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Sep 3 - First Week Back to School

Student Council planned a number of activities for our first week back to school. Monday - Back to School Best, Tuesday - Rainbow Day, Wednesday - Gator Pancake Breakfast, Thursday - Crazy Hair Day and Friday- Comfy Day. Excellent participation from stud... (read more)

Aug 17 - Welcome Back

Welcome Back to the new school year. See you August 30th. (read more)

Jun 8 - Calgary Philharmonic Rochestra visits Senator Gershaw

Musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra treated students of Senator Gershaw School to a concert this morning. The group performed several pieces, completing the performance with a number by Jimmy Hendrix. Members of the group inlcude Thomas Meg... (read more)

May 26 - Grade 5 Safety Patrollers

The SGS grade 5 safety patrollers were presented with $1000 by the AMA in Medicine Hat. The award was presented at the annual recognition day on May 19. (read more)

May 3 - Gators Win 2A South Zone Badminton Title

For the 5th straight year Senator Gershaw has won the 2A South Zone Badminton Championship. We sent 22 athletes to the zone tournament coming away with 71 banner points, more than any other school regardless of size. As a result we have 6 athletes advanc... (read more)

Apr 30 - South East Regional Skills Competition

Senator Gershaw had 5 students participating in the South East Alberta Regional Skills Competition held at Medicine Hat College. Our student contingent was made up of Nolan Sereda, Tyler Olson, Travis Jassman, Chantelle Strom and Mike Kregel. They were le... (read more)

Apr 30 - Grade 11 Play Krazy Kamp

The Poorhouse Players (aka the Grade 11 class) held their annual dinner theatre, to raise funds for grad, on April 22, 23 and 24. Krazy Kamp featured a band of wild summer camp particpants and counselors with a visit from the Brooks Composite High buffalo.... (read more)

Mar 25 - Be A Rebel Day!

In recognition of our local Rebels hockey teams, Student Council held "Be a Rebel Day". Students were encouraged to dress up wearing red, blue and white; the colors of the Rebels. Two local teams are playing in Provincials this weekend. Our PeeWees are... (read more)

Mar 15 - Gr. 4-6 Psanka Egg Decorating

The SGS elementary students were treated to a special presentation and instruction from the Medicine Hat Interpretive centre who taught them how to decorate eggs, Ukrainian style. (read more)

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)