Earl Marriott Secondary School

Getting people to change their way of thinking and acting is not an easy task but this is just what the students in the GSA (Gay,straight Alliance) club were aiming for when they organized the anti-bullying day at EMS. Anti bullying day took place on April 14th. EMS tudents were asked to were pink to mark the event and show their support. Other activities included: creating a banner and doing some co-operative games in the gym with grade 8 and 9 students. Congratulations to the students involved for their contribution and effort.

Congratulations to all students who represented both Earl Marriott and Team BC at Skills Canada in Waterloo, Ontario last weekend. Great job by Brad Wicks and Joey Mei in 2D animation as well as the robotics team of Jason Wallace, Christopher Hall, Dan Besser, and Nathaniel King who placed 4th in the country, just shy of a bronze medal. Riley Van Ryswyk continued Earl Marriott’s tradition of a strong showing in web design by winning the gold medal. This is the second National gold medal in web design in as many years, and the third National medal in the last three years for EMS students. Great work by all students and let’s have another good performance next year!

Way to go Mariners!

The English Department is proud to announce the winners of our 2010 Writing Contest. Our judges read, to their delight, approximately 100 entries for this year’s contest. We thank all of our students who participated, and encourage writers of every grade level to be a part of this illustrious event next year. We would also like to extend a special thank you to our PAC whose generous support has provided our winners with monetary awards. Thank you, PAC!

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Summer School 2010 is available at Earl Marriott for both Full Credit and Remedial courses. Please click below for information about dates and registration information.

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Attention Grade 9 Students and Parents:

On May 5, 2010, all Grade 9 students participated in Junior Trades Day. Students were given two assignments, Junior Trades Day: Pre- Activity and Junior Trades Day: Post-Activity. These assignments were to be handed in to students’ Block D teacher on May 17th (not May 15th). This is just a reminder that these activities are now OVERDUE and MUST be submitted to Ms. Jenkins’ mailbox ASAP.

The plans for our annual Ashland, Oregon Shakespeare festival trip are in the works! We are looking for mature, responsible and enthusiastic students who will be taking English 11 or 12, Theatre 11 or 12 and/or Literature 12 next school year (2010-11) to join us.

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Our Commencement Ceremony will be held on May 27, 2010 at 7 pm in the Chandos Pattison Auditorium (10238-168th Street, Surrey BC). All grads must arrive by 5 pm. Doors will open for all guests at 6:30 pm. Please note that as parking is limited, it would be best to carpool. There are still Commencement tickets remaining for $10.00 each. Your last day to get any leftover tickets is Wednesday May 26th by 4 pm. Please see Mrs. Blair in the counselling area for tickets. For directions and a map to Chandos Pattison and important reminders regarding commencement, dinner/dance and dry grad please click on the link below. We look forward to celebrating this special time with all of you.

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Hey Grads, the May 13th edition of the Mariner GPS contains 3 new scholarships and information about a Kwantlen Registration Workshop (for choosing courses, etc.) on May 19th.

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