This Week at Lakehead Public Schools - June 8, 2012

Lakehead Public Schools Students Dominate Enter the Den

In what is becoming a tradition, Lakehead Public Schools have once again dominated the Thunder Bay Ventures Enter the Den Contest. The contest provides an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to showcase their skills and products in a city-wide competition.

Once again, the quality of the entries was superb and worthy of the accolades received during the judging process.

Congratulations to the top three winners:

First Prize
Phil Bystrican, Sir Winston Churchill Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Phil Bystrican Apps
Phil Bystrican Apps is a mobile application development and design business based in Thunder Bay, ON. The company designs iOS applications that are functional, innovative, fun and of the highest quality. Four of the companies most popular apps include: Hockey Shot Counter, Pitch Counter Lite, Pitch Counter Pro, Pitch Speed.

Second Prize
John Golphy, Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Tibor Metal Works
Tibor Metal Works is a custom metal welding and fabrication business that is capable of welding and fabricating anything that you design. Customers can also pick from metal works that are already designed and customize them in their own way. Specialties include fabricated metal flowers, jewelry, fences, trellises, bookends, bird sculptures, wine racks, small tables and stair railings.

Third Prize
Isaac Sauder, Hammarskjold High School
iGLASS
iGLASS provides local handcrafted glass products such as drinking glasses, candle holders, decorations for yard and home. All products are made from recycled glass (beer bottles, jars, wine bottles, etc). This allows customers to feel good about protecting the environment while also enjoying a unique, Thunder Bay made product.

Media Survey

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Woodcrest Pirates Take Over Bora Laskin

The intermediate students of Woodcrest Public School are proud to present The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree© in Lakehead University’s Bora Laskin Auditorium on Wednesday, June 13 and Thursday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 for all ages. For more information, please call Woodcrest Public School at 346-9396.

Play Synopsis
“Gangway, Pirates of the Caribbean—here comes The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree! When his crew jumps ship upon sighting the pirates in the distance, Captain Jennings is left with a makeshift crew of motley prisoners and Fergus, a sailor who can't swim, to protect his wealthy passengers, the Prescots, from the inevitable attack. As the lady pirates take over the defenseless Kayla May, you're in for swashbuckling musical comedy with a host of hysterical characters on deck and a spectacular Bill Francoeur score. Along with Captain Bree's hearty crew, you'll find the haughty Professor Bidwell and the pretentious Madam Prescot constantly battling for special treatment and respect (ha!). You will love the swashbuckling ending as the two captains work together to save their crews from the British.

Bill Francoeur's zesty music adds the perfect touch of authenticity to this spirited pirate play. From the suspense of "The Plank" to the belly laughs of "Shipshape and Bristol Fashion", you will be humming the catchy sea shanties, including "Welcome Aboard!" and "They're a Nasty Lot." (©Pioneer Drama Service).”

Liberating News

Best wishes go out to Ryley Hlady who had Liberation surgery last week in New York. Ryley is an Education Assistant at Algonquin Public School and was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 10 years ago. He has been a spokesperson in Thunder Bay for the MS Society for several years playing a large part in the MS Read-a-thon. With the help of family and friends he fundraised for his surgery. The staff and students at Algonquin Public School look forward to his return.

Lakehead Public Schools Retirement and 25 year Celebration

Congratulations go out to the Lakehead Public Schools staff who attended the Retirement and 25 years of Service dinner on Monday, June 4.

Upcoming Meetings

• Standing Committee Meeting
  Tuesday, June 12 - 7:30 p.m.
  Board Room, Education Centre
  2135 Sills Street
   
• Regular Board Meeting
  Tuesday, June 26 - 7:30 p.m.
  Board Room, Education Centre
  2135 Sills Street
   
• Budget Committee
  Tuesday, June 19 - 6:30 p.m.
  Board Room, Education Centre
  2135 Sills Street
   
• Parent Involvement Committee
  Monday, June 18 - 6:30 p.m.
  Board Room, Education Centre
  2135 Sills Street
   
• Special Education Advisory Committee
  Wednesday, June 20 - 6:00 p.m.
  Board Room, Education Centre
  2135 Sills Street
   
• Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee
  Thursday, June 22 - 9:30 a.m.
  Board Room, Education Centre
  2135 Sills Street

Diversity Dates

Sunday, June 10

• All Saints Day (Orthodox Christian)
  Christian day to honour Saints, including those who are not celebrated by individual days. 

Monday, June 11

• National Day of Reconciliation (Aboriginal/First Nations)
  Marks the anniversary of Canada’s apology for its treatment of children, parents and families as a result of the Indian Residential Schools system.