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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 Open House Annual General Meeting Admissions Information
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Ambassadors Poppy Fund Food Drive School Nurse - Gr. 9 Vaccinations In Their Own Words
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Terry Fox Run/Walk
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Director‟s Cut
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Week of Remembrance
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Kids Helping Kids
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Outdoor Environmental Education
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Junior High Cross Country
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Senior High Cross Country
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Senior High Girls Volleyball Senior High Boys Volleyball
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Rundle College Football
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Elementary/Junior High Wrestling Grit Awards
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Extra Curricular Awards
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Citizenship Awards
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Elementary Honour Roll
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Junior High Honour Roll
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Senior High Honour Roll
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Elem/Junior Midterm Schedule
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Senior Midterm Schedule
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Activities for November/December
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RUNDLE ACADEMY 4330 16 Street SW Calgary, AB T2T 4H9 Ph: 250-2965 / Fax: 250-2914 www.rundleacademy.ab.ca
With October behind us, another month has passed and it has been tremendous to continue to witness our students so engaged in their academics and extracurricular activities. As we move into our third month at the Academy, I wanted to identify three key points to consider in helping to maintain such an engaging learning environment: Planning Post-secondary planning is well underway. Ms. Caines has been assisting grade 12 students through booking university representatives to visit the school, campus visits to the University of Calgary and Saint Mary‟s College University, hosting a parent information night and meeting with each student individually to detail their post-secondary pathways. My Blueprint has also been a tremendous resource in helping all high school students explore options for academics after Rundle. Whether it be post-secondary considerations or just keeping the future in mind, planning ahead is important for all students in our program as they each follow their path towards graduation. Communication A contributing factor to the success of our students is the communication strategies in place at Rundle Academy. Report cards in the Elementary, academic updates in the Junior and Senior High, and on-going communication with parents through the TA and subject teachers are largely important to our program and ensure lines of communication remain open. We thank you for your part in keeping us apprised on your children and what is going on in their world outside of Rundle Academy.
GRIT At Rundle Academy we are fortunate to witness students moving through our program as they gain the confidence, selfesteem and academic acumen fundamental to all future success. Tantamount to achieving these qualities is a foundation built on sustained effort and a „never say die‟ attitude that pushes each student and allows them to fully understand their limitless potential. As we continue to move through this academic school year, let us not forget the power of perseverance and its impact on our ability to succeed. Have a great November, thank you for all your support of Rundle Academy.
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Guest Speaker - Captain Charest