April 12th, Grade 10-12 students participated in the 2013 Post Secondary Planning Day.  Students were fortunate to hear from former GHS graduates Corporal Kristen DeWulf, Mr. Curtis Lizée, Miss Tiffany Lizée, Mr. Joel Marchand and Miss Kelly Miller.  Students were able to learn about their schooling experiences, both secondary and post-secondary, as well as valuable advice associated with both of these.  Presenters spoke about career choices, employment opportunities and challenges.  Students were exposed to various careers, valuable advice and numerous suggestions in regards to how to face and overcome challenges they may face as young adults.  Many thanks to our alumni! 

March 26th, GHS students attended a hip hop musical about finding your way and coping with battles with disease, addiction, abuse and love.  The talented performers were able to convey strong messages that generated much student discussion following the presentation.

Stephanie Langdon Wheler (B.Sc. nutr., RD), contracted Sport Dietitian for the Saskatchewan Sport Medicine & Science Council, visited with students at GHS March 14^th.  She spoke about Nutrition for Optimal Health and Sport Performance.  She reminded students about the importance of making healthy choices based on the Canada Food Guide, of eating breakfast, of staying hydrated (without necessarily reaching for a pop or sweetened beverage) and of many other important aspects of nutrition.  These great information tidbits and helpful reminders were most welcomed this "Nutrition Month".  

February 26^th, GHS students had the opportunity to attend a presentation sponsored by MADD (Mothers Against Drinking and Driving). The presentation "Long Weekend" brought drug and alcohol impaired driving awareness and risk reduction messaging to the students.   It reminded them, as well as  all adults present, to take a closer look at their values and perceptions as well as the  consequences of bad decisions and risky behaviours.

Please visit the following website for more information regarding the presentation or MADD:

http://www.madd.ca/madd2/en/services/youth_services_school_long_weekend.html .

February 1st - 6th, many French Immersion students in grades 10, 11 and 12, participated in a cultural and action-packed experience in Québec City and Montréal.  They visited many impressive historical sites and went on various tours.  They enjoyed the "Carnaval à Québec" and "Cabane à sucre" experiences.  They appreciated seeing the Montmorenccy Falls, the Ice Hotel, the "underground city" of Montreal and numerous other great attractions and sites.

Les élèves ont pu faire l’expérience du fameux «Carnaval de Québec» à plusieurs reprises. Lors d’une visite guidée au Vieux-Québec et aux plaines d’Abraham près du fleuve St-Laurent et lors de visites à plusieurs musées, ils sont devenus plus connaissant de l’histoire canadienne, des premières nations, des fondateurs, des premières batailles, etc. Ils ont pu mieux comprendre et comparer la façon dont les habitants vivaient au cours des années. Jour et nuit, les jeunes étaient occupés. Ils ont visité le très renommé Château de glace, les chutes de Montmorency, l’Observatoire de la Capital, le Mont Royal, le quartier chinois à Montréal, le Centre Bell, ainsi que d’autres lieux. Les élèves se sont beaucoup amusés sur les glissades du Carnaval, au Château Frontenac et au village Valcartier. Quelques-uns ont essayé le funiculaire à Québec. Ils ont tous pris le métro à Montréal. Tous étaient à la fois surpris et émerveillés par l’immensité de la ville souterraine qui se trouve à Montréal. Tous ont profité de leur voyage et ont rapporté de très beaux souvenirs.

Grade-alike group sessions, focused on The Truth About Drugs,  continue monthly for grades 8-10 and every other month with grades 11-12. The sessions follow very closely a well-developed program called The Truth About Drugs. During the sessions, students view various videos, reflect and discuss. We do hope that the knowledge shared and gained will help our students to make better choices. We do hope that the powerful video clips and advertisements make them reflect and assist them in their decision making in the future. We invite parents to visit the following site to see one of the many videos viewed by students. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m-iepxgceo