Hitting the Trail

Thank you to George and Ruth for leading the way Tuesday on the Collingwood Trails system.  This week, students from Mrs. Hare's, Mrs. Angel's and Mrs. Hall's class enjoyed our walk, learned some very interesting facts about our local, natural environment as well as found out what poison ivy looks like...the safe way...at a distance!  At Central Park, we enjoyed our picnic lunch as well as games thanks to the Environment Network staff.  Thank you so much!

DARE ~ Helping Kids to Resist Drugs and Violence

Each year, the Collingwood OPP offers a special program to Grade 6 students.  This program is known as DARE (Drug and Alcohol Resistence Education).  Throughout the program, students learn the potential risks and the dangers that both drugs and alcohol can pose.  The DARE program is designed to teach students ways to make decisions that are safe and appropriate.  Case studies, questions and responses as well as role playing take part in this 14 week program.  Police Constable Marcey Rivers also discussed such issues as bullying and cyber bullying with our students this year.  Last night, we held our DARE Graduation Ceremony.  On behalf of Miss Kitchener, Mr. Irion and PC Rivers, I thank the parents, family members and friends who attended the ceremony last evening.  Thank you to Brenda from TD Canada Trust, a sponsor the program and an Auxilary Officer herself.  Honourable mention goes to Morgan, Dylan and Hailey for presenting their DARE essays to the audience.  Well done, students!  Congratulations to all.

The Cameron Carnival is Here

Tomorrow is the Cameron Carnival.  I thank every School Council member and volunteer who has worked tirelessly to plan and organize this year's annual event.  Please come to the school between 5:00 pm ~ 8:00 pm and take your Family Passport to Carnival fun.  The admission price ($5.00 per child ~ adults are free) includes carnival activities and games.  There will also be a silent auction and raffle draw.  Elephant Thoughts will be here as well as Crafts with the Collingwood Public Library, Cupcake decorating with Loblaw Great Food, OPP Radar Baseball, Collingwood Gymnastics Club ~ and much much more.  You can eat dinner at the Carnival as well.  Men with Knives will be catering a BBQ and have different meal options for your family.  Bottled water will not be available for sale.  Instead, you are asked to bring in a reusable water bottle and enjoy the mobile hydration site, thanks to Quench Buggy.  Our Cameron Street Public School Global Club will have decorated cloth bags available for purchase.  Plan to be here...don't plan on missing it!  See you tomorrow at the Carnival.