1st Annual Bill Green Memorial Classic Oct. 19-20
Editor’s Note: Please note corrected dates above; the Tournament takes place Sat-Sun Oct. 19-20. The Current apologizes for any confusion caused.
Barry’s Bay and Area Minor Hockey Association hosts the 1st Annual Bill Green Memorial Classic tournament next weekend. A special centre ice tribute to Bill Green will take place at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. The BBAMHA asks that if you have any “retro” Barry’s Bay minor hockey wear, please wear it as a tribute to Billy and all the years he put in at the BBAMHA for minor hockey! Click HERE for the full tournament schedule on Facebook.
Small Business Week Oct. 21 – 25, 2019
Bernard Charlebois of Boum Strategies explains how you can Make sure customers find YOUR business online!
Charlebois will speak at a Small Business Breakfast hosted by Madawaska Valley to celebrate Small Business Week on Tuesday, Oct. 22 in the upstairs lounge at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre.
- 8:30 a.m. Breakfast catered by The Ash Grove Inn.
- 9:00 a.m. Guest speaker Bernard Charlebois
1 FREE ticket for a Township of Madawaska Valley business. All businesses are welcome; tickets cost $15 each. RSVP required before Oct. 17. Email recreation@madawaskavalley.ca or call 613.756.2747
Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB) above provincial average for 2018-19
The Province’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) published the school- and board-level results of the assessments administered during the 2018–2019 school year. This information offers insights into students’ attitudes and habits toward learning and whether students are meeting curriculum expectations in reading, writing and math at key stages of their education. “Areas of particular strength for the RCCDSB in the EQAO’s test results were elementary school reading and writing,” said Elizabeth Burchat, Superintendent of Education Services. RCCDSB scored 85 in Grade 3 reading compared to a provincial average of 74, and 80 in Grade 3 writing compared to the province’s 69. RCCDSB’s Grade 6 reading score was 91 compared to 81 and its Grade 6 writing score was 90 to 82. “By the time they reach Grade 6, our students are continuing to achieve at a greater rate,” Burchat noted.
The RCCDSB’s mathematics scores for Grade 3 and Grade 6 were also above the provincial average, as RCCDSB scored 68 compared with the province’s 58 in Grade 3 math, and 51 compared to 47 in Grade 6 math. To support teachers and principals in teaching strategies, RCCDSB introduced a new Math Resource this year for Grade 1 to 8 students to support daily math instruction and assessment to close gaps in student learning, long-range planning, and parent engagement. Burchat said, “These technologies are often key to equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students. We also are engaging principals and vice-principals in learning about teaching strategies, as well as how to drive change in their schools.”
Fall Dance at Wilno Rink
Get your dancing shoes on – and all in a good cause! The Wilno Rink is the place to be on Saturday, Oct. 19 as DJ Kitty Lonestarr spins your favourites. Food, BarBQ, snacks available. 6 p.m. to midnight.
Bosco School annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Student Council at St. John Bosco School in Barry’s Bay is holding their annual Food Drive as part of their school’s Thanksgiving celebration. This Friday Oct. 18 is the last day to drop off non-perishable food items to benefit the Madawaska Valley Food Bank.
Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club
Trail clearing starts soon with tentative dates of Oct. 20, 26, 27, Nov. 23, 24, 30. Registration is now open for 2020 membership, kids’ program and more. Plan to attend the annual Yurt Social on Dec. 1. Why not join the Loppet Committee and help make the 2020 annual event the best ever! Details on the club’s website.