June News

Please Report School Vandalism

School vandalism often involves graffiti, broken windows, damage to roofs and playground equipment.


To report suspicious activity on school grounds between

10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

or to report an act of school vandalism in Winnipeg call:

204-231-4556


Our security firm will attend after receipt of your call.

Public Meeting: Proposed Middle School Reorganization

 

Public Meeting: Proposed Middle School Reorganization

7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate

The Board of Trustees of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division has reviewed the most recent enrollment

projections provided by the senior administration. The projections indicate that the current trend of

increased enrollment in French Immersion will continue into the future.

The Senior Administration has recommended that the Board re-organize Ness Middle School and

École Golden Gate School to accommodate a French milieu School at the Ness Middle School site. This

would mean that Golden Gate would become an English track Middle School. The Board has asked the

senior administration to prepare a full report providing the rationale for such a re-organization and the

implications for student programs. The Board would like to consult with the public before making a decision

regarding this proposed reorganization and share the administrative report with you.

Please come out to the public meeting to express your support or concerns for such an initiative.

Teen Clinic Contact Information

Coaching for Confidence

An internet-based program to help parents help children with difficulty with anxiety (excessive fearfulness, worry, or shyness).


Is your 4 to 12 year old child more shy or fearful than other children of the same age?

Shyness and anxiety are normal emotions.  Some children, however, are much more shy or fearful than the average child.  Anxiety may interfere with their enjoyment of school, activities with other children, new experiences (swimming lessons or sports), and their development of independence and confidence.  Shyness and anxiety may also slow learning at school.


If you think that your child is more anxious (fearful, worried or shy) than most other children of the same age, you may be interested in Coaching for Confidence, a web-based program developed for parents of children with anxiety by researchers at the University of Manitoba.



If you are interested in learning more about this evaluation study, please e-mail Julie-Anne at: CoachingForConfidence@umanitoba.ca  or telephone 204-237-2055 and leave a message. 

THINK

Smudging

                                                                                                            March 27, 2015

Dear Parents,           

                                                                      

Starting in April, as part of our aboriginal Talking Circle group sessions, the students involved, will be learning and implementing the use of Smudging.


Smudging is a tradition, common to many First Nations, which involves the burning of medicines gathered from the earth. We will be using sage in our smudge at Golden Gate.


Many schools are making the tradition of smudging a part of their practice during particular events or as part of the school day.


Smudging allows people to stop, slow down, become mindful and centered.


We wanted to make you aware and anticipate your support in the growing of our students’ life experiences. If you have any questions please contact Mme Marcoux at the school.


Sincerely,


Mme Marcoux

Ms Roadley

Mme Samborski


Ms Peristy