The hallways are quiet and full of furniture. The photocopier is busy running off report cards and soon the doors will close for the summer. It is hard to believe another school year is complete.
Shirley Hosegood, the Radisson librarian, and Linda Casey, the Maymont librarian, came last Monday to speak to the elementary students about the summer reading programs that will be taking place at their respective libraries. The school would like to thank both ladies for taking the time to talk to the students and encouraging them to read during the summer.
Many students participated in the inter-town ball playoffs held at Glenburn Regional Park June 21. The combined Maymont-Radisson teams received the trophy for both the 12 and under and 15 and under divisions.
The kindergarten through Grade 5 classes had a fun year-end trip to North Battleford June 23. They spent two hours swimming and water sliding at the aquatic center and then went bowling and mini-golfing.
The Grade 6/7 class travelled to Blue Mountain Wednesday. They spent the beautiful day zip-lining.
Our service dog, Annie has changed significantly since she came to Maymont Central. Thank you to the staff, students and community of Maymont Central School for the warm welcome they have provided Annie. The socialization and experiences she has received through her involvement at the school will be invaluable when she moves into her service dog role.
Annie is currently completing her puppy training — basic obedience, general service commands, and exposure to a variety of experiences and contexts. This will continue over the summer and into the fall.
At this time, Annie expects to return to Maymont Central School for the start of the 2015-16 school year.
Maymont Central School held their Grade 12 Graduation on the evening of June 26. The rink was beautifully decorated for the occasion and a capacity crowd filled the arena.
Mrs. Jean Brehon introduced the graduating class and their escorts. She then turned the program over to Natasha Pickering and Ryan Rothenburger, MCs for the evening.
After the singing of O Canada, Katie Serhienko delivered the valedictorian address. She did a wonderful job!.
Arielle Hamp introduced the guest speaker for the evening, Jim Shevchuk, superintendent of instruction for Living Sky School Division.
The SLC president Carlee Hamilton spoke to the graduating class and then Jan Friesen gave a tribute to the Sstaff of Maymont Central School.
The awards portion followed with the governor general's medal being presented to Jesse Greenslade. Jesse is a member of last year's graduating class and received the highest final marks last year.
Jan Friesen earned the Social Science Award, the Science Award, the Innovation Credit Union Spirit Award and the Paul Voegeli Scholarship.
Aliyah Wasmuth earned the English Award and the Math Award.
Arielle Hamp was awarded the MCHS Spirit Award presented by SCC member Kim Voegeli.
Katie Serhienko earned the Kare-Ag scholarship presented by Kurtis Domak. This scholarship goes to a student that is entering post-secondary education in the area of agriculture.
Aliyah Wasmuth gave a tribute to the parents in the form of a poem she had written. Graduates then presented red roses to their parents.
A slide show of memories, prepared by Frankie Menzies and Aliyah Wasmuth, was presented and then graduates received their scrolls presented by Mr. Lockwood.
The evening concluded with a social and dances by the graduating class.
The school wishes the graduating class all the best in the future. They are: Autumn Amson, Amber Armstrong, Katlyn Buckham,Jan Friesen. Arielle Hamp, Tori Hamp, Ice Maxwell, Frankie Menzies, Natasha Pickering, Ryan Rothenburger, Riely Rookes, Katy Schmidt, Katie Serhienko, Aliyah Wasmuth and Heather Whitehead.
The staff and students would like to wish Roxanne Jordan, Deb Danielson and Sarah Ficko all the best as they leave the staff of Maymont Central School.
This will be the last news report until September. We hope everyone has a safe, happy and healthy summer.
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