Bandit News “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Relationships”
and teammates to pay for the
groceries for two random
customers. The night of the
Tournament Banquet, our boys
voluntarily stayed behind and
helped clean up which,
according to one of the
tournament organizers, is a first
in the 35 years since the
tournament began.
I am proud to share this
excerpt from a letter I received
from a tournament organizer
who has been involved for the
past 16 years “I just wanted to
send a note to let you know
what a positive impression your
boys and their coaches have left
in our school, as well as in our
community. I have been
involved with Coal Bowl since
2000, and your Bandits have
been one of the most polite,
kind young men to have
attended our tournament.
Dai ly , I heard posit ive
comments from people about
these fine young men, as well as
their coaches. In seeing the
coaches at the games, too, it
was easy to see the positive
impact they have on the
players.”
We could not ask for better
representation of our school
and of Beaumont. I am
extremely proud of the boys,
and I consider them extremely
fortunate to have been under
the exemplary leadership of Mr.
Tschritter, Mr. McIntyre and
Mr. Gerhardt whom we thank
(Continued on page 2)
One of the most profound
perks of being a teacher is
experiencing those special
moments when students
represent our school with
character and integrity. In his
recent retirement speech after
18 years as an NFL
quarterback, Peyton Manning
said "There’s a saying that
goes, treat a man as he is and
he will remain as he is. Treat a
man as he could be and he will
become what he should
be.” This saying has particular
relevance at our school given
the success of the recent trip
the Sr. Boys Basketball team
took to New Waterford,
Nova Scotia to play in the
Coa l Bow l B aske tba l l
Tournament. When the
possibility of taking the team
to a tournament in the
maritimes came about, we
knew that it had the potential
to be a great learning
experience, but we had no
idea to what degree.
Principal’s Message March 2015
ESBCHS
5417 43 Avenue,
Beaumont, AB T4X 1K1
Phone: 780.929.6282
Fax: 780.929.1323
esbchs.blackgold.ca
Inside this issue:
École Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School
“Des Esprits Sains, Des Corps Sains, Des Relations Saines”
Principal’s Message 1
Upcoming Events 2
Students Union
Update 2
Art News 3
One Act Festival 3
Grad Banquet 3
Around ESBCHS 4
Vimy 2017 4
Bandits SportsDesk 5
Student Services 6-8
Parent Teacher Interview
Appointments 9
To begin, in addition to an
anonymous contribution by
one of our teaching staff, the
opportunity for every team
member to make the trip was
made possible at the last
minute thanks to the generous
financial contribution by an
anon ymou s co mmu n i t y
member ; th i s se l f le ss ,
supportive gesture was just the
beginning of an experience the
boys and their coaches will
never forget.
The small community of New
Waterford, N.S, bands
together annually to create a
week long event that has been
running for 35 years and is
steeped in tradition. From the
host families, to the opening
ceremonies, to the large
crowds, to the tours of the
m ines , to the g ames
themselves, this tournament is
about much, much more than
just basketball, and this was
not lost on our boys team.
Our boys may not have won
the tournament, but they did
win the skills competition and
they did receive Top Honours
for the tournament in the
areas of sportsmanship,
academics, exam scores and
community spirit. For
example, the boys and their
coaches helped bag and carry
groceries at the local Sobeys
grocery store, during which
time one of our players took
the initiative to take a
collection among his coaches
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Parent/Teacher Interviews
March 17, 2016
PD Day
March 24, 2016
Good Friday
March 25, 2015
Spring Break
March 28 - April 1, 2015
Students who still have outstanding text books and library books from Semester 1 are
encouraged to return these books as soon as possible. Fees have been charged for any
outstanding books. If a book is lost, please pay the outstanding fee in PowerSchool.
Students’ Union Update
This month we are focusing on “healthy bodies”. On March 10th, around 30 students participated in
our physical activity scavenger hunt that challenged them to do small active games before receiving
their next clues. We are also working with SAPP to collect clothing and basic household items for
the past few weeks, hoping to help those less fortunate and make your “spring cleaning” a little easier
too. Throughout the rest of the month, other SU events will encourage students to be physically
active while having fun. As the warm weather rolls in, we will be doing more activities outside and
promoting environmental awareness by organizing community clean-ups and earth friendly contests
and games. Have a good spring break and enjoy all the wonderful sunshine.
for their time and commitment to this unique
experience. As proud as we are of these moments as
teachers, we cannot stress enough the crucial role that
good parenting has played in the mature development
of these young men, and for that we thank their parents
and families. Healthy relationships and meaningful
mentorship both at home and at school can help make
that saying come true; treat a child as they could be and
they will become what they should be. After all, isn’t
this what life, and school are all about? Chris Peacocke
Principal
We apologize to the families who may not have received the survey that was sent out in February. If
you have not been receiving emails, please confirm your correct email address with the office.
Plans are coming along nicely and everything and everything is on schedule. The venue (Expo Halls F
& G) is confirmed, the students have chosen a menu and the DJ and Media company have been
booked.
The student graduation committee is meeting every Monday and the student decorating committee is
part of this larger meeting. There are two students chairing the decorating committee. The students
have picked a theme, have refined the theme with visual presentations and students have been divided
into five subcommittees: entrance, stage, tables, dance floor and photo booth. The
students presented their top ideas for their specific areas on March 7th. Colleen
Kwong has contacted the parents who signed up for the decorating committee and
will meet to discuss what needs to be done and ordered. Once we receive supplies
we will set up worker bees to get DIY projects done, hopefully in April.
Grad Banquet Committee
ESBCHS Art
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ESBCHS is hosting the
5th annual Art Beat: A
student f ine art,
photography and film
exhibit. All are
welcome to join us for
an evening of art
a pprec i a t i on and
student recognition on
Friday, May 27th.
Make sure to stop by the Beaumont Library to
view an exhibition of student artwork and
photography. The exhibition runs until the end of
April. Congratulations to Evan Blackley, Taryn
Gifford, Sidney McConnell, Teegan Milton, Megan
Pettigrew, Meaghan
Posthumous and
Taylor Pirie for their
fantastic work!
Art News
ESBCHS One Act Festival
April 11 - 13, 2015
Schedule and information to be posted to the ESBCHS website in early April.
Parents, please double check your accounts through the Parent Portal in PowerSchool to ensure that
any outstanding payments are up to date.
Just a reminder, please keep your Parent Portal password secure as we will be adopting online
registration and permission forms. We would like to ensure that no one but a parent/guardian is
granting permissions for field trips or changing any contact information. If your password has been
shared, we would encourage you to change your password through your Parent Portal account.
Parent PowerSchool Accounts.
Bandit News
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SADD Spinathon Grade 9 Boys Basketball
Vimy 2017 Planning preparations are moving along for the Vimy 2017 trip to Belgium in France to celebrate
the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge over the 2017 Spring Break. The planning committee got the
student participants together last Wednesday for a chance to get to know each other and learn
more about what the trip will be all about. Our next get together will be a Movie Night on
Wednesday, April 20th at 6:30 pm where we will be screening the Canadian WW1 movie
Passchendaele.
Please note the upcoming payment schedule:
May 1, 2016 - $1200
October 1, 2016 - $800
January 30, 2017 - $400 Final Payment (estimated air taxes)
Pi Day
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Bandit SportsDesk From January 30th – Feb 8th the
Sr. Boys Basketball team
represented Beaumont Comp at
the Coal Bowl Classic in New
Waterford, Nova Scotia. This
was the 35th edition of the Coal
Bowl, which invites teams from
across the country to
experience the culture of Cape
Breton and compete for the
c o v e t e d C o a l B o w l
Championship. This was much
more than your average
basketball tournament. You
really become part of the
community when you’re at the
Coal Bowl.
We went on a tour of a coal
mine, volunteered at the local
Sobeys, were paired with a local
family for the week, we
partnered up and visited with a
grade 7 class for the week. All
teams were required to read a
book about the history of
Cape Breton and wrote an
exam on these readings at the
end of the week. All teams
are dormed in classrooms at
the school, which allowed
both players and coaches the
chance to meet people from
across the country.
The games were hotly
contested and while the boys
didn’t come home with any
hardware from the court they
did take home many other
awards . Team Sk i l l s
C o m p e t i t i o n , T e a m
Sportsmanship Award, Highest Team
Average on the Cape Breton exam,
Highest Individual Score on the Cape
Breton Exam, and most surprising to their
mothers … the cleanest dorm room!
It truly was an experience of a lifetime.
Thank you to ESBCHS and Black Gold
Admin for allowing us the chance to go.
We plan on going back in 2 years so a
new group of players get to have this
wonderful experience as well.
Coaches Tschritter, Gerhardt, & McIntyre
March 2016
Student Services
News & Information
Part of YOUR Team…
Helping you create
your future canvas!
Inside this issue:
2016-2017 Registration
High School Orientation
Dropping Classes
YMCA Summer Work
Student Exchange
Scholarship
Post Secondary “Student for A Day” and
Summer Camps
Rotary Youth Exchange
Junior Forest Wardens
Red Deer College Summer
Programs
Student Services Contact
Information
Upcoming Events
2016-2017 Registration Information
Classroom Registration Presentations
When: Presentations will begin after spring break, April 6th—15th. Grade 11’s on spare Block 1 must
attend April 15th in Room 205 during Block 1. Grade 10’s on spare Block 3 must attend April 12th in
Port 5 during Block 3.
Who: Grade 9, 10 and 11 students
What: Students will receive their registration packages and will have the opportunity to ask questions
and gain information from Student Services representatives.
Computer Registration for Grade 9, 10 & 11
When: Week of April 18—21
Who: Grade 9, 10 and 11 students
Students must have their completed course planners, signed by a parent/guardian, with them or they
will NOT be allowed to complete their registration. Returned by April 15th, 2016 Mid-term marks for Semester 2 as of April 8th, as well as Semester1 final marks, must be transferred to
their course planners to ensure they are registering in the appropriate course.
Cornerstone (incoming grade nines only) inquiries should be directed to Student Services for the
2016-2017 school year.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Student Services at 780-929-1340.
High School Orientation Evening - April 14, 2016 7:00 in Drama Lab
Information evening for Grade 9 students and their parents - topics covered will include High School
registration, requirements for High School Diploma, scheduling, pre-requisite marks and programming
opportunities.
YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange
The YMCA Summer Work Exchange Program is offering opportunities for youth to gain valuable work experience, explore another part of Canada and improve their second language skill. The SWSE is a six-week
summer program for 16 and 17 year old youth. In Alberta, each English-speaking participant is matched with a
French-speaking participant from Quebec .Youth are also provided a full-time summer job in the non-profit
sector where they will be paid the provincial minimum wage. For program specifics go to www.summer-
work.com or for additional information on the exchange the support coordinator my be contacted by cell at
780-616-2063 or email at [email protected].
E.S.B.C.H.S.
Student
Services
Course Changes/Dropping Classes We do not encourage students to drop a course as there is a credit minimum load that each student is
expected to carry for the year (and at this point NO further classes can be picked up within the school).
Students will not be dropped from a class until the paperwork is completed and returned to Student
Services.
“The sun just touched the
morning;
The morning, happy
thing,
Supposed that he had
come to dwell,
And life would be all
spring.”
Emily Dickinson
Please note the scholarships listed below are applicable to grade 12 students.
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U of A Student for a Day The Campus Visit Program is an excellent way to explore the campuses and first-year residences, speak with an advisor, and meet
current students. You can book a visit at our North Campus in the heart of Edmonton, Alberta. Campus Saint-Jean and Augustana
Campus also offer specialized visits for guests to experience the unique opportunities they have available. Campus Visits are regularly available Monday through Friday during business hours. Book your Campus Visit by clicking the following link:
Book a Campus Visit (General Campus Tour, Sustainability Campus Tour, Lister Residence Tour, Academic Advising)
SAIT Student for a Day Do you know what program you are interested in? Most Student for a Day activities include: ·Meeting instructors, students, and staff members from the program you are interested in studying, sitting in on a real class, touring the facilities where classes are taught, participating in a general campus tour
How to register: Check out our list of full-time programs If you have any questions please email us at [email protected], or call 403.284.7248 or toll-free at 1.877.284.7248.
NAIT Student for a Day For all prospective and current student inquiries and to book Student for a day on the “Buddy System”:
Phone: 780.471.6248 Toll Free: 1.877.333.6248
Email: [email protected]
Have a Question? Ask NAIT
Concordia University College Student for a Day Make friends and establish relationships before you even enroll! We’ll match you with a student who shares your interests. You’ll attend classes and meet students, faculty and staff.
For more information or to schedule your visit, call 780-479-9220 or submit an online request.
Red Deer College Student for a Day Not sure where to start? Feeling a little overwhelmed? We’re here to help! Our office is dedicated to helping students navigate the steps to getting started at RDC.
Please click here to request a tour and/or Student For a Day or Contact: 403.342.3400 or toll free 1.888.732.4630
Olds College Student for a Day Guided campus tours are available each week to showcase facilities, provide program information.
Request an Information Package Phone: 403-507-7715 Toll free: 1-800-661-6537 ext. 7715 Email: [email protected] The Kings University View Friday, Campus tours and ID Camps Spend the day on campus, learn about programs, admission, financial aid and student life.
For more information click here https://www.kingsu.ca/prospective-students/visit-king-s/king-s-view-friday
If you would like a one-on-one appointment with an Admissions Counsellor or a campus tour personal visits can be scheduled Monday-Friday between 9 am -4 pm. For more information click here https://www.kingsu.ca/prospective-students/visit-king-s/personal-visits
Come try Kings’s ACAC level athletics team at the Spring ID camps. For more information click here https://www.kingsu.ca/athletics/id-camps
Scholarship Name Amount Deadline Website
Glen Armitage Memorial Education Fund $2500 April 1, 2016
A rural student desiring
advanced education
www.glenarmitagememorial.com/
B. Davis Scholarship $1000 May 23, 2016
Essay required - Topic listed on the website www.studentawardsearch.com/
scholarships.htm
Hec Gervais Academic & Curling Scholarship 3 awards—$3000 May 31, 2016 www.hecgervaisscholarship.com/
RAP Scholarship (Registered Apprenticeship
Program)
$1000 annually June 30, 2016
Essay required. http://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/financial-
assistance/scholarships/rap_cts-
scholarships/
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What is a Rotary Youth Exchange? Are you interested in learning a new language or meeting new people? Rotary Youth Exchange is the opportunity of a lifetime for the more than
8,000 students who participate each year. By sharing your own culture and embracing a new one, you help foster global understanding—and learn
a great deal about yourself and your home country in the process.
Is an exchange right for me?
Exchanges are for people ages 15–19 who:
Have demonstrated leadership in their school and community
Are flexible and willing to try new things
Are open to cultural differences
Can serve as an ambassador for their own country
How much does it cost?
Costs vary from country to country. Local Rotary clubs generously host students and provide room and board with a host family and a small
monthly stipend. Participants are generally responsible for: Round-trip airfare, Insurance, Travel documents (such as passports and visas), Spending
money, additional travel, and tour fees
How can I apply?
Contact your local Rotary club to see if it participates and to learn more about the types of programs offered, and specific application process
required. The selection and orientation process can be lengthy, so we suggest you apply 612 months before you plan to leave. Contact a Rotary club near you. (Ctrl /Click)
What is the Junior Forest Rangers program? JFR is a high school work experience program. Our goal is to give participants a chance to develop careers skills in natural
resource management. Our crews work across the province and we are associated with Alberta Environment and
Sustainable Resource Development. What summer positions are available? We have three summer positions
available. All of the people we hire have to be ready for a challenge and willing to have fun while working hard.
Crew Members:
16 to 18 years of age of as July 1, Paid summer employment ($11.50/hr = $2700 Salary)
A full-time student enrolled in grade 10, 11 or 12 at time of application
Interested in forestry, wildfire operations, wildlife biology, environmental science or stewardship
Involved in community, school athletics, student council or volunteer services
In good physical condition
Available for work from July 4th—August 24, 2016
Prepared to live and work in the outdoors for seven weeks, Free accommodation and board
Applications are due April 1, 2016 and are available at www.albertajfr.ca
Student Services Contact Information
Mrs. Kim Thomas Student Services Department Head/Counselor (H-Z)
780-929-1307
Mrs. Leaha Severson
Counselor (A-G)
780-929-1306
Mr. Brad Umpherville
Learning Support & Off-Campus
780-929-1319
Mrs. Lise Layton
Youth Worker
780-929-1340
Extension 1432
General Inquiries or to book an appointment:
Mrs. Theresa Busenius
780-929-1340
Summer at Red Deer College
Summer at RDC is an exciting time for both adults and children! With so many different camps, we want to make it easy for your family to
choose your best options for summer activities. RDC’s day camps offer something for everyone science, music, dance, sports, trades and even cooking! We offer the unique opportunity to
become immersed in new activities while creating lasting friendships. Have fun, learn new skills and become inspired at Red Deer College this
summer. Looking to stay overnight? We also offer overnight camps in visual art, music, filmmaking, game design, theatre and animation. Visit
rdc.ab.ca/summercamps or contact us at 403.357.3663 for more information.