Grade Five students travelled to Iroquois Arena on May 4th, to learn about staying on the right path.  Many community partners showed the students that being active, eating healthy and staying on the right path of life, will lead to a better life.  As the RAD theme song suggests, "See how the good life feels, climb in and take control of the wheel".

Congratulations to ALL classes who did a fabulous job making an outfit out of recyclable materials.  All classes were respresented well which made it difficult for our judges to choose a winner.  In the end, the winning class was Ms. Magrath's grade 7 class, who will be rewarded to a free dinner at the Mandarin.  Second runner up was Mme Mercier's grade 1 class who will have an ice-cream party.  Third prize was won by Mrs. Nelson's grade 5/6 class who will be rewarded with a popcorn party. 

 With Spring on its way students and staff are working hard to beautify our school yard. We have begun our Adopt-A-Garden program, where each class signs up to care for one of our gardens. Thanks to Kamstra Landscaping for donating two trailer loads of topsoil to improve our back gardens!
 
We are also looking for any donations of shrubs or perennials that you may be splitting when cleaning up your own gardens at home. Please let your child's teacher know if you can help!

Congratulations to the Junior Girls Basketball team who placed THIRD in our Area.  The girls demonstrated perseverance and determination which advanced them to the round of 24.  Coaches Nelson, Rocha and Eadie would like to thank the players and the parents for their dedication and commitment to our team.  Well done girls!

Le Café français

On Wednesday, May 9th, the students of École Walter E. Harris, will be  showcasing their French talents.  There will be songs, dances, as well as a fashion show presented to our audience.

Our students will be pleased to serve you coffee and a plate of decadent treats to enjoy during the show.

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What an amazing message Quincy Mack and J-Box brought to our school on April 11th, 2012. This spectacular 90 minute presentation for our JK-8 students brought a very stong message of bullying and how to deal with it while performing dazzling basketball tricks.  He has worked closely with NBA MVP's LeBron James, Steve Nash and Shaquille O'Neal.  Also joining him, beat boxer, J-Box, who is known as the "Human-I'Pod".   He will be appearing on "Canada's Got Talent" as he is one of the 8 finalist!!!  Go J-Box, Walter E. Harris will be cheering for you!  QMack and J-Box  drove home the importance of "never giving up" and "increase the peace".

TOONIE TUESDAY IS STILL ON!

For only $2.00, students may now purchase a bag of kernels popcorn every Tuesday at lunchtime.  Kernels popcorn is a trusted Canadian brand that offers whole grain, GMO-free transfat-free popcorn snacks that meets our PPM 150 guidelines.  Profits will go towards this year's grade six trip to St.Donat.  Your child may choose from the following flavours, dill pickle, salt and vinegar, white cheddar, low fat caramel and butter salt.