To say goodbye to March, many staff and students put a lot of effort into the literacy test. On Thursday March 31, several students at MSS wrote the literacy test. This test is a graduation requirement and students need a 75 percent or higher to pass. Before the test began students could be seen in the halls swapping tips for writing essays and quizzing each other. After the first 75-minute session there were snacks and juice boxes available for students, and the 15 minute break passed quickly. After the second 75-minute session students left their testing rooms proud of themselves, and relieved that they made it through the test. Laura Brown said, “Our teachers prepared me well, and I knew I could tackle this test. It was a piece of cake.”
On April 1, Ms. Bauer brought her Grade 9 and 10 English classes to the Sudbury Theatre Centre’s Young Company performance of #TheWaterTower. This show depicts one of the most pressing issues facing teenagers today: cyberbullying. #TheWaterTower tells the story of four teenagers who must swim through dangerous digital waters as they learn how to stand up for themselves and one another. Eden Bowers says, “The show was really informative about the dangers of social media. The actors did a great job of showing the story through their characters.” The show combined live acting, recorded video, and special effects. After the show, the actors and director answered questions about the show, the performance, and their personal experiences.
The gymnastics team had a NOSSA meet in Sudbury on Monday. The girls representing our school were Yohana Ogbamichael, Roxanne Rojas-Brisuela, Eden Beaudin, Jadah McGraw, Alyssa Green, Victoria Tardif, Maggie Macdonald, Zabrina Cosby, Donnshai Bruleigh, Kendra Jordinson, Brynn Kiley, and Jill Cooper. Coaches Mrs. Theijsmeijer and Ms. Ferguson went with the team. Jordanna Dedman and Emily Granville helped out but were not able to compete. NOSSA determines who goes to the OFSAA championship.
The badminton team has been finalized and the team play in their first tournament on April 6 in Elliot Lake. The team consists of Olivia Behm, Keegan Clarke, Hannah Corbiere, Pierre Debassige, Apryl Eadie, Dylan Francis, Morgan Hall, William Hutchinson, Kaitlyn Keatley, Cole King, Tyler King, Ethan Closs, Hailey Leblanc, Bryce Mastelko, Dylan Moggy, Matthew Redmond, Josh Robinson, James Scott, Ethan Taibossigai, Hunter Taibossigai, Savannah Webb, AJ Van Kesteren, myself, and team manager Honor Esquimaux. The coaches are Mr. Robinson and Mr. Kategiannis.
Rainbow Rights is also planning some activities. The group is hosting a Gay-Straight Alliance lunch on April 12. There will be pizza and fun ice breaker games. All students and staff are welcome to join in the festivities.
April showers bring lots of events to MSS, including Earth Day activities later in the month. ‘Til next time, stay golden, Mustangs.
