Friday, December 5, 2014
School's In Podcast for December 5, 2014
Hosts Leah Hennessey and Ashton O'Donnell share news from Blackville School for the week of December 5, 2014. School's In podcast are heard on Life Radio Friday evenings. Podcast is edited by Perry-Jay Peterson.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Peoples Picks (Dec.1-5 )
Student of the week is Larissa Bryenton. Larissa is from Blackville and enjoys playing volleyball and working in her spare time. Larissa's favourite sport is volleyball. Congratulations, Larissa!
Teacher of the Week is Mr. Norton. Mr. Norton is from Boiestown and obtained his education through the University of New Brunswick and has been teaching for 11 years. Mr. Norton's favourite subject to teach is physics. Congratulations, Mr. Norton!
Staff of the Week is Jamie McNeil. Jaime likes to spend time with her family in her spare time and is from Blackville. Jaime has been working at Blackville with the cafeteria staff for six years. Congratulations, Jaime!Compiled by Trent Thibodeau and Noah Hallihan
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Upcoming Christmas Events
Christmas Chaos Week
December 15 to 19
Monday- Jersey Day
Tuesday- Toque Day
Wednesday- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Thursday- Greed & Red Day
Friday- PJ Day
Dates to Remember...
December 9th- Band & Choir Night
December 16th- Elementary Christmas Concert
December 19th- Last Day before Christmas Break
Movie Night:
December 4th at Blackville School.
Cost- $5- includes movie, popcorn, and kool-aid jammers, there will be extra kool-aid jammers for sale $1.00 each
6:00 to 7:15- grades K-4 Movie: Elf on the Shelf and Smurfs Christmas
7:30 to 9:00- grades 5-8 Movie: Home Alone
Elementary Christmas Concert:
The Blackville School K-5 Christmas Program will be presented on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in the school cafeteria. There will be two performances of the program, the first at 9:00 a.m and the second at 10:30 a.m
Elementary Drama:
Elementary Drama Production of "The Last Stop Before Christmas" will be at 6:00pm on Wednesday December 10th. Storm Date TBA. Admission- $3
Middle School Drama: is pleased to present their holiday production, "The Snow Show" on December 17, 7:30 pm at Blackville School. Tickets are $5
Christmas Dinners:
December 9th- Elementary Dinner $6 (storm date is December 10th)
December 10th- Middle School and High School $6.50 (storm date is December 11th)
Christmas Concert News:
Blackville School will be presenting its Choir and Band Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria. (Storm Date- Wednesday, December 10/14) This concert will feature performances from the Blackville Elementary Choir, the Blackville School Jazz Band along with the grade 9T Instrumental class, and some vocal/instrumental solos and duets. Admission is at the door: adults $5.00 Students $2.00. Beverages, fudge, and tickets on a 50/50 draw will be available for sale at the canteen during the intermission. Choir and Band participants should be in the cafeteria on the night of the concert by 6:40 pm so they can tine and do a sound check.
** December 15-19 students are encouraged to bring in winter clothing to their homeroom classes, if they can. All clothing will be donated to the local community outreach centre.
On December 4th, there will be a movie night here at the school
On December 5th, High School will be having their Christmas formal from 8:15 to 10:45 pm
On December 5th, High School will be having their Christmas formal from 8:15 to 10:45 pm
On December 11th, Middle School will be having their Christmas formal
December 19th will be last day of classes for everyone, it will be a full day of classes!!
School Closure due to Weather:
Number for the weather line in
Miramichi area is 778-SNOW (7669)
Monday, December 1, 2014
Opinion: Dress Code
We all have different ways to express ourselves, whether it is with music, opinions and even our clothing. You are your own "you," and no one can change that. Except when you walk into a school and you have to follow a "dress code." Many people have different opinions on this and it is one of the most talked about topics in high school, especially with high school girls.
In my opinion, I think that dress code doesn't allow people to express who they are, but then again there is a limit and people should know where to stop because they have gone too far. I think that a dress code applies more to girls because boys don't "reveal" themselves as many girls would. Also, some people have different views. Some girls feel more comfortable in a T-shirt and jeans while other girls like to express themselves more with a low cut shirt and skirt- just because they feel comfortable in it. I also think that dress code limits what people can wear and causes girls to feel self conscious about what they wear just so they aren't revealing themselves.
There is a limit, and you should dress to show that you have respect for yourself, but you should be able to express who you are too. Some people like to express themselves by their clothing. To get some other opinions other than mine, I asked other students what they thought of the dress code. Here is what they had to say.
Gina Keenan (9U): "I think that the dress code is stupid. It shames girls of their bodies because we're forced to conceal everything."
Leah Hennessy (12U): "My personal opinion on dress code is that yes it can suck not being able to wear certain clothes in the summer when it is hot outside when you wish that you could be wearing lighter clothes, but at the same time I don't think I would want to see girls walking around showing their three B's. I also don't think that the girls dress code is stricter than the guys."
I couldn't agree more with Gina's opinion as it echoes the view of many female students about the dress code. We should all be able to show our individuality when we want to - no matter what the situation. I think that girls seem sexualized by dress code because they are forced to wear what is "permitted" on the school property to cover themselves up. But, then again like I said there is a certain extent to what we wear at school because you don't want to be showing off things others don't want to see.
Recently high school students in Fredericton have protested high school dress codes because they want to express themselves. They want to wear what they choose and not hide their bodies and wear clothing to please others. Also, check out the side panel of the Blackville Talon and give your opinion on whether you believe in the school's dress code or not.
In my opinion, I think that dress code doesn't allow people to express who they are, but then again there is a limit and people should know where to stop because they have gone too far. I think that a dress code applies more to girls because boys don't "reveal" themselves as many girls would. Also, some people have different views. Some girls feel more comfortable in a T-shirt and jeans while other girls like to express themselves more with a low cut shirt and skirt- just because they feel comfortable in it. I also think that dress code limits what people can wear and causes girls to feel self conscious about what they wear just so they aren't revealing themselves.
There is a limit, and you should dress to show that you have respect for yourself, but you should be able to express who you are too. Some people like to express themselves by their clothing. To get some other opinions other than mine, I asked other students what they thought of the dress code. Here is what they had to say.
Gina Keenan (9U): "I think that the dress code is stupid. It shames girls of their bodies because we're forced to conceal everything."
Leah Hennessy (12U): "My personal opinion on dress code is that yes it can suck not being able to wear certain clothes in the summer when it is hot outside when you wish that you could be wearing lighter clothes, but at the same time I don't think I would want to see girls walking around showing their three B's. I also don't think that the girls dress code is stricter than the guys."
I couldn't agree more with Gina's opinion as it echoes the view of many female students about the dress code. We should all be able to show our individuality when we want to - no matter what the situation. I think that girls seem sexualized by dress code because they are forced to wear what is "permitted" on the school property to cover themselves up. But, then again like I said there is a certain extent to what we wear at school because you don't want to be showing off things others don't want to see.
Recently high school students in Fredericton have protested high school dress codes because they want to express themselves. They want to wear what they choose and not hide their bodies and wear clothing to please others. Also, check out the side panel of the Blackville Talon and give your opinion on whether you believe in the school's dress code or not.
By Ashton O'Donnell
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