Maple leaf International School

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Tuesday 22^nd June, 2010

REMINDER TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

All High School students are reminded that when exams are done either report to the library to study or go home to study. After lunch 11:30am the gym is restricted due to Grade 8 Grad preparation.

BOOK RETURNS

This is a reminder to all students to return their library books by tomorrow Wednesday 23^rd June. Thank you for your co-operation.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

"Nothing can take the place of perseverance, and determination.  Keep on striving until you finish the task."

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Homework at Maple Leaf International School.

At Maple Leaf, we work to enable each student to succeed in school.  Successful students make connections between what is taught in school and what is experienced outside the classroom.  When these connections are made students may be acquiring or consolidating new knowledge, they may be practicing new skills, or they may be preparing for future experiences.  This is homework.

Click here for our homework guidelines.

On Tuesday 8th December 2009, our Grade 9 Pan group performed at the Diego Martin's Public Library Annual Christmas Concert. Please check the photo gallery for pictures.

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NEWS BULLETIN!!

The Canadian Prime Minister visited our school Saturday 28th November 2009. It was covered on National Canadian TV and newspapers.

A few senior students actually got to sit down with Mr Harper for a discussion. Our pan group played an impressive version of O'Canada for him.

Here are some websites that describe his visit.
Conservative.
The Globe and Mail.
Office of the Prime Minister.
SOOTODAY.com.
CTV News. (Video Clip)
Yahoo Canada News.

Congratulations to our students and staff.

Please note our new article - Environmental Club!!! Found under the News Category. (Updating)

What You Might Want To Know About Our New Corporate Governance.

MLIS Celebrates success!!

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Please check our new article - Guidance News!!! Found under the News Category.

From the article ‘What I learned in First Year' p.10.

1. University/College is not too difficult for you and you need not worry all summer about the work load. Yes, you will need to work hard - from the very first day - and there are many support services to assist you. Universities do want you to succeed. Courses have on line support advice/questions and a service is available when you need help to format your first essay!

2. Get to know your TA's (Teaching Assistants). TA's not only lead your seminars and tutorials but also mark your essays, tests and assignments. They are the first stop for advice and help. Make sure they know your name and always do your readings before the tutorial!

3. Sleep at least 7 hours each night you have classes!

4. Arrive at every class early! Sit in the front row beside a student who is not going to talk, cough, text message or sleep!

5. Ditch the bulky book bag.

6. Prepare before the lecture and do the assigned readings!

Check out first year student Scott Dobson-Mitchell's blog ‘The Freshman' at macleans.ca/oncampus

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 Are your Children Vulnerable to Internet Predators?

How much do you know about keeping kids safe when they go on the Internet?  Take this quiz to find out - True or false? :

1. Internet predators are a different breed from the typical pedophile who has lured and seduced children in the past.
   
   
2. One of the most vulnerable times for middle-school kids to get into trouble on the Internet is late at night.
   
   
3. Instead of filling out a profile, children should let Internet friends know their age and interests by clever screen names like “soccer boy 93” instead of using their real names.
   
   
4. … and more …

See answers in Maple Leaflet January 2008 -->