Malvern never rests. Since

our winter holidays we have

been a whirlwind of activity

and achievement. Every day,

all day, Malvern is filled with

the sounds of students partic-

ipating in clubs, drama, ath-

letics, art, music and more.

Students work with teachers

at lunch and before and after

school to get extra help to

improve their academic per-

formance. Thank you to Mal-

vern’s dedicated staff who

work long hours to ensure

that all students have the

opportunity to succeed at

both academics and extra-

curriculars.

The Social Justice Confer-

ence during the week before

March Break was an out-

standing week of workshops,

speakers, films and hands on

learning. Thank you to Mr.

Izzo, Ms. Furgiuele and the

dedicated team of students

from the School Climate

Council who worked tirelessly

over many weeks to organize

the Conference and all the

events. This year Malvern had

a greater number of partici-

pants and a wider variety of

workshops, including some

delivered in French than ever

before. A group of students has

been working with a Board

representative on the issue of

harassment and gender identi-

ty; these students have pre-

sented to Grade 9 classes on

these issues and are now a

respected resource for junior

students. Pink Day, which was

on April 8th, was a resounding

success. Thank you to Mr. Izzo

and the MSASS students for

their hard work in putting to-

gether this event again this

year.

The Arts are important at

Malvern and there have been

many memorable moments

over the last few months. On

April 8th Malvern students were

featured in Sounds of Toronto

at Massey Hall. The choir had a

featured performance and stu-

dents also performed with the

Board-wide band. Our students

also performed in numerous

Christmas parades, the Easter

parade and Drumline competi-

tions. As this newsletter is be-

ing written a group of music

students are on their way to

New Orleans to perform at the

prestigious New Orleans Jazz

& Heritage Festival. The M Fac-

tor competition was held on

April 10th and the winning solo-

ist was Olivia Terenzio and the

winning group was Whiplash

comprised of Isaac Teague,

Paget Divljakovic, Dylan

Rochon-Terry, Matthew Ireland,

Ethan Peters, Bryan Suther-

land, Sofia Miller and Russell

Lamey. Thank you to all the

competitors for a remarkable

evening of entertainment and

congratulations to Olivia and

Whiplash. A huge thank you to

Mr. Falla and Ms. Norris for

their dedication to our music

program. The Junior and Senior

Spring Concerts and Visual Arts

displays are on May 13th and

14th and we would love to see

you there. The Grade 11 Docu-

dramas never fail to engage

and inspire the audience and

this year was no exception.

Thank you to Mr. Lehrer for his

leadership and commitment to

our Drama program. Cabaret

night is coming up on May 1st

and the Grade 12 plays are on

May 29th and 30th. Please

come out and support Malvern

students.

Our Grade 9 students partici-

pated in a Science Fair with the

top ten students moving on to

the city wide showcase. Con-

gratulations to Thinzar Soe,

Madeleine Matthews and Em-

ma Jarvis who all won gold

medals at the competition.

Malvern excels at athletic

achievement as well and had a

very successful winter season.

We had both a ski and a snow-

board team coached by Mr.

Hartley and several members

went to the OFSSA competi-

tions at Blue Mountain. Our

powerhouse swimming team

was coached by Ms.

L`Estrange and the junior girls

won regionals, while both junior

and senior girls’ relay teams

went on to OFSSA. Sasha Deck-

er placed fourth in freestyle in

the Province. Both the girls’

and boys’ hockey teams,

coached by Ms. Bugelli and Mr.

Underwood respectively, went

on to the city playoffs. The girls’

team faced very tough competi-

Principal’s Message Important Dates

2014/2015

April 25th—Spring Fling 9:30 a.m.

April 28th-Staff Meeting Late Start

May 1st-Full Disclosure

May 5th-Home & School Council Meeting

7:00 pm

May 12th-Staff Meeting Late Start

May 13th-Juniors’ Music Night 7:00 pm

May 14th-Seniors’ Music Night 7:00 pm

May 18th-Victoria Day—no classes

May 26th-Staff Meeting Late Start

May 29th — Grade 12 Plays 7:00 pm

May 30th—Grade 12 Plays 2:00 pm & 7:00

pm

June 1st-Locker Cleanout; All Library Books &

Fines Due

June 2nd-Home & School Council Meeting

7:00 pm

June 3rd& 4th-EQAO Math Test

June 5th-Boardwalk Ball

June 9th-22nd-Exams

June 18h-Grad Formal

June 22nd-Marks Check Day

June 24th-Summer School Registration

June 30th-Final Report Cards Mailed

Inside this issue:

Principal’s Message 1

Malvern’s Vinyl Cafe 3

Best Buddies 4

Guidance News 4

Newsletter

April 23, 2015

MALVERN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE 55 Malvern Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4E 3E4

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tion and had to bow out, but the boys’ team made it to the regional quarterfinals. The junior girls’ volleyball team coached by Ms. Tsukada and

Ms. Pytlovana made it to the city semi- finals and the senior girls’ team coached by Mr. Salvatore won the city championship and went to OFSSA

where they lost in a close match in the quarterfinals. Our cheerleading squad, coached by Mr. Do and student volunteer, Attiphah Moulton-

Davis, is always one of the best in the city and this year the team placed second in national competition in Niagara Falls. Congratulations to all

of our amazing athletes and thank you to all of our coaches who give up their valuable time to support our students.

A special thank you to Mrs. Vicky Tsorlinis and our School Council for organizing two very successful Parent Engagement seminars. During

the first seminar “Social Media Zombies” Steve Chapelle informed us of the dangers of social media and gave important tips on how to keep

students safe. The second seminar focused on “Mindfulness, Resilience and Academic Performance” and Giles Pinto and Joelle Therriault

helped parents support their students to develop creative solutions to stressful situations. Both seminars were well received and donations

made at the door were given to the Gledhill Junior Public School Lunch program. The School Council has two major events still upcoming. On

Saturday April 25th we hope to see everyone at the “Spring Fling Craft and Foodie Fair.” There will be over 60 vendors with a remarkable array of

products for you to choose from. The Boardwalk Ball is being held this year on June 5th. This is always a fabulous event and all the money raised

goes to support scholarships and other school initiatives. Get your tickets early.

This year Mr. Tennyson, an alumnus of Malvern and member of the Malvern Red and Black Society, has been working closely with our science

students and members of the Eco Schools club on a carbon sequestering project. On May 30th they will be holding a “Re-Leaf Day”. Community

members are invited to purchase, at a very good price, trees for planting and to find out about the project the students have been working on.

Students have received their second Provincial Report Card. Formal Parent Teacher interviews are not scheduled for this reporting cycle but I

encourage you to contact your child’s teacher if you have concerns regarding his or her progress.

Parents are reminded that these last few months of school are crucial to student success and that 30% of the final mark is still to be earned

for this school year. Final evaluations may take the form of projects, in- class presentations and/or exams. It is very important that your son or

daughter is aware of his or her responsibilities in each course. Many curricular areas will be sending home specific information regarding their

course evaluations. We are asking for your support to ensure that, wherever possible, your child does not miss any of the remaining classes.

With the exception of scheduled sporting events, a moratorium on field trips will be in place at Malvern after May 11th. In order to maximize all

of our students’ academic success potential, we ask that you make every effort not to schedule any appointments that would take your child out

of school during classes or exams. Finally, we ask that you review with your son or daughter the importance of getting to class on time, attend-

ing all courses, seeking extra help when needed, and handing in all assignments. My sincere best wishes go out to Malvern students and par-

ents as we work together in these next crucial weeks to bring the school year to a successful close.

Diane Sharpe

MALVERN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

Malvern Celebrates Art & Technology

Why is room 208 packed at lunch every Thursday? Sometimes over 40

students crammed into the space. Well, when you are cranking the likes of

Pink Floyd, The Beatles and Supertramp and their most celebrated al-

bums, it is no wonder people want to show up. Of course, it could also

have a lot to do with the Timbits and coffee.

In any case, it seems the invitation to come and listen to some real vinyl

has struck a chord (pun intended) with a good number of students. One

highlight was a mint copy of Led Zeppelin II – On white vinyl!

And, in one of our more eclectic sessions, we heard side “A” of Kraftwerk’s

Autobahn and side “B” of the soundtrack to A Clockwork Orange, by Wal-

ter Carlos. A few raised eyebrows there.

What really matters, though, is that listening to music on vinyl is hopefully

opening students’ minds (and ears) to the concept of really listening to

music and appreciating the greater context of the albums from which the

music comes.

Sean Matthews

airplane models, drag

racers and so much

more!!

This year’s show will

also include artistic

creations from other

departments, such as

musical instruments

made by students in

Physics class and illus-

trations constructed

through clever graphing

of equations in Math

class.

As in past shows, there

will be a feature exhibi-

tion of independent

studio projects by the

graduating grade 12 Art

class – always an excit-

ing highlight!

Plus, as a special focus presentation, there

will be a display of prints by students in the

new grade nine Expressions in Aboriginal

Cultures art course. The prints illustrate Ca-

nadian Aboriginal social and political con-

cerns that students learned about in the

course, from the unfortunate legacy of

Residential Schools to abject poverty on

some reserves, to substance abuse and

more. The prints, along with their related

write ups will certainly leave a lasting

impact on our viewers.

The evening coincides with the Music

Department’s Junior Music Night, so you

can drop by and see the exhibition then

make your way to what should be an

entertaining concert. Live musicians will

also provide a backdrop to the art show.

So, support your students and come out

to see this spectacular exhibition!

Sean Matthews

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Malvern’s Vinyl Café—a Big Success!

Malvern’s annual Art and Technology

Exhibition is scheduled for Wednesday,

May 13, from 3:30 to 8:30 PM, in the

cafeteria. Come and see the amazing

work that Malvern students have created

over the past year: paintings, sculptures,

drawings, digital photography, animation,

Ontario

Universities

Congratulations to those students who

have already been accepted to Universi-

ties. Ontario Universities have until May

28th, 2015 to provide applicants with a

response.

It is important that students remember

that all offers are conditional and they are

subject to change based on the final mark

submitted at the end of June.

Transmission of marks to OUAC will occur

on April 21, 2015.

Ethel Koumarelas

It is still not too late to apply to an Ontario

College. Please come to the Guidance Office

if you have any questions or concerns. Trans-

missions to OCAS will take place on April 22,

2015.

Ethel Koumarelas

GUIDANCE NEWS

On March 30th, Malvern's Best Buddies chapter had their monthly get together.

This month's event was Easter and spring themed, so the peer buddies and

buddies took part in Easter themed crafts. They also faced off in basketball and

enjoyed plenty of snacks! The relationships between our students and peers are

blossoming into beautiful friendships. Malvern's Best Buddies club members are

looking forward to their next event!

Cecily Boyd

Best Buddies Spring Event!

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Community

Involvement Hours Ontario Colleges

www.ontariocolleges.ca

We received many com-

pleted Community In-

volvement forms earlier

this month. Students

should be congratulated

for their contribution to

the many organizations in our community.

A friendly reminder that Community In-

volvement forms can only be submitted

on the 1st of November and April. 40

hours are required in order to graduate.

Ethel Koumarelas

Full Disclosure Date:

A reminder to grade 11 & 12 students

that the last day to drop a course without

having it appear on your transcript is May

1, 2015.