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Glengarry High School lauded for inclusion ALEXANDRIA | Glengarry District High School (GDHS) in Alexandria (GDHS) has been praised as a “safe, community-mind- ed school with a strong culture of care.” GDHS has a strong literacy program, ex- ceeding both the provincial and board re- sults in Ontario Secondary School Literacy Testing, related Principal Guy Lamarche, who submitted a report to Upper Canada District School Board trustees recently. Lamarche. “Our staff work hard and student learning is empowered through collabora- tion, use of technology, and real-world pro- blem solving.” ded opportunities to participate in the Real to Reel Film Festival and the United Coun- ties Science Fair. There is an effort to enhance the ins- tructional skills of teachers at the school through literacy hubs, professional learning communities, technical training, participa- tion in the annual Small School Summit and cooperative learning.
Like other schools, GDHS is working to protect the continued mental health of its students. The school has an active partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association and is a winner of that agency’s annual community award for staff efforts. Several staff members are trained in ASIST inter- vention and the school peridically holds CMHA workshops for students. The school has a low incidence of bul- lying and students report they feel safe, the principal said. The school also has a strong communication program through the use of Facebook, Twitter, the school website and an online news channel called Gaels TV.
Teachers place an emphasis on hands- on learning, with fun programs such as the “GDHS Murder Mystery” that enables inter- mediate students to solve a murder, while using deductive reasoning, mathematics, English and other academic skills. The regional coroner, police officers, and staff members participate in the dramatic, inte- ractive presentation. The school also offers Specialist High Skills Major programs in hospitality and tourism, transportation, and fitness and health, and students are provi-
Glengarry has a focus on both school and staff wellness offering a variety of activities including football, curling, cross country, yoga, a well-equipped weight room, and a thriving music program. Quality Daily Phy- sical Education is offered to all students at both the intermediate and secondary levels.
This is largely due to a concerted effort to prepare for the testing, including practice tests, an after-school literacy program and individual support for those who need it. “Glengarry’s school culture is one of inclu- sion, care and positive relationships,” said
Nouveautés au Festival des couleurs Le conseil d’administration du Festival des couleurs de Rigaud accueille quatre nouveaux administrateurs et de nouvelles idées pour le populaire événement. Les sièges laissés vacants par les anciens administrateurs ont été comblés par Richard Lefebvre, Jean-Charles Goyèche et Patrycia Beaudry. En raison des récentes élections municipales, le représentant du conseil de ville de Rigaud, Mario Gauthier, a cédé sa place àYannick Sauvé. André Roy, DavidVallée, Isabelle Juvien-Verdier, Josée Leroux, Martine O’Leary, Véronique Cunche et Marie-Claude Pilon ont été réélus. La direction générale est toujours assumée par Bertin Savard. Leur première réunion s’est tenue le 15 avril. Ils se sont entendus sur plusieurs nouvelles activités, qui se grefferont au Festival des couleurs qui se déroulera cette année du 11 au 13 octobre. Le Défi Altius, une course à obstacles destinée au gens d’affaires, et un circuit patrimonial sont des exemples de nouveautés.
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