The Monograph: The Web Log for F. E. Madill Secondary School

Environmental Festival this Fall in Teeswater: Get Involved!

Hey F.E. Madill Students!  You have been hearing stuff about the environment for awhile now.  Information about global warming, funny shaped light bulbs, Earth Hour and gas prices.  Have you been wondering how to get involved and have fun at the same time?  The REYOUZD festival this September in Teeswater might be for you.  Here are some details:

The First Annual Reyouzd Festival September 20 & 21, 2008 at the Town Hall in Teeswater. Ontario. The town will also be the site of the 2008 International Plowing Match September 16 to 20th and the 14th Annual Canadian Big Band Celebration, Sept 19-21, is occurring in nearby Port Elgin.

Planned Events:

• A Reyouzd Fashion Show: youth and clothing eco-retailers working together to present a show of reused and repurposed clothing for an exciting display of innovation and vision. Introducing the work of Hayley Murdoch-Fyke.
• A Sustainable Art Show of regional artists who incorporate reclaimed materials in their work.
• A presentation of poetry, prose, and storytelling with an environmental twist.
• A presentation of regional foods.
• Enviro music featuring Dropping Science presentation of The Climate Project by Al Gore-trained Victoria Serda and her daughter.
• A static parade of repurposed items and garden ornament and some surprises along the way....

So be sure to get involved or be in attendance Madill students and think about how you can have a positive impact on your environment.  For more information visit www.reyouzd.com

Reach For The Top Team Reaches New Heights

The Junior Reach for the Top team competed at the annual Huron spring tournament on Thursday April 3 at CHSS. Out of the six teams competing, Madill's two teams finished first and third overall. Team members include:

Matt Cardiff
Andrew Watson
Danika MacDonald
Lisa Choi
Susannah Ripley
Maaike van Hittersum
Ursina Studhalter
Becca Beardsley
Mack Alton

Gang Green: Madill's Club for the Environment

Gang Green is a club at F.E. Madill focused on environmental issues.

If you are interested in the environment or are curious about all this 'Green' talk come on out.

To begin with we have restarted recycling in the cafeteria and hope to expand the program further.

We have also had a successful fundraising program, selling environmentally friendly lightbulb packages.

We are currently in the process of planning other special events and awareness campaigns. 

Prefect Trip Practically Perfect In Every Way

The prefects prepare for an afternoon of laser tag.

Madill prefects were rewarded for contributing to the positive atmosphere at the school Friday May 18th with a trip to Laser Quest in Kitchener. The group participated in two rounds of tag and rumour has it that one of the teachers may have posted a record low score!

Supervising teachers Ms. Kellington and Ms. Wheeler prepare for battle!

The school would like to thank the prefects for the good job that they do.

photos courtesy of Ms. Kellington

Horse Club Enjoys A Day Of Riding

The horse club lines up!

This Monday the Madill horse club go together with their counterparts from Listowel District Secondary School at King-Lyn stables in Monkton. Students went through the basics of haltering, grooming and tacking up. Club members include Ursina Studhalter, Jessica Machan, Jolene van Meeteren, Jocelyn Huber and Alysson Vander Veen. Teacher advisors are Ms. Finch and Ms. McKague.

A Madill club member puts her horse through its paces.

photos courtesy of Ms. Finch

Reach For The Top Team Has The Answer

Madill's "Reach for the Top" team had a very successful tournament last Thursday with impressive wins over 4 opposing teams. Their performance leaves the team tied for first place in the region with number of games won and first overall in points scored. Well done!

Wingham Through the Lens!

Wingham on a perfect November day is the subject of the phtography club's shoot.

The art and photography club spent the lunch hour capturing the essence of Wingham. The purpose of their photo shoot is to provide a series of images that will be available for purchase at the Mistletoelaneous fundraising event November 30th.

Photo club members track down the perfect Wingham image!

Look for a link to a photo gallery of their shots below. Small,(8.5" x 11"), medium, (12.5" x 19") and large, (19" x 25") prints of selected shots will be available for order at Mistletoelaneous. Don't miss out on the perfect Christmas gift!

Wingham as you've never seen it before!

[PHOTO GALLERY]

Reach For The Top Competition

The Junior Reach for the Top team competed in Clinton on Wed. April 5, against other schools in Huron county. Becky Guay, Adam Simpson, Jenna Strong, and Julia Pegalo competed competently in all of the day's games. Matt Underwood, who is usually part of this team, was at the regional Science Fair in Seaforth and therefore had to miss the tournament. We certainly missed the geographical knowledge that Matt usually brings to the games, but the Science community benefitted from our loss, as Matt is moving on to the country-wide Science Fair in Quebec. Nevertheless, the team had a tremendously good time throughout the day, and even learned a few things along the way. Congratulations to South Huron District Secondary School for finishing in first place. Next year, when Madill's team members are in Grade 10, we will certainly be a force to be reckoned with.

Story submitted by Ms. M. Matchett