2018/2019 Extra-Curricular Activities/Programming Survey

Last spring, the School Council and Rosemont Fundraising Society (RFS) created a list of potential activities, grouped in to seven key areas, where we saw room for growth and support from council/RFS. With Ms. Bobenic’s leadership, our hard-working staff and parent volunteers have made significant progress in each area.  We reviewed and renewed our support for these “key areas” at our February council meeting.  As part of our review, we asked council members to complete a survey indicating the importance they place on each area. If you would like to participate in the survey, please go to this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TD5SDMP.  The survey will remain open until the next council/fundraising meeting (March 21, 2018).  The following list outlines the areas -roughly in order of importance to members:

1. Science and STEM (progress includes: Scientists in schools, 5/6 science fair, robotics, Mathletics subscription) 
2. Sports (progress includes: soccer program, Alien-in line).  Members expressed an interest in sports that are less mainstream, for instance ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, etc).  Members also suggested purchasing additional sporting equipment for use during gym or recess.
3. Culture and Creative Arts (progress includes: residency with author Cathy Bevridge, Quest Theatre performance “We Are All Treaty People”).  Members suggested adding storytelling and drama opportunities for students.
4. Ground Improvement (progress includes: engaged landscape designers for conceptual drawings, school consultations will begin in the next few weeks.  We’re also exploring re-painting the blacktop with games).
5. Clubs (new for this year: Robotics, Math, World Change club, Checkers, Gymnastics)
6. Volunteerism and philanthropy (World Change Club, classroom activities)
7. Reconciliation and understanding our shared history with Indigenous communities. (progress: This is a priority for the CBE and is being addressed through a variety of curriculum connections in the classroom.  The school is currently focussing on capacity-building at the teacher/administrative level.  The play “We Are All Treaty People” explores these themes.)

In addition, we added “Math and Coding” as a priority for 2018-2019, including hosting a 'Math Curriculum Parent Education Night' in the coming year.  If you are interested in helping to arrange a “Math Night” or would like to support any of the priority areas with your time or expertise, please contact Ms. Bobenic, Jodi Hughes (Council Chair) or Dan Collins (RFS President).  Better yet, join us at our next meeting on March 21st at 6:30!