IT WAS LIVE AT IMMACULATA ON FRIDAY NIGHT! | |
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There were gangsters, celebrity game show hosts, and synchronized swimmers in the house last Friday night as the Immaculata class of 2023 impressed parents, teachers, their peers, as well as younger students with their amazing talents and gifts. From singing duos of “Shallow” and “Butterflies Fly Away”, to epic dance battles and renditions of popular SNL skits, the audience was thoroughly entertained! Paparazzi pestered and swarmed guests as they arrived, inquiring about their fashion choices and their expectations for the evening. The bartenders and the NY style concession stand were busy, and the raffle for the valued $500 Jilly Box, Wine Wall, and 50/50 tickets were in demand. The MCs (Sarah Donick and Will Clarkson) weren’t bad either, joking with the crowd and ensuring there were no awkward moments, and Jerry Lano with help from grade 11 protégé, Nick Hann, kept the music going. Finally, who could forget Matthew Taylor’s distracted, but epic journey across the city of Kelowna, captured by up and coming filmmaker Connor Robertson, to get the precious USB back to Immaculata to show the grad memories video (masterly filmed by Taylor Melnyk and London Thalheimer) to the awaiting audience – nice cameo by Mr. O as Constable Oliveira!
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Of course, none of this would have happened if it were not for the help of SEVERAL individuals. On behalf of the grads, I would like to thank the Immaculata community for all their support and commitment to our school. As well, thanks to Kelly Beetlestone, Krystyna Werbowy, Tina Marin, Christina Donick, Dawn Thalheimer, Ingrid Uhrich, Chantal Kuchta, Monika Durose, and Brent Ducharme for being on the grad show planning committee and helping create the “New York Experience”. A HUGE thank you to Grant Richard for stage and light set up, Heather Hrasko for all her work behind the scenes with the sound system and props, and to Jessika Durose and her dad, Jim, for creating the beautiful video song rendition of “We Didn’t Have a Choir”. A shout out must go to Monika Durose for her excellent choreography and time spent coming in at school lunch hours to work with the grads on their swing dance number. Also, alumni, Ashley Flynn, shared some of her valuable time to lend a hand and choreograph the final number. Furthermore, several other parents from younger grades, particularly from grade 10 and 11, were instrumental in selling admission, raffle, and 50/50 tickets, serving appetizers, assisting backstage, running the ticket table and wine wall, as well as helping in the set up and cleanup. Finally, thank you Mrs. Vos for all the sign-making and running the wine bar with student alumni, Jacob Griffin! | | |
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Our grade 11 students did a fantastic job posing as papparazzi and interviewing attendees as they crossed the red carpet. | |
The Grad Show committee would like to thank the following businesses for their generous sponsorship. Their contribution will help offset the costs of grad activities for our grade 12s. | |
PSG PURDY'S FUNDRAISER
Our Purdys Fundraiser begins....NOW! Go get your Easter treats: IRHS Easter Fundraiser
This year, our goal is to raise $1000.00 so we need your help—but don’t worry, all the work you're doing is choosing which chocolates to order.
Stock up on beautiful Easter gift boxes, fun chocolate bunnies, Sweet Georgia Browns and more. All profits will go directly to Immaculata Regional High School. So satisfy those cravings, get all your Easter gift-shopping done while supporting a great cause.
The deadline to order is March 17, 2023
Order here: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1714623-105093
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Once orders close, we’ll notify everyone when and where you can collect your treats. Please share with anyone you know who might be interested. It would help us so much.
Thank you!
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We can’t help but notice many or our students are missing uniform bottoms, opting for less than perfect units. Here’s a great opportunity to fulfill the uniform requirements at a discount. 40% is a great sale and it is on uniform bottoms only. If you would like guidance on what to order, you can always see Mrs. Uhrich. | | | |
DO YOU HAVE STUDENTS AT BOTH?
It's registration time and if you have students at Immaculata and either of the elementary schools you know about blended tuition. Please complete the form below to update your status.
Complete this form
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Small School. Big Family. | |
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St. Charles Garnier Parish is hosting a FREE screening of The Letter on March 5 and would like to invite the Immaculata community to attend.
Here’s a link to the trailer: https://youtu.be/l3EBHebH17Y
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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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MENU
Tue, Feb 21: Boston Pizza
Wed, Feb 22: Booster Juice
Thu, Feb 23: Relvas Catering
ORDER SESSION FOR JAN/FEB IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDERS.
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Lord, As You did during Your ministry on Earth, please help us to accept one another, for all are people meant to grow in faith as the disciples You want us to be. Amen.
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CALENDAR ITEMS:
PRO D DAY -NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
FEB 17
FAMILY DAY -NO SCHOOL
FEB 20
SHROVE TUESDAY-PANCAKE DAY
FEB 21 7:45-8:30AM
ASH WEDNESDAY -MASS DAY
UNIFORM DAY
FEB 22
LANDS' END SALE ENDS
FEB 24
HOPE OUTREACH WINTER DONATIONS
EXTENDED TO FEB 27
PSG PURDY'S DEADLINE
MAR 17
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