Category: General

  In keeping with the recent engineering theme, Chad Carlstrom, a civil engineer from Urban Systems, came in to give an outstanding power point presentation on “What is Engineering” and, more specifically, what he does as a civil engineer.  Students discovered why most Canadian engineers wear a ring on their pinky finger, and even a […]

Today, NPSS International Students had a chance to sneak a peak into the field of chemical engineering.  Spectra’s Kaleb Bellamy came in to discuss the rewards and challenges of chemical engineering in the oil and gas industry, and to discuss courses required to gain entry into U of A’s Engineering Program.  Because so many of […]

  This afternoon, the Moose Morning Madman himself, Ted Sloan, came in to tell students about all the exciting, rewarding, and especially fun, opportunities in the radio industry.  With his usual energy, and some video clips of his antics, Ted was both informative and entertaining.  Students were actively engaged in hearing about more than just […]

Today at lunch, Jonathan Davis from RBC Royal Bank came in to talk with our students regarding business:  What is it?  What are some career avenues in business?  How can business apply to your personal and professional life?  Prudent investing.  Students asked many varied and interesting questions, and other even made appointments to talk further […]

Mrs. Martin’s Grade 5/6 class enjoyed a delicious multicultural dinner for the final activity of their Country Research unit!  The class had an incredible time thanks to a visit from four International students from the High School; they made it so much more enjoyable! There was quite a collection of country information at Mrs. Martin’s […]

  We went to Cameron Lake for Outdoor Recreation class. When we got there,we got ready to hiking, we walked 3.5km to get to the top where we took a break. The view was awesome!  During the hiking we learned to make fire with bush, sticks, etc… Then when we came back to the camp […]