October 7, 2011 Phone: 483-6298 or 1-866-422-5118

Check out our website: www.shsd.mb.ca/wawasc

Wawanesa SchoolWawanesa School

Wawanesa is proud to present this year's Canapé/Dessert Theatre, Disney's Beauty and the Beast! The production will be held on November 18 & 19 at Wawanesa Community Hall at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and will go on sale October 12.

In person sales: Wednesday, October 12 Wawanesa School Library 3:30-5:30

All sales thereafter: Lucie West-Burnham 483-6298 Wawanesa School

Phone orders must be paid within two days after ordering. Reserved Seating.

Wawanesa School is proud to host...

Western Manitoba Youth Choir Monday, October 17 7:30 p.m.

Wawanesa School GymAdmission: $5.00 per person

Congratulations to Asia Oleson and Matthew Lahnerwho successfully auditioned for this select choir.

We look forward to seeing and hearing them in this year's choir.

HELP!!If you could help out by billeting two singers from this choir, please contact Danita Borton - danitab@shmb.ca or at 483 6298. Host families will pick up their billets after the concert is over at approx. 9:00 p.m. and bring them back to school the next morning by 8:45 a.m. Also, we are looking for workers to help in preparing/serving/cleaning up a meal for the choir for 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 17. If you could help, please contact Mrs. Borton.

Magazine Campaign Our annual magazine campaign will kick off Friday, October 7th and run until Thursday, October 20th. This is our major fundraiser of the year, as all profits are used for student council events and to subsidize field trip and sports team costs. Thank you for supporting this venture.

New soccer posts Foundation for the new telescope building Congratulations on a successful Book Fair

October 7, 2011 Phone: 483-6298 or 1-866-422-5118

Check out our website: www.shsd.mb.ca/wawasc

Beauty and the BeastStarring:Asia Oleson is 14, in grade 10, and music is quite a big part of her life. She is playing the role of Lefou, Gaston’s din-witted sidekick in Wawanesa School’s production of Beauty and the Beast. She also played the Hatta in Wawanesa’s previous musical, Wonderland. She enjoys Lefou because he is quite a comical character, always hovering around Gaston and inserting whatever little quips he has. She looks forward to the musical, and hopes you enjoy her portrayal of Lefou. This October, she will also be touring with Westman Youth Choir.

This is Cameron’s second year in the musical, and he will be playing the Beast! His first role was in Wonderland as Tweedle Dum. He is very random and funny just about all the time. Cameron would like to invite everyone to come and see this year’s musical, Beauty and the

Beast! Hope to see you all there!

Donovan Hamilton will be playing the part of Gaston in Beauty and the Beast. Beauty and the Beast will be his second musical in Wawanesa. He also played the part of the White Knight in Wonderland. Donovan is 14 years old, in grade 10, and loves playing sports, video games, and singing.

Emma is in her last year of high school, and this is her second musical. Emma played the Red Queen in our las t mus ica l , Wonderland. She enjoys swimming, snowboarding, and hanging around with friends. The only thing more original than her personality is her style.

Patr ick en joys v ideo games, television, and most sports. His favorite food is salad. He also likes to hang out with friends. Patrick was in Wawanesa’s Wonderland two years ago, and this year, he will be playing C o g s w o r t h i n Wa w a n e s a ’s production of Beauty and the Beast.

Terry FoxWalkCongratulations Wawanesa School!

We raised $3500 for cancer research through our Terry Fox Walk and BBQ. Congratulations to our top class, Grade 6, for collecting $530.00 Congratulations also to our top canvasser, Nathan Fiander in Grade 2. He single-handedly collected $142.00 and was awarded a Terry Fox t-shirt for his efforts.

Nathan was also the winner of last year’s t-shirt as well. Way to Go! Classroom collections and top sellers are as follows:Kdgn $305.00 Preston Shearer $30 Connor Martin $30Gr. 1 $340.62 Nathan Gervais $80Gr. 2 $430.00 Nathan Fiander $142Gr. 3 $357.50 Brett Lane $50Gr. 4 $268 Anthony Kutny $50Gr. 5 $336 Matt Lucier $113Gr. 6 $527.85 Ashton Cullen $75Gr. 7 $162 Kurt Kozak $120Gr. 8 $40 Hayden Kaastra $40TAG Abbott $40 Mitch Herrmann $20TAG Friesen $85 Tess Manning $45TAG Klippenstein $140 Tanner McDonald $57 $110 Jeans for Charity (staff) $400 BBQ Thank you to the student council who organized and served the hot dog barbeque. Proceeds were donated to our cause. Congratulations on a job well done!

Mrs. Thomson

October 7, 2011 Phone: 483-6298 or 1-866-422-5118

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Cultural Awareness On Tuesday, October 4, the grade nine students from all across the school division met in Souris for a Cultural Awareness Day. The students had a very busy day and were treated to several talented aboriginal and Metis people. They began the day with a Keynote presentation by Dennis White Bird, former Treaty Commissioner for Manitoba. They were then split into three groups. Throughout the day the students listened to several presentations. Don Amaro, a Metis singer/songwriter, spoke about growing up in north Winnipeg and his path to success as a singer. We also heard two Metis women speak about the history of the Metis and traditional Metis crafts, and the Sweet Medicine Singers from Brandon, who taught us about how hand drums are created. They also treated us to some beautiful traditional hand drum music. The day wrapped up with a mini concert from Don Amaro. It was a wonderful day, and our students were excellent ambassadors for Wawanesa School! We all came back with a little more knowledge and understanding of the First Nations and Metis culture.

October 7, 2011 Phone: 483-6298 or 1-866-422-5118

Check out our website: www.shsd.mb.ca/wawasc

Grade 7-8 Girls’ Volleyball The girls had their season opener game on Monday, October 3rd where they won 2 sets to 1 to Boissevain and lost to Killarney in 3 straight sets. The girls’ schedule includes traveling to Killarney on Monday, October 17th, a tournament on Saturday, October 18th and a game in Boissevain on Monday, October 24th. If you can make it to any games, the girls would appreciate your support!

Mr. S. Sullivan, CoachMrs. L. Elder, Manager

Varsity Boys’ Volleyball The varsity boys are out of the gate and into the 2011 Zone 9 season. After a second place finish at the Treherne tournament and a good showing at the Brandon University high school tournament, they launched into the Zone 9 schedule with a loss to Souris. The boys managed to bounce back, though, with consecutive 3-0 wins over Killarney and Sioux Valley. The boys will have a pair of home match-ups next week when Deloraine and Souris are in town Tuesday and Thursday respectively. Come out and cheer the boys on!

P. Friesen

Varsity Girls’ VolleyballThe varsity girls’ volleyball season is well underway with three league games and two tournaments under their belt. The season has started off well, despite two tough losses last week to Souris and Killarney. This week the girls took on Souix Valley and came away with the victory in 3 straight sets. The varsity girls are excited for two home games next week vs Deloraine on October 11th and Souris on October 13th. Hope to see you there!

A. Morrison

Raffle

The drafting and small motors classes will be raffling off a wood recliner chair and a weed whacker. Tickets

are 1 ticket for $2.00 or 3 tickets for $5.00 and can be purchased from small eng ines or draf t ing students. The draw will be made on Thursday, November 24, following parent-student-teacher interviews.

Calendar of Events:October 7 - 20 Magazine CampaignOctober 12 Tickets go on sale for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the libraryOctober 17 WestMan Youth Choir 7:30 p.m. in the school gymOctober 27 Lifetouch picture retakes 1:00 p.m.

Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest 2011-2012 The Wawanesa Lions Club invites students aged 11, 12 & 13 on or before November 15th to enter the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Students are asked to create an original poster, using any medium, based on the theme “Children Know Peace”. Deadline for entries is November 8th. Please ask Mrs. Fisher at the office for the contest rules & regulations or contact Lion Margaret Martin at 824-2457. Prizes for the local contest will be provided by the Wawanesa Lions Club. One poster will be chosen for further competition at the District level and from there winning posters will go on to the Multiple District & International level. The Grand prize winner receives $5000 US and a trip to Lions Day in New York. As well, 23 Merit Award prize winners will receive $500 US.

Music Department Website The Wawanesa Music Department website is up and running! You can find it by going to the Wawanesa school website, clicking on Senior Years teachers, and clicking on Alysha Klippenstein's website link. Please check this website frequently, as updates and reminders for students and parents are posted.

Souris River Recreation District is offering the following programs:Hunter Safety

Saturday, October 15th Wawanesa Fire Hall

Cost $559:00-4:00

Must be at least 11 years, 9months old to participate. 

Skating LessonsNovember startWawanesa Rink

Instructed by: Deanna Kowalchuk 

If you are interested in either of the following programs call Tracy @ 741-0421 or email srrd@mymts.net.