Special Events

On March 5, forty-six students and staff from Glenmore Christian Academy shaved their heads, and in one case, a moustache too, to raise money for Cancer research and support. What an exciting event! Over $21,000 was raised ... congratulations to all the “shavers” and donors! (view photos)

Palliser Regional Schools students were able to meet Dr. Robert Thirsk, the first Canadian astronaut to live in space for a long duration. Thirsk, whose sister Bev Thirsk, teaches at Glenmore Christian Academy, visited students and staff at that Calgary School Feb. 9, 2010.
That same day at a different Calgary school, 17 students from around Palliser region were able to meet the astronaut. These students had the opportunity to speak with Thirsk in a live video downlink in September, the first such connection between Canadian students and the International Space Station.
The students of Palliser were specifically chosen to take part in the live event based on the quality of the questions they wanted to ask the astronaut. Although they were able to see the astronauts aboard the ISS in live video images, the meeting in Calgary was the first opportunity for Dr. Thirsk to see the students with whom he spoke.
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The Olympics in Vancouver may just be starting, but at Huntsville School the Games have wrapped up and were a great success.
The conclusion of the Huntsville Olympics were held Wednesday, February 10.. Student groups from Kindergarten through Grade 9 comprised six teams representing China, Russia, France, Germany, Ukraine and Sweden. Canada, as the host country was honored but not represented – all of the competitors would have defected to Team Canada.
Participants began training for the events several weeks ago by running laps, which counted towards team totals. A Friendship Wall was created and each represented country used the wall to engage in photo opportunities to publicize their participation.
The events included Luge, Snowshoeing, Hockey, Biathalon, Bobsledding and Bean Bag Curling. A wonderful and competitive time was had by all. Special recognition to our older students for being so caring of the younger competitors; it ensured that all enjoyed (view photos)

The Olympic torch relay made a stop in Coalhurst Jan. 17th. Both Coalhurst High and the Elementary School planned special events to welcome the torch. With hundreds of people lining the streets and taking part in the events at the schools, the torch relay was treated to a spirited, warm welcome. (view photos)

Palliser teachers Ryan Brennan, of Heritage Christian School, and Kristin Wengel, of R.I. Baker Middle School, were among 70 teachers from across Canada to take part in the Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy Nov. 1-6. They were taken behind the scenes of Parliament Hill and met and mingled with federal decision makers. (view photos)

There's a perfect girl at every school. Beautiful. Talented. Smart. Great parents. Cool boyfriend. You can't even hate her because she's so nice. Lara Ardeche is the perfect girl—and the prom queen—at her high school. But when allergy medication causes her to gain 50 pounds, her world is transformed—same girl on the inside, different girl on the outside. She's certain she can take off the weight with diet and exercise—it's just a matter of will power. Only Lara just keeps getting fatter. Her serious struggle is juxtaposed against the alluring come-ons and comic voices of pop culture weight-loss gurus, all of whom promise that they alone hold the key to weight-loss success. After her massive weight gain, the world as Lara knows it begins to crumble. Who will stay by her side? Her image-conscious family? Her shallow friends? Her handsome boyfriend? Or will she be left alone in the land of the fat girls? Lara's answers come in a form she never expected.
The Kate Andrews High School Drama Department presented "Life in the Fat Lane," Dec. 1-4. The show centres on a character named Lara -- the perfect girl and prom queen at her high school. When allergy medication causes her to gain 50 pounds, her world is transformed—same girl on the inside, different girl on the outside. The play details her struggle to accept her new self.
The Life in the Fat Lane Cast was
Lara Ardeche…………..Rebecca Johnson
Molly Sheridan……….Beth Quinn
Karen O’Keefee…….Rosie Templeton
Mom…………………….Jennae Marriott
Jennie Smith………Sarah Dyck
Jett Anston……….Ryan Utlalwilligen
Perry Jamison…..David Opinko
Max Cutler……Matt Halma
The Chorus
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The inaugural Palliser Staff Volleyball Tournament was held Nov. 21 at R.I. Baker Middle School featuring six teams from across the division.
The event came down to a final between the Noble Central and R.I. Baker Middle School teams, with Noble Central winning the trophy.
The winning team was composed of:Jayme Battershill, Stacey Keraiff, Sandy Kadir, Tyler Keraiff, Omar Kadir, Daniel Schrempf and Hans Schrempf.
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