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Venta School Schedule 2009-2010

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Term 1 2009

Sept - Oct - Nov - Dec

Date Time Event
Friday, Sept. 4 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. New Parent BBQ
Monday, Sept. 7 7:00 p.m. Boarders return
Tuesday, Sept. 8 8:30 a.m. School starts
Tuesday, Sept 15 - 16   Grade 9 & 10 classes canoe training for Duke Of Ed. Trip
Thursday, Sept. 17   Non-Uniform Day Regular
Friday, Sept. 18 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. Parent/Staff Wine and Cheese
Monday, Sept. 21 - 24   Grade 9 and 10 Canoe Trip
Wednesday, Sept. 23 9:00 a.m.

School Photo Day

Tuesday, Sept. 29 7:30 a.m. Welcome Pancake Breakfast in support of the United Way.
Wednesday, Sept. 20   Junior 2 Field Trip to Papanack Zoo. (black bear study)
Friday, Oct. 2  

Intramural Touch Football and House Photos

Mexican Exchange Students Arrive!

Thursday, Oct. 8   Non-Uniform Day - Crazy Hat!
Friday, Oct. 9

2:20 - 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

Parent Classroom Visits, Junior 1 to Grade 10

Students dismissed for Thanksgiving Weekend

Tuesday, Oct. 13

 

7:00 p.m.

Mexican Exchange Students Leave

Boarders return

Wednesday, Oct. 14 8:30 a.m. Classes resume
Thursday, Oct. 15   Grade 10 Class visit to War Museum
Friday, Oct. 16 9:00 a.m.

Photo Re-Take Day

Interim Report #1

Intramurals - Olympic Day

Friday, Oct. 19   Parent-Teacher Interviews Begin
Thursday, Oct. 29   Junior 1 and 2 students to Saunder's Farm
Friday, Oct. 30 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Halloween Party
Thursday, Nov. 5 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Open House for Prospective Families
Wednesday, Nov. 11 10:45 a.m. Remembrance Day Service
Friday, Nov. 13 3:30 p.m. Students dismissed for November Long Weekend
Tuesday, Nov. 17 7:00 p.m. Boarders return
Wednesday, Nov. 18 8:30 a.m.

Classes resume

Thursday, Nov. 19   Non-Uniform Day - Regular
Wednesday, Nov. 25 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Full School Field Trip to the National Art Gallery
Friday, Nov. 27   Intramural Jeopardy
Friday, Dec. 4 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Junior 2 - Grade 10 Public Speaking Competition

Wednesday, Dec. 9  

Full School Field Trip to the N.A.C.

J1 - J2: Winter Wonderland

Thursday, Dec. 10   Non-Uniform Day - Christmas Theme
Friday, Dec. 11 1:00 - 3300 p.m.

Christmas Concert and Craft Sale

Progress Report and Report Card (Term 1) to Parents

 

 

Term 2 2010

Jan - Feb.. - Mar

Date Time Event

Sunday, Jan.3

7:00 p.m. Boarders Return
Monday, Jan 4 8:30 a.m. Classes Resume
Wednesday, Jan. 13 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Junior 3 Field Trip to the Museum of Science and Technology. (Looking at Light and Sound Connexsions)
Thursday, Jan. 14   Non-Uniform Day - Regular
Friday, Jan. 15   Intramural Hockey
Wednesday, Jan. 20 7:00 p.m. Open House for Prospective Families
Friday, Feb. 5   Intramural Hockey
Monday, Feb. 8 9:00 a.m. J2 - Gd. 10 leave for ski trip to Stoneham, PQ
Thursday, Feb. 11 4:00 p.m.

Students return from Stoneham, PQ

Students dismissed for Family Day Long Weekend

Monday, Feb. 15 7:00 p.m. Boarders return
Tuesday, Feb. 16 8:30 a.m. Classes resume
Thursday, Feb. 18   Non-Uniform Day - House Colours
Friday, Feb. 19 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

J1 - Gd. 10 Parent Classroom Visit

Interim Report #2

Friday, February 26 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Science Fair
Friday, Mar. 5 3:30 p.m. Students Dismissed for March Break.

 

 

Term 3 2010

Mar - April - May - June

Date Time Event
Monday, Mar. 1   Deadline to Re-Enrol for the 2010-2011 School Year
Sunday, Mar. 21 7:00 p.m. Boarders Return
Monday, Mar. 22 8:30 a.m.

Classes Resume

Thursday, Mar. 25   Non-Uniform Day Regular
Friday, Mar. 26   Intramural Dodgeball
Thursday, Apr. 1 3:30 p.m.

Students Dismissed for Easter Long Weekend

Monday, Apr. 5 7:00 p.m.

Boarders return

Tuesday, Apr. 6 8:30 a.m. Classes resume
Friday, Apr. 9  

Progress Report and Term 2 Report Cards to Parents

Thursday, Apr 22   Non-Uniform Day - Twin Day
Friday, Apr. 23   Intramural Family Feud
Tuesday, Apr. 27   Senior Students Depart for Europe
Friday, May 7   Interim Report #3
Monday, May 10   Parent Teacher Interviews Begin
Thursday, May 13 9:00 a.m. Open House for Prospective Families
Friday, May 14 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Spring Concert and Art Show
Thursday, May 20   Non-Uniform Day - Regular
Friday, May 21

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

J1 - Gd. 10 Parent Classroom Visit

Students dismissed for May Long Weekend

Tuesday, May 25

7:00 p.m.

Boarders return

Wednesday, May 26 8:30 a.m.

Classes Resume

Friday, June 4   Intramural Soccer
Friday, June 11 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. Parent/Staff Wine and Cheese
Thursday, June 24 6:00 p.m. Graduation Dinner
  8:00 p.m.

Graduation Dance

Friday, June 25 1:00 p.m. Closing Ceremonies
  3:30 p.m. Students Dismissed for Summer Vacation
Friday, June 26   Final Report Cards Mailed to Parents
Tuesday, Sept. 7 8:30 a.m.

Classes Resume

 

 

Parent News

Venta Science Fair:

The students have been working hard preparing for the school-wide Science Fair that will take place on Friday, February 26. Parents are welcome to attend anytime after 1:30 p.m. to view the students' boards. The presentation of awards is at 3:30 p.m.

 

In addition to announcing the winners, we will hand out several parent/company sponsored awards. . If you are interested in sponsoring an award, it is not to late! Click here to see a list of awards that are still available.

 

The top three winners in each class from Grade 7 and up will be invited to attend the Ottawa Regional Science Fair.

Junior 3 - 5 Parents, Students and Teachers - Ottawa Sens Game

All families with children in Junior 3, 4 and 5 are invited to attend an Ottawa Senators game on

April 1st. We are excited about enjoying a night out where the students, parents and staff can all get together for a relaxed and informal social away from the school! Everyone will have the opportunity to have a fun night out with their current teacher as well as their future teachers. We are meeting before the game to have supper together at Frank Finnigan's restaurant.

 

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Misha Costescu by calling 613 839-2175 ext. 314. We look forward to seeing you on April 1st!

Venta Students Clear 2 KM Trail on Property:

Over the past week Venta students have volunteered to cut a 2km long trail around the perimeter of the property.

 

The trail was designed for several purposes. First it will be used as a practice trail for the Venta Running Club as well as for in-school races and hosting multi-school races.

 

In addition the trail will be used for snowshoeing as part of the Phys. Ed. programme with plans to install "workout stations" around the track to make it a fitness loop.

 

We have also installed "nature observation" stations for the younger students.

 

The students are currently raising funds, by selling Venta Casual Wear, to plant trees to replace the ones which were cut down. The Grade 8 class has done a survey of the indigenous tress and soil so they can choose appropriate trees to be planted.

 

A big thank you to Mr. Spratt for spear-heading this great addition to the Venta programme!

The Venta Running Club:

The goal of the club is to promote health and well-being, while accomplishing goals in terms of physical fitness. The club is open to all students in Junior 5 (Grade 7) and up.

 

Members of the club will be running in the NCSSAA (National Capital Secondary School Athletic Association) Cross Country meet on October 20th at Walter Baker Park in Kanata, with the possibility of advancing to the NCSSAA championships and OFSAA.

 

In the spring, training will resume and the members will participate in the Diefenbooker Classic and the ING Race Weekend.

Senior Trip to Europe to Commemorate the 65th Anniversary of VE Day:

Plans are well underway for the trip to Europe to commemorate the 65th anniversary of VE Day. The trip takes place between April 27th and May 8th, 2010 and will include several days in Paris, the Normandy beaches, visits to the memorial at Vimy Ridge and other WWI and WWII battlefields. The tour will culminate in Holland where Canadian troops are still revered for their brave fight to force German troops our of Holland and to save the Dutch people.

 

This is an amazing educational experience for our children. If you have questions on how to register your child, please contact Mrs. Anne Moore at ext. 232 or amoore@ventapreparatoryschool.com

2011 Trip To Costa Rica:

Spend the 2011 March Break in the tropics visiting hot springs, an active volcano, zip-lining through lush rainforests and white water rafting down the Saraiqui in Costa Rica! The school plans to go on an educational tour of Costa Rica from March 11th - 23rd, 2011 (dates to be confirmed). If you are interested in learning more about this trip, please contact Aaron McDonald at ext. 301 or e-mail: amcdonald@ventapreparatoryschool.com

Chess Lessons:

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.

 

The next round of Chess lessons will begin on Monday, September 21 and will run for 8 weeks. All participants should have received the registration forms via e-mail. The lessons will run for one hour from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. in the Grade 9 classroom.

 

Please contact Tracey Quinn if you are interested in having your child participate. Thank you.

Top Mark Uniforms- On Line Ordering:

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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