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Skills Canada – Intermediate Challenge Results

Another Skills Canada success in the MDJH books!

A huge congratulations to our Lego Robotics Teams who took home two plaques — 2nd place in Robot Design and 3rd Place in Core Values. Core Values described how well the team works together and presents themselves, their project, and their robot.

And another huge congratulations to our students who placed in their competitions today:

  • Karter King placed FIRST in IT Network Systems
  • Maddie Boland and Amelia Goulding placed SECOND in Baking
  • John Duff placed THIRD in Graphic Design

Congratulations as well to our whole MDJH team:

  • Ben Earle and James Johnston (competed in The Pitch)
  • Jinisha Pamnani (competed in Job Search)
  • Julian Murdey and Muhammad Rehan (competed in Video Production)
  • Lilah Newhook (competed in Photography)
  • William Kigbu (competed in Public Speaking)

Way to go, Grizzlies!

Fall/Winter Clothing Giveaway to Those In Need

On Saturday, November 25th starting at 10 am, Elim Church, 565 Kenmount Road, will be hosting a Fall/Winter Clothing Giveaway to anyone who may be in need. Anyone or any family in need of gently used fall and winter clothing are welcome to attend the free event.

Please continue to check our website for upcoming community supports and initiatives that may be of interest.

AMAL Parenting Group

Amal Youth and Family Centre, located on Elizabeth Avenue, is offering a parenting group called Connect.

Connect is an attachment-based program for parents and caregivers of young people between 8-18 years of age. The program helps caregivers understand basic attachment concepts which can be applied across a broad range of situations. The goal is to promote sensitive and effective parenting that in turn promotes positive adjustment and healthy attachment between young people and their caregivers.

While there is a fee of $295 per family, full subsidy for the program is available as needed. Parents can reach out to AMAL to self-refer or to ask questions at: info@amalnl.ca.

Important Upcoming Dates

  • Friday, November 24 – Professional Development Day (no classes for students)
  • Friday, December 1 – Report Cards Released
  • Thursday, December 7 – Parent-Teacher Interviews (students dismissed at lunch)
  • Wednesday, December 20 – Last day of classes before Christmas Break
  • Tuesday, January 2 – Classes resume (Day 5 on the Calendar)