Congratulations to the following Scholarship Winners from our graduating class of June, 2000.

Rebecca O'Keefe : 
Winner of the Nfld and Labrador School Milk Foundation Provincial Scholarship valued at $1000.00

Winner of the Robert Gillespie Reid Memorial University Entrance Scholarship valued at $3500.00

Winner of the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Millennium Scholarship valued at $5500.00

Winner of the Canadian Millennium "Local Award of Excellence" Scholarship valued at $4000.00

Amanda Walsh
Winner of the Memorial University Dr. Leslie Harris Alumnia Scholarship valued at $16,000.00

Winner of the Nfld & Labrador Federation of Municipalities James Hiscock Memorial Scholarship valued at $500.00

Winner of Placentia-St. Mary's Provincial Electoral Scholarship valued at $1000.00

Crystal Donahue
Winner of the Class of 2000 Smoking Prevention Scholarship for Health and Community Services value at $500.00
 

Notice of Unexcused Absences
Parents are reminded to send a note with your child when he or she is absent from school.  Failure to produce this note will result in an unexcused absence and a "Notice of unexcused  Absence' form will be sent home.  If a note is not received two (2) weeks from the date of this notice, your child will receive an unexcused absence and thus forfeit the right to exemptions from exams.  For purposes of exemptions from exams, students can only be excused by parents for medical reasons or in accordance with article 4b(iii) of the School Board Attendance Policy which includes absences due to hospitalization, death in the family, representing school\district\province\country at an event and other extraordinary absences which have been approved by the school administration.

Tutoring for Tuition
Parents are asked to note that we are now accepting applications for the "Tutoring For Tuition" Program from any students who need extra assistance in Mathematics.   Two Grade 12 advanced math students, Pamela Murpy and Lisa Connors, will be assisting students at all levels from gr. 9-12.  Application forms can be obtained from math teachers or from the main office.

Upcoming dates and events:
  Cross Country Run - Oct 21
  Blood Donor Clinic -Nov. 6                                    (at the school-9:30-1:00) 
  Remembrance Day Assembly Nov. 10 - 1:30
  Remembrance Day Holiday - Nov. 13
  Tentative date for Report Cards - Nov. 9
  Parent-Teacher Interviews - Nov. 16

Homework - Parent Alert 
A number of teachers are expressing concern that students are coming to classes with homework not completed.  Some parents are also concerned that students are supposedly going home without homework assigned.  All high school studentsworthwhole project.  Your cooperation is appreciated in this endeavour.

Krista Hann
Winner of the Thelma Marsh Scholarship valued at $2000.00

Stephanie Greene
Winner of the Robert Gillespie Memorial Scholarship valued at $3500.00

We call your attention to the following items for your information and convenience:

School Council
Parents are again reminded that volunteers will be needed to fill positions on the School Council for this school year.  This Council is designed to serve primarily in an advisory capacity to promote better relations between school and community.  It is an opportunity for you as parents and members of the community to become involved in the education of your children and the decision making of your high school.  Please give consideration to such a wonderful opportunity and submit your name to the school by October 27 - 3:00 p.m. 

have work assigned in classes that should be completed at home.  While students may not have written homework assigned in every class there is always work assigned for study following every class in high school.  We ask that parents be diligent in making sure that students are completing homework and doing home study on the occasions when written homework may not be assigned.

Laval Web Page - www.k12.nf.ca/laval
Awards Day information is now on the page, however, it is possible that not all awards received have been listed.  Students are asked to check the site and let us know if your name is missing from any lists so we can update as soon as possible.

Softball Update
The Laval Boys won the Regional Championship earlier this month by defeating Ferryland 12-2.  They competed in the Provincial Championship last weekend in Carbonear and recorded 1 win with 3 losses.    Mr. O'Reilly would like to congratulate all the players on their fine behaviour and sportsmanship.  A special thank you to Mr. Dick O'Reilly, Mr. Andy Ennis, Mr. Fintan Mullaley, and Mr. Fred Mills for donating their time and vehicles to help the team with transportation and to the other parents who attended for their support. 

Special thanks to Mr. Paul King and the Laval girls slow-pitch softball team for hosting the Provincial 4A tournament in Dunville.  Even though the girls did not win, they showed great sportsmanship and represented our school in finestyle.

Sobey's Tapesaver Program
Parents are reminded to continue saving your Sobey's tapes and getting them into the school.
Last year a total of $550.00 was contributed to our computer program on behalf of this