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Last updated on April 30, 2008.
A Venta student was profiled on CJOH on Thursday, March 6. Congratulations!
Open House - May 8th, 9:00 a.m.
All prospective parents are invited to attend our next Open House on May 8th at 9:00 a.m. Our Principal, MIss Marilyn Mansfield will give a presentation at 9:15 a.m., followed by student -led tours of the school. Please RSVP to Tracey Quinn via e-mail: info@ventapreparatoryschool.com or call 613 839-2175 ext. 240.
Loonie Auction - A Great Success !
Thank you to everyone who supported the 5th Annual Loonie Auction! We have yet to tally the final numbers, but as it stands right now, we raised just under $9000! Thank you again!
The Parent Committee is busy procuring the items on the teacher's wish list.
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Term 3
Brockville Lion's Club Music Festival :
The senior band participated in theBrockville Lion's Club Music Festival on April 20. They were awarded a Silver Standing. Congratulations!
The Grade 9 and 10 students have been busy working on their paintings in preparation for the Ottawa Young at Art Competition that will take place on May 10. The event will be held in the John Mlack Centre in Kanata, and will feature young artists from across the city.
Young at Art 2008 is a juried art exhibition for artists between the ages of 13 and 19 years who live or attend school in Ottawa. Works selected by jurors will be exhibited at local City-run galleries.
Please click on a picture below to see samples of the students' work:
The Regional Science Fair took place at Carleton University on April 8th. Congratulations to all the students for a job well done The judges were impressed with every last project and as a result our students came home with a lot of awards. Here is the list!
1. GOLD in Intermediate Engineering, Computing , Physical and Mathematical Sciences for: "The Tigner Factor: A Study of Resonant Frequency"
2. $100 prize from the Canadian Mathematics Society for a project that demonstrates excellence in the use of the principle of mathematics.
3. $100 prize from COM DEV for an outstanding or innovative project in the areas of aerospace, communication science or engineering.
4, $75 prize from the ORSF committee for excellence in research relating to consumer projects.
5. An honourable mention in the Intermediate Health Sciences for "What's your Vantage Point? "
6. SILVER in the Intermediate Life Sciences for "C.S.P. a study of death and decomposition"
7. SILVER in the Junior Physical and Life Sciences for "The Crisis of Dices"
8. BRONZE in the Intermediate Engineering, Computing, Physical and Mathematical Sciences for "Kickstart my Heart"
9. An honourable mention in Junior LIfe Sciences for "The Colour of Music"
10. BRONZE in Junior Physical and Mathematical Sciences for "Stir it Up"
11. An honourable mention in the Intermediate Engineering, Computing, Physical and Mathematical Sciences for "The Test of Capability"
12. SILVER in the Intermediate Engineering, Computing, Physical and Mathematical Sciences for "Get the Lead Out"
Congratulations again! Thank you Mr. Spratt, for all your hard work in making this possible for our students. Please click on a photo below for a larger version.
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The students will perform A Midsummer Night's Dream on May 28,29 and 30. More information will be sent home closer to the date.
Ottawa Regional Music Festival:
Congratulations to the students in Junior 5 and Grade 8 who played at the Ottawa Regional Music Festival. We are pleased to report that they were awarded a silver standing. Well done.
Mark your calendars now! The Used Uniform Sale will take place in Valerie Kluska Hall on Friday, June 13 from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Representatives from Top Marks will be at the sale to assist with ordering new uniform items.
Parents are also welcome to donate uniform items for the sale. They can be left with Tracey Quinn.
Ski Trip to Stoneham, Quebec - Pictures:
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The game of chess has proven helpful in developing a logical mind. As a result, chess is being used in a new approach to mathematics. This year, more than 130,000 children in Canada will learn how to play chess as part of their curriculum.
Venta students will now have the opportunity to take chess lessons with a professional chess instructor as an extra-curricular activity during lunch.
We have invited the CHESS'N MATH ASSOCIATION to spearhead this, by providing a qualified instructor who will come to the school Monday's from 12:15 - 1:15. If you are interested in having your child join, please contact Tracey Quinn. (info@ventapreparatoryschool.com)
The cost is $65 per child and the activity will run for 8 consecutive weeks. There are various levels from beginners to advanced. Each lesson is followed by a practice period which allows the instructor to look over areas of difficulty with each student individually. Exercise sheets are given at the end of each lesson so the student can review what was taught in class.
For more information about the CHESS'N MATH ASSOCIATION please visit their website: www.chess-math.org
Effective immediately parents can place uniform orders with Top Marks on line. Simply visit their website at www.topmarks.ca and click on orders. The school code for Venta is VEN01. Follow the instructions from that point.
Ontario Drinking Water Systems 170/03:
Please note that Venta Preparatory School is in compliance with the the above regulation. The drinking water systems O.Reg . 170/03 annual report is available upon request.
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