Climate Awareness Group at MDJH

Curriculum Night – Tonight!

Don`t forget that tonight is our curriculum night! The school doors will open at 6:45 pm, and attendees are asked to take a seat in the gym. The meeting will start promptly at 7:00 pm.

MDJH Looking for Coaches

MDJH Athletic Program is looking for volunteers to coach the following teams:

(1) Grade 7 boys volleyball: We are seeking a head coach. We currently have a parent willing to help out at all practices and games along with volunteers from high school to help with practices.

(2) Grade 8 girls “B” basketball team: We are seeking a head coach and an assistant coach.

If interested please contact:
Scott Mercer (scottmercer@nlesd.ca)
Donald Mackey (donaldmackey@nlesd.ca)

Band Schedule for September and October

For the New School Year, I Hope To…

At the start of this school year, we asked our students a question – what is one thing that you hope for in this school year? As you might expect, we got some great responses! Here are how some of our homerooms responded:

7-1	8-1	9-1
7-2	8-9	9-2
7-4	8-10	9-5
7-6	8-11	9-6
7-7		9-9
7-8
Teachers / Staff

Homeroom 7-1

“My hope for the year is…”

… not to have homework and to have a good year.
… to achieve better grades and to make more friends and teams.
… to be picked for the volleyball team.
… to study hard.
… to have better attendance and to deal with my anxiety better.
… to make the basketball team and to get good grades.
… to get good grades and make a school sports team.
… to get to play hockey.
… to make new friends.
… to study harder than last year.
… to like all my teachers.
… to be good in all my subjects.
… to behave good.
… to talk to people more.
… to be able to do public speaking.

Homeroom 7-2

“My hope is…”

to make friends.
to get better at drawing.
to have a great year.
to get good grades.
to make some new friends.
for less social anxiety.
to make the basketball team.
to make lots of friends and have an awesome school year.
to be good in science.
to get good grades in math.
to do good in school.
to make the basketball team, get good grades, plus good friends.
to get an over 80% average.
to be better in school.
to do well in all my classes this year.
to get in choir, to get 85% or higher in exams, make new friends.
to make lots of really nice friends.
to do really well in my courses.
to make it into choir.
to do well and have a good understanding in music.
to not get detention.
to have more friends.

Homeroom 7-4

I hope that I read every good book in the library
To make the basketball team
I hope to make new friends
I hope to make lots of friends
Not to fail school
Not to be bad
I hope for better food
I hope I do well on my exams
I hope to have a good and fun year
I hope I do better than I ever have
To work hard
I hope to figure it all out

Homeroom 7-6

“I Hope…”

To get on the Principal’s list with an average of 95 plus
To get good grades
To get a 95 plus average
To do good
To think positively
To make amazing new friends
To make new friends
To have great friends
To get more friends
To Make Lots of friends
Make the A team
To make the basketball team

Homeroom 7-7

“I hope…”

To make the basketball team
To make new friends, get good grades, and to make both school basketball and baseball teams.
To make some new friends and make the volleyball and soccer team.
To make new friends.
To make the cheer team, a volleyball team and the Drama Club.
To be able to speak really good French by the end of the year.
To make the grade 7 basketball team and to speak at least a bit of french.
To make the basketball team.
To make the girls basketball team.
To make the soccer team and do well on my exams.
To make the peewee A hockey team.
To get on the principal’s list, improve my writing and drawing, to make some new friends and make the cheerleading squad.
To get all 90s or more and to get on the A team in b-ball.
To make the basketball team.
To get on the volleyball team.
To compete in Star 5 skating and place 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
To make the basketball team.
To be successful in French, to make the volleyball team and to make lots of new friends.
To spend more time with my new friends.
To make the MDJH cheer team this year.
To enjoy school and to make the NL elite basketball team.
To make the cheer and volleyball team and to get good grades.
To make the basketball team, the volleyball team and get on the principal’s list.
To make a lot of new friends this year.
To make new friends, create long lasting friendships, and to do good in school.
To make the school basketball team.
To play on one of the basketball teams.
To make a lot of new friends and make the hockey team.
To make the basketball and baseball teams and to average 80% in every subject.

Homeroom 7-8

“What is our hope?”

Speak french fluently
Make new friends
Not fail
Speak french
Get a good mark in classes and exams
Make the volleyball team
Make honour roll
Make a sports team
Pay attention more
To study
Join choir
Get more than 98% average (more than my sister)
Become really good at French
Stay organized
Get an overall average above 90%
To do well on exams
Make the principal’s list
Do better at spelling
Know twice the amount of French as last year
Make the basketball team

Homeroom 8-1

“This year, I hope…”

To earn a black belt in martial arts\
To have fun
To have a dog
Make the basketball team
To never have a cat
To get better grades
Make the volleyball team
To open up my own dance studio
To make people happy
To get better at chess
To have eternal peace
To have a great year
To finish grade 8
To be happy
To have a dog
To use non-plastic straws
To be a lawyer
To hike

Homeroom 8-9

My hopes for this year:

to make the Principal’s List
to not get too much detention
to not get suspended
to not get in any trouble with any teachers or students
to learn and get better at french so I can speak and understand french
to get a bit better on math
to get better at studying
to get a 95% for every subject at the end of the year
to start playing badminton
to make the b team for hockey
to get good grades/ honors
to get over a 90% average in all my subjects
to make the basketball team and to get really good grades
to qualify for eastern swimming championships in Quebec City, Quebec
to qualify for the Canada games training camp also in swimming

Homeroom 8-10

“I hope to…”

learn more about computers in Tech Class
get better at the different sports in Phys. Ed.
get Good Grades and have FUN.
get good Grades in All my Subjects.
pass Math
get good Grades and make the basketball team
everyone in the class has FUN.
get Good Grades on my exams and make the volleyball team
get Good Grades and have an overall average of 95% on my Report Card
have fun, get good Grades and meet new people

Homeroom 8-11

I hope this year is better than last year.
I hope to get honours.
I hope to get good grades and to make new friends.
I hope to enjoy home ec.
I hope to have fun and get good grades.
I hope to be my best self all year and to do very good in school.
I hope to do well and to be my best self.
I hope to get 90% in every subject.
I hope to be liked by people.
I hope to be better at math this school year.
I hope to be nice to others.
I hope to get honours. I was so close last year.
I hope that this year is going to be fun.
I hope to get good grades.
I hope that no one will judge me for being who I am.
I hope to actually enjoy school.
I hope to get good grades.
I hope for a good school year.
I hope to get a good grade in math this year.
I hope for good grades and new friends

Homeroom 9-1

“I hope…”

to progress in life
to excel
to get straight A’s
to be the best person I can be
to have fun
to get good grades and not fail anything
to be happy all the time, and have fun learning
to find more joy when dealing with myself, others
my efforts pay off
to do better in Math this year
to make new friends
to have a good year
to ace my exams
to pass with Honours

Homeroom 9-2

I hope to have good grades going into high school.
I hope to pass with above 80 GPA.
I hope I can be a better friend.
I hope for the school year to go fast.
I hope I can get the best mark this year.
I hope I can make the soccer team.
I hope to learn more and pass this year.
I hope to make new friends and build better connections with them.
I hope to get my work done.
I hope to get good grades and make new friends.
I hope to get Gold in a two – D animation competition.
I hope to get better grades.
I hope to work my hardest through the year and pass math.
I hope to do well in school.
I hope to focus better in class , do my best this year and make the basketball team.
I hope this year will be successful and get through it fast so summer can come.
I hope to be able to sit next to my friends in class, to play on the school hockey team and to get good grades.
I hope to a 90+ overall average.I hope that I do well in math and do well in my exams.
I hope to pass math and to make friends.
I hope to get good grades and work hard.

Homeroom 9-5

“I hope to…”

have a time!
make the Principal’s List
finish my homework before the due date
be happy!

Homeroom 9-6

What is our hope for 2019-2020?

To build lasting relationships with my classmates that will remain through high school and hopefully even longer. I hope to achieve good grades and gain useful knowledge that will help me through my upcoming years and even through my career. I hope to only go through 2 boxes of pencils this year.
I hope that in this school year I become better at math and to improve my writing. I hope that my GPA is high for when I finish grade 9. I hope that no one picks on my little brother in grade 7.
I want to try and stay on top of school work. I really want grade 9 will be a year to remember. It would be nice if this year can be bomb threat free.
I hope to get better at NOT procrastinating; making the volleyball team; doing well on exams (over 90); to see JoJo Siwa live in concert.
I hope that this one person stops being mean and rude to everyone because it makes her look bad. I want to work harder and make new friends and become closer to others.
I hope to make a few new friends. I hope to understand science more and do more labs and mix chemicals. I hope to have a good school picture for the wall.
To become stronger as a person and to work hard to achieve as much as possible. I hope to learn from any past mistakes and to make an impact big or small on someone’s life. I wish to study hard and to obtain success. I hope to become a leader for others.
I hope to graduate and to finish my new PC for gaming and school work.
I hope I get to learn lots of new things, that I grow as a person, and that I can impact people’s lives for the better.
I hope I can make more friends in my class this year.
To be a generally well-liked and nicer person. To have more patience. To do better in French and math.
I Hope to go to Holy Heart next year; to balance 4 dance classes, 3 choirs, 2 instruments, 3 school music ensembles, and school. To end the year with my 3rd honours with distinction (principal’s list), to complete my first year of Duke and to see JoJo Siwa in concert.
To have a good average and do my homework on time and well. Get good grades in every subject. I also hope to stop procrastinating.
To stay focused on my school work and pay extra attention in class. Be more friendly and talk to more people.
To get good grades. To make a sports team.
To get good grades and that all course averages are above 80% by the third term. Do the Duke program and complete the bronze, silver and gold trails in the future. To make some sports teams to help represent MDJH.
To get good grades. To not be stressed getting stuff done on time.
To try harder in school. To get better grades. To stop procrastinating. To stay organized.

Homeroom 9-9

“What is our hope?”

I hope to get good grades.
I hope to pass.
I hope to do good in school.
I hope to get better at Math and French.
I hope to get better at Science.
I hope to make Easterns 2020 and to do good in school.
I hope to do my best in every class.
I hope to get better at French and to get better grades.
I hope to get good grades.
I hope to get good grades and prepare for high school.

Teachers / Staff

“I hope…”

For all my students to be their best selves and work to their potential.
To enjoy this season of mists and mellow fruitfulness in these last years of my career; to relax in my enjoyment of being with students and instructional playfulness.
To be true to myself and my students. To release the expectations others have of me.
For all students to have a least one good friend in school.
For all my students to feel comfortable and safe in my classroom.
For students to enjoy coming to school and feel motivated to do their best.
For all of my students to feel like they can do well, despite any past struggles. Together we can overcome them.
For everyone to feel and stay safe.
To engage students in learning and for them to look forward to coming to my class.

Choir Schedule

Please Note: Glee Choir also meets on Day 6 at 2:15-315 after school

17th Annual Skills Canada Intermediate Challenge (2019 – 2020 School Year)

Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador (SCNL) has invited schools in the province to participate in the 17th Annual Skills Canada Intermediate Challenge taking place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at College of the North Atlantic, Prince Philip Drive Campus.

The Skills Canada Intermediate Challenge will feature several of the competitions SCNL offers on a provincial level to students in grades 7 to 9. SCNL is proud to be the only province in the country to offer this event and competitions to this age group. The Intermediate Skills Challenge follows the same format as the Skills Canada Provincial / National Competitions, however, projects are simplified to be completed in 4-6 hours. The event will close with an Awards Ceremony where gold, silver, and bronze medals are presented.

WHY GET INVOLVED? Skills Canada Competitions:

• Offer a friendly competition atmosphere where students can showcase their abilities in technology and employability skill areas.
• Features hands-on Try-A-Trade® Demonstrations in several skilled trade and technology areas for parents, students and educators to explore.
• Increase awareness of skilled careers and encourages students to develop their skills and discover their talents and interest sooner.
• Gold medalists are often invited to participate at the Skills Canada Provincial Competitions against high school students.
• For the opportunity to represent Newfoundland and Labrador at the Skills Canada National Competition.

AREAS OFFERED (Individual Competition Unless Otherwise Noted)

Graphic Design Public Speaking
Job Search
Job Skill Demonstration
The Pitch (Team of 2)
IT Network Systems Admin (Team of 2)
IT Office Software Applications
Website Development
Lego Robotics (Max 10) Mentors: Mr. Thorne and Mr. Smith
TV Video Production (Team of 2) Mentor: Mr. Walsh
Workplace Safety
Green Energy Challenge – Wind Turbine Challenge (Team of 4)
Photography (Chosen by the MDJH Photography Club)
Junior Chef Challenge (Team of 2)
Coding Challenge
Computer Animation (Note: Team Already Chosen) Mentor: Ms. Penney

NEXT STEPS — INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED?

In the next few weeks as more information comes available from Skills Canada, Teacher/Mentors at MDJH will be looking for students to join the 2019 MDJH Skills Canada Team to compete in this year’s competitions. If we have more students interested in competing than we have spots we will determine a selection process for that competition area … for example, we will have a Junior Chef cook-off. The students who will represent MDJH will have to pay a $10 registration fee once we get to that stage. Students will receive a T-shirt and morning snack. The teacher contact for Skills Canada is Mr. G., who can be found in the Technology Education Lab – Room 119. (wadegillard@nlesd.ca)

City of St. John’s Fall Recreation Programs

Do you want to learn a new skill or sport? There are still spaces in the City’s Handball, Tennis, Ball Hockey and Knitting courses for youth 10 – 12 years and 12 – 16 years. For more information email recreation@stjohns.ca and to register please visit https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/recconnect/

SPORTS

Handball Demo for Ages 10 – 12 years
- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 24
- Time: 3:30 – 4:30
- Location: PRCC
- Cost: FREE
- Course: # 13500
Handball Beginner Course for Ages 10 – 12 years
- Date: Tuesdays, Oct. 1 -Dec. 3
- Time: 3:30 – 4:30
- Location: PRCC
- Cost: $40
- Course: # 13502
Handball Demo for Ages 12 – 16 years
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 26
- Time: 3:30 – 4:30
- Location: PRCC
- Cost: FREE
- Course: # 13501
Handball Beginner for Ages 12 – 16 years
- Date: Thursdays, Oct. 3- 5
- Time: 3:30 – 4:30
- Location: PRCC
- Cost: $40
- Course: # 13503
Beginner Tennis – DEMO
- Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25
- Time: 3:30 – 4:30
- Location: PRCC
- Cost: FREE
- Age: 9-12 years
- Course #: 14686
Introduction to Tennis
- Date: Wednesdays, Oct. 2 – Dec. 4
- Time: 3:30 – 4:30
- Location: PRCC
- Cost: $40
- Age: 9-12 years
- Course #: 14687
Ball Hockey
- Date: Sundays, Sept 22 – Dec 8
- Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
- Location: Mews
- Cost: $40
- Age: 12-16 years
- Course #: 13498

KNITTING WORKSHOPS

Explore Knitting – Ages 9 – 12 years
- Date: Thursdays, Sept. 19 and 26
- Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Location: PRCC
- Cost: $30
- Course #: 14739
Youth Knitting – Ages 12-16 years
- Date: Thursdays, Oct 3 & 10
- Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Location: PRCC
- Cost: $30
- Course #: 14738
Family and Friends Learn to Knit
- Date: Tuesdays, Sept 24 to Nov. 12
- Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
- Location: PRCC
- Cost: $64
- Course #: 14695
Sit and Knit – DROP IN
- Date: Wednesday, Sept. 18
- Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
- Location: PRCC
- Cost: $2

Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra Performances

The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra offers special rates for families to attend NSO performances.

NSO Germaine Family Plan (Ages 6-13): With each adult ticket purchased (either single ticket purchasers or subscribers), you can purchase an accompanying ticket for a child 6-13 for just $10. TD Go NSO! (Ages 14-29): The NSO and TD invite students 14-29 to get inspired! Become a TD Go NSO! Member and get premium Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra concert tickets (Masterworks, Sinfonia, Recital, and Messiah) for only $10! Membership is FREE! You can call Jennifer at 722-4441 or fill out a very short online form and it can all be done through the mail.

TD Go NSO! (Ages 14-29): The NSO and TD invite students 14-29 to get inspired! Become a TD Go NSO! Member and get premium Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra concert tickets (Masterworks, Sinfonia, Recital, and Messiah) for only $10! Membership is FREE! You can call Jennifer at 722-4441 or fill out a very short online form and it can all be done through the mail.

If you wish to make arrangements for any of the above or if you have any questions, please email Jennifer at jb@nsomusic.ca or call 722-4441 or 351-0995.

For more about concerts and events check out the NSO website https://nsomusic.ca/nso-concerts/