Connect cross country kids run to win and represent connect charter school By Tristan
Have you ever been stuck in a storm or it raining so hard you can’t see the ground? Every morning at 7:45 cross country runners from all grades meet to practice in the freezing cold weather no matter what. Everyone who signs up for this thrilling activity is ready to wake up early and run in any weather. Runners practice long distance running and sprints, getting ready for the competitions. In the fall after school connect charter runners meet at 4:00 to compete in the wild races. competitions are held at charter schools that volunteer to host the meets. The race distance varies in your age from grade 4-5 one kilometre 6-7 one and a half kilometres and grade 8-9 two kilometres. After grade three, four and five run it’s grade sixes turn to run. Connect charter runners line up at the start intimidated, fallowed by other charter runners. Finally they fire the gun and the rapid races begin. Shirley Fleming who has been racing for 30 years said that “the start of a race is a relief because all of the hard training is done and you just have to focus on the race and do your best”. You can win a colourful and detailed ribbon if you get top ten in the race. Connect runners all look forward for the championships meet because the top three finishers leave with a special medal. Connect runners say a special thanks to their dedicated parents, every meet their mom or dad needs to drive them to the meet and get them organized and fed. Even through the rain or snow parents are cheering and yelling. The coaches are there to assist the runners and direct them Jake Bridges who is on Connect's cross country team said that him and others are fortunate to have such supportive parents. By participating in this thrilling activity you see major improvements in strength and running skills. For more information about cross country visit http://www.coaching-kids-sports.com.
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The skaters feel the friction again as they are competing for gold By: Eugene
Are you interested in putting your figure skating skills to the test? Then the Calgary STARSkate Invitational is the challenge for you. There are challengers from all over Alberta. The competition events include pairs, ice dance, free skate, free dance and synchronized skating. Skaters from all ages can compete. The Calalta figure skating club will be hosting the competition at Canada Olympic Park. The timeline of this exciting competition will be December 15-17. You can compete for fun or even to test your program. The competing is the biggest highlight. The competitors all work hard and try to succeed. The skaters sense gracefulness in their programs. The competitors feel like all their hard work for this competition has payed off.“ I feel like this is going to be a fun but awkward competition. I am very nervous. “quoted 6.2 student Brianna Davie. The results are a really big part of a competition. If skaters get 1st, 2nd or 3rd you get an medal but it also means you have obtained a good program. There are also element sheets which shows more clarity on what you could improve on. Having a dinner out with your family after competing is a rewarding time. You can talk about your skate that day and is a good family experience too. The skaters will go home with memories of their competition. They will remember the enjoyable experiences and the gloomy memories. This will be a step to improvement and even to success. For more information about the competition visit http://skateabnwtnun.ca/events/competitions/2017-2018-season-competitions/ Lady Baden-Powell and the challenge in her honourBy: Amy
Are you stumped on how to complete the Lady Baden-Powell challenge? In Girl Guides or want to learn more about Girl Guides? Girl Guides do so many things together, camping, cooking, crafts, selling cookies, making friends and so much more! Girl Guides is a world wide organization that has 150 countries participating. Agnes Baden-Powell was the creator of girl guides who was the sister of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the creator of scouts. Girl guides was created because in 1909 Lord Baden-Powell called together all people who in scouts. They all gathered together at Crystal Palace in London, thousands of boys came with their leaders and also a small group of girls. They wanted to join scouts, so Lord Baden-Powell asked his sister Agnes to be in charge of the girls. Lady Baden Powell is one of the best known girl guide because she was the first World Chief. The LBP challenge was created to recognize the girls who are committed, and to give back to the community. This award can go on your resume and help you get a job and scholarship because it shows the interviewer that you are driven and responsible.To complete the LBP challenge you will need to complete all of the area program badges. You can give back to your community by shovelling driveways, help with grocery and more. You're only able to do the Lady Baden-Powell challenge in your 3rd year of guides. Some Girl Guide leaders thinks that they should make the LBP challenge more participant driven. Guider Iris said “I think you should have to do a project that show how you took action for a better world that is in honour of Lady Baden-Powell”. After you finish the Lady Baden-Powell its bittersweet. You’ll have to leave your guide group but you’ll get to go in to your next stage in Girl Guides Pathfinders. You’ll start your new challenge the Canada Chord. To learn more about girl guides go to https://www.girlguides.ca/web/ and to register your child go to https://register.girlguides.ca The soccer team, Rangers Athletes 06 are going for gold in a Vancouver tournament By Alexandra
Want to kick some wins up in March? The Calgary Rangers soccer team is getting ready for a shooting experience. The girls are preparing for bigger, faster and stronger teams in Vancouver but they don’t know what to expect. The team is super excited and nervous. This is what they are doing to prepare. The team has a practice, a academy and a game every week, plus a session called Everdin training where they go to the Edge academy to train. They had a tournament in Lethbridge on the 25th and 26th they played 4 games two a day. To get the team pumped up they yelled the cheer “123321 RANGERS”. In their tournament they lost two games and won two games. All the girls demonstrated determination and tenacity. Every game they brought their effort. The Vancouver tournament will take place Burnaby Vancouver. Which is located towards the eastern side of Vancouver. That is where they will play in a four day tournament. They will compete against teams all over western Canada. The coach says that “The team needs to communicate and pass more”. He also said they need to move more get into open space when the team has possession and get touch tight when defending. The girls can read plays like books, they can tell where ball is going to go or where it will be passed. It is just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. Some girl have played soccer together for 3 years here is what they think about sticking together. Amaya says “I love theses girls we’ve known each other for 3 years now. I think that is an advantage because we think of what to do and share it with the team.” When the team, gets together usually before and after games they forget about soccer and have fun. They created an iMovie on the team and how they did in Lethbridge. One of the dads on the team videos the games so the team can look at how they did and see what they need to improve on. Every week the team has an category and that is there focus for the week. But always one of there topics is communication because it helps get your head up to look for a pass. Also possession in mid field because that is where they loose possession most of the time. So in Vancouver that is where they will try to keep possession. So come on down to explore and see the wonders behind the soccer. Come watch a game or two and cheer on the rangers athletics. They will be there to take home the gold and show the other teams who’s the best. Now go to Vancouver and cheer them on!! For more info visit http://calgaryrangers.com or http://calgaryminorsoccer.com.. Local Alberta man unearths rare fossilized dinosaur “braincase”. By Lukas
Have you ever found a bone? Well this man found one 65 million year old one! In the summer of 2015, retired Calgarian geologist, Donald Rae discovered a very rare fossilized dinosaur “braincase” near Morrin Bridge, Ab. This part of the skull is extremely rare and only a few dozen have been found. “It just looked like a pile of rocks when I found it, but I decided to take it home just to be sure” he said. Rae’s impressive collection has been building up over the years (below), and its all because of one small find in 2004 in the North west territories. Rae says that he has come in contact with Phil Currie and that he wants to see it. “The fossil could be picked up by the government and given to the royal Tyrell because it is rare and might be a completely new dinosaur.” This brain case is very interesting, as you can see above, because the brain wraps around the bone when most others just wrap around part of the brain case. “You can see these little bowls and those are where the deferent compartment of the brain are. This fossil is very unique as it kind of looks like some rocks glued together. These fossils are all very interesting, even the shells. We are so especially lucky that alberta had all the right conditions to get these special artifacts. Sometimes all you have to do is go on a little hike, but it can also be dangerous because of rattlesnakes and you can easily slip and fall of the cliffs to you death. If you are interested in fossils and prehistoric animals I would really recommend that you go to a APS meeting 1 or 2 times a month. Website: albertapaleo.org Join us on a sweet adventure through the south By Cameron
During the spring of 2015 the grade 4 students of connect charter school went on an amazing trip called the southern Alberta history tour with all they’re peers ,teachers ,and parent volunteers to learn and have fun. they traveled on a great big luxury (traxx) tour bus. To they’re first destination the ROYAL TYRAL MUSEUM. where they learned all about the hoodoos and dinosaur bones. Delicious nutritious meals were devoured by all. Then they were taught to make casts of a dinosaur bone of their choice. Then they had sleep in the triceratops museum room. The next morning they prepared for departure and although they had an exhilarating experience they had to move on to the next adventure. When the grade fours arrived at the Nanton bomber museum they all looked at the big metal hangers in excitement. They where toured around and educated about all the planes bye one off the staff. The grade fours also had free time after the tour to explore the planes and even go in some of the planes. They took pictures and had a whole lot of fun. However they had to leave soon to catch another bus ride to the third and final destination before going home. All of them had a long but still fun bus ride to the frank slide interpretive centre. When they finally arrived they had some time to stretch their stiff legs. But then they needed to offload their luggage from the bus. Grade fours had another tour inside the building of all the interesting exhibits that helped them learn all about this antique devastation. The grade fours had a nice dinner and set up their sleeping area. They had a long sleep until the sun cracked into the sky. After their morning routine they packed up all their belongings for that would be the last day of the majestic tour. But there was still some fun left. All the kids walked down a hill to the equipment shack where they geared up for something amazing. Grade four kids put on a safety hard hat with a light and set off for the mine. They had an amazing tour of this extravagant old mine, being taught things the whole way. At the end each kid was aloud to take a hunk of coal from the rustic old mine and bring it home. Sadly the grade four kids all needed to return home with a long bus ride. when they arrived back at the school they were warmly greeted and hugged by their families. To book a traxx bus tour go to http://www.traxxcoachlines.com underdog team from Calgary plays hard and fights Bow River Bruins on their way to the final game.By Thomas
“The Wolves had their fans on the edge of their seats all weekend in Drumheller” said the Wolves team manager. The Trails West Wolves from Calgary played in a tournament in Drumheller and tried to get that shiny gold metal. The team only get to play on the local rinks in Calgary like the Flames Community rinks. They are starting to get boring so it is a unique experience to play on the ice in Drumheller. All of this fun is located in one place the amazing Drumheller. It is also home to the incredible Royal Tyrell Museum which is a one of a kind dinosaur museum. This tournament took place from the 17-19 of November. The Wolves played in this tournament because the league needed them to so they can make sure that all the teams are balanced if they play each other. This is called the seeding round and it is very important to all the players and coaches so the teams are evenly matched. Based on the wins and losses of the teams playing, the Wolves knew it would be a struggle to place first. They undefeated Bow River Bruins where looking to stay undefeated. The wolves great team managers where the ones who put all of this fun together. The Wolves played their first game Friday night against Crowfoot Coyotes. They unfortunately lost 4-3. But they managed to get 3 goals against a tough team. Saturday morning came quickly and then when the Wolves where ready they went to rink. On the ice, the Wolves started their warm up. The Bow River Bruins 9 managed to score some quick goals in the third period to win the game 8-5. Little did the Wolves know that this score would would help them achieve the finals. Saturday afternoon was a defining moment for the Wolves as they played the Bow River Bruins 8 and managed to win 3-4 against this team by playing hard every period. The Wolves thought they would be in the B finals but because they scored more goals than the other teams, they were on their way to the A finals. The tournament underdogs, that nobody though would have a chance. During the game the Wolves played their best. The final score was 2-0, a shocking score because the Bruins have never come so close to defeat. In the end the Wolves took home a shiny silver medal. When the Wolves weren’t on the ice they enjoyed each other’s company and bonded as a team going down the waterside. Since the team experienced this, they are closer on the ice and know each other better, making for a better team. exploring a more unique pastimeBy: Kate
Do ever feel the need for the county air or the wind in your hair? Well today we get an inside look at Cara Stables. The stables are located Just 11 minutes south of Calgary in DeWinton, Alberta. Any day of the week anytime of the year, you can get a lesson for any level of riders in a comfortable indoor heated arena. Here you will learn the necessities of caring for your equine friends as well as creating a healthy bond and finding a peace of mind. Your lesson will be taught by an EC certified coach and horse show judge. You can choose to ride western pleasure, English or you can take a more competitive route. Cara Stables has a very natural environment with cats and dogs, giving off a friendly welcoming vibe. One of the definite benefits of this great sport is the bonds and friendships created on the way. We take a look at Hawkeye, just one of the many well mannered school horses.“Sometimes in horse back riding it’s not you training the horse but the horse training you”, says Donna, owner of Cara Stables. Half of the lesson is horsemanship and care and the other half is riding. “Owning a stable is a huge responsibility so there are no sick days or days off unless you have a reliable and trusted person”. Say Donna. Though this sport is a great way to engage with your environment and try something new, you must do so with caution. Mary Kate, a new rider on Hawkeye was making great progress and her level of confidence was high. she was loving her lessons and was just starting to jump. Horse riding requires a great amount of focus and you must always be ready. Unfortunately Mary Kate had not learned this. Horses can spook at anytime and Mary Kate had her fist fall. But no matter how hard your horse throws you off you have got to get back on. So whether you want a hobby or just wanting to try something new maybe horse riding is the thing for you. For more information on Cara Stables visit https://www.equinenow.com/farm/cara_stables_-_heated_arena_-_board__lessons.htm.hi Fantastic volunteers help unprivileged children in Jamaica By Haylee
If you like to volunteer then you will have a blast going to Jamaica with some of the eye effects workers. Eye doctor Rod Adams joins the lions club for charitable eye missions towards unprivileged children in Jamaica. Other volunteers join Dr. Adams in the trip to Jamaica for the unprivileged children who can't afford an eye doctor. Every year they go on a different day a little after Halloween so they can give the children candy. It turns out to be a very memorable trip knowing you helped someone else in need of care. All the children there are grateful and happy once they get their eye care done and have had a candy. The only problem is the children get crazy when their is candy in sight. These children never have candy, and only get one piece of meat per year since this is a more unprivileged country. “These children are surprisingly very picky when it comes to candy because they want the right candy to cherish but are very patient while waiting for one” said Dr. Rod Adams. The children wait in a mob for their candy. These children are very kind and like to socialize. Every time Dr. Rod Adams goes to Jamaica it is memorable, and he always will share this adventure with anyone who asks. If you would like to find out more information go to https://eyeeffects.ca/about/ or go to eye effects strathcona square and talk more with Dr. Rod Adams. Camp Sweet showing the wonders of nature to Connect Charter School. By: Ela
Connect Charter School is well known for its outdoor education program. Every year all grades go on two or more overnight trips. Out of all the camps, Camp Sweet is the most memorable because it is a school tradition to go there. The most special activities to do are the Animal game, fort building and spending time by the lake. The Animal game is a game where you will be split into different animal groups, and it is played like an animal food chain. Playing the Animal game lets you explore the outdoors and you get to experience the life of an animal. When building a fort, most students work as a group. “What you’re learning in class sometimes affects what you make in the forrest, like fur trading or forming a mini city. It’s a lot of fun to get to know my classmates better.” quoted Elaine. Moreover, in the lake, previous classes have made dams to raise the water level, then other classes can build on top to make it stronger. The dam is the main thing to do at the lake, but there are also tiny minnows to catch and release. All of the activities kids do at Camp Sweet brings them closer to nature, to their classmates and connects them to the school community. In conclusion, students love Camp Sweet and will definitely go again, they hope Connect keeps this sweet tradition going. Go to www.connectscampsweet.ca |
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