http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress Home of the Sentinels Wed, 16 May 2012 11:29:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=839 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=839#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:45:13 +0000 admin http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=839 Look for better solutions to problems. For example, if you don't understand the course material, don't just re-read it. Try something else! Consult with the teacher, a tutor, an academic advisor, a classmate, a study group.]]> http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=839 0 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=878 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=878#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 13:36:38 +0000 admin http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=878 The following is an excerpt from a story published in the April 17, 2012 print edition of The Compass, and is reprinted here with permission. Story by Bill Bowman, The Compass Alison Somers is best known for her prowess in the pool, as an award-winning member of the Poseidon Swim Team. But it was the stroke of a pen that will take the Carbonear Collegiate student to Ottawa and France later this year. Somers will be making the pilgrimage to Beaumont Hamel in July, after her award-winning poem was chosen in the senior category (high school) of the 2011 remembrance literary contest sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Command. A Level 1 student at Carbonear Collegiate, Somers is the daughter of Junior and Cathy Somers of Carbonear. The 15-year-old student will be in Beaumont Hamel July 1 to take part in the annual Memorial Day ceremonies there. This year marks the 96th anniversary of the infamous Battle of Beaumont Hamel, one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War, which nearly wiped out the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Of the more than 800 men who went over the top on July 1, 1916, less than 70 answered roll call the next day. Somers is one of four Newfoundland students, who were named first place winners in the literary, poetry and poster contest at the senior level in the provincial competition. Their award-winning work earned them the privilege to be in Beaumont Hamel in July for the solemn occasion, where they will place wreaths at the war memorial on behalf of all Newfoundland and Labrador youth. Somers was the only student from the Trinity-Conception region to be named a first place winner at the senior level of the provincial remembrance contest this year. National winner Her award-winning poem was also chosen by the Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command as a national winner. That distinction has also earned her a trip to Ottawa on Nov. 11 for the annual national Remembrance Day ceremonies marking the 94th anniversary of the end of "the war to end all wars." In the nation's capital she will join other award-winning students from across Canada who will place wreaths on behalf of Canada's youth. While she knew she had already won the provincial competition, Somers didn't know anything about the national win until April 5, when members of Branch 23, Royal Canadian Legion turned out at Carbonear Collegiate to make the announcement. Sarah Lawrence, schools and remembrance chair for Branch 23 told the Students and staff in a school assembly: "I am very excited to announce that for the next year Alison's poem will be on display at the National War Museum in Ottawa because she is also the winner of the national contest." In addition to the all-expense paid trips, Somers will be receiving $100 from Provincial Command and $500 from Dominion Command. Somers and her school will also be receiving plaques to mark to the occasion. Her Poem, "I Remember"]]> http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=878 0 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=875 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=875#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:29:59 +0000 admin http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=875 Final Exams will commence on Friday 8 June 2012 and end on Wednesday 20 June 2012. Final Exam Schedule June 2012]]> http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=875 0 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=871 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=871#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 12:56:43 +0000 admin http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=871 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=871 0 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=866 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=866#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:35:29 +0000 admin http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=866 Congratulations to Alana Loveys who placed 2nd at the Provincial Canadian Parents for French Speak-Off in St. John's on Saturday April 28th. Students from all over the province participated in this event and competed in different categories according to age and level of French. Alana won in her category at the Regional Speak-Off in Bay Roberts earlier in March to qualify for this competition. She presented a fantastic speech about the positive and negative aspects of stress and suggestions of how to deal with and overcome stress in a busy lifestyle. Alana was awarded a cheque of 100 dollars and received a certificate of participation from CPF. Félicitations Alana!]]> http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=866 0 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=828 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=828#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:40:20 +0000 admin http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=828 Wednesday, April 18, new security protocols in line with district policy will be in place at Carbonear Collegiate. All entrances will be locked from 8:30 - 10:20am, 10:45 - 12:30pm and 1:25 - 2:15pm. Any student, parent/guardian or community member entering the building during these times must enter through the main doors by the gymnasium at the rear of the school. There is a buzzer and camera system now in place at these doors. You will need to buzz the main office and possibly identify yourself to someone in the office before you will be permitted to enter the building. You are then asked to report to the main office. We would like to thank you for your cooperation and understanding on this matter. Please remember it is for the safety and security of students and staff at Carbonear Collegiate.]]> http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=828 0 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=818 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=818#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:11:45 +0000 admin http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=818 On March 30th one of our students, Brandon P, a level one student currently taking a CISCO CNA local course competed in a 7 hour competition at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition at College North Atlantic in St. John’s. He succeeded in achieving first place and was awarded a Gold Medal giving him the opportunity to go on to the Canadian Skills Canada Competition to be held in Edmonton in May. This competition evaluated each competitor's skills and recognized excellence and professionalism in the field of IT network systems administration. It tested skills in computer trouble shooting, end user documentation, network cabling, knowledge of computer and network hardware as well as desktop security and networking. We wish Brandon well as he prepares to represent Carbonear Collegiate and compete at the national level.]]> http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=818 0 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=812 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=812#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:15:41 +0000 admin http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=812 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=812 0 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=806 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=806#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:30:10 +0000 admin http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=806 "Think globally and act locally" is an often quoted mantra when it comes to social activism. On Friday, March 16th Carbonear Collegiate Social Justice class put this mantra into action. The class decided to carry out a fundraiser for one of their own classmates who had been stricken with cancer. They coined the day "You’re a Life Saver Day" and on this day students could purchase a life saver from the class for a dollar. At dinner time several of the students bunkered in the hallways of the school & for a donation for the buskers, a student received a life saver. The music ranged from traditional music to Iron Maiden. In addition the class made "Cup Cakes for A Cause" and sold them at dinnertime & recess. In total the student body donated close to $1000.00 to help their sick class mate. The class saw their study of social activism come to life with this project and wishes to thank the entire body of Carbonear Collegiate for their generosity.]]> http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=806 0 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=788 http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=788#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:23:08 +0000 admin http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?p=788 A Big Congratulations to the Carbonear Collegiate Drama Troupe who did extremely well in the regional drama festival 2012 for their play, The Cave Cat, by Ford Ainsworth. The troupe won Best Set......thank you to Miss Worthman and Mr. White for their wonderful work, Best Costuming, Samantha Crocker received the awards for Best Lighting and Best Sound, Kristen Baker and Justin O'Keefe received Merit Awards for acting, Rebecca Howell won the award for Best Supporting Actress, Patrick Jayne won the award for Best Actor, and the troupe won BEST PLAY.........Thanks so much to Mr. Howell, Mr. Jayne. Mr. Russell, Mr. Noel, Mr Curlew, and Josh Chubbs for being the Best Stage Crew EVER......... Drama Troupe: Patrick Jayne, Kristen Baker, Justin O'Keefe, Rebecca Howell, Alana Loveys, Brittany Dooley, Claire Moore, Antonia Whelan, Erin Jones, Samantha Crocker, George Butt, Jacob Elyk, Hailey Noel, Elizabeth Hicks]]> http://www.cc.k12.nf.ca/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=788 0