Ready for an exciting night of entertainment with your family, in support of your Immac family?
Check out GRADFLIX, our Class of 2022 Grad Show.
All Immac families are invited to enjoy the show, purchase some show snacks and participate in our auctions! This is an important fundraiser for our Grad Class of 2022.
Learn more here and don’t miss out!
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT TIME! |
It’s been a busy time at Immac. You may recall that we’ve had several significant capital improvement projects on the go. These projects have been funded, in part, with the funds collected from the annual capital building fee.
Not surprisingly, COVID brought a few unexpected challenges to our school over the past two years. One challenge involved supply chains. Supply chain issues plagued our contractors as they worked hard to secure all the equipment needed to complete our projects. I am very thankful to Kimco, Fine Point Electric, Wiltech Security Systems, and Canadian Telecom Solutions for their flexibility and dogged determination to get the jobs done despite the unexpected challenges.
Here are a few updates on the work being done:
- The LED light conversion throughout the school is almost complete. All classrooms, offices, and hallways are now done. Bathrooms, the kitchen, and the Learning Commons are all that is left. All the lights at Immac should be LED by the end of January.
- The replacement of all of Immac’s HVAC equipment is also scheduled to be completed by the end of January. Securing HVAC units (all 22 of them) has been a tricky task. Kimco has worked very hard to secure all the units we need. What should have been one install day will take three. This means renting a crane to hoist the heavy units three times, not just once! Thank you, Kimco!
- Wiltech Security Systems worked hard to replace our security cameras. Immac now has new cameras inside and outside the school. They finished their installation work last week and everything seems to be working great.
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- And finally, Canadian Telecom Solutions worked closely with us to ensure the right system for our school. The system we ended up with is much more powerful than we need, but we purchased the hardware at a significantly reduced price and it will serve us for a long, long time. CTS anticipates the new phone system to be completed by the end of January.
Perhaps, at some time in the not-so-distant future, I can open the doors at Immac and invite everyone to come in and check out all the work we’ve done over the past two years. Until then, take my word for it. The school looks great!
Mr. P
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NEEDED: HOST FAMILIES FOR FRENCH STUDENTS |
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Immac is going to be hosting 33 students from France from March 31 – April 14th. We are still looking for a few more families to host these students. If you have a spare bedroom (or could “create” a spare bedroom by doubling up a couple of your kids for two weeks). We pay $30 per day per student in exchange for room and board and transportation to and from school.
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Could you help us? Our Improv Club at Immaculata (The Audience Discretion Advised Players) needs a sponsor. We have joined a national network of improv clubs and hope one day to join workshops and competitions but are in need of some team swag to represent.
Is there anyone out there who could help us with the costs of t-shirts like the one you see here? A business logo could be added too if you would like.
Contact Grant Richard at the school if you are interested.
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FROM THE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT |
First of all, I want to say a big thank you to everyone for following the updated protocols regarding no spectators in the gym. We look forward to seeing everyone in the gym in February.
The Sr. Girls Basketball team played their third league game last week against the 3rd ranked KCS Knights. The Mustangs led by 7 at halftime, but got into foul trouble in the second half and ended up with 4 players and losing by 6. The girls know that they compete with any team in the province and are looking forward to having the opportunity to show it in February with city playoffs and Okanagan Valley Championships.
Volleyball Academy Begins January 31st
With the change of semester that also means a change of our sports academy. The final session for the soccer academy will be Tuesday, January 18. The first session for the volleyball academy will be Monday, January 31st. The volleyball academy schedule is as follows: Gr. 8 and 9, Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-5:00. Gr. 10-12, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:00. The last session for the volleyball academy is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 7, while the second basketball academy will run from Tuesday, April 19 to Tuesday, June 14.
Paul Freire
Athletic Director
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Midterms and Finals for all students are scheduled for Jan 19-24.
Now is the perfect time to practice those awesome study skills.
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BOOK RETURN FOR GRADES 10-12 |
With the end of the semester, comes the return of textbooks borrowed by grades 10, 11, and 12. Notices went out yesterday alerting students of which books are still under their profile. Please take a minute to confirm with your student that they have all the books actually in their possession and remind them that they can return them as soon as they are finished their exams. Any books not returned by Jan 28 will be marked as lost and invoiced accordingly.
If you want to check your profile, simply login to the catalog below and use the credentials discussed at school.
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Attention Satisfied Immac Parents:
We could use your help in contacting parents of Grade 7 students at St. Joe’s and Our Lady of Lourdes. This outreach is a great way to connect with parents who are considering where to send their Grade 7 student and let them know what you love about Immaculata. If you’re able to send some emails to help promote Immaculata, please contact Shelley Brodeur at irhs.ahc@cisnd.ca. |
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Plaster casts with a message. Studio Arts 11/12 students creating casts of the hands and feet as part of their Social Activism In Art unit. |
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Small School. Big Family. |
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"OC business students seek community support to launch investment fund"
Congratulations to Immac grad, Justin Rantucci, for initiating this important project at Okanagan College. Justin is the son of Immac CEA, Mrs. Rantucci.
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Please CALL the office at
250-762-2730
and leave a recorded message for Ms. Despins if your child will be absent or late.
It is very important that every student is accounted for when marked away. This will save Ms. Despins time when recording attendance.
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Lord Jesus, Anyone might wonder Why You chose me as friend. There’s nothing that You need from me, and I am far from perfect. Your love exceeds what I can merit, And yet You have chosen me! Lord Jesus, Help me to see today How I can share Your friendship As You have shared Your love with me. In all that I pray and do, Help me to live with gratitude That You call me “friend.” Amen. heartofthenation.org
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CALENDAR ITEMS:
MIDTERMS AND FINALS
JAN 19-24
TURN AROUND DAY -NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
JAN 25
SEMESTER 2 STARTS
JAN 26
BOOK CLUB -LUNCH HOURS
JAN 26-FEB 16
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