Craik School

  During this time of year there are many people who are not worried about what they are going to buy for Christmas gifts, they worry about what they are going to eat.  So Craik School decided that they would practice the gift of giving and raise money to send to SOULS HARBOUR in Regina. At the Christmas concert the play focused around the topic of the gift of giving, so we set up a sign, sent out a note and that night collected $450.00.  Souls Harbour campaign focuses on $3.11 to pay for one meal this holiday season.  We were able to buy 144 meals.  Thanks to all that donated to this.  Remember that the gift is in the giving.  Have a safe and happy holiday.

From November 8th to November 14th, 2009, the grade 10s and 12s from Craik School took part in a program called Encounters With Canada in Ottawa.  It is Canada's largest youth forum and the theme of the week was "Canada Remembers - Le Canada se Souvient".  It was a very busy week, filled with workshops, activities, outings; including the Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa, media releases, team-building and general FUN!  They met many amazing people, notably Major General Lewis MacKenzie, Major McCullough, the Honourable Kenney (Immigration), The Honourable Thompson (Veteran Affairs), the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of York, along with other participants from nearly every province and territory.  Our students had a chance to share their Saskatchewan culture and learn about other places.  They also learned about the importance of remembering Canada's men and women who have served their country through military service.  Much of the program was offered in both official languages so it was a good opportunity to pick up some French.  The friendships and experiences will last for a long time and getting to see another part of Canada will always be a growing and learning experience. 

Tanner Spencer from Craik, SK, attended team Canada's World Junior top 35 camp in Orlando, Florida from October 5th to October 15th.  Tanner is the youngest Saskatchewan player ever chosen to go.  The majority of the team was from BC, Ontario, and Quebec.  One player was chosen from the maritimes, one from Manitoba, one from Saskatchewan and two from Alberta.  Tanner started pitching the first game in Orlando, started the fourth game and closed the last game.  He gave up no earned runs on six innings pitched.  Congratulations Tanner.

On September 24th, Craik School participated in the National School Run for Terry Fox.  The day was bright but a bit windy as our runners and walkers took to the loop.  2009 was our best fundraising year yet.  The school and community members raised over $4100.00.  Thanks to everyone for their donations for cancer research.

SRC students organized a dressup day for the students.  Each grade had a different decade to dress up as.  Flashback fever!