http://172.16.1.250:8888/elmwood/index.php/site/index/ en justin.macneil@bv02.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-18T13:37:56+00:00 http://www.elmwood.ca/site/junior_school_choir_wins_gold_at_kiwanis/ http://www.elmwood.ca/site/junior_school_choir_wins_gold_at_kiwanis/#When:13:37:56Z On April 10, the Grades 2,3 and 4 classes participated in the Kiwanis Festival Choir event, and they placed first! The test piece was “Wind” by Wayne Brisbee and they also sang “Nursery Rhyme Nonsense.” The adjudicator complimented the Elmwood students on their excellent diction, expression and phrasing, awarding them a mark of 88. Mrs. Pike was delighted by the enthusiasm and attentiveness of her choir, and also very grateful for the excellent support on the piano by Mrs. Brownlie.   2012-05-18T13:37:56+00:00 http://www.elmwood.ca/site/elmwood_theatre_receives_five_cappies_noms/ http://www.elmwood.ca/site/elmwood_theatre_receives_five_cappies_noms/#When:16:14:05Z Elmwood School students have earned five Cappies nominations, for their riveting performances in a new adaptation of Euripides’s classic The Trojan Women. Adapted by New York playwright, Ellen McLaughlin, this drama explores the pride and plight of women caught in the aftermath of war. Following the loss of their husbands, fathers, brothers and sons, the conquered women of Troy must draw on their own strength and spirit in order to survive the future that now awaits them. Three Elmwood actresses are nominated for their outstanding work: Maka Ngwenya for Lead Actress, Erin Chapman for Featured Actress and Emma Dolhai for Supporting Actress. Emma was also recognized for her work on the production’s costumes, and the team of Sarah Beltrame, Eleanor James-Beswick, Janan Lewars and Emmie Page are nominated for Best Marketing and Publicity.  Winners will be announced at the Cappies Gala on June 10 at the National Arts Centre. We wish the girls the best of luck! 2012-05-16T16:14:05+00:00 http://www.elmwood.ca/site/read_the_spring_issue_of_the_elmwood_emblem/ http://www.elmwood.ca/site/read_the_spring_issue_of_the_elmwood_emblem/#When:18:30:52Z Read the Spring edition of our school newsletter, The Elmwood Emblem (PDF), and learn more about Elmwood's exciting events, outstanding achievements and inspiring academics and co-curriculars. 2012-05-04T18:30:52+00:00 http://www.elmwood.ca/site/were_live_blogging_the_pyp_exhibition/ http://www.elmwood.ca/site/were_live_blogging_the_pyp_exhibition/#When:17:09:04Z Click on the link below for an inside look at Elmwood's IB Primary Years Programme Exhibition!     <a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=440ab51e1f" mce_href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=440ab51e1f" >Grade 5 Exhibition 2012</a> 2012-05-03T17:09:04+00:00 http://www.elmwood.ca/site/grade_10_students_present_myp_personal_projects/ http://www.elmwood.ca/site/grade_10_students_present_myp_personal_projects/#When:18:02:35Z Elmwood students from Grade 6 to 10 explore and discover the world around them during the five years of the IB Middle Years Programme. They experience an enriched curriculum dedicated to broadening their horizons, and to developing well-rounded people. As such, they learn to ask the right questions, think critically and become lifelong learners, capable of facing rigorous academic demands, both in and out of the classroom. The IBMYP focuses on all aspects of the student’s development—academic, social, artistic and physical. The programme is crowned in Grade 10 by the Personal Project, a challenging and rewarding process that requires high levels of creativity and critical thinking. Guided by a mentor, the girls took up the challenge and have produced an incredible variety of interesting projects this year: a novel about occupied Holland based on a grandparent’s experiences; a mystery novel utilizing the science of cloning; a cultural cookbook that explores the connection between food, family and history; a cooking website that provides quick, easy, yet healthy recipes targeted at university students; a business plan for an e-business; a proposal for the use of green space as an outdoor exercise facility; and a free trade vs. fair trade website encouraging people to think about their consumer choices. For students who found a passion, the Personal Project truly was a labour of love. Please click on the links below for examples of this year's projects: Natascha Jansen Poulin Amanda Thoo Sarah Morrison Katherine Alvarenga   2012-05-01T18:02:35+00:00 http://www.elmwood.ca/site/elmwood_summer_camp_registration_now_open/ http://www.elmwood.ca/site/elmwood_summer_camp_registration_now_open/#When:22:05:48Z We are excited to announce the launch of the new Elmwood Summer Camp for Girls! Girls from 6 to 14 will experience new challenges, develop new friendships and enjoy a wide range of creative hands-on activities within Elmwood's safe, caring and active environment. Each week there will be a unique theme (see below), with new knowledge and skills to acquire, enriching activities and an exciting off-site excursion. Dates: June 18 – August 24 Age Range: Two age groups (6 – 9 and 10 – 14) to ensure full enjoyment of age appropriate activities. Cost: $280 (except short weeks of July 3 and August 7 are $230) Includes Elmwood Bistro lunch (nut free, vegetarian option available) Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 7:30 – 8 a.m. (early arrival complimentary) 4 – 5:30 p.m. (late pick up is available for $10 per day) Typical daily schedule Ratio: 1 Counsellor : 12 Campers Click here to register. Weekly themes: June 18 to 22Science Extravaganza – Think bubbling beakers and microscopic amazement! June 25 to 29Myth & Fantasy – There will be gods, goddesses mythical beasts! July 3 to 6For the love of Nature – Learn all about the beauty of nature and the creative mind! July 9 to 13Glorious Food – Food is so much more than the stuff you eat. But eating can be delicious! July 16 to 20The Wild Wild West – Horses, cowgirls and making camp! July 23 to 27Everybody is a Star – So you think you can dance? Sing? Entertain? July 30 to August 3Silly Mind Games – Learn about games, play games, create games! August 7 to August 10Survivor – Can you survive the Wood? How is your teamwork? Cooperation? August 13 to August 17For the Love of Art – Put on your painter hat, designer mind and let fly! August 20 to August 24A World Tour – Pack your passport. Around the world in five days! 2012-04-20T22:05:48+00:00 http://www.elmwood.ca/site/elmwood_well_represented_at_orsf/ http://www.elmwood.ca/site/elmwood_well_represented_at_orsf/#When:17:59:29Z Fourteen Elmwood Middle and Senior students participated in the Ottawa Regional Science Fair (ORSF) held on March 23rd and 24th at Carleton University. The ORSF is a volunteer organization that encourages students in the Ottawa-Carleton Region, from Grades 7 to 12, to research, develop, and present projects in the fields of science and engineering. Congratulations to these students for their hard work and ingenuity: Zakiya Abdullah and Lauren Lambert: Bacterial Contamination of Reusable Water Bottles Samphe Ballamingie: Exposure to the electric and magnetic field (EMF) for a typical Elmwood girl Emily Bangsboll: Spot on! A Comparison of Carpet Spot Removers Tannya Cai: Effect of Curcumin on Respiratory Syncytial Virus Replication and Virus-Induced Cytokine Production Katya Jansen Poulin: Human vs. Machine: The Rubik's Cube Challenge Heather Lounder: The Effect of Temperature on Tennis Ball Bounce Eryn Lundrigan: Flotation in Different Water Types Allegra Richter: The Effect of Temperature on Enzymes Cynthia Sedlezky: Green Detergents Versus Conventional Detergents Sophia Swettenham: The Stroop-id Brain: Interference, Comprehension, and the Stroop Effect Elaine Zhang and Alexandra Pipe: Gold Nanoparticle-based Aptasensor for Homocysteine Determination in Biological Fluids Kejie Zhang: Is Your Hearing at STAKE? Congratulations to Emily Bangsboll for an honourable mention in the Junior - Life Sciences Division, to Heather Lounder for a bronze medal in the Junior - Physical & Mathematical Sciences Division, and Elaine Zhang and Alexandra Pipe for an honourable mention in the Intermediate - Biotechnology & Life Sciences Division, as well as the Orezone Award For Innovation in Earth Sciences. Special congratulations to Tannya Cai, who was awarded the silver medal in the Senior division, the Partners in Research Award, the Ottawa University Admissions Scholarship and will represent Ottawa at the Canada-Wide Science Fair! Congratulations to all of our Elmwood scientists!   2012-04-05T17:59:29+00:00 http://www.elmwood.ca/site/soaring_snow_eagles/ http://www.elmwood.ca/site/soaring_snow_eagles/#When:20:24:05Z This week Elmwood proudly sends its Slalom Snowboarding team to the OFSAA provincial championship finals. Paige Tremblay goes into the competition as the top ranked girl representing Ottawa, and the Elmwood team is ranked third. They will travel to Mansfield, Ontario to race on Thursday, March 1. The girls started their dryland training in November and are very excited that all of their hard work is paying off. This year, Cassandra Smith, a professional snowboard racing coach worked with the girls for several sessions. As a team, they have really improved their riding this year, and each girl has already exceeded the goals she set at the beginning of the season. The snowboarding team is thrilled to be representing the school at OFSAA this year, and we heartily wish them the very best of luck. Go Eagles! 2012-02-29T20:24:05+00:00 http://www.elmwood.ca/site/all_the_worlds_a_stage_for_elmwood_theatre/ http://www.elmwood.ca/site/all_the_worlds_a_stage_for_elmwood_theatre/#When:23:07:14Z Elmwood’s talented troupe chosen to perform in Scotland next summer. Elmwood Theatre, under the direction of Director of Theatre, Angela Boychuk, has been selected to perform in the world’s largest and most prestigious arts festival—the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Each August, Edinburgh becomes the most magical and exciting place on earth as performing artists from all over the world come to Scotland to take part in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The whole city becomes a stage and visitors can view performances everywhere—from playgrounds to conference rooms to city parks to churches. The Fringe Festival includes over 1800 different performances of music, theatre, dance and comedy during its three week run. Elmwood’s Dramatic Arts Program, long recognized for its high calibre productions, was nominated to participate as part of the American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF) 2013 program. The AHSTF Board of Advisors reviews all completed applications and identifies the top high schools based on their most recent bodies of work, awards, community involvements, philosophies and recommendations. As a result of this rigorous application process, Elmwood Theatre’s 2013 production was chosen for a showcase spot at the AHSTF venue in Edinburgh. Congratulations to Mrs. Boychuk and the cast and crew of Elmwood Theatre. Break a leg! 2012-02-01T23:07:14+00:00 http://www.elmwood.ca/site/read_the_latest_issue_of_the_elmwood_emblem1/ http://www.elmwood.ca/site/read_the_latest_issue_of_the_elmwood_emblem1/#When:18:05:04Z Read the Winter edition of our school newsletter, The Elmwood Emblem (PDF), and learn more about Elmwood's exciting events, outstanding achievements and inspiring academics and co-curriculars. 2012-01-26T18:05:04+00:00