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ONTACT Great Schools for C Growing and Learning St. James-Assiniboia School Division Spring Issue 2017 Grey Cup visit with LaFrance Page 2 SJASD brings James and the Giant Peach Jr. to life nside the Westwood Collegiate theatre, SJASD said Grade 7 student Taylor H. students take a fantastic journey. James, along with Taylor played the centipede in cast 2 and is his insect companions, work together to avoid great now playing Kowalski in Madagascar Jr. She says Idanger as they travel across the Atlantic Ocean on an musical theatre is a way for her to express her love enormous floating peach. for dancing, singing, and acting. This imaginative tale, brought to life by the Grade 7 student Jenna C., who played ladybug in St. James-Assiniboia Divisional Musical Theatre cast 1, is looking forward to being a zookeeper in the group, is a new adaption of the Roald Dahl novel, Lincoln production. James and the Giant Peach, published in 1961. The “I’m having so much fun learning my lines and sing- Divisional production, directed by Paula Olko, consist- ing,” said Jenna. ed of two extremely talented casts. A total of 10 shows Last but not least, Grade 8 student Alyssa R., ran from January 28 to February 4. More than 150 otherwise known as ladybug in cast 2 or soon-to-be students in Grades 4 through 8 brought this magical Skipper in Madagascar Jr., has been part of Divisional story to life. From human centipedes and ladybugs theatre for five years. James and the Giant Peach Jr. to conniving, squabbling aunts, each member of the marked her last Divisional production and Madagascar Everything “I Love to Read” cast transported audiences into James’ colourful world Jr. will be her final Lincoln musical. where anything was possible. “In musical theatre, everybody becomes family, and Page 4 As one great musical in our Division wraps up, I have met some lifelong friends,” said Alyssa. “I have another is already underway. Three students at learned so much from theatre.” Lincoln Middle School, who all played lead roles in From the students at Lincoln, “We all love musical James and the Giant Peach Jr., are excited to be part theatre and we hope you can come see Madagascar of the upcoming school production, Madagascar Jr. Jr. at Westwood Collegiate on April 24 and 25!” “I had so much fun performing in James and the Giant Please contact the school for tickets. Peach, and can’t wait to be a part of Madagascar Jr.,” St. James-Assiniboia School Division presents the Safe Schools Forum “Wellness Today: Building Healthy Futures” St. James-Assiniboia School Division invites all members of the community to attend the Safe Schools Forum “Wellness Today: Building Healthy Futures.” As part of our commitment to keep our schools safe, our Division has teamed up with local organizations and individuals to break down the broad spectrum of wellness. The forum will provide additional information and support for families and students in the areas of mental, physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. CONGRATULATIONS! Time: 4:30 - 7:00 pm. Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Page 7 Location: Westwood Collegiate, 360 Rouge Rd. The forum will include: guest speakers, information booths, student presentations, free pizza dinner, live www.sjsd.net entertainment, door prizes and more. We hope to see you there! PAGE 2, SPRING ISSUE 2017 Manitoba Bisons, where he shared the walked in holding the cup, alongside backfield with his former high school students that play for his old commu- teammate, Anthony Coombs. Kienan nity program, the St. James Rods. overcame adversity after breaking his The theme of the whole day was work leg in his first season and persevered ethic, humility and tenacity. Kienan is to be drafted in the 6th round of the extremely excited and very grateful to 2015 CFL draft by the Ottawa Red- be able to share his success with the Blacks. In 2016, the young Sturgeon community that has been such a big Heights graduate took an opportunity part of his life. where he appeared front and centre This sense of community isn’t new on the national stage. In the CFL for Kienan. Since his first days at the semi-final, in blistering conditions, with Manitoba Bisons, he has returned several inches of snow on the ground, to Sturgeon Heights every year to Kienan stepped in for the injured participate in the annual Pros vs Joes starting running back and rushed for fundraiser, which helps support the 25 carries and 157 yards to help lead non-profit charity, Project Echo. He the Redblacks to a victory and a Grey has come in to speak to the Sturgeon Cup birth. Heights basketball and football pro- In the 2016 Grey Cup game, Kienan grams and has routinely participated Kienan LaFrance with his former head coach and math teacher Brett Watt at Collège played a key support role, amassing in Winnipeg’s “I Love To Read” month. Sturgeon Heights Collegiate. 11 carries and 42 yards while adding When the opportunity arose to bring six catches for 31 yards out of the the Grey Cup back to Winnipeg and One-on-One with LaFrance and the Cup backfield. The Redblacks finished celebrate with his friends, family and Ottawa RedBlacks running back James Rods, Kienan took his talents the day with a 39-33 victory over the former teachers, Kienan didn’t hesitate Kienan LaFrance is no stranger to to Collège Sturgeon Heights Colle- Calgary Stampeders. for a second. St. James-Assiniboia School Division. giate, to play under Head Coach On Tuesday, February 21, Kienan As a professional athlete, it can be He began his school years studying Brett Watt. In 2008, Kienan helped celebrated his success with the com- tough being away from home. No french immersion at École Robert lead the Huskies to the Kas Vidruk munity. After a private breakfast with matter where he is playing football, Browning and continued to pursue Division Championship in the Winni- some students at Sturgeon Heights, Kienan Lafrance will always feel at his french education at École Golden peg High School Football League. the cup was on display in the Stur- home with his friends, family and Gate and later, Silver Heights As a player, Kienan has always been geon Heights gym for students and community in Winnipeg. Collegiate. It was around this time one of the hardest working members the community to meet Kienan and After a stellar performance in the he was introduced to the game of of his team. In his three-year career take pictures with the Grey Cup. playoffs with Ottawa, Kienan will be football. with the Winnipeg Rifles Junior Foot- After a long morning of smiles, pic- competing for a starting spot with the Kienan has always been a hard- ball Club, he worked his way up from tures and congratulations, Kienan took Saskatchewan Roughriders going into working athletic individual, but football a special teams player to an All-Cana- the cup back to his old middle school, the 2017-2018 season. was where he found his true calling. dian running back. After three years Golden Gate, for an assembly. It was Submitted by Mr. Vincent, Teacher After a few years playing with the St. there, he moved on to play for the a truly magical experience as Kienan Westwood speed skater earns four medals in Finland Westwood Collegiate student Tyson Langelaar from Finland with four medals in tow, he is now set the bar high representing Canada at the World focussing his efforts on two goals for next year: his Junior Speed Skating Championships in Helsinki, last World Juniors competition and the upcoming Finland. Olympic trials. Throughout the competition, held February 17- The Grade 12 student is part of the St. James 19, Tyson earned a silver medal in the team sprint, Speed Skating Club, based out of the Allard Are- two individual bronze medals in the 1000 metre na, and skates long track at the Susan Auch Oval. and 1500 metre events, as well as a bronze medal He also skates long track with the provincial team in the overall individual standings. at the St. Norbert Community Centre. “I wanted to win an individual medal and a When Tyson returned home to Winnipeg on team medal, but winning three individuals was Monday, February 20, a swarm of family, friends, way beyond what I planned to do,” said Tyson. teammates, as well as many young skaters who While he says “it was sweet to grab a medal with he coaches were there to greet him and celebrate the team,” the biggest highlight of the competition his outstanding achievements. for Tyson was placing third in the overall individual Tyson thanked his parents for all of their standings. support, and attributed his growth over the past Helsinki marked his second time attending the two years to his coach, Tyler Derraugh, who World Juniors as last year he also competed in helped him transition to a higher level of skating. Changchun, China, and he still has one more Amazing job, Tyson! year left of junior eligibility. Upon returning home Supplied Photo Grade 3 students hit the ice for “Learn to Play” Athlete of the Week for JTC Grade 3 students at Voyageur School who are not currently enrolled in a hockey program were invited John Taylor Collegiate student Risto Zimbakov was to participate in the Learn to Play program, offered named Tire Recycle Urban Athlete of the Week on for the first time this year in St. James-Assiniboia March 7. Risto (Riki), is a 6’4 guard on the Piper Varsity School Division.