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Walter Murray Collegiate Institute 1905 Preston Avenue Saskatoon SK S7J 2E7

Principal’s Message

E‐Mail: WalterMurraySchool@spsd.sk.ca Web Site: h p://schools.spsd.sk.ca/waltermurray/ 

Walter Murray Collegiate 1905 Preston Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7J 2E7

Last evening, as I watched the action at the city track meet, I was provided with a fitting image for the school year. The track events covered a range of distances, and many of the races required the athletes to circle the track several times. Regardless of the distance, however, something happened as the runners passed my vantage point near the final turn. Invariably, each runner found a little extra, a final kick. Like these athletes, we are approaching the end of another challenging, sometimes grueling race. Now we’re on the home stretch, and sprinting toward the finish. In recent weeks, we’ve already seen a few indicators that we are nearing the end of the high school experience for a quarter of our students. On May 15th, leading into the Victoria Day holiday, many of our grade 12s, along with family and friends, enjoyed the Graduation Banquet, Dance, and After-Grad party. Earlier that week, the artistic talents of our senior students were on display in the Bowtie Event, an art show featuring Walter Murray’s graduating artists. New this year was the Youth Symposium, an opportunity for students to explore some of the contemporary issues and challenges that they will continue to face as they enter the adult world. The final weeks of school will bring a number of culminating events of interest to students in all grades.

On Tuesday morning, June 9th, we hold our Marauder Recognition Assemblies where we identify subject award winners in each grade, present several awards and scholarships, and acknowledge top contributors in Activities, Fine Arts, and Athletics. A separate Athletic Awards Banquet happens later that week, on Thursday, June 11th. On the very last day of school, June 26th, we will gather at TCU Place for the 53rd annual Walter Murray Graduation Exercises. Be sure to mark these celebrations on your calendar. Our graduating students are not the only ones moving on to new challenges. Doug Balfour, Diane Edwards, Glenn Harding, Glenda Kadyschuk, Kathy Malanovich, Roland Nordick, and Sophia Kwasnik-Senger are all retiring after productive and distinguished careers. Lana Burton and Brianne Gerwing will be leaving Saskatoon behind for other opportunities. Bonita Janzen and Brad Schoenfeld have been granted professional development leaves, while Kimberley Schmiedge undertakes a deferred salary leave. Michelle Naidu is joining the Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit (SPDU). Other regular staff members will be assuming new assignments at other Saskatoon schools. Although there may still be more changes, we know that we will be losing Heather Braaten, Sue Campbell,

David Crowell, Ali Fairbrother, Alina Floch, Jolene Klassen, Christa MacBride, Lindsay Meyer, Ryan Okrainetz, Tom Simes, and Melanie Wagar. We truly appreciate the considerable contributions of all those mentioned in this paragraph, and we wish them all the best. In just a few weeks, students will also be engaged in activities and assessments designed to bring closure to the school year. As was the case at the end of Semester 1, we will have a single morning block dedicated to each of the five periods. Beginning on June 17th for grade 12 classes, and on the 18th for all other grades, students are required to attend between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. There will be a fifteen minute break within the blocks, which are intended to provide substantial opportunities for culminating activities or assessments in each class. I encourage you to approach the end of the year in a manner that will leave you satisfied at having offered your best effort. On behalf of the staff, I thank you for your contributions to another great year at Walter Murray. Keep on pushing hard, right to the finish line, then enjoy a wonderful summer. Brian Flaherty

Principal: Mr. Brian Flaherty Assistant Principal: Mr. Scott Ferguson Vice Principal: Mrs. Karen Peterson

Main Office Phone: 306-683-7850 Attendance Phone: 306-683-7855 Facsimile: 306-657-3953

School Superintendent: Mr. Withman Jaigobin School Trustee: Mrs. Bronwyn Eyre

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Graduating Art Show, Bowtie Event

Congratula ons to the following grade 12 ar sts who showcased their art pieces in the

Gradua ng Art Show, the Bow e Event, on May 13:

We are proud of all of you! Ms. Malanovich and WMCI Staff 

It was a busy auditorium with spectators casting hundreds of votes for their favourite Peoples’ Choice Awards. There were 632 votes cast and approximately 260 spectacular art pieces representing 43 artists in the show. Special thanks to the grade 12s for their organizational skills and impressive displays that clearly exemplified many hours of work on all levels. Thanks to the many students who helped set up and take down this show, without you we couldn’t have a show. Special thanks to the caretaking staff who help us make the show look so good.

Adrianna S. Aeina K. Allan S. Andrada M. Annie Y. Ariana F. Autumn T. Brianna P. Caitlin C. Carrie Z. Cassandra B.

Celeste M. Daemon S. Dominique P. Emaan S. Eman J. Emily M. Eva Z. Faiza M. Fatima N. Ferran X. Georgina N.

Gloria Y. Hafsa A. Hailey M. Hania B. Jessica H. Jessica W. Jesse K. Jing H. Joelle B. Joshua H. Kai X.

Kendall B. Lia G. Mason G. Megan M. Milena V. Nafisa I. Nasra J. Nisa B. Orwa D. Sonia A.

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1ST Place Jing H. “Poster Building”

2nd Place Brianna P. “Emelia & Chevy”

3rd Place Orwa D. “Jack Sparrow”

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Congratulations to the following Sanofi Biogenius competitors who were awarded for their projects:

Catherine S. was awarded 5th place for her project: “Race Analysis of L. maculans and examination of pathogen invasion of canola using ddPCR”

Amy W. was awarded 3rd place for her project: “Designing a climate resilient wheat variety for leaf rust resistance” Deeksha K. was awarded 1st place for her project: “Targeting the Overexpression of MAD1 with SG0L1 and PP2A Inhibition”. Deeksha also represented Saskatchewan at the National competition in Ottawa at the end of May.

Clubs

CANOE CLUB

Walter Murray’s Canoe Club is in full swing this spring with our swim test completed in April at Harry Bailey Pool and our weekly luncheon meetings on Tuesdays. With the ice off the lake, we were able to practice our skills and technique on Briarwood Lake at the beginning of May. With over 60 dedicated students in the club we also had two practices at River Landing and two more exciting rowing practice trips down the Saskatchewan River from Beaver Creek (about 20 kms). This will prepare us for our awesome three day trip from Saskatoon to Batoche from June 4 to June 6. We’re looking forward to spending time together and continued sunshine for our trip!

WM Variety Night 2015 Students, family and friends were treated to an entertaining evening of talented performers on Thursday, May 21. The chance for students to showcase their talents made it a night to remember as singers, musicians, dancers and speakers in all forms, made their mark. Proceeds this year will go towards replacement of the stage curtains. A big thank you to Mrs. Christ and the advanced students for running the Silent Auctions and concession, to Mr. Strange’s Graphic Arts students for advertising, to students running sound and light, our MCs , and to all who helped make the evening a great success. Walter Murray talent rocks!

Jun “Jack” Z. won provincial gold in the Website Development competi-tion at Skills Canada Saskatchewan competition on April 17 in Moose Jaw. The Website Development competition required Jack to demonstrate his mastery of HTML/CSS/JavaScript/PHP/MySQL. As the gold medal winner, Jack will be representing Saskatchewan at the national Skills Canada competition on May 27 to 30. Good luck!

It has been a very busy spring in the Band Department! Highlights include touring with each of the four concert bands. The Grade 9 Band participated in the Alberta International Band Festival. The Grade 11 and 12 Band participated in the Canadian Rocky Mountain Music Festival in Banff and had the pleasure of attending a concert by Order of Canada recipient Jens Lindemann. The Grade 10 Band travelled to Red Deer to take part in the Alberta Festival of Bands. Congratulations to all four concert bands and the Senior Jazz Band who participated in the Saskatoon Music Festival. The Senior Jazz Band was the recipient of the Long & McQuade Grade B Stage Band Trophy which was accompanied by a $100 prize provided by Potash Corporation. Congratulations to all! Our final concert is Monday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Girls’ Gym. Admission is $3 (students grade 8 and under are admitted free). Join us as we celebrate our accomplishments from the year. Awards will be presented and the grade 12s will be dressed in their grad outfits! Our 13th Annual Jazz Night was a big success. Thanks to all of the groups who performed and to all of the supporters who came out and enjoyed a great night of entertainment. If you rented your instrument from the school, be sure to return it to Mrs. Pittman after your final ensemble performance. If you would like to keep your instrument over the summer, please bring your rental cheque for next year for $75 made out to Walter Murray Collegiate to Mrs. Pittman and bring your instrument to her so she can run it through our inventory list. Looking for more band over the summer? Consider attending one of the Saskatchewan Band Association’s Summer Camps! These are weeklong opportunities for enrichment over the summer and are conducted in a variety of places across the province. More information can be found at www.saskband.org or from a band director.

Band News

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Congratulations to all music students who were in the April music festival. The choir placed first. Band 9 earned a mark of “A” and received the Sharon Ward Memorial Trophy for Most Outstanding Performance in Choral classes for schools. Band 10 earned a mark of “A” Senior Jazz Band earned a mark of 86

and first place.

WALTER MURRAY WELCOMES LINK CREW FOR THE 2015 SCHOOL YEAR

Link Crew is a transition and mentorship program that involves older students helping incoming grade 9s become attached to their new school. The model has been in use across North America for the past twenty years, and many schools report positive outcomes and an increased sense of belonging for everyone involved. After receiving leadership training, the older students coordinate orientation activities for an assigned group of grade 9s. All grade 9s are included. Moving forward, we know that the link crew will have the support of the entire Walter Murray community and we truly appreciate your contributions.

REGIONAL DRAMA FESTIVAL

Congratulations to the students who participated in the Regional Drama Festival held at Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert on April 24 and 25. The entire cast and crew of HomeSchooled and A Play-Thing’s Tale represented our school with professionalism, dedication, and grace under pressure. Moreover, several individual students were

recognized for their acting and technical abilities.

Andras N., Jo C., and Breanne M. earned acting awards;

Madison W. won an award for stage managing;

Maggie M. earned recognition for her choreography of a stage fight;

Nick G. won a technical award, as well as Spirit of the

Festival awards for both plays from Walter Murray. Way to go everyone on a job well done!

Performing Arts

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Walter Murray Collegiate presents  

   

Courtesy of Music Theater International, Walter Murray is proud to present the Musical “Disney’s The Little Mermaid”. Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home - and her fins - behind and live in the world above. But first she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking. Auditions for students currently in Grades 9 to 11 were held at noon and after school from Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29. Students unavailable during this audition time are to contact Mr. Soucy at soucyj@spsd.sk.ca. Auditions for Grade 8 students planning on attending Walter Murray this fall will take place Monday, June 1 to Wednesday, June 3 in Mr. Soucy’s classroom (Room 212) from 3:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The audition process goes as follows: students fill out a student information sheet, read a dialogue from The Little Mermaid and sing part of “O Canada”. Auditions usually take about five minutes. Show dates for The Little Mermaid are November 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 and 28.

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STUDENT SERVICES Encounters with Canada – Canada’s Largest Youth Forum Encounters with Canada is a signature program of the Historica-Dominion Institute, the largest, independent organization dedicated to Canadian history, identity, and citizenship. Its mandate is to build active and informed citizens through a greater knowledge and appreciation of the history, heritage, and stories of Canada. Through this unique youth forum, the Institute seeks to develop a base of engaged leaders for the future. For more information, visit encounters-rencontres.ca or come to Student Services. Student Services Facebook Page Parents and students are invited to access our Facebook page to receive the most recent information on upcoming events, scholarship opportunities, job postings, etc. Check it out! Search for Student Services at Walter Murray Collegiate Institute. Summer Counselling Over the summer, should you wish to access counselling services for your children/youth or for your family, please contact Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Centralized Intake at 306-655-7777 (no fee service). Youth Volunteer Program Volunteering is a great way for youth to get involved with their community, meet new people, and make a difference in the lives of others. Youth get the chance to do volunteer service around Saskatoon that is challenging, rewarding, and educational while developing important job-related skills and leadership potential. The Youth Volunteer Program is a program of Child & Youth Friendly Saskatoon. It provides an opportunity for youth ages 11-18 to volunteer with not-for-profit organizations such as Meals on Wheels, SPCA, etc. This program helps to build active and responsible citizens and together the youth contribute hundreds of hours throughout the summer to assist these organizations. For more information, visit www.childfriendlysaskatoon.sk.ca. Yearend Official Transcript Requests Students who require final transcripts for post-secondary or scholarship applications will need to request them online at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education at www.k12.gov.sk.ca/etranscript/transciptRequest.jsp Please note that final mark transcripts will be mailed out directly from the Ministry of Education in Regina. If you recently completed a course and require that mark to appear on your transcript, please contact the school prior to completing the transcript request to ensure the mark has been submitted to the Ministry of Education.

To request your high school transcript, go online to http://economy.gov.sk.ca/transcripts.

Anika B. was offered the President’s Admission Scholarship at the University of Calgary Nikoo S. was offered the SaskTel & Gordon Kuhn Scholarship, George and Marcia Ivany President's Scholarship,

and the U of S Entrance Scholarship Gloria Y. was offered the U of S Entrance Scholarship, U of S Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship, U of T Faculty

of Applied Science & Engineering Admissions, and the U of T President’s Entrance Scholarship Annie Y. was offered the U of S President’s Scholarship—St. George Campus, U of T President’s Scholarship—

Scarborough Campus, U of BC—Chancellor’s Scholar Designation, U of A—Academic Excellence Scholarship, and the U of S Entrance Scholarship

Gillian H., Brandon J. and Valerie R. all received guaranteed and competitive entrance awards to the University of Saskatchewan.

Walter Murray Sports

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Senior Badminton Team

The 10th Anniversary of the Brian Walter

Memorial Badminton Tournament

The 10th Annual Brian Walter Memorial Tournament, held on Thursday April 16 was an astounding success. This Heart and Stroke Foundation fundraiser was created in honor of a fellow Walter Murray teacher and badminton coach, Brian Walter, who passed away suddenly of a heart attack in May of 2005. There were over 135 participants, from schools across the city, who took part in the tournament. The participants gathered pledges to raise an amazing $5,406 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, which was the highest total raised in the ten years of this tournament. This total brings the ten year total to over an astonishing $38,000. The Heart and Stroke Foundation awarded the school (thanks to Mrs. Braaten) an Award of Merit Banner to thank our school for their commitment to a very worthy cause. The organizing committee and Heart and Stroke Foundation thank you all for your generous donations. The Top Team Fundraiser for the tournament was our very own WMCI Senior Badminton Team who raised a total of $1,547. They received a plaque and pizza party compliments of Walter Murray. They would like to thank all of the people who donated during period two and for two days in the cafeteria. Your generosity raised a total of $627 which made Mr. Thiessen (a heart attack survivor) proud to be part of this giving community. This effort allowed Mr. Thiessen to win his 10th consecutive Top Coach Fundraiser Prize (free oil changes from Glenwood Auto).

Other important fundraisers included: Chris C., a player from Centennial Collegiate who raised $500 and Nashin A. from Bethlehem High School who raised $346. Each player won a Black Knight badminton racket donated from Black Knight and WMCI. We would also like to thank our generous sponsors who donated various prizes. All participants and coaches received a Powerade or Dasani Water compliments of Coca-Cola and a day pass from the Riverside Badminton Club. The top three teams from each category also won some great prizes donated by Black Knight, Walter Murray, Sport Factor, Al Anderson’s Source for Sport, Olympian Sports, and many more. Congratulations to our Walter Murray winners: Jatin G. receiving 2nd place in Boys’ Singles; Kelly T. and Taylor W. receiving 3rd place in Girls’ Doubles; and Harry H. receiving 3rd place in Boys’ Singles. We had many other successful WMCI players who represented our school falling just shy of the medal round. Thanks to all who helped set up, organize, run, and take down the tournament. Without you, this tournament would not have been the amazing success that it was!

SENIOR BADMINTON 2015 has been an exciting season for senior badminton. We placed second in league play and are the 2015 city champions! Special recognition goes out to the following medal winners: Olenka K. won a bronze medal in Girls’ Singles; Jatin G. won a silver medal in Boys' Singles; Harry H. won a gold medal in Boys' Singles; and Kelly T. and Taylor W. won a gold medal in Girls' Doubles. At the Regional Badminton competitions in Carrot River, Jatin G. won 1st place in Boys' Singles, Harry H. won 2nd place in Boys' Singles; and Kelly T. and Taylor W. won 1st place in Girls' Doubles. At the provincial badminton competitions in Moose Jaw, Harry Hu was awarded the Silver medal in Boys’ Singles, and Kelly T. and Taylor W. captured the Gold medal in Girls’ Doubles. Congratulations to all of our competitors for an incredible display of talent and sportsmanship throughout the season.

WALTER MURRAY POST-SECONDARY

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Plan for your future TODAY. Applications are being accepted for this successful post-secondary program, which offers complete training for a career as an administrative assistant. The ten-month program, which begins in September and continues until June, is taught by qualified instructors and includes four weeks of work experience in the business community.

Classes are offered in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher; information processing; business communications; office procedures/administration; and accounting. The prerequisites are a complete Grade 12 or equivalent (transcript required), a fundamental knowledge of the keyboard, and proof of proficiency in the English language. The program qualifies for student loans.

Don’t be disappointed—apply TODAY! Inquiries can be made by telephone: 306.683.7850 or 306.683.7878 or e-mail at engp@spsd.sk.ca. You may also pick up a brochure from the Main Office.

SPORTS

TRACK AND FIELD

This year's track team is one of the largest seen at Walter Murray. A great group of experienced leaders, combined with an eager crew of grade 9s, has led to many successes thus far, and we look forward to seeing many more. We are excited to show our talent at our upcoming city track meet on May 28 and 29 and provincials in Moose Jaw where we plan to celebrate all of the hard work and dedication that our athletes have put into the program. The school and coaches are proud of our

athletes that have assembled this year.

ARCHERY

The WMCI Archery Club came back from provincials this year with five medals!

Congratulations to Taylor D. for earning silver, and Sydney C. for earning gold in their Junior Female category! Congratulations to Asher L. for earning bronze, William H. for earning silver, and to Cale L. for earning gold in their Junior Male category!

We are very proud of all our archers, good job everyone!

WRESTLING Congratulations to our five wrestlers who went to nationals representing Saskatchewan and Walter Murray. Kaylan M. finished 4th, Larissa B. 4th, Kyle Z. gold, Robin W. gold, and Georgina N. gold. Georgina with her gold medal become the first Marauder EVER to win four city championships, four provincial championships and over four national championships.

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MATH MATTERS AT WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE

The performances of students on Math contests since February at Walter Murray continue to be a source of inspiration and excitement. A summary of the overall results are provided below in terms of medal winners and team winners (generally top 3 or 5 students) as well as provincial and national standings for our school teams.

Math Contest Top Ten Students Provincial Team Standings

Grade 9—Sask Math Challenge

Catherine S. (2nd), Gary C. (3rd), David W. (5th), Catherine L. (6th), Amar M. (7th), Chris v. d. S. (9th), Caleb F. (10th)

Second Place Team—Catherine S., Gary C., David W., Catherine L., and Tony L. Third Place Team—Chris v. d. S., Rowan H., Jerry X., Caleb F., and Anthony Y.

Grade 10—Sask Math Challenge

Andrea K. (1st with a perfect score), Gavriel A. (3rd), John G. (4th), William H. (6th), Zhan L. (7th), Vladimir S., (8th), Nathan R. (10th)

First Place Team—Andrew K., Gavriel A., Vladimir S., Nathan R., and William H. Third Place Team—John G., Yesen X., Zhan L., Roya E., and Fereshteh O. A.

Math Contest Individual School Winner

Team Winners Provincial Team Standing

National Standing

Pascal (Grade 9)

Catherine S., Amar M., and Gary C.

Catherine S., Amar M., Gary C., Jerry X.iao, Csaba N., Tony L., David W.

First 74th out of 1,040 teams

Cayley (Grade 10)

Andrew K. Andrew K., John G., Vladimir S. First 53rd out of 950 teams

Fermat (Grade 11)

Richard C. Richard C., Jacob T., Brenden C., Joel W.

Second 31st out of 917 teams

Based on all of his strong performances throughout the year, Andrew K. has earned the opportunity to attend the Toronto Math Camp in July. We hope to earn more such opportunities in the next school year! Based on their strong performances on AMC 10/12, Richard C., Ferran X., and Andrew K., wrote the American Invitational Math Contest (AMY). Way to go Marauders! Grade 09 Newton results are yet to come. Looking forward to continued great results next school year!

Fryer (Grade 9)

Gary C. (provincial champion)

Gary C., Catherine S, Jiale H., Chris v. d. S., Caleb F.

Second

Galois (Grade 10)

John G. and Andrew K.

John G., Andrew K., Pei Y. L, Pucheng T., Nathan R.

First 23rd in the nation

Hypatia (Grade 11)

Richard C. (provincial champion)

Richard C., Joel W., Godwin F., Jimmy B., Brenden C.

First 27th in the nation

Canadian Math League

High Scoring Students: Richard C., Ferran X., Andrew K.

Varied over the six monthly contests First 5th in the nation

Euclid (Grade 12)

Richard C. Richard C., Ferran X., Joel W. First 25th place in the nation

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Special thanks to the following businesses and artists who generously donated prizes for this year’s Silent Auction which took place on Thursday, May 21. Through your generous donations, the Grade 9 Sage program and Grow & Home students were able to raise funds to take a bus trip to the historical horticultural experience at Honeywood Heritage Nursery. Soap Cutts, Solar Gardens, G & R Gardens, Rhodes Raspberries, Shearwater, Golf’s Car Wash, Pizza 73, Earth Bound Bakery and Delicatessen Ltd., SaskTel, MLT, and Huskie Athletics; Artists—Mrs. Schmiedge, Grant McConnell, Ferran X., Jing H, Anwyn D., and Catherine L.

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Japan Exchange Program 2015

This Easter, the Japan Exchange Program 2015 successfully completed their visit to Hitachi and Takaoka in Japan.

The 20 students selected from the city and supervising teachers were required to take a short Japanese language and culture course on the weekends. On the trip, they had a chance to practice their skills and expand their knowledge through this unforgettable experience.

Japan Exchange 2016 The group will visit Takaoka and Kitahiroshima, Japan around Easter 2016 for two weeks. The students will also have a cultural tour around the Tokyo area. The estimated cost for the exchange is approximately $3,800 if there are 20 students. This includes transportation, cancellation, and out-of-country medical and accident insurance, chaperone share, and teacher substitute cost. Not included in this fee are personal expenses such as spending money, passports, etc.

There will be some financial assistance for the participants which will be provided by our partner, Mitsubushi Hitachi Power Systems Canada Ltd.

Please check the poster and student notices at your school to whom the responsible teacher contact is and for detailed information sheets.

Around the World

The application form for the Japan Exchange 2016 was sent out to each school. The trip is open to any grade 10, 11 and 12 students (2015-2016 school year).

Application form deadline for the

Japan Exchange 2016 is

Tuesday, June 16. 

GERMAN EXCHANGE 2015-2016 Congratulations to Dasha A., Emerald S., Nikeesha H., Katie T., Shay C., Nathan M., Ella M., and Jean-Michel C. who will be next year's representatives to Germany. Their German student partners will arrive in late August and stay with their families until mid November.

Around the School FINAL LOCKER CLEANOUT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

  

Students  should  have  all  personal  belongings  removed from  their  locker  on  or  before  June  24.    Any  items remaining  in  lockers after  this date will be  removed and donated  to Community Living.   Please be sure  that  locks are brought back  in  the  fall  for  students  to use on  their newly assigned lockers.  Otherwise in the fall,  the student must purchase a used or new lock.   **Please note the school is not responsible for any items

left in lockers after June 24.**   

Yearbooks will be distributed  some me  in  June.   Details are s ll being worked out.  Students may also pick up his/her yearbook in the main office over the summer.   

 REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION

Report  cards will be distributed on  Friday,  June 26  at 1 o’clock.    Loca on  to  be  announced.    Grade  12  report cards  will  be  provided  to  students  at  the  gradua on ceremony.  If you are aware that you will be out of town and would like your report card mailed to your residence, please drop off a postage paid, self‐addressed, envelope 

at our main office before Wednesday, June 24.    

 This will also be the last day for textbook return, so please make  certain  all  textbooks  are  brought  back  to  ensure things  run  smoothly  for  the  fall.    If  all  books  are  not returned, the student will not be issued his/her textbooks for the 2015‐2016 school year un l the fee is paid or the textbook(s) returned.   

DRIVER EDUCATION 10 (no credit) This  course  is  offered  in  both  semesters.   Students must meet  the age  requirement of 15 years prior  to reques ng  this course.  Priority will be given to older students for the ini al registra on.  Anyone during the year may  add  their name  to  the wait  list  in  Student Services and these students will be placed into classes on  a  first  come  first  served  basis.     A  le er will  be mailed  to  the  students  home,  so  please  contact  the main  office  should  you  have  an  address  change.  Please  follow  the  instruc ons  noted  in  the  le er.    Students cannot be  in Special Physical Educa on,  the musical, and Driver’s Educa on in the same semester.  Students  involved  in  the musical must reschedule  for semester 2.    It  is the decision of the Driver Educa on Department  under  the  umbrella  of  the  Saskatoon Public  Schools  that  “a student who has a ended Driver Educa on in the current school year and has dropped out on their own accord or has been removed due to poor a endance will be financially responsible to take a Driver Educa on Program privately in order to obtain a Driver Educa on Cer ficate.”

UNPAID SCHOOL FEES

 

If you have unpaid school fees, it will in fact hinder you from receiving your yearbook.    

Please check with Ms. Koeckeritz  in  the main office  if you are unsure that your fees have been paid.  Owing a teacher miscellaneous school property may also affect your ability to receive a yearbook.    

HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL BUSES DURING FINALS

Special  buses will  pick  up  students  at standard  me each morning.     June 18 to 24: Buses will arrive at   12  p.m.  and  leave  shortly  there   a er.  June 26:  No  special  buses  will 

  be opera ng on this day.    

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Around the School

Textbook Return in the library R

8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday 

SUMMER HOURS MAIN OFFICE Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Gradua on will be held on Friday, June 26 Exercises begin at 1:00 p.m. at TCU Place (formerly Centennial Auditorium).  

Students please pick up grad gowns backstage no later than 12:00 p.m.; public sea ng is open at 12:30 p.m.

Timeline of Graduation Activities

June 16 Grad rehearsal Period 1 in the Auditorium June 17 Period 5 Final Exam (grade 12 only) June 18 Period 1 Final Exam 9 a.m. to 12 noon June 18-June 24 Final Exams Schedule for all students June 25 Deadline for Final Graduation List June 26 Graduation Exercises at TCU Place 1:00 p.m. *Doors open for general seating at 12:30 p.m. Students should enter through the backstage door and assemble back stage no later than 12:00 p.m. There is no fee associated with attending the graduation ceremony. Parking is available across from TCU Place. Note: Grade 12 students must meet all school-based and Saskatchewan Department of Education requirements as outlined in the graduation information package mailed in April.

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Graduation

WALTER MURRAY CHEM-FREE AFTER GRAD The Student-Parent Committee would like to extend a huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the Chem-Free After Grad party a roaring success. Louis' management were very impressed with the manners and how well everyone conducted themselves in the late hours and early morning of May 15. Thanks to the awesome student volunteer and committee members for all their hard work. Congratulations Class of 2015 and all the best for your future. Special thanks to the following Marauder supporters for their kind donations:

A & W – The Centre Mall Lisa Williams Pancho’s Pizza

Canadian Tire – Preston Crossing Little Caesars Pizza Rainbow Cinemas

Chatters – Preston Crossing London Drugs – 8th Street Superstore

Chatters – The Centre Mall Maureen Hinatsu The College Drive Dairy Queen

Doug & Bernie Taylor Momentum University of Regina – Faculty of Social Work

Greenbryre Golf & Country Club Moxie’s Restaurant University of Saskatchewan Bookstore

Hocus Pocus Hair Salon North Shore Outfitters Walmart- Preston Crossing

Lakeview Dental Orange Julius – The Centre Mall

Walmart-Stonebridge

Lieca Lawrence & Alpha Logic Training

Outter Limits WynkWear – The Centre Mall

CANADIAN COMPUTING COMPETITION (CCC)

 This  was  WMCI's  second  year  of par cipa ng  in  the  annual  Canadian Compu ng  Compe on  (administered by  the University of Waterloo), which is  a  three  hour  programming  contest for  high  school  students.    This  year, more than 3,500 students par cipated in  the  contest worldwide.    At Walter Murray, we had 13 students write  the CCC  on  Feb  18,  2015.    Godwin  F. (grade  11)  was  the  Junior  Western Canada winner, having earned the top score  of  all  par cipants  from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Bri sh  Columbia.    Jun  Z.  (grade  11) earned  a  place  on  the  Junior  Honour Roll,  and  85%  of  our  students  were above the na onal average.  

AMERICAN COMPUTER SCIENCE LEAGUE (ACSL)

This was our Computer Science Club's first  year of par cipa ng  in  the ACSL, which  is  a  series  of  four  contests throughout  the  year.    Each  contest consists  of  a  30‐minute  short  answer theore cal  test,  and  a  programming problem which the student must solve within 72 hours.  Despite this being our first  year  par cipa ng,  our  students did  extremely  well  in  the  highest division  (Senior  3).    We  earned  the 14th  posi on  in  our  division,  and received  an  invita on  to  the  All‐Star Contest  held  in  Florida.   Although we were  unable  to  a end  the  All‐Star Contest, I am extremely proud that our students  were  able  to  earn  an invita on  in  our  first  year  of par cipa ng.  

CEMC WORKSHOP IN COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN

Namrata  D.  (grade  10)  has  been chosen  to a end  the one week CEMC Workshop  in  Computer  Science  for Young  Women  in  Waterloo,  ON.  Namrata earned  this  invita on  in part by  her  strong  performance  in  the Beaver Compu ng Compe on, where she  scored  an  82  out  of  90.    The workshop  is  a  unique  opportunity designed  to  ignite  enthusiasm  for computer science  in  interested female students  from  across  Canada.    The young  women  invited  learn  that computer science  is about much more than  using  and  programming computers.  Through lectures, labs and hands‐on  ac vi es,  the  workshop explores  the  founda ons  and applica ons  of  computer  science  that have  a  profound  effect  on  the world today.   

YOUTH ACTION CLUB AND FREE THE CHILDREN

Are you interested in human rights and helping out in the community? Youth Action Club and Free the Children is a group of students who aim to raise awareness and funds for human rights through volunteering and participating in community events. Every year, charity

organizations are chosen to be supported by Youth Action Club and Free the Children and this year’s organizations are the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan and Raise Your Voice. The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan is dedicated to raise money towards enhancing children’s healthcare. Raise Your Voice is an international organization that was founded by Walter Murray graduate, Nick C. This group strives to empower youth through literacy programs, debate, and spoken word.

This year our club hosted and led a variety of different fundraisers and activities devoted to raising awareness on issues facing children in our world. Our year started off with “We Scare Hunger” where students volunteered to go out into the community and collect non-perishable food items for Saskatoon’s Food Bank. We also held our annual Coffeehouse where students showcased their talents and club members raised money through a bake sale and a Silent Auction. Later in the year, our Break Your Stereotype Day was an event where students created t-shirts that broke a stereotype that applied to them, which paired well with our “We Are Silent” for a day. “We Are Silent” was a campaign where students went silent for 24 hours in order to raise awareness for a group of people whose voices aren’t being heard. Finally, our final annual campaign is the famine, where students do not eat food for 29.75 hours to raise money for the chosen charity organizations. Students also had the opportunity to attend the Saskatchewan We Day and volunteer at a Children’s Hospital Foundation event! If you are interested in joining this group, new members are always welcome! Look for posters and announcements in September informing you on how to get involved in Walter Murray’s Youth Action Club and Free the Children.

Computer Science News Submi ed by Dan Schellenberg, Computer Science and Math Teacher 

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E X T R E M E M A T H C A M P 2 0 1 5

WHAT: Brain-invigorating learning; solving logic and math puzzles and problems; each day will consist of several different sessions led by presenters from the University of Waterloo, University of Saskatchewan, and elsewhere; the camp will conclude with a team-based competition.

WHERE: Walter Murray Collegiate, 3rd Floor

WHEN: Thursday to Saturday, July 2 to July 4 from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

WHO: Students completing Grade 7 to 10 this June who have an interest in mathematical and logical problem solving.

WHY: Grow your brain; use it or lose it! You will be given lots of challenging and stimulating problems, a free T-shirt, potential prizes, and snacks during your breaks each day.

HOW: Register by Friday, June 19; submit form to Ms. Culver via email (CulverA@spsd.sk.ca) or fax to Ms. Culver at 306-657-3924 or mail to Mr. Milner (Centennial Collegiate, 160 Nelson Road, Saskatoon S7S 1P5) or fax to Mrs. Christ at 306-657-3953. Late registrations will be considered (call or email Ms. Culver at 306-683-7330 or culverA@spsd.sk.ca to check about late registrations).

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: Feel free to contact Mr. Milner at Centennial Collegiate (306-683-7950) or Mrs. Christ at Walter Murray Collegiate (306-683-7850).

HOW MUCH: $50 payable by cash or cheque by Thursday, July 2; a receipt will be issued. Cheques should be made payable to Centennial Collegiate Institute.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING? A bag lunch, a calculator, and pencils ============================================================================ NAME: _____________________ GRADE: _______ SCHOOL IN FALL: ___________ AGE: ___

PARENT:________________ PARENT PHONE: _________ PARENT EMAIL: _______________

ALLERGIES OR HEALTH CONCERNS: ______________________________________________

T-SHIRT SIZE (adult): circle one: S M L XL

Last year, collegiates adjusted the end-of-term schedule to include two periods, one for assessment and the other to prepare for the next day’s activities. After gathering feedback from students, parents, and staff, schools will be revising the schedule again. In January and June, we will have a single morning block dedicated to each of the five periods. Students are required to attend between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. There will be a fifteen minute break scheduled within this block, which will provide the opportuni-ty for culminating activities or assessments in each class.

Wednesday, June 17

Thursday, June 18

Friday, June 19

Monday, June 22

Tuesday, June 23

Wednesday, June 24

Thursday, June 25

Friday, June 26

Last Day of Classes

Grade 12

period 5 final

Period 1 Assessments/ Activities 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Period 2 Assessments/ Activities 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Period 3 Assessments/ Activities 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Period 4 Assessments/ Activities 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Period 5 Assessments/ Activities 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

No Classes

No Classes

Graduation Ceremony

1 p.m. Grade 8-9 Transition

9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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