Cupcakes for Pink Day

On Wednesday, February 22nd the students and staff of Macdonald Drive Junior High will be celebrating Pink Day, a national day recognizing Bullying Awareness with the message that Bullying Stops Here! This day originated in Nova Scotia when a group of boys noticed a new grade 9 student being bullied for wearing pink. To show their support of the new student they, along with several other male students, arrived at school the next day wearing pink shirts. To promote the anti-bullying theme of Pink Day, students at Macdonald Drive Junior High will be offered pink cupcakes on February 22nd when they wear an article of pink clothing to school that day.
This endeavor has been very successful in the last few years due to the tremendous support of our students and parents.
Once again this year we are requesting parental donations of pink, iced cupcakes for Wednesday, February 22nd . If you are able to help us in this endeavor please email Ms.Jackie Taylor-Myles at jacquelinetaylormyles@nlesd.ca or Ms. Tracy Reardon at tracyreardon@nlesd.ca or contact the school at 753-8240.
Cupcakes should be delivered to the office by 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. Please remember that this is a nut-free environment.

Spaces in City Youth Programs

Spaces are still available in the City of St. John’s, Recreation Division February Youth Programs.

Here’s how to register:
– Online www.stjohns.ca through RECconnect
– In person at either H.G.R Mews Community Centre
– Telephone at (709) 576-8499

Youth Can Learn To …

Classic Cross-Country Ski
If you’ve never skied before or have been a frustrated skier, this course will help get you started on the right track. All equipment is provided.
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Time: 6 to 8pm
Ages: 12 to 16 years
Location: North Bank Lodge, Pippy Park
Cost: $14

Robotics
Learn how programs work and how to program your own robot. All necessary materials provided.
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Time: 5 to 8pm
Ages: 12 to 16 years
Location: College of the North Atlantic, Ridge Road Campus
Cost: $21
Youth Ball Hockey
This is an opportunity for youth to take part in a recreational ball hockey night. Registration is required. Teams will be assigned on a nightly basis.
Date: Sundays, Feb 5 to April 9, 2017
Time: 6 to 7:15pm
Ages: 12 to 16 years
Location: H.G.R Mews Community Centre
Cost: $31.25

National Sweater Day – February 2nd

National Sweater Day is Thursday, February 2nd. This is a fun way to learn about the importance of saving energy and to inspire you to use less heat all winter. Heating accounts for 80% of residential energy use in Canada and is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. If all Canadians lowered their thermostats by just 2 degrees Celsius this winter, it would reduce emissions by about 4 megatons – that’s equivalent to shutting down a 600 megawatt coal-fired power station or taking nearly 700,000 cars off the road! 

Wear a sweater and dress warmly on Thursday, Feb.2. For more information, please visit the World Wildlife Fund website @ http://www.wwf.ca/events/sweater_day/