January 2017NEWSLETTER

4701-52nd Avenue - Yellowknife, NT - X1A 2N8Phone: (867) 669-0773 - Fax: (867) 873-3630

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Principal’s MessageIMPORTANT DATES

January 16-30Exams

January 17Final Day of Semester 1 Classes

Staff Luncheon sponsored by PAC

January 30No Classes

January 31First Day of Semester 2 Classes

January 30-February 1Grad PhotosFebruary 3

Report Cards Go Home

Mr. Dean MacInnis

FoR moRE DEtAiLS SEE CALENDAR oN LASt PAGE.

Happy New Year and welcome back! i hope that our students are well rested and ready for exams! Students are expected to complete their class assignments and seek additional help, if required. Preparation is the key to success! if you would like to discuss your child’s current standing before exams, please feel free to contact us at (867) 669-0773.Congratulations to our music department who put on a wonderful Christmas concert in December. We are very proud of our talented musicians and singers. thank you to student Council who, once again, organized another successful winter prom. it’s evident that a lot of work goes into these events and we’re lucky to have such a hard working student council.our basketball athletes are preparing for the upcoming Cager tournament happening on march 1-5, 2017. We wish them luck and we’ll be there in our falcon gear to help cheer them on!the last day of Semester 1 classes is January 17, 2017. Exams will take place from January 16-30th. take a look inside for exam schedule and study tips. And remember that teachers are here to help you if you need additional help. the first day of class for Semester 2 is January 31st and report cards will go home on February 3rd.

Final- January 2017 Exams-Final AM ONLYELA 30-1,30-2 - Part A- Jan 16, 9-12

SS30-1, 30-2, Part A, Jan 17, 9-12(30-1), 9-11:30(30-2)

FLA 30 Part A Jan. 18, 9-12

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9-11:30 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-11:30 9-12 9-12 9-12 FLA. 30-1 Part A(17)

FLA 30Part B (17)Rms.34,

ELA 30-1 30-2Part B

Rm. 34, 40,41

SS30-1 30-2

Rms. 34,40 (50)

Math30-1 30-1FMath30-2Rm. 34, 40 (58)

Bio 30Rm. 34 (19)

Chem . 30 Rm 34 (20)

Physics 30 (15)Rm 29

9-11:30ELA 9 10-1 20-1 20-2 GYM (176) 9-11:30Hum 9Rm 41 (9)

9-11:30am Math 9, 9F 10C 20-1 20-2GYM(187)

9-11:30 amSS 9SS10-1SS10-2SS. 20-1SS20-2

GYM (180)

9-11:30 9- 10:15amELA 9 FAATPart BRm 35(24)

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Final- PM ONLY- Final January 2017 PM Wed. Jan. 18

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1-3pmELA9 FAAT Part ARm 35(24)1-3:30pmELA10-2Rm 40(26)

1-3:30pmPIF .9(20)

Fr. 9, 10,20 (18)

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1-3:30pmSci.9 10 10FBio 20(162)

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1-3:30pmFLA 9 10 20 GYM (60)

1-3:30 Physics- 20 20F (45)

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1-3:30pmChem 20(26)GYM

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Exams

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Study Tips1. Give yourself enouGh time to studyDon't leave it until the last minute. While some students do seem to thrive on last-minute 'cramming', it's widely accepted that for most of us, this is not the best way to approach an exam. Set out a timetable for your study. Write down how many exams you have and the days on which you have to sit them. then organize your study accordingly. You may want to give some exams more study time than others, so find a balance that you feel comfortable with.

2. orGanize your study spacemake sure you have enough space to spread your textbooks and notes out. Have you got enough light? is your chair comfortable? Are your computer games out of sight? try and get rid of all distractions, and make sure you feel as comfortable and able to focus as possible. For some people, this may mean almost complete silence; for others, background music helps. Some of us need everything completely tidy and organized in order to concentrate, while others thrive in a more cluttered environment. think about what works for you, and take the time to get it right.

3. use flow charts and diaGramsVisual aids can be really helpful when revising. At the start of a topic, challenge yourself to write down everything you already know about a topic - and then highlight where the gaps lie. Closer to the exam, condense your revision notes into one-page diagrams. Getting your ideas down in this brief format can then help you to quickly recall everything you need to know during the exam.

4. practice on old examsone of the most effective ways to prepare for exams is to practice taking past versions. this helps you get used to the format of the questions, and - if you time yourself - can also be good practice for making sure you spend the right amount of time on each section.

5. explain your answers to othersParents and little brothers and sisters don't have to be annoying around exam time! Use them to your advantage. Explain an answer to a question to them. that will help you to get it clear in your head, and also to highlight any areas where you need more work.

6. orGanize study Groups with friendsGet together with friends for a study session. You may have questions that they have the answers to and vice versa. As long as you make sure you stay focused on the topic for an agreed amount of time, this can be one of the most effective ways to challenge yourself.

7. take reGular breaksWhile you may think it's best to study for as many hours as possible, this can actually be counterproductive. if you were training for a marathon, you wouldn't try and run 24 hours a day! Likewise studies have shown that for long-term retention of knowledge, taking regular breaks really helps. Everyone's different, so develop a study routine that works for you. if you study better in the morning, start early before taking a break at lunchtime. or if you're more productive at nighttime, take a larger break earlier on so you're ready to settle down come evening. try not to feel guilty about being out enjoying the sunshine instead of hunched over your textbooks. Remember Vitamin D is important for a healthy brain!

8. snack on 'brain food'Keep away from junk food! You may feel like you deserve a treat, or that you don't have time to cook, but what you eat can really have an impact on energy levels and focus. Keep your body and brain well-fuelled by choosing nutritious foods that have been proven to aid concentration and memory, such as fish, nuts, seeds, yogurt and blueberries. the same applies on exam day - eat a good meal before the test, based on foods that will provide a slow release of energy throughout. Sugar may seem appealing, but it won't help when your energy levels crash an hour or so later.

9. plan your exam daymake sure you get everything ready well in advance of the exam - don't leave it to the day before to suddenly realize you don't know the way, or what you're supposed to bring. Check all the rules and requirements, and plan your route and journey time. if possible, do a test run of the trip; if not, write down clear directions. Work out how long it will take to get there - then add on some extra time. You really don't want to arrive having had to run halfway or feeling frazzled from losing your way. You could also make plans to travel to the exam with friends or classmates, as long as you know they're likely to be punctual!

10. drink plenty of waterAs a final tip, remember that being well hydrated is essential for your brain to work at its best. make sure you keep drinking plenty of water throughout your revision, and also on the exam day.

Good luck!

GradNews

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Leaving a Legacythis year, ms. tonge's Senior Art students are working hard to complete phase four of the Leaving a Legacy Portrait Project: SJF Alumni. Some of the honourees currently being interpreted in various painting styles are: Susan Aglukark, Leela Gilday, Dustin milligan, Bob Bromley, Chris Bromley, maxine Avery, Glen Abernethy, Carmen Braden, Kirsten Carthew, & Nancy macNeill. this phase of the project is expected to be completed (with fourteen portraits) by Spring 2017 with a reception to acknowledge the student painters and portrait subjects.

GRAD PHotoS: Jan.30th - Feb.1st (details on booking process to come later)GRAD GoWN SiZiNG may 26thGRAD Bio Due June 1stGRAD 2017 thursday, June 29th at the multiplex starting at 2pmGRAD RiNGS were on sale in the foyer at the school on Dec 1st and 2nd. if you missed those dates there are brochures in the office! Grad rings are still available for ordering online.

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An AFS student exchange is all about excitement. New countries. New cultures. New friends. There are heaps of countries to choose from. If you want to experience something new, take the leap and join the hundreds of young Canadians who head overseas with AFS every year. An AFS exchange is an unforgettable experience. Don’t settle for less. Grab your future with both hands.

Experience another country and go on the adventure of a lifetime.

AFS Interculture Canada is thrilled to offer the opportunity to five young Canadians to participate in a study abroad program without any participation fees. The five students awarded the bursaries will have the choice to study in Italy, India or Paraguay.

For further information about studying abroad, visit www.afscanada.org stephanie.girouard@afs.org 1 800 361-7248 ext 227

Twin Day!

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Badmintonthe Sir John Franklin badminton team had a banner year in 2016, in more ways than one. Yes, Sir John did win both of the badminton banners. that, in fact, is the first time banners have been awarded in high school for our sport. our team was top aggregate (point per player), in the junior and senior categories.that is not only a testament to the quality of our student’s skills, but also to the huge amount of students participating. We had the most attending players in the tournament, with hardly any no-shows. this is a direct result of the competition at school practices. We would have close to 30 players out for practice.this resulted in:Gold medals:15U (under) singles: Stephan messier, Jennifer Lalonde19U Doubles: Elizabeth thomas/Noah Hache, Braden Charlton/Ervin mercado15U Doubles: Stephan messier/Brian Johnston15U mixed Doubles: Stephan messier/ Jennifer Lalondesilver medals:19U Singles: Braden Johnston, maddie Nakimayak15U Doubles: Jennifer Lalonde/Jackie Rameriez19U mixed Doubles: Braden Charlton/ maddie Nakimayakbronze medals:19U Singles: Braden Charlton, Lindsay mailloux15U Singles: tanisha mcmullen15U mixed Doubles: Anabel Flamand/ Brian Johnston19U Doubles: Dawson Fowler/Euniel DelaCruz15U Doubles: Emma Willoughby/Anabel Flamand, Ashley matesic/tanisha mcmullenSo congratulations to all the students who came out for badminton, and to all the players on the school team. Great work and see you next year!mr. Rod Kennedy

ms. Roach’s class recently started the‘Give a Hug’ scarf project with Sheila Stewart.this project was inspired by Sheila Stuart and eventually the scarves will be given to a residential school survivor. the students have been sewing their scarves with a nice design and will be presenting them to elders as a sign of hugging.

‘Give a Hug’ project

École Sir John Franklin High School students got to expand their storytelling horizons. Seventeen students worked diligently to create their own podcasts as part of their Northern Studies class practicum. A podcast is basically an internet radio show. the students worked with the school's Dene Language and Culture Support Worker, Deneze Nakehk'o, who has over a decade's worth of media and broadcast experience. "the potential in the students is pretty amazing. i enjoyed working and learning with all the students." said Deneze. "they seemed to enjoy our class excursions to CBC North. Hopefully it opened their eyes to possible jobs in journalism and/or radio and television broadcasting."As part of the podcast practicum, the students got a behind the scenes tour of CBC North in Yellowknife. Some of the students were interested in working in media, while they all enjoyed seeing the radio and television control rooms and studios. thanks to CBC North for hosting our potential radio and television prospects. Keep an eye and an ear out for Falcon Radio podcasts from this semester's Northern Studies students.

Modern Storytelling

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2016 Winter Prom Pics

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Cell phones at Sir JohnCell Phone exPeCtations at sJFCellular telephones are not allowed to be used during exams, tests, assemblies, special guest presentations, or emergency procedures. Students who bring their cell phones to school are reminded to turn them off during class time. Phones/Devices must not interfere with the learning environment. they are to be used with teacher permission for educational purposes.Cell phones/electronic devices can be used before the morning bell rings, breaks, lunch and after school.Cell phones/electronic devices must be turned oFF before you enter any classroom, office, library, locker room, lab, or theater.Be digitally responsible.Any form of picture taking can be considered an invasion of personal privacy. therefore, before students take any pictures of the building, staff or students, permission must be obtained from the administration, classroom teacher or club sponsor. Permission must be gained of the subject before the image can be used in any way. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary measures, and depending on the severity, can also involve the RCmP.

Fish bone art in Northern StudiesAs part of mr. Doherty’s Northern Studies class, Quynh, Laila and Hana created some beautiful fish bone art with their mentor, Charlotte, from the Birchwood Coffee Shop.

Tobacco Awareness ProjectLast year, as a culminating activity of the ELA 9 health unit, students in mrs Durepos` class had the opportunity to participate in a youth tobacco prevention workshop. With the help of Sabrina Lakhani and Alana Kronstal, students were able to develop a positive campaign slogan aimed towards other youths to prevent and/or motivate them to quit smoking. this fall, their ideas became reality with the creation of bags, t-shirts and sweaters sharing their campaign's ideas. the following students were in mrs Durepos’ ELA 9 class: Emma Seddon, Brian Liang, Alexia D’Astous macDonald, Aidan Drew, Cody Elliott, Christopher Green, Rhiannon Hoddinott, Brian Johnston, Jennifer Lalonde, tara mcNaughton, meadow munroe, Hanna murillo, Aurora Nind, Brooke Pelley, Cayla Pond, maha Rizvi, Ashley Rocher, Samantha Sangris, Zachary Smith, Bryanna Steele, Alliks traverse, matthew tuccaro.

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Atelier de création théâtraleLes élèves de la class FLA 10 de mme Durepos ont participé dans un atelier de création théâtrale dans le cadre du projet La Grande tournée organisé par la Fédération Franco-ténoise. Plus d'informations à venir!Students in mrs Durepos' FLA 10 class participated in a drama workshop for the project La Grande tournée by the Fédération Franco-ténoise. more to come!

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encounters with canadais proud to partner with the Embassy of Belgium to offer an exclusive, eight-day, all-expenses-paid trip to Belgium for five history-loving EWC Alumni Community members.this exceptional opportunity is open to all EWC alumni, aged 16 to 18 years, and will include numerous events, workshops and tours of historical sites and museums, highlighting the First and Second World Wars.Celebrate Canada's shared history with Belgium by creating a personalized, contemporary vision of John mcCrae's celebrated poem, in Flanders Fields - a symbol of the sacrifices of all who fought in the First World War.

iN FLANDERS FiELDSin Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,that mark our place; and in the skythe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we liein Flanders fields.take up our quarrel with the foe:to you from failing hands we throwthe torch, be yours to hold it high.if ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growin Flanders fields

Contest submissions may be in the form of a card, poem, recital, play, video, photo, audio recording, choreography, visual artwork or essay, expressing what In Flanders Fields means to you.

The contest deadline is February 28, 2017.Questions? 1-800-361-0419 (9504) or Jouellette@historicacanada.ca

win a trip to belgium

Mmmbeth...Senior class exam play final "mmmbeth" happening in the Black Box theatre Room 3 thursday, January 12th in the evening at 7 and 8pm. Admission is free. Show runs for about 45 minutes.all are welCome.

exam exemption forms forms are in the office and need to be returned by 4pm on Wednesday, January 11th.

• The Internet has a Great Memory … So Keep its memory of You CleanJust because the internet is so massive does not mean that embarrassing or risqué pictures, rude or mean comments, or illegal activities will disappear forever. Watch what you post about yourself or others -- or allow your friends to post about you -- because you may have to live with it for a long, long time.• Be Good Online … Just Like You Are offlineWriting “hate” emails, hacking into other people’s computers, illegally downloading music or movies and making online threats are just as illegal on the internet as they are in the real world. You cannot hide behind a screen name and get away with it. Watch what you write -- because someone else is watching what you write!

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