Badminton Sub-District Playoffs were held last week. The Rookies competed in Arcola, the Seniors in Stoughton, and the Juniors at home in Carlyle. The Rookies played well in Arcola. In Boys' Singles, Kyle Sargent placed 5th and Kirkland Chalus placed 3rd. In Boys' Doubles, the team of Dalton Loustel and Kirk Zacharias placed 3rd and the team of Cale Fleury and Dawson Hoffart placed 1st. In Mixed Doubles, the team of Megan Shirley and Josh Brown placed 2nd and the team of Megan Reaves and Marc Shaw finished 1st. The 2 Mixed Teams and Cale and Dawson's team advance to Rookie District Playoffs in Maryfield on May 7. The Juniors also had great day at the Junior Playoffs in Carlyle. In Girls' Singles, Makalya Brems placed 2nd. In Girls' Doubles the team of Kacey Valentine and Brooklyn Zacharias placed 1st and the team of Nicole Brown and Desirae Weber placed 2nd. In Mixed Doubles, the team of Renae Fafard and Brayden Starr placed 1st. All 7 players advance to the Junior District Playoffs in Carnduff on May 7. Congratulations to the Senior Badminton team that took part at Pre-District in Stoughton on Tuesday, April 19. The team consisted of Girls' Singles: Anna Caan and Jailei Meyer, Boys' Singles: Brody Swanson and Levi Cullum, Mixed Doubles: Jackie Van Dressar and Brody Slyhkuis, Boys' Doubles: Cole Grimes and Ty Currie - Devan Fafard and Blaize Meyer. In Boys' Doubles, Blaize and Devan finished first while Ty and Cole came in third. In Girls' Singles, Jailei placed third. Blaize, Devan, and Jailei will be representing our school at the District Tournament on May 3 in Carnduff. Good luck to the players who advanced and great job to all the Carlyle players who competed at Sub-Districts.
Parents are reminded to be judicious when selecting family vacation times during the school year. It is incredibly difficult for senior years' students to catch up in semesterized courses upon their return, especially when they've been away for 10 school days. Examination times are especially delicate. Provincial exams can only be written on specified days and at the specified times. There are no exceptions.
The G. F. Kells Drama Club is heading to Regina for the May 14 weekend to attend the Provincial Drama Festival. Though they were Runner-up this year, the club is looking forward to seeing the 12 plays which won Regional Festivals around the province.
Parents are reminded that classes resume Monday, May 2.
Anyone who is interested in advertising on the school's virtual signs should contact Mr. Howe at the school.
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