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IMMACULATA REGIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL
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Mustang Classic Sr. Boys and
Girls Basketball Tournament
Dec. 8 /15
School Mass
Jan. 13 at 11:30
PSG Meeting
Jan. 28 at 7 pm
Sweet 16 Tournament
Jan. 29/15
Immaculata: A Family That Fosters Excellence
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Christmas came early to Immac. Well, Ok, we weren’t
celebrating Jesus’ birthday
early, but the present thing,
yup, that came early!
Once again I am overwhelmed by the generosity
and support of our PSG and
Knights of Columbus chapters
who worked alongside our
school council.
Principal’s
Message
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Fine Arts Night
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Snowshoes
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Basketball
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Wine Fundraiser
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2019 Class Legacy
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Code of Conduct
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D E C E M B E R
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Our new mobile laptop lab
arrived late last week.
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funding to replace our aging
computer lab. Thanks too to
Mr. Davis who acted as a conduit and ensured Immac received the best machines at
the best price.
This new and powerful mobile laptop lab consists of
thirty durable laptops (with
MS Office) and will be available to our students in early
January.
Combined the three groups
were a powerhouse united
together with a common purpose-supporting our students!
The PSG , Knights, and the
IRHS Council provided the
Inn From the Cold
Students can sign out the
laptops from the library for
use at school, or teachers can
book the entire lab for their
classes.
As technology proves to be
more and more mobile, no
longer is a dedicated room
needed for technology.
Good bye computer lab! Hello 21st century schooling!
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Mass will be offered
every Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 pm in
our school chapel .
Fathers Pfliger and
Cerlouie are our
celebrants.
All community members are welcome.
Art Students Visit Influential Artist
“If my work as an artist has somehow helped to
Immaculata students who had just previewed her
open doors between our people and the non-
amazing and inspirational work at the Kelowna
native community, then I am glad. I am even
Art Gallery. The gallery was exhibiting the work
more deeply pleased if it has helped to encour-
of seven professional First Nations artists who, in
age the young people who have followed our
the early 1970s decided to join together and cre-
generation, to express their pride in our heritage ate a new Group of Seven for Canada – somemore openly, more joyfully than I would ever
times called the “Indian Group of Seven”. This
have dared to think possible.
group wanted to win an audience for their work
– Daphne Odjig
and challenge stereotypes about First Nations
Please come join us!
people working as contemporary artists. This exArt students from Grade 10-12 were privileged to
visit First Nations artist Daphne Odjig on Tuesday
afternoon. Daphne currently resides in Cotton-
hibition contains about sixty works of art in total
and is organized and circulated by the MacKenzie
Art Gallery in Regina, Saskatchewan
woods Care Facility in Kelowna and fills her waking moments by observing, reflecting, visiting
Ugly Sweater Day
Immaculata Alumni on facebook
Immaculata Athletics on twitter
with old friends and meeting new ones, like our
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It’s the Most Wonderful time of the Year!
Religious Studies 8 students wrapping presents for Inn From The Cold guests.
This activity is part of their Legacy Project. Thanks to Mrs. Denby for being the
driving force behind this wonderful example of giving back to the community.
Secret Santa
Mr. Judd presenting
a cheque for $1000
to Randy Benson,
Executive Director of
the Gospel Mission
from the Grads of
2014.
One of the gingerbread houses that
Spencer LaPointe
presented to 1st
Nations artist
Daphne Odjig at
Cottonwoods on
Tuesday.
Presentation of cheques to St.
Vincent De Paul Society.
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Fine Arts Night
A HUGE thank you to parents, students and staff who made the Fine Arts evening on December 10 a great success! Audiences
were “wowed” by the band performances from the Grade 8-12 band classes, and treated to the fantastic art created by the grade
8-12 Art classes. Overall, the evening raised over $2000.00 towards our field trip to Vancouver Island in May! Thanks to all the
bakers, ticket sellers, refreshment table helpers, and bake sale cashiers who helped out that night. We definitely could not have
done it without you!
Snowshoes Anyone?
The PSG has a few Catsport Aluminum Snowshoes available for sale;
sized to fit 100 - 170lbs*.
$80 per pair OR $150 for two pairs
Includes carrying case
For purchase details please contact Val Cocar
([email protected])
or Nica Graziotto ([email protected])
*Limited number of sizes available
Cheques payable to IRHS PSG
Basket Ball Senior Boys Southridge
Tournament December 12th to 13th
In a first trip to the coast this season The
Mustangs came away with 3rd place and
entertained a partisan crowd. Day dazzled, Bruchinsky bamboozled, Macdonnell mesmerized, Wallace wowed, Spellicy surprised, Gini jingled, Alexander
amazed, Reeve raved, Aquilon awed,
Beauchemin baffled, Mercuri marveled,
Shaw shocked, Jones jangled the opponents while Verna vocalized from the
bench.
So to the games. Round one, once more
into the fray against The Wolves from
“the grey” of West Point. Unlike Liam
Neeson and his band of misfits dropped
into the frozen Alaskan tundra to meet
their fate at the hands of the wolves.
The Mustangs refused to give in. Playing
together as a team to stop the Wolves
picking off the Mustangs one by one.
“Fight them off with fire” they say, that
indeed is what the Mustangs did. Holding high their golden torches the Mustangs hurt the Wolves whenever they
Salsa Dancing
charged into the opponents paint. Defensively the Mustangs limited their
losses keeping the Wolves on a short
leash with, ironically, Mustang “Pack D”.
finals score 53 – 40.
The next round, not exactly the North
Ridge of the Eiger. None the less the
match up with Southridge was of mountainous proportions and a mental and
latterly physical challenge to which the
Mighty Mustangs were to be left breathless and fall on their knees just short of
planting the green and gold flag atop the
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summit. Until “the 4th” it was
game“ (61 – 63) with the Mustangs sure
footed, looking stretched but comfortable. They were matching anything Southridge put in front of them. The Mustangs
were well equipped for the frosty conditions and weathered the Southridge
storms. In the 4th the ridge suddenly
narrowed and the tension was “knife
edge” as the Mustangs made for the
summit. Finally working at altitude took
its toll and a heavy “gust” unbalanced
Gini at point seeing him slide out of sight
with an injured wrist. The rest of the
Mustangs were unable to hold him on
the rope and lost their footing too. Final
score 61 – 81.
Finally the playoff for third against the
“Shamen” of the Similkameen valley.
The “Shamen” were also venturing to
the coast looking for rich pickings. To the
half the Mighty Mustangs were matched
beat for beat by the magic of the
Similkameens. Going in 21 – 17 up. The
third and fourth quarters saw the
Similkameens unable to keep the rhythm
of the Mustangs charge. Skipping a beat
or two the Similkameen magic faltered
and the Mustangs ran out worthy winners 42 – 36. Third place to the Mustangs !!!!
See you for the Mustang Classic in the
New Year !
E. H. Mitch
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PSG Mustang Spirit Wine Fundraiser
Back by popular demand is the Mustang
Spirit Wine Fundraiser. This year we've
selected wines from the Okanagan region, here is a description of the wines.
2012 MERLOT/CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This marvelous blend of Merlot and
Cabernet Sauvignon showcases some of
the finest offerings of the Okanagan
growing region. Complex in nature but
smooth to the palate with a fine balance of tannins....this wine is sure to
satisfy all who consume it. This wine
pairs beautifully with your favourite red
meats especially lamb or venison.
2013 PINOT GRIS
Produced from organic grapes, this wonderful Pinot Gris represents the best
that British Columbia can produce. Wonderful complexity with flavours of Bartlett pear and apple. Pairs well with milder foods. Serve with risotto, prosciutto
and prawns - yum!
Please See order form on page 10!
M.A.D.D.
Thursday Dec. 11th, we again had a presentation from MADD.
There was a 40 minute video and short discussion after. It was
both impactful and informative for the students. This holiday
season please do not let anyone drink & drive.
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Our Fans
Chess “Chuesday”
The Merry Chess-mas Chess Tournament Champion of 2014 is Zachary Schryburt. Well done
Zach ! Zach played Shea Faigan in the final. In a
close match up Zach, playing black, check mateed Shea with his queen and knight. In the play
off for third Haytham Zhang beat Emiliano
Oldenbourg.
A big thank you to Shea Faigan who organized
the tournament and Mr. Barriault who was on
hand to see the first rounds completed success-
fully.
See you all in 2015 for more “Chess Chuesday” the Spring term tournament will be
the IRHS Spring Cheery Chess Tournament.
Early in 2015 are the city schools championships at Mount Boucherie.
Stay “Chuned” Chess Fans.
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Class of 2019 Legacy of Service
Last year, when the grad class of 2019 was in grade 7, we
began an initiative to feed the clients at the shelter: Inn
From the Cold. Through various fund raising efforts we
raised $2500.00 to purchase food for our 5 year service project. In previous years, classes leaving the school purchased
an item and left it behind for the school. Rather than doing
this, our class decided to do something for people who are
less fortunate than we are. Each student in our class participated to make a roast beef dinner that was delivered by our
fellow classmates. By making this meal, and giving it to
someone who truly needed it, we realized that there is a
need in our community and that we can help.
the years until we graduate. We will be returning St Joe`s
yearly to make a meal with the existing grade 7`s. We have
all volunteered to shop for food, make the meal, organize
meetings with the grade 7`s or to encourage service. With
Christmas approaching quickly, we were offered the opportunity to reach out to the clients at the shelter. We have all
purchased a gift to donate to the men and woman to open
on Christmas morning.
The meal this year will be made on February 6, during Catholic Schools week.
Merry Christmas ,
Sophie Miller, IMMAC grad class of 2019
As promised, we will be continuing our legacy by making a
meal for the clients at Inn From the Cold this year, and for all
Homestay needed
Looking for a homestay family for the end of
January for a younger boy. Please contact
Blaine Melnyk, International Programs Coordinator at:
[email protected]
More Secret Santa...
Texter’s Neck??
Are you getting 'Texter's
Neck'?
ing. (Harvard)
There are four billion mobile phones in the world.
Texting has become a pre'Texter's Neck' is the posiferred form of communition your neck is in when
cation. Think of all the
you are looking down at
time the average person
your phone. Flexing your
spends hunched over a
head forward for long
smart phone, or device.
periods of time can cause
Day after day. Week after
cervical spinal degeneraweek. Year after year. Are
tion which will affect your
you one of them? If so,
posture.
you may have 'texter's
Remember, your posture neck'.
doesn't just affect your
'Texter's Neck' can cause
body.
neck strain, neck pain, and
It affects your brain too.
headaches. It can also
cause arthritis. These can
The way you sit, stand,
and walk has big implica- become chronic, and
don't usually get better on
tions for your mood and
their own.
happiness. The latest
Also known as 'iPosture'.
studies show:
If left untreated permanent damage can happen
- The way you move
affects the way others see including:
you.
- Flattening of the spinal
- When you sit up
straight, you are more
likely to think of positive
things, or recall good
memories. (San Francisco
State)
curve
- A slow, slumped walk
can drain your energy.
- Disc herniation
- Amy Cuddy says posture even affects your
hormone levels. (TED)
- Disc compression
- Your posture can even
affect your decision mak-
- Onset of early arthritis
- Spinal degeneration
- Spinal misalignment
- Muscle damage
- Nerve damage
- Loss of lung volume capacity
lar veins. A slightly lower
tCBF (12%), a considerably
smaller CSF volume oscil- Gastrointestinal problating between the cranilems
um and the spinal canal
(The Text Neck Insti(48%), and a much larger
tute)
ICC (2.8-fold) with a correA study found 84% of 18- sponding decrease in the
24 year olds said they had MRI-derived ICP values
were measured in the
back pain in the last 10
sitting position." (Alperin
months (Simplyhealth).
et al)
The same study found
that people of all ages
......in other words, keep
spend the same amount
the blood flowing to your
of time interacting with
brain.
devices each day as they
spend sleeping.
When you bend your neck
Consider this quote from and look down at your
the Wall Street Journal:
phone for a long time
"If you do this day after your are straining the the
muscles and joints in your
day, .... the whole skeleton changes." Dr. Golubic neck. This is unnatural,
says. "... we do know that and it can cause poor posture. It can be permanent.
when you slouch, you
project an attitude of depression and low motivation. When you sit up
straight, psychologically,
your attitude is better."
And consider this:
"In the upright posture,
venous outflow is considerably less pulsatile (57%)
and occurs predominantly
through the vertebral
plexus, while in the supine
posture venous outflow
occurs predominantly
through the internal jugu-
Emma Thompson once
said, ""We all stand about
like parboiled spaghetti".
She might be right. Regardless, excellent posture is a valuable thing to
portray to the world.
So: Try to cut back on the
time you spend on your
devices. And when you
are using them, keep your
head up. Your brain, and
body, will thank you.
Mindfulness is key.
Parent Code of Conduct
Immaculata’s parents join in our proud tradition in a way that is summed up by our school’s
vision statement, “a family that fosters excellence.” All of our parents are a part of our
school family, and have the responsibility of helping to foster excellence in our student athletes, both athletically and in showing sportsmanship. Most simply this is done through
example. As members of our Immaculata family, Immaculata’s parents act as representatives of Immaculata Regional High School, and Mustangs Athletics.
Immaculata encourages all parents or guardians to:
Support Mustangs Athletics
Encourage all players to demonstrate sportsmanship, with enthusiasm and respect for all participants
Model sportsmanship by refraining from any contact with referees,
allowing officials to referee games without intimidation
Be Loud, Be Proud, Be Positive