poutine, fresh lemonade and a selection of sweet treats. Student council was thrilled with the success of the carnival and would like to especially thank our Parent Advisory Council for their generous support of this event.
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JUNIOR HIGH OEE OPTION May and June have been exceptionally busy for the Junior High OEE class. Students started out with a climbing unit at the Calgary Climbing Center. Incredible improvement happened over the course of the unit and students challenged themselves on higher and more complex routes. From climbing the wall and into canoes and kayaks our next unit happened at the Glenmore Canoe and Kayak club. We focused on the basics of canoeing and working as a team. Luckily we had great weather for our first class, but had much cooler weather for the remainder of the unit. As Mr. Palmer used to say, "There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing". With a little more experience with planning and packing the right gear, the class then focused to their hike in beautiful Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. We had fantastic weather, an incredible in bus view of a grizzly bear and a solid pace with our 8 km hike around Upper Kananaskis Lake. To finish off the month students started their cycle unit. We had two practice days in which we biked around the neighborhood and visited the reservoir once more. This was in preparation for our Urban Bike Trip that happened on YYC's Bike to School Day. We had hot weather, but once again the group was well planned with plenty of water and snacks. We traveled the Elbow River Pathway system down to Eau Claire and back. The class biked a total of 35 km and appreciated the many sights and sounds of downtown Calgary and it's local history. Congratulations Junior High OEE on a fantastic season. Thanks again to the supportive parents who were behind the scenes helping the group and to Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Whiting who joined us on our many adventures. See you next year and remember to get outside! Mr. Mellor
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SENIOR HIGH WILDERNESS OPTION It was a beautiful early May weekend and a small group of grade 10s, 11s and 12s went backcountry camping to The Point Campground on Upper Kananaskis Lake. Unseasonably warm weather allowed us this early peek into the spring mountains and an area that is usually covered in snow at this time of year was clear for us to explore. Setting out in the rain on Thursday afternoon we had the entire lake to ourselves and we enjoyed the peaceful sounds of raindrops in the forest. After arriving and a few quick housekeeping items we ate some warm food and went to sleep under a thick cloudy blanket without any true sense of our surroundings. The night was cold and the morning was foggy. Another warm meal as the day slowly brightened gave us some time to have a slow start. By the time we were packed up for our day hike the stage was set for a brilliant day. Blue sky was poking through the mist and towering mountain peaks were starting to reveal themselves. The Forks Campground trail was just a short walk from camp and its seeming endless forest did allow us brief views of the landscape. It was a bluebird day with not a cloud in the sky and nothing but flowing water and birdsong to tickle our ears. Lunch had us enjoying the scenery and crystal clear runoff water had us refreshed and energized.
The stroll back was perfect and the evening was what one would not expect until late August. Before we knew it the sun was setting and we enjoyed another hot meal together. All the students conked out that night and it was a nice walk out the next morning. Our only regret is not being able to stay another day. It was a great little trip and Eric, Sepp, Nick, Jackson, Bram and Ben were excellent outdoor enthusiasts. Special Thanks to Mr. Mellor and Mrs. Phillips for accompanying us and all their positive energy. Mr. Vesey
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JUNIOR HIGH ULTIMATE A group of 12 pioneers travelled to Indus on Friday, May 13th, for our first ever Junior High Ultimate tournament! The team had a great time and learned a lot before losing out in the semifinals. We look forward to the continued growth of the sport and have some chances for more games before the end of the year if students are interested. Any junior high students are welcome to come out for the senior high practices on Mondays and Wednesdays after school to build their skills!
SENIOR HIGH ULTIMATE The Senior High Ultimate team travelled to McMahon Stadium for some games versus Calgary Academy. The students enjoyed the chance to play in such a great setting and embraced the challenge of some stiff competition. The team had a wonderful year-end game on Saturday, June 11th. It has been exciting to see the sport grow as more schools create teams to participate in a rapidly growing sport.
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Junior High ISAA Track and Field City Championships On Wednesday May 25, 2016, junior high track and field athletes attended the ISAA Track and Field Meet at Foothills Athletic Park. The day was sunny and perfect for competition. All of our athletes fought hard, and represented Rundle Academy with poise, grit and pride. Some highlights of the day involved Miles Fryett (Grade 9) and Antonio Tiberio (Grade 7) competing despite pretty painful injuries. Carter Gruending (Grade 9) made it to the finals of the 100 meter sprint, the 100 meter hurdles, and the 200 meter race. Some first place victories included: - Aaron Clark (Grade 7) taking discus. - Tom Stephen (Grade 8) running his way to first place in the 1500 and 3000 meter race. - JP Jakubec (Grade 8) winning gold in the 200 meter race, the long jump and silver in the 100 meter sprint. A special thank you goes out to Jaxon DeJager and Carson Ell for helping Mr. Mellor run the discus event all day long. Congratulations to all the athletes and a huge thank you from the coaches for making this such a memorable season. We were the closest we have ever come to winning the Track and Field banner! Until next year, go Rockies!
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On Tuesday May 17th the Senior High Track team emerged victorious with the 1A Track & Field Banner for the fifth straight year. A solid group of athletes committed to giving their best and contributing to the team win and earning a total of 87 points. Overall, 24 athletes competed in a range of running, jumping and throwing events throughout the day which ran from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “It was impressive to wander around and see so many of our athletes excelling in these individual sports,” said Mr. Vesey. “And it was particularly impressive to see some athletes who do not compete in team sport get involved in track and field.” With beautiful weather the track season started just after Spring Break. Noon practices saw kids honing their throwing, jumping and running skills. Some even pursued the more technical skills such as Javelin, Triple Jump and Hurdles which paid dividends with competitive finishes at the meet. This Track Season was very successful and all the coaches (Mrs. Vesey, Mr. Mellor, Mr. Paz, Mrs. Whiting, and Mr. Vesey) would like to congratulate all the athletes on their efforts, and we all hope to see everyone back ready to compete for the Banner again next year. See you on the track Rockies!
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RUGBY The Rundle College Rugby Program had the most successful season in its history. Not only were there more than 90 boys and girls from Rundle College and Rundle Academy taking part, but the boys team won the local league championship. In addition to that, Dylan Graham Anthoney Stan, and Brice O'Brien joined the team in Lethbridge, where they won the first ever Division 3 Provincial Championship for Rundle College in Rugby! A special note goes out to Kennedy Huntley, Alix Stephen, and Alycia Udy for playing their last season with the girls rugby program, and our grade 10 boys, Sam Gardiner and Trevor Whight, who are looking to be future stars of the boys program. Congrats to you all!
SENIOR HIGH SOCCER The Senior High soccer team’s season was short but sweet this year, playing only four games in their division. The team had some devoted players and Ms. Thompson was extremely proud of the commitment that the members made so close to the end of the year. The team played together well, with some great plays in front of the net and great ball control down the middle of the field.
Huge improvement was shown from our first game to our last. All games came within one or two goals and Rundle fought hard against the competition! Thank you to all the players for a great season and we hope to see some of you next year! Coaches: Ms. Thompson, Ms. Rushton, Mrs. Whiting
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JUNIOR HIGH SOCCER The Junior High soccer team has been working hard to develop their skills with ball control, positioning, and keeping possession, and have shown tremendous improvement. The team started with a mix of experience and familiarity with the sport, but with determination and commitment, the athletes have gelled into a cohesive group. Although there were some rough patches, and difficult losses, the players came away from each game with a number of positives. Fighting hard until the bitter end, and finishing the regular season with one win and three losses, the Rockies managed to claw their way into a playoff spot. In their first round match against Calgary Academy, Rundle was dominant. They controlled possession, comfortably passed the ball around the pitch, and created chances. They ran away with a 4-2 victory over the Knights, and booked a spot in the playoff finals. In the end, the Rockies battled valiantly, but fell just short with a heartbreaking 2-0 loss to a strong Chinook Winds side. The players should be extremely proud with their efforts, and a 2nd place finish! Well done Rockies!
GRIT AWARDS ‘Grit’ as defined by Laura Pappano in the Harvard Education Letter (Jan/Feb 2013) is a combination of “hard work, delayed gratification, curiosity, open-mindedness, and perseverance.” The Rundle Academy ‘Grit’ Award will be awarded to one student in each division who has consistently demonstrated a commitment to developing these traits in academic, personal or extra-curricular pursuits.
Lev Markin Grade 6
Sam Toews Grade 9
Kemarr Bishop Grade 10
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CITIZENSHIP AWARDS Awarded to students who display an aptitude in leadership, contribute to positive school climate and have a genuine concern for the well-being of others.
Annika Simpson Grade 4
Ellie Mogan Grade 6
Jaxon DeJager Grade 8
Nathan Retzer Grade 10
Cameron Gilmour Grade 7
Ben Maxwell Grade 9
Teanna Markle Grade 11
Sarah Fawcett Grade 12
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EXTRA CURRICULAR AWARDS Awarded to students who exemplify the values of sportsmanship, participation, cooperation and team work.
Flora Lupi Grade 5
Braelyn Roy Grade 6
Tom Stephen Grade 8
Rowan Brandon-Christie Grade 10
Aaron Clark Grade 7
Emma Buker Grade 9
Sarah Reeder Grade 11
Alix Stephen Grade 12
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ACTIVITIES
FOR
JUNE
June 13
ELA 30 Part A Diploma
June 14
Social 30 Part A Diploma
June 15
Grade 6 ELA Part B PAT
June 16
ELA 30 Part B Diploma Grade 6 Math PAT PAC Meeting (7:00 P.M., Fine Arts Centre)
June 17
Social 30 Part B Diploma Grade 6 Science PAT Last Day of Junior High Junior High Dress Down Day
June 20 - 24
IPP Signoff Week
June 20
Grade 9 Science PAT Grade 6 Social PAT Grade 6 Celebration (12:00 P.M., Fine Arts Centre)
June 22
Biology 30 Diploma Grade 9 Math PAT Last day of Elementary Used Uniform Sale (12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Junior High Lunchroom)
June 23
Chemistry 30 Diploma Grade 9 ELA Part B PAT
June 24
Math 30 Diploma Grade 9 Social PAT
June 27
Physics 30 Diploma Last day of School
June 28
Summer Holidays Begin
September 6
First Day of Classes, Full Uniform Required
REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS Our Classroom Moodle Pages and our Division Portals sites are accessible from our homepage (www.rundleacademy.ab.ca). Look for morning announcements posted on our Moodle Pages. Follow us on Twitter @rundleacademy for more information and upcoming events.