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Newspaper Club February 2018
Ski Club As the first snow falls, the sign-up for the Millbrook South Cavan Ski and Snowboard club commences. Kids in grade 4 to 8 look forward to the snowy hills and icy jumps…
Come Celebrate Family Day at the Millbrook Family Centre Feb. 19
The Old Millbrook School Family Centre will be hosting Family Day celebrations this year on Monday, February 19 at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin Street, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. There will be lots…
Millbrook Figure Skating Club – Winter Session is Beginning
The Millbrook Figure Skating Club has had a busy fall session. New and returning skaters have worked hard to develop their skills. Advanced CanSkate and Star Skaters dazzled the audience with solo performances during…
Local Kindergarten Teachers Bring Indigenous People Curriculum to Life
The spirit of Truth and Reconciliation is taking root in our schools. After a few weeks of discussions around First Nations, Millbrook South Cavan Kindergarten teachers Tracy Parker and Andrea Read brought their curriculum…
The Millbrook South Cavan Newspaper Club is Up and Running Again
As you may have noticed in the last edition of the paper, we have students from Millbrook South Cavan writing again for the Millbrook Times. Under the supervision of Kindergarten teacher Wilma Armstrong, students…
Use it or Lose it – Music and Movement Program in Jeopardy
Toddlers and caregivers returned to the Fireside Lounge at Centennial Place on November 20th for the start of the 4th year of Music and Movement. This intergenerational outreach program is operated by volunteers with…
Character-Building Assembly for North Cavan Students
Last month, North Cavan students were told they could all be champions in an entertaining presentation called the NED show. This character education program is delivered to elementary students and centers around a cardboard…
Preventing Concussions Should Be a No-Brainer
What do Ken Dryden and Gordon Stringer have in common? They both want action to help prevent concussion injuries in all Canadians who engage in sports. As Ken Dryden puts it, they want a…
Boosting Veggies and Fruit with Kids – Doing it Together!
Are you and your family getting enough veggies and fruit? Does the thought of encouraging kids to eat vegetables and fruit make your heart rate go up? Meal and snack times can sometimes feel…