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Mar 8 - Quest Theatre Performs at Senator Gershaw

Quest Theatre performed "Night Light" at Senator Gershaw School for students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 this morning. The play taught the students about bullying, self-worth, courage and overcoming fears. Actors performing from Quest Theatre were Vincent... (read more)

Feb 12 - Student Council

With Valentine's Day on Sunday, the Love'n Puffs (members of student council), prepare to deliver Valentine's candies and treats to students of Senator Gershaw School. (read more)

Jan 27 - Ice Sculptures

The Grade 6 French Class recently crafted several ice sculptures as part of their unit on Winter Celebrations. We had sculptures of a castle, a robot, a fountain, and even of the Stanley Cup. Students raided the cupboards at home for containers of just t... (read more)

Jan 25 - Haiti Update

As of Friday, January 22 we have collected over $1300 for Haiti Relief. We pledged the money to the telethon "Canada For Haiti". The money will be matched by the federal governament and will be split evenly between a number charities including: World Vis... (read more)

Jan 19 - Tyrell Museum Visit

The Shell Discovery Van was at Senator Gershaw Tuesday, January 19. The grade 4 to 6 students had hands on experience fossil casting. They also attended sessions titled Cretaceous Crime Scene and Secrets of the Lost Quarry. The programs were excellent.... (read more)

Jan 18 - Haiti Relief

No doubt by know everyone is aware of the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti. The sheer magnitude of the castastrophe that has befallen one of the poorest countries in the western hemishere is almost beyond comprehension. It has been said that... (read more)

Jan 4 - Exam Timetable

Diplomas and First semester final exams are fast approaching. Study hard and download the exam timetable. To download, click on School Documents and then Achievement and Diploma testing. (read more)

Dec 16 - Nintendo DS Systems in the Classroom

Senator Gershaw School was approved for an AISI (Alberta Initiative for School Improvement) project for the 2009-2010 school year. The project is for the use of Nintendo DS systems in the classroom to supplement students learning. Senator Gershaw has two... (read more)

Nov 30 - Silver is Still Sweet

Well it was disappointing at first...but silver still is pretty sweet. The Senior Gators Volleyball Team had an excellent run at the 2A provincial championships that was stopped just short. The team was defeated by JH Picard from Edmonton 23-25 and 19-25 i... (read more)

Nov 22 - 2A Girls Zone Champions!!

The Senator Gershaw Girls volleyball team picked the right time to get their first tournament victory, winning the 2A zone banner for the 5th straight year. The team went 3-1 in round robin play, wins came against J.T. Foster (Nanton), Vulcan, and Magrath... (read more)

Nov 22 - Zone Champions!!!!

Enough with the second place finishes....let's win a championship. The Gators pulled out an amazing come from behind victory against the Picture Butte Sugar Kings on Saturday night. After cruising through much of the tournament the boys faced a determined... (read more)

Nov 21 - Grade 11 Play dates and news CHANGE OF PLANS

A change of plans - Script were handed out on November 23. Auditions - Period 3/4 November 24 - pleas make sure you let your teacher/WE supervisor know you will be missing. Please pick up an audition form from the play bulletin board in Mrs. Tiffin's r... (read more)

Nov 16 - Julius Caesar

The grade 4-9 students of Senator Gershaw will be learning about the process of theatrical performance and William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. The play will be held Thursday evening at 7:00pm and Friday at 10:30am. (read more)

Nov 12 - Gators finish......second......again

The Senior Gator Boys wrapped up league play losing in the third set to an upstart Foremost team in the Finals. The Gators advanced to the semi's by defeating seventh seed Brooks 25-22 and 25-20. Next up was the third seed McCoy Colts. The Gators prevailed... (read more)

Nov 9 - Another Second for Senior Gator Boys

The boys had another great weekend on the courts, finishing first in round robin play and then losing in the final to Crescent Heights. The boys clinched first in their pool by sweeping Stratmore, Holy Trinity Academy and Three Hills 2-0, and grinding out... (read more)