11th Annual Great Place Awards
The Great Place Awards are the highest form of recognition within Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding contributions by students, staff, parents and guardians, and community partners.

The 2012 Great Place Award recipients are:

• Cassidy Allison, Student, Prince Edward Collegiate Institute
• Beth Calwell, Parent, Moira Secondary School
• Joseph Coolen, Lead Hand Custodian, Tweed Hungerford Senior Public School
• Cathy Dafoe, Guidance Secretary, Moira Secondary School
• Nancy Etmanski, Educational Assistant, Prince Edward Collegiate Institute
• Patricia Malott, Teacher, Queen Victoria School
• Stephen McFadden, Teacher & Coach, Madoc Public School
• Diane Percy, Volunteer & School Council Chair, Coe Hill School
• Diana Sheridan, Teacher, Hermon Public School
• Police officers who work as school response officers
  • Bancroft Ontario Provincial Police: Constable Susanne Cox
  • Belleville Police Service: Constables Miranda Orr and Hans Verbeek
  • Central Hastings Ontario Provincial Police: Constable Terry Briard
  • Napanee Ontario Provincial Police: Constable Del Wannamaker
  • Prince Edward Ontario Provincial Police: Constables Kim Guthrie and Nicole Lott
  • Quinte West Ontario Provincial Police: Constables Lonne Foeller and David Snider
  • Stirling-Rawdon Police Service: Constables Scott Burke and Darrin Heasman

“All the nominations told wonderful stories about the person being nominated and how he or she has contributed to student achievement. The committee had a challenging task to review each one, then through discussion, determine which would become finalists," said Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer and committee chair.

Awards presentation

Award recipients will be recognized and presented with their award at a public Board meeting, as follows:

Date: Monday, May 28, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Education Centre, 156 Ann Street, Belleville

The Great Place Awards Committee received 28 nominations representing students, employees, volunteers, parents/guardians and community partners. The nomination criteria aligns with the Board’s eight character attributes: caring, cooperation, honesty, humour, integrity, respect, responsibility and trustworthiness.

Thank you to the Great Place Awards Committee for their respectful and caring review of the nominations:

• Christine Blakely, Child & Youth Counsellor
• Karen Chow, President, Hastings & Prince Edward Occasional Teachers’ Local
• Paul Covert, Parent Involvement Committee Chair
• Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer and Committee Chair
• Frank Gielen, The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation
• Cynthia Gao, Student Senator, Bayside Secondary School
• Thelma Goodfellow, Trustee
• Sue McKeown, Office Supervisor, Centre Hastings Secondary School
• Karen Morrow, Teacher, Bayside Secondary School
• Steven Payne, Systems Analyst
• Tonia Shelmerdine, Vice-principal, Harry J. Clarke Public School
• Adam Snider, Student Senator, Centennial Secondary School

For more information, please contact:
Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2354, kdonnell@hpedsb.on.ca

Students were the drivers of this community effort.

“We hope to empower other students to make a difference in the lives of people at our school and in our community,” said Meghan Bush, Co-chair of the campaign.

Co-chair Danika Brown added, "Participants in 244h were treated to live music, karaoke, games and movies throughout the night and broke the 24-hour fast at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 12."

In 2010, Bayside Secondary School became the first high school in Canada to host the 24-Hours for Hunger Campaign, raising $10,000 to support Gleaners Food Bank, Trenton Care and Share Food Bank, Stirling Community Cupboard and Bayside’s Food for Learning Program. What sets 244h apart from other similar famines is that 100% of the funds raised are used to fight hunger, since the event pays for any expenses through community donations. Similar famines use a percentage of the money raised for administrative costs.

“I am inspired by the students at this school. They are quick to act and will stop at nothing to help others in need,” remarked Emily Young, Bayside Secondary School teacher and 244h supervisor. In the past, BSS students have also organized community events such as Halloween for Hunger, Relay for Life, Christmas Sharing, and numerous toy drives. 

For more information, please contact:
Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2354, kdonnell@hpedsb.on.ca

EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
TIME: 11:00 a.m.; the jump is scheduled for 11:10 a.m.
LOCATION: Trenton High School, 15 Fourth Avenue, Trenton

2012 is the 41st year of the team’s performances. To learn more about the Skyhawks, please visit the website at www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/skyhawks/index-eng.asp

For more information, please contact:
Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2354, kdonnell@hpedsb.on.ca

Spring 2012 Arts Events and Performances - list of events and performances throughout May and June.

For more information, please contact:
Susan Davies, Curriculum Coordinator, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2209, sdavies@hpedsb.on.ca

EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Wednesday, May 16; Thursday, May 17; and Friday, May 18, 2012
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Bayside Secondary school
TICKETS: $12, available at Bayside Secondary School, Franklin Tours and Arden’s Music (Belleville and Trenton)

Planning for this event has has truly been a cross-departmental undertaking. The Construction classes helped design and build a 6-foot catwalk and staircase. The Art department created set paintings to match the Gothic style of the play. The Communications Technology department created advertising and tickets. Even the maintenance staff have been instrumental in ensuring everything will be ready for the performances.

Teachers Mr. Reid and Mr. Fairbrother gratefully acknowledge the generous support and assistance from community partners and donors, including Lisa and Grace’s Bridal Boutique, RONA-Cashway Belleville and Moonpath Productions.

All are welcome to attend!

Bayside Secondary School provides a dynamic learning environment to approximately 850 students. We excel in many different areas including academics, athletics, arts, technology and student leadership. Our past achievements are impressive as can be seen below and we constantly strive to improve. Our Vision statement is “A community promoting excellence in achievement by engaging learners in a relevant challenging curriculum which prepares them for the future."

Bayside Secondary School is a host school for the French Immersion program. BSS also offers other specialty programs, including International Studies, Communications Technology, EcoBound, which is a unique multi-credit package for senior students, as well as the most extensive Advanced Placement program in the area. These programs are in addition to the many excellent curricular and extracurricular programs at the school.

For more information, please contact:
Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2354, kdonnell@hpedsb.on.ca

The song for Music Monday this year is Tomorrow is Coming, written and recorded by Juno-nominee, Luke Doucet. The song was co-commissioned by CBC and the Coalition for Music Education.

Bayside Public School will be combining Music Monday with a spring concert featuring ukuleles that were purchased through a grant from The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation. Bayside students will sing the Music Monday song, along with the rest of Canada and have performances by the school band and ukulele students.

Music Monday celebrations are also taking place at Athol-South Marysburgh Public School, Bird’s Creek Public School, C.M.L. Snider School, North Hastings High School, Prince Charles School (Belleville), Queen Elizabeth Public School (Trenton), Sophiasburgh Central School and V.P. Carswell Elementary School.

Music Monday is celebrated on the first Monday of May each year at 1:00 p.m. across the country.

For more information, please contact:
Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2354, kdonnell@hpedsb.on.ca

EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Thursday, May 10, 2012
TIME: 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Bay of Quinte Golf & Country Club, 1830 Old Hwy #2 Quinte West

Garden is a math and business teacher, and former PECI student. He has been teaching for six years and has been at PECI the whole time. His passion for PECI and Prince Edward County run deep.

He attended PECI as a student from 1995 to 2000  (Grade 9 - 13) and has lived in Prince Edward County his entire life. He is involved in all aspects of school life: from organizing international trips and promoting PECI in the local media to fundraising, clubs, student council and coaching.

Grade 12 student, Cassidy Allison, was thrilled to hear that Garden had been selected as this year’s Educator of the Year as it was her idea to nominate him. Cassidy organized letters of  support from teachers, parents and students and submitted them to the Educator of the Year Committee.

In her own letter of support, Allison said, “Mr. Garden has been a major mentor for me throughout  my high school career and has made significant contributions to the school and local community.”

An avid athlete and sports enthusiast, Garden coaches the PECI basketball team and has been instrumental in its development and success. In the community, he started an after school basketball league called County Clippers for elementary school students.

“He recognized a need for organized athletics after school and has worked extremely hard to give elementary school students a great opportunity to develop important skills on and off the court,” said a local elementary school teacher in his letter of support.

In the off season, Garden can be found on the baseball pitch coaching both the PECI team, as well as some Prince Edward County teams. He also referees hockey for both the Prince Edward County Minor Hockey Association and the Wellington Dukes.

“Rob is a shining example of what a high school educator should be,” said a PECI parent in her letter of support. “Not only does Rob excel at teaching in a way that makes his students want to learn, he is an outstanding role-model for our students both at school and in the community.”

Garden will be presented the Sir Mackenzie Bowell Award for Educator of the Year on May 10th at the Bay of Quinte Country Club at a reception beginning at 4 p.m. The Educator of the Year Committee has been celebrating outstanding educators in Hastings and Prince Edward County since 1967 and is pleased to add Rob’s name to the list of outstanding educators in Hastings and Prince Edward.

For more information, please contact:
Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2354, kdonnell@hpedsb.on.ca

EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
TIME: 12:00 to 1:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Centennial Secondary School

We are particularly excited that collaboration between Curriculum Services and the OSSTF District 29 Educational Services Committee has led to a great opportunity for our young people to experience Ms. Juricevic’s message in a dedicated workshop just for HPEDSB students.

An anticipated 120 students and eight teachers representing each secondary school will participate in a discussion and case study exploration with Ms. Juricevic on key issues related to human rights, citizenship, and global connectedness. Student participants will be taking (or have taken) senior Social Science and/or Canadian and World Studies courses, will belong to global awareness clubs or organizations, or will be active in student government. Learning opportunities will involve study of research and current events material, group discussion, lecture, and question-and-answer. The day should provoke lots of thought and rich conversation!

BACKGROUND ON GUEST SPEAKER DIANA JURICEVIC
Ms. Juricevic has been named by Maclean’s magazine as one of “Canada’s Most Powerful Women.” She is a practicing lawyer for the International Criminal Tribunal in the Hague, Netherlands. She has been deeply involved in Red Cross aid efforts in Kosovar, and has served as president of the University of Toronto chapter of Amnesty International. Her work and her social projects exemplify a commitment to responsible, ethical political awareness. She also happens to be a Centennial Secondary School grad! She will speak on the topic of “Canada and Global Citizenship.” She is being featured as this year’s Kevin Manion Memorial Lecture Series guest speaker.

At 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, Ms. Juricevic will host an evening session at Pinnaclej Playhouse. It is open to the public and will be on the same topic addressed with students, “Canada and Global Citizenship.”

 For more information, please contact:
Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2354, kdonnell@hpedsb.on.ca

EVENT DETAILS

Sir John A. Macdonald School
DATE: Wednesday, May 2, 2012
TIME: 2:00 p.m., Opening Ceremony followed by an Open House/Learning Fair
LOCATION: Sir John. A. Macdonald School, 22 Harder Drive, Belleville

Athol-South Marysburgh Public School
DATE: Thursday, May 10, 2012
TIME: 6:00 p.m., Opening Ceremony followed by an Open House
LOCATION: Athol-South Marysburgh Public School, 1764 County Road 10, Cherry Valley

Prince Charles School (Belleville)
DATE: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
TIME: 2:00 p.m., Opening Ceremony followed by an Open House
LOCATION: Prince Charles School, 75 Ritchie Avenue, Belleville

York River Public School
DATE: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
TIME: 6:00 p.m. Open House followed by the Opening Ceremony
LOCATION: York River Public School, 132 Newkirk Boulevard, Bancroft

Each event will feature presentation of commemorative plaques and student involvement. Invited guests include local dignitaries, architects, contractors, community partners, current and former employees, trustees and school community friends.

For more information, please contact:
Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2354, kdonnell@hpedsb.on.ca

Interactive workshop about raising confidence in youth and empowering parents

Raising children can be challenging. If you are a parent/guardian who is feeling overwhelmed or defeated raising children, read on!

Moira Secondary School is hosting How to Raise Confident and Motivated Kids, a 2-hour workshop with guest speaker Monique Howat.  event flyer

EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Monday, May 7, 2012
TIME: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Moira Secondary School, 275 Farley Avenue, Belleville, 613.962.8668

WALK AWAY FEELING EMPOWERED!
During this interactive and entertaining workshop, participants will learn how to get back on-track. Explore new and innovative methods to raise confident and motivated kids, such as how to improve their self-esteem. By the end of this workshop, participants will feel empowered and rejuvenated as parents/guardians. You will be glad you attended and your children will thank you for it.

Register online at: http://edu.hpedsb.on.ca/mss_cc/

Background on the presenter, Monique Howat
Monique Howat is a youth motivator and the founder of CONFIDENT Girls and Guys. The premise of her work is to encourage children and teens to focus on what they have going for them instead of what they don’t. Howat has authored many articles internationally and a book on how to raise confident and motivated kids in just minutes a day. She motivates audiences on Midday-TV as a third-year regular and she has made appearances on popular shows such as Canada AM.

This event is funded and sponsored by the Moira SS School Council. 

For more information, please contact:
Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2354, kdonnell@hpedsb.on.ca