MCHS Community Newsletter

We hope everyone had an enjoyable break. We've had an incredibly busy winter at MCHS and we look forward to all the things this spring has to offer! As we quickly approach the end of the school year, we want to remind everyone of the importance of attending class on a regular basis. For some of our students these next few months will determine their graduation status and attendance will play a crucial role. We have lots of fun activities, themes, and extra-curricular events ahead of us and we encourage everyone to get involved! We hope you had the time to do whatever is relaxing for you over the break and that you feel recharged and ready to tackle the end of the school year!

We had a great time during Education Week! The Math and Science Problem of the Day, WORDLE MCHS, Teachers' Favourite Book Contest, Darting Outdoors, and our Wellness Activities were big hits! It was awesome to see so much energy and engagement!

A big thanks to Ms. Kavanagh and Ms. Keating for taking the lead on Education Week! Ms. Keating was one of the winners of the NLTA's Education Week Social Media Contest!

We were excited to open our Reading Room during Education Week! This is an awesome space that has been designed for independent reading and writing. Some classes have had the opportunity to spend time there recently. Based on the reactions of the students, it is a great learning environment a wonderful addition to our school!

Our Drama Troupe performed at the Regional Theatre Arts Festival on March 19th. They were awesome at the festival and we will be treated to a performance here on April 23rd - see below for ticket information. Our students took home a host of awards:

Improv Competition Winners - Amy Evans, Daniel Foote, Bridget Slade, Charleigh Grandy and Cole Pittman)

Award of Distinction for Outstanding Vocal Projection- entire troupe

Award of Distinction for Outstanding work in an Acting Trio - Reece Collins, Lauren Farrell and Bridget Slade

Excellence in Acting Award - Daniel Foote

Adjudicator's Choice Award - Amy Evans

Up and Coming Actor Award - Andrea Hillier

Thanks to Ms. King, Ms. White, and Ms. Brushett for all their work with this group of students!

Tickets can be purchased from any member of the troupe or by contacting the school at 279-2313.

Drop in tutoring is available in the library after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00pm. If a student would like to access a tutor during the school day, they can see Ms. Cusick.

Representatives from MUN were here April 9th to meet with students who have applied to the university.

Victoria Walsh - a Registered Social Worker at the NL Health Services Community Community Counseling Clinic in Marystown, specializing in Mental Health and Addictions supportive treatment, will be working out of MCHS once a month. Victoria was here for a day in February and again in March. She will be back on April 18. If students wish to set up an appointment to meet with her, they can drop by the office, the guidance office, or the PASS room.

Prior to the break, our Badminton team was busy preparing for the regional tournament. It was awesome to see so many students (and teachers!) enjoying Badminton. Our team placed second in the tournament. Congratulations to all! Noah Ryan was named team MVP and Rachel was named team Most Sportsmanlike. Thanks to Mr. Brushett for coaching!

Our girls and boys hockey teams have participated in invitational tournaments and both have hosted successful home tournaments. The teams will be participating in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment High School Hockey Tournament on the weekend of April 19th. Good Luck Clippers!

Big thanks to Ms. Cusick and Mr. Hackett for all their time and effort with our hockey teams this year!

On May 31st we will be hosting an event to celebrate the Class of 2024! Stay tuned for more information regarding this event.

Our Spring Clothing Order is available now! You can find the online store here. All orders will be shipped to MCHS. The deadline to place an order is April 26.