Rundle Academy Newsletter October 2015

Volume 13, Issue 1 October 14, 2015

ROCKIES RUMBLINGS M E S S A G E F R O M T H E P R I N C I PA L The 2015-2016 school year is off to a great start with students and staff looking forward to another successful year. Welcome back to our returning families and a special welcome to families new to the Academy this year.

“WE MOVE MOUNTAINS”

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

enlightened presentation by our very own Andria Slipp and Sarah Kapitza. The presentation was titled, “Experience Dyslexia” and offered parents a glimpse into some of the struggles our students face on a daily basis in their learning. We are very fortunate to welcome back PAC New Faces president, Mrs. Charlotte Petti, and our endlessly supportive executive. The next The new school year has brought about PAC meeting will take place at the Acadsome exciting changes to the Academy emy on October 22nd, starting at 7:00 P.M. and we would like to welcome and intro- For further information and opportunities duce you to a few new faces. Beginning to volunteer, please contact Charlotte first in our high school, we welcome Ms. Petti by email at dcpetti@shaw.ca. We Heidi Swanby who will be teaching would like to thank all PAC members and Chemistry and Biology at the 20 and 30 the executive in advance for their support levels. Mrs. Lisa Whiting, who previously and hard work this year. taught in our Elementary program, joins the Junior High to teach Science and Looking Forward Physical Education and Ms. Henderson, who has decided to widen her scope, is Rundle Academy takes pride in the fact teaching Science in addition to Music. that students feel successful and safe in New to our elementary program, Ms. their learning environment. Themes of Kristen Briggs joins us to teach grade 5 Grit, Respect and Responsibility will conand Mr. Steve Carr, formerly a teacher at tinue to be a focus for our school, as will Rundle College Primary, joins the Acad- the pursuit of excellence in academics emy to teach Grade 4. Lastly, we would and character. With exceptional staff, like to welcome back Ms. Justine Moon, supportive parents, and amazing stuwho will continue in her role running our dents, we are well situated to have anart program through all divisions in addi- other outstanding school year. tion to teaching Drama and Junior High Math.

Message from the Principal

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Counsellor’s Notes

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Admissions Information - Siblings Annual General Meeting School Nurse - Vaccinations Open House

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Post-Secondary Information In Their Own Words

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Society News Terry Fox Run / Walk

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Student Council

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Volunteer Day

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Ted-Ed Club Telus Spark Field Trip

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Fine Arts - Visual Arts

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Elementary Orientation Camp

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Grade 7/8 Orientation Camp

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Grade 9 Orientation Camp

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Sr. High Orientation Camp

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Sr. High Orientation Camp Cont’d

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Golf Club Jr. High Cross Country

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Sr. High Cross Country

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Jr. Girls Volleyball

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6/7 Boys Volleyball 8/9 Boys Volleyball

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Sr. Girls Volleyball Sr. Boys Volleyball

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Grit Awards Citizenship Awards

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This new school year also welcomes a few administrative changes seeing Mr. Peter Morrow assume the role of Acting Assistant Principal and Ms. Andria Slipp assume the role of Admissions Officer in place of Mrs. Nicole Jordan during the term of her maternity leave.

Activities for the Month

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PAC

RUNDLE ACADEMY 4330 16 Street SW Calgary, AB T2T 4H9 Ph: 250-2965 / Fax: 250-2914

The first Parent Advisory Council meeting of the year took place on September 17th and was followed by an informative and

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COUNSELLOR’S NOTES Understanding the School Counsellor-Parent Connection The school year is well underway, and I have had an opportunity to reconnect with and meet many Rundle parents. I am always looking for ways to let parents know what my role is at Rundle Academy so that they can support their children in accessing the services provided. The following article offers a great overview of what school counsellors do, as well as the importance of the counsellor-parent connection: All students are able to learn; however, a student who is troubled cannot learn as easily. Divorce, substance abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, violence, disordered eating, depression, and suicidal thoughts are among the social stressors placing numerous students at risk of educational failure. Early intervention is crucial, and parents play a fundamental role.

As a parent, your past experiences with a school counsellor may be vastly different than what your child has access to.

Today, school counsellors are certified, specially trained mental health professionals, who focus on prevention and wellness though a counselling program that meets the needs of all students. The counselling program addresses three areas: academic, career and personal/social counselling. School counsellors advocate, mediate, coordinate, consult, and collaborate with teachers, administrators and parents to help students be successful. Professional school counsellors also help children to understand themselves.

But just what do school counsellors do? Today’s school counsellors: 

Counsel students individually and/or in groups.

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Respond to student needs in crisis situations.

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Refer students to special programs and/or services when necessary.

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Coordinate preventative programs focused on wellness.

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Monitor student learning difficulties and Individualized Program Plans (IPPs).

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Analyze test results to provide information about abilities, achievement, interests and needs.

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Help with individual school, college, and career plans.

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Coordinate efforts with other student services.

All of these activities and duties can make a real difference in students’ lives, improving their self-understanding and self-confidence, motivation, decision-making, goal-setting, planning and problem solving, interpersonal relationships, communication skills, respect for others and more.

Parents contact a school counsellor to help their children with a variety of issues, such as: academic achievement, orientation and transition, test interpretation, special needs, student crisis situations, family transitions, and higher education issues.

Studies have shown that children have greater academic achievement when their parents are involved in their education. Motivation, positive attitudes about self, and sense of control over their environment improve with parental involvement in the schools. You, the parent, are the most important resource for the school counsellor and others. Your involvement is critical in helping your child to be successful! (schoolcounselor.org) Please feel free to contact me at 403-250-2965 (ext. 103) or staniloff@rundle.ab.ca if you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s education or wellness.

Ms. Amie Staniloff, RSW, School Counsellor

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ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

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SIBLINGS

Each year, when considering new students for acceptance, Rundle College gives priority to existing families wishing to make an application for siblings. We would like to advise you of the following deadlines for sibling applications for the 2016-2017 school year. If you apply by the dates listed below, your son or daughter will be considered in our first pool of candidates: November 1, 2015 - Applications for Kindergarten and Rundle Academy.

December 1, 2015 - Applications for Grades 1 to 12. Students writing the SSAT (applying for grades 7 to 11) must write the SSAT by December 31, 2015.

For Rundle College applications please use this link: Rundle College.

For Rundle Academy tours and application information please use this link: Rundle Academy.

Information regarding re-registration for current Rundle students will be mailed to you in January 2016.

Please contact Nicola Spencer at spencer@rundle.ab.ca or 403-291-3866 if you have any questions about the admission process.

A N N UA L G E N E R A L M E E T I N G Rundle College Society Annual General Meeting Time: Date: Location:

7:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Rundle College Jr./Sr. High School 7375 - 17 Avenue SW

All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

SCHOOL NURSE - GRADE 5/9 VACCINATIONS Grade 5

Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - Eligible students will be receiving their first dose of the vaccination.

Grade 9

Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - Eligible students will be receiving the vaccination.

Vaccination consent forms were sent home earlier in the month. Although forms were sent home for each Grade 9 student, not all students will be vaccinated immediately. Each student is vaccinated according to what he/she requires and this may mean that they do not require vaccinations until the Spring. Please be assured, if you completed a vaccination consent form and your child returned it to the school, your child will be vaccinated within the school year.

OPEN HOUSE Rundle College will be hosting Open House events throughout the next few months. This is our chance to highlight Rundle’s exceptional programs to prospective students and their families.

If you require information regarding admissions, please contact Ms. Nicola Spencer for College admissions or Ms. Andria Slipp for Academy admissions.

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P O S T - S E C O N DA RY I N F O R M A T I O N Learning Opportunities October 14, 2015 St. Mary’s University College Tour 12:50 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (STMU Campus)

October 29, 2015 SAIT Representative Visit 11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Location TBD)

October 15, 2015 Acadia University Representative Visit 11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Location TBD)

November 3, 2015 Mount Royal University Representative Visit 11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Location TBD)

October 15, 2015 Speaker Series - Post-Secondary Planning 7:00 p.m. (Rundle Academy Assembly Hall)

November 4, 2015 Mount Royal University Campus Tour 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (MRU Campus)

October 21, 2015 Post-Secondary Fair 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Master’s Academy)

November 11, 2015 University of Saskatchewan Representative Visit 11:50 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. (Location TBD)

October 27, 2015 University of Victoria Representative Visit 11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Location TBD)

November 18, 2015 University of Alberta Representative Visit 11:50 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. (Location TBD)

IN THEIR OWN WORDS How Our Alumni Continue to Move Mountains Alumna Kerrie Slimmon ‘02 After graduation, I attended Mount Royal College obtaining a diploma in General Studies. I then continued my studies at Athabasca University and completed a Bachelor of General Studies degree, with a minor in learning disabilities. Since then, I have been predominantly working in the aquatic department at the City of Calgary Recreation. I started as a swim instructor/lifeguard, and have since become a senior attendant at Village Square Leisure Centre.

When not working, I partake in many interests such as scrapbooking, playing dodge ball, hiking, scuba diving, and traveling. I love to travel and have visited Vietnam, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Honduras, Bahamas, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. I have also done a mission trip to Taiwan to teach English.

I’m lucky to have a job that I love and the chance to travel to interesting and exotic countries. I owe a lot of my success to Rundle Academy. The teacher who was the most influential to me was Miss P. (Mrs. Cawthorpe), because she encouraged me to believe in myself. At Rundle, I learned to have the confidence that I could achieve whatever I set my mind to. One of the most important concepts I learned was the willingness to ask for assistance, when needed, to achieve my goals. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Rundle Academy to my friends and family. I’m happy for the opportunities that I have had and can’t wait to see what the future holds.

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SOCIETY NEWS

Society Office Hours 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. Top Marks Uniforms to be ordered through Top Marks at www.topmarks.ca or call their customer service department at 1-800-667-7105.

Customer Service Dates September 1, 2015 Society Office 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. September 15, 2015 Society Office 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. September 17, 2015 17 Avenue Campus 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. September 29, 2015 Society Office 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. October 20, 2015 Academy 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. November 3, 2015 17 Avenue Campus 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. November 17, 2015 Society Office 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. December 8, 2015 Society Office 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

T E R RY F OX R U N / W A L K 2 0 1 5 On Friday, September 15, students and staff participated in our annual Terry Fox Run / Walk to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this important event. We encouraged everyone to dress in red to get into the spirit of hope and show support for this very worthy cause!

During the month of September students were asked to bring in a ‘Toonie for Terry’, while some students chose to fundraise additionally online! We continued to collect donations until the beginning of October this year.

Thank you to our entire school community for making this event so successful!

Mrs. Carnovale, Ms. Irick

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STUDENT COUNCIL Student council elections took place at the beginning of the school year with our whole school body showing up and demonstrating their democratic right to vote. With many great speeches and close races the 2015-2016 student council executive was solidified.

Elementary President - Sam Stephen Treasurer - Tyler Chicoyne Spirit Squad - Kayden Baker Junior High

Senior High

President - Miles Fryett

President - Maddie Hillstead

Grade 9 Representative - Andrew Valentine

Grade 12 Representative - Davis Maxwell

Grade 8 Representative - Liam Morrow

Grade 11 Representative - Spencer Brown

Grade 7 Representative - Aaron Clark

Grade 10 Representative - Oliver Petti

Treasurer - Sam Toews

Treasurer - Max Smith

Communication Liaison - Chloe Schotanus

Communication Liaison - Amy Heise

Snack Bar Coordinator - David Samuels

Spirit Squad - Payton Budd

Snack Bar Coordinator - Jared Hamilton

Spirit Squad - Aden Garcia-Ahmadi

Spirit Squad - Ben Taylor

Spirit Squad - Dylan Barr

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VOLUNTEER DAY On September 25th the students and staff of Rundle Academy participated in our 5th annual Volunteer Cay. This year we could be seen helping out at Grow Calgary harvesting food for the food bank, Westview Retirement Lodge, The Drop-Inn Centre, The Mustard Seed, C.U.P.S., Juvenile Diabetes Center, Weaselhead, and Silver Springs Birth Place Forest. With a beautiful sunny day on our side, staff and students were able to contribute more than 600 hours of volunteer service in and around our community; an amazing accomplishment we should all be proud of. A huge thank you goes out to our Rundle Academy community for making this day a great success.

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T E D -E D C L U B Rundle Academy TED-Ed Club: Creating and Supporting Ideas Worth Sharing Rundle Academy is pleased to announce that the annual

more, students who are interested in developing leader-

TED-Ed Club program will commence on Monday, Octo-

ship skills or specific skills in areas such as photography,

th

ber 5 at lunch. Students from grades 6 to 12 who enjoy

event organization, website maintenance and blogging

working on their own ideas and passions are encouraged

might also find the TED-Ed Club program interesting.

to come out and learn how they can turn their own ‘ideas

There is literally a role for everyone! Come out and see

worth sharing� into professional, compelling TED-like

what TED-ED Clubs can do for you!

talks. Students in this club enjoy a number of remarkable opportunities such as TED-Ed Club Connects (on-line meet ups with other clubs from around the world), TEDYouth via livestream here at the school, and the possible opportunity to speak at our TEDxRundleAcademy event in March 2016. This club enables the student who has a wide range of interests to come out and develop those ideas in a safe, non-competitive, and engaging environment. Students also receive explicit training in presentations skills; an area of 21st century schooling that is becoming increasingly in demand by employers. Further-

T E L U S S PA R K F I E L D T R I P This month, the Grade 4s and 7s went on a field trip to Telus Spark. While the Grade 4s had a fantastic time exploring, tinkering and learning how to make water filters, the Grade 7s learned how to build a pipeline. Fun was had by all!

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F I N E A R T S - V I S UA L A R T S On September 22nd and 23rd the senior and junior high art students went on an afternoon field trip to the Glenbow Museum. The purpose of the trip was to learn about local artists who produce works based on current global issues and the different mediums that art can be produced in. A piece that created a lot of excitement and debate was ‘Gun Sculpture’, a large installation based art work created by Alberta artists Sandra Bromley and Wallis Kendal. The artists collected guns from around the globe (more than 7,000), deactivated them and then welded them into a massive dark cube measuring 8’ tall, 12’ long and 8’ wide, and weighing almost 20,000 pounds. The cube, which students were able to touch and walk inside of, symbolized a dark tomb like space. Accompanying the sculpture were photographs of victims and survivors of gun violence. The piece allowed the students to reflect on the issue and impact of guns around the globe.

A second artwork, called ‘Cabinets of Curiosity’ allowed the students to interact with the work and learn about performative and interactive art. Edmonton artist, Lyndal Osborne, fills the rooms with objects from her life and allows the viewer to connect and engage with them. It created discussion between the students and opened up a world where art does not just have to be a historical painting far removed from our current context.

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E L E M E N TA RY O R I E N TA T I O N C A M P On September 8th and 9th the students and teachers of Rundle Academy Elementary attended their annual orientation camp at Camp Pioneer Lodge.

Over the course of time they were at Camp Pioneer Lodge, the students participated in wall climbing, shelter building, an initiative task course and archery. All students enjoyed these activities and raved about their time at camp. New friendships were made, old friendships were made stronger.

We could not have asked for better weather for this year’s orientation camp. Especially compared to last year’s September snowstorm! The students and teachers from the elementary thrived at their time at Orientation Camp and look forward to more adventures to come.

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G R A D E 7 / 8 O R I E N TA T I O N C A M P

As tradition goes, our grade 7 and 8 students participated in a successful orientation camp at Camp Chief Hector, nestled in Kananaskis Country. Students participated in activities of horseback riding, canoeing and hiking. The ‘Ropes’ challenge course encouraged students to test their own personal boundaries and work cooperatively as a team to help one another literally reach new heights. We brought the Rundle Academy CORE values into our evening group activities where students presented skits that represented the value of communication. New friendships were made and old friendships grew stronger. A perfect way to start the school year!

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G R A D E 9 O R I E N TA T I O N C A M P The Grade Nine Orientation Camp was an incredible success this year!

With the absence of “Snowtember,” our Grade Nine group planned and prepared for a camping experience in Kanananaskis. Day 1 saw the Grade Nine class split up into camp groups and learn some of the skills needed for their overnight stay. Camp stoves, setting up tents and meal planning were on the agenda, along with some “Whoa Bear” safety skills.

We had great weather as we headed out to Paddy’s Flats, a beautiful group campground along the majestic Elbow River in the heart of KCountry. Groups quickly went to work setting up their spots with the background music of many a ukelele! The teachers were utterly impressed with this group. Their meal plans were thoughtful, pre-cooked and well planned. By the time we sat down to eat our yearly jambalaya, most groups were already elbow deep in their wash basins doing dishes! During campfire the students focused on Rundle Academy’s Core Values and created some amazing presentations in front of a blazing boyscout fire.

Those same values were expressed throughout camp, during our fantastic hike up the Diamond T loop and tent clean up and with all of our group jobs including wood and water carrying to loading the school buses. We would like to congratulate our Grade Nine group on a fantastic camp which has set the tone for the iconic journey of Grade Nine.

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S E N I O R H I G H O R I E N TA T I O N C A M P The school year started off with our senior high students heading out to their individual grade camps during our first week back. Each camp experience mixed weather but all students were able to persevere through to the end of their trips.

Grade 10 students had a lovely hike into Pine Grove campground where they played organized games, cooked food and spent time around the fire getting acquainted or reacquainted.

The grade 11 class had a nice day in Bowness Park to prepare for the trip down the river. They set off under sunny skies the following day and completed their trip with much more inclement weather on Friday.

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S E N I O R H I G H O R I E N TA T I O N C A M P C O N T ’ D Grade 12 students were able to enjoy their last year of Orientation Camps at Frontier Lodge, located out in David Thompson Country. Students went mountain biking, traversed a canyon by ropes and performed in a lip sync contest all the while learning how best to support each other and the face this most important year ahead.

We are happy to reflect and say that each camp was successful in its own right and students returned happy, healthy and filled with stories of things that happened at camp. Thanks for everyone's support in making this happen each year.

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GOLF CLUB Fore! Rundle Golf is back for another year with 15 eager participants in the Junior and Senior High. This season we have been making the trek up to Country Hills Golf and Country Club every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon to work on our skills. With a blend of professional instruction, practice and on-course play, students are introduced

to all aspects of the game as we hope to develop a greater appreciation for the sport. Our season will come to a close towards the end of October. In the meantime, we welcome continued great weather and smooth swings.

See you on the 19th hole (just kidding).

Coaches: Mr. van der Meer, Ms. Kapitza, Mr. Mellor

J U N I O R H I G H C R O S S C O U N T RY The Cross-Country team sprinted off to an extremely strong start, and they never lost momentum. It was exciting to have at least 10 runners at every race. The weather was glorious, and the turning red and yellow leaves at both Canmore Park and River Park made for very enjoyable afternoon races.

This year the team was represented well by students from all grade levels. Leading by example, our grade 9 runners included Joel Cormack, Owen McIntosh, Miles Fryett and Ian Hards. The grade 8s were a motivated bunch who kept the team striving to be their very best and included Isabella Lupi, Tom Stephen and Matt Hopkins. The rookies for the year were positive additions who we hope to see continue the tradition next year. These athletes included Danielle Khousakoun, Juan Asin Berti, Logan Read, Marco Proverbs, Shea Campbell and Tess Sangwine.

All of the runners represented Rundle Academy with poise and dignity throughout the season. All athletes demonstrated improvement and the refusal to give up on any race, and for that, we are so proud. Special congratulations goes out to Tom Stephen who placed 1st overall in the Midget Boys category.

Thanks to all members of the 2015 Junior High CrossCountry team! You are powerful, mighty and full of grit.

We cannot wait to see what you can do next year!!

Coaches: Mrs. Vesey, Mrs. Whiting

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S E N I O R H I G H C R O S S C O U N T RY The Senior High Cross Country team has had another spectacular year. We had two races early in September over in River Park and finished off the season at Canmore Park. This year the weather cooperated and we had some outstanding races.

During the season we had a few seniors, Sarah Fawcett, Kennedy Huntley, Katherine Bennett and Payton Bud, run for their last time. All of them did very well, with a special mention to Sarah who walked away with a silver medal in her race. At the intermediate level we had some new runners and some returning runners. New to our team was Sepp Kerkovius and Claire Oliphant. Claire is a strong runner and came 2nd in her first race and 1st in her second race. Returning this year was Quintin Millions (placing 3rd and 4th) and Aia Davis (placing 4th and 2nd). At the Junior level we welcomed Ryan Holan who had quite a career on the Junior High Cross Country team. Ryan was amazed at the level of competition in the senior high, but was certainly not discouraged.

Congratulations to the team who, again, got the Banner. Kudos to all the runners. It was great to have such willing participates. Keep your shoes tied up and we will see you all again next year.

Coach: Ms. Phillips

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JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL The Junior girls’ volleyball season is off to a fantastic start. We have many veteran players, as well as a few new faces. This season, the Grade 6/7 girls will be competing in one league and the Grade 8/9 girls will be in a competitive league, gaining much court time experience. There will be a number of home games throughout the season, so we hope that you can find time to come out and watch our very talented group of athletes. We have had our first tournaments of the year already where the girls have shown they can be competitive in big games and that they will be a force to be reckoned with.

Coaches: Mr. Burla, Mr. Maitland, Mrs. Falkenberg, Ms. Staniloff

Junior Girls Volleyball Roster 2015 Thrissa Bortyl Chloe Brimacombe Emma Buker Shea Campbell Isabella Carinelli Taya Colwell Trinity Derksen Elisabeth Faircloth-Nunn

Elizabeth Hallgrimsson Sarah Hoffinger Kate Holt Soleil Huck Jaeda Hussey Danielle Khousakoun Ainsley Lumsden Mary Medwid

Ellie Mogan Amanda Petti Braelyn Roy Tess Sangwine Chloe Schotanus Leah Sutton Ellie Woronuk

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6/7 BOY S VOLLEYBALL The 6/7 boys volleyball team has had a fantastic start to the season. At the Junior High Volleyball Classic, at Clearwater and Masters, they went 2-2 to make the semi-finals. They are looking forward to going even further at the upcoming Grizzly Blitz Tournament at Bearspaw Academy, and building on their success in league play. Come and show your support for the boys!

Coach: Mr. Carr

8/9 BOY S VOLLEYBALL The 8/9 boys volleyball team has been working very hard this year and has seen some great results.

They have a league record of 4-2 so far and managed to finish third at the Clear Water/Masters Academy tournament in September. The boys have impressed those around them by going up against taller, more experienced teams and having a fair bit of success. The boys have a tremendous team first attitude that will help contribute to an outstanding season! Keep up the good work boys.

Coach: Mr. Anderson

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SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL The girls are off to a great start this season with two tournaments under their belts and a few league games as well.

The coaches have been impressed with their dedication to improving this year, and are looking forward to a great rest of the season. You can come on out and cheer the Rundle Rockies on at home for their first home game on the season on October 21st at 5:00 p.m. against Masters Academy. Go Rockies!

Coaches: Ms. Swanby, Mrs. Speidel

SENIOR BOY S VOLLEYBALL The senior boys volleyball team has gotten off to a very strong start. So far, they have made the consolation final in the Clearwater tournament, and finished 3rd in their first out of town tournament of the season. Beyond this, they are 3-1 in league play, and are well on their way to a strong defense of their league championship title from last year. Come out and cheer the boys on!

Coaches: Mr. Waterbury, Mr. Bucher

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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.

Munro MacArthur Grade 4

Carter Gruending Grade 9

Cali Champagne Grade 12

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.

Cameron Davies Grade 4

Dustin Faulconbridge Grade 9

Avery Bruce Grade 6

Charlotte Warme Grade 7

Jaxson Rogers Grade 8

Lachlan Gordon Grade 10

Will Berry Grade 11

Brendan Molloy Grade 12

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ACTIVITIES

FOR

OCTOBER

October 14

Saint Mary’s University Campus Tour Grade 12 Students

October 15

Post-Secondary Planning Evening 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Assembly Hall

October 19 - 22

Rundle Academy Open House Tours

October 20

Jostens Graduation Ring Representative Visit Top Marks Uniform Fitting Visit 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Assembly Hall

October 21

School Vaccinations Grade 5 / some Grade 9s Trudy Ludwig speaks on Bullying 1:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Rundle Primary (2445 - 23 Avenue SW)

October 22

Parent Advisory Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

October 23

Dress Down Day

October 30

Halloween Rally

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.