F.E. Madill Secondary School

Badminton

F.E. Madill — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:19:45 +0000

Come Join the Fun

Another one of our great high school sports teams has started up. If interested in trying out for the Madill Badminton team, see you in the main gym tonight after school. Practice from 3:15-5:00. The season runs from now till later in April. All keen athletes, male and female, from Grade 9-12. are welcome. See Mr. Walker, Ms. Hamilton or Mr. Campbell for more information or if you are interested in joining our TEAM.

There is no set schedule for pratices yet, till Basketball ends, but we are playing for fun every Wednesday at lunch in the main gym, and whenever we can get the main gym after school. Also, all players are encouraged to drop in Thursday nights here at Madill for Community Drop In Badminton. It’s a great way to get some extra practice and play against a wide variety of opponents (adults welcome too).

You need a racquet, googles, good foot wear and an ethusiastic attitude. We’ll help you learn the rest. Join us for this fun, life time sport, as we visit centres like Kincardine, Goderich, Mitchell, Stratford and more for our full one day tournaments. Meet new friends, get some great exercise – Badminton is the fastest racquet sport in the world- and have some fun. See you there.

Thank you. Coaches Walker, Hamilton and Campbell

OFSSA BRONZE for Senior Boys Volleyball

F.E. Madill — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:49:32 +0000

Senior Boys Championship Team

Bronze Medal Match 3pm – Madill vs Loyalist
Congratulations to F.E. Madill who are the 2011 Bronze Medal Winners!! They defeated Loyalist in 4 sets, 3 – 1.
Set #1 : 25 – 17
Set #2 : 25 – 17
Set #3 : 23 – 25
Set #4 : 25 – 19
Also, congratulations to Loyalist, who are the Antique Bronze Medal Winners!

teamhuddle

Kyle Johnson

Matt Kerr

Mr. Klassen giving Matt Kerr a congratulatory hug

Former Madill Student in the House of Commons

F.E. Madill — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:32:19 +0000

Erin Gilchrist

Erin Gilchrist
I had the opportunity to be selected as a House of Commons page in 2010-2011. Over the term of my contract, I was able to serve Members of Parliament and other parliamentary officials during the proceedings in the House of Commons. As a page, I had the chance to learn about the workings of Canadian politics and of Parliamentary procedure from a unique perspective. I have also had the chance to meet other young people from across the country. It was an amazing year.
What I liked the most about my experience as a page was the opportunity it gave me to witness the political atmosphere of a minority government, as well as that of the majority government after the election in May. The day the election was called stands out in my mind as one of the most exciting and interesting experiences I have had. I was able to witness Speaker Peter Milliken’s retirement speech and I also had the chance to see the election process for the new Speaker, Mr. Andrew Scheer, at the opening of the new Parliament in June. Thanks to the Page Program, I am now a much more politically-informed and aware Canadian citizen.
Each year, 40 students are selected from high schools across Canada to come to Ottawa and work as pages in the House of Commons.
Can you picture yourself witnessing history on the floor of the House of Commons? If you can, please visit the Page Program Web site at www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage for more details!

Congratulations Ms. Trick

F.E. Madill — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:54:40 +0000

Ms Trick & Frank Stretton - Acting Principal of Special Education

Ms. Trick won the Coaching to Inclusion award on Oct. 28th. She was selected from the AMDSB. The award is for including those with difficulties learning (physical, mental health, learning disabilities, Autism) in her program and finding ways to have them be a part of the regular programming.

Madill Runners Win OFSAA Gold!

F.E. Madill — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:21:05 +0000

"Pressure off'', enjoying the moment after the gold medal win: L to R Michele, Studhalter, Erin Yungblut, Madeline Yungblut, Julie-anne Staehli, Brianna Bird, Kaitlin bloemberg, rachael Nivins

Our Madill Senior Girls team joined thousands of runners competing in Ottawa Nov. 5 at the OFSAA Cross Country Championships. When the gun went off, our girls ran hard off the line fighting for a place near the front of the pack. They ran a grueling 5 km race over rolling hills, along wooded trails, up a steep toboggan hill, and along muddy flat lands and then sprinting to the finish line over grassy fields. It was a total team effort, each runner doing their part for the team. When the team results were announced, a great cheer arose from the Madill contingent…Madill won OFSAA gold…an awesome achievement! This is the only time in the history of the school that Madill has won OFSAA cross country team medals and to win gold is an exceptional accomplishment because they compete against every school in the province from single A to quadruple A

Erin Yungblut runs strongly as Madill's 4th runner

Brianna Bird battles it out as Madill's 3rd runner to cross the finish line

Julie-Anne Staehli just ahead of teammate Madeline Yungblut nearing the finish of the 5 km race.

Rachael Nivins part of gold medal winning OFSAA team

F.E. Madill Needs Your Input

F.E. Madill — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:37:30 +0000

We, the staff at FE Madill are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Grade 7′s and 8′s next fall. In an effort to make this a positive experience for all students and staff, we would like to hear from you, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of our incoming Grade 7 and 8 students, regarding any questions, comments or concerns you might have with respect to this transition. We would also love to hear from community members who might have input. Please visit the following link to have your voice heard.

http://goo.gl/fTqkU

Senior Girls WOSSAA Champs!

F.E. Madill — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:57:57 +0000

Senior Girls-WOSSAA Champs

front (Julie-Anne Staehli, Madeline Yungblut, erin Yungblut
back Kaitlin Bloemberg,Brianna Bird, Rachael Nivins, Michele Studhalter
The Madill XC team competed at the WOSSAA Championhips held in Exeter last week.
The Madill Senior Girls won the team title defeating St Thomas Aquinas and Huron Park in a hard fought battle over the 5 km race. The girls won by 20 points. They now head to OFSAA next weekend in Ottawa.
Twelve of the fourteen Madill runners improved their times. Junior Girls earned a solid 6th with all four runners (Marion Studhalter, Tristin Cook, Nicole Jacobs, and Holly Howson) having their best race of the season.

Madill runners and coaches at WOSSAA

Nicole Jacobs (874) and Tristin Cook (877) in JG 4 km race

Marion Studhalter leads her team to 6th place finish

Holly Howson races in JG's 4 km

Madeline Yungblut (880) and Julie-Anne Staehli (881) challenge a Huron Park runner in SG 5 km race.

Round 1 Fearfest

F.E. Madill — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:34:39 +0000

Bonnie Nethery and Leeann Hamers

The winners from the first round of Fearfest 2011 were Bonnie Nethery and Leeann Hammers with a time of 1 minute and 16 seconds. This is the third year in a row they have won.

Results from Fearfest 2011 day 1

Fearfest 2011 Day 1 teams

Dane Cronin working the egg

Miranda Smith after losing the
ping pong toss

Lanie Smith--Bobbing for Barbie

Huron Perth Cross Country Meet

F.E. Madill — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:22:28 +0000

Madill Cross Country team picture

Madill Cross country got off to a running start at Huron Perth Cross Country. The Junior girls team placed 3rd overall and the Senior Girls team won the Huron Perth championship! 14 Madill runners qualify to compete in WOSSAA Thursday Oct. 27 at the Morris Dam Conservation Area in Exeter.

Senior Girls: Huron Perth Champions (front Lt to Rt: Rachael Nivins, Julie-Anne Staehli; back Lt to Rt: Michele Studhalter, Erin Yungblut, Brianna Bird, Kaitlyn Bloemberg, Madeline Yungblut)

Junior Girls win 3rd (Lt to Rt: Holly Howson, Nicole Jacobs, Tristin Cook, Marion Studhalter)

Madill Senior girls leading the pack in the 5k SG race (Julie-Anne Staehli # 881, Madeline Yungblut #880, Erin Yungblut #5, Brianna Bird #876)

Marion Studhalter leads Madill Junior Girls team to 3rd place team finish.

Robbie Gordon runs Junior Boys 6 km race to win WOSSAA qualifying position

TRADES DAY

F.E. Madill — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:28:52 +0000

Austin Schiestel

Congratulations to Austin Schiestel who won a free T-shirt for building the best brick wall at Conestoga College’s Trades Day. Each year Mr. McKague’s High Skills Major Construction class takes part in this hands-on day which gives the students some practical experience in a trade of their choice. Learning does not always have to take place on a black/white board and a day like this one put on by Conestoga College allows students to showcase what they can create with their own two hands.

C.J. Flett finding out what it is like to be a Mason.

Shane Parks getting some help from one of Conestoga's electrical apprentices.

Evan Wesselink putting the finishing touches on his picnic table

Corbin Dunn constructing his picnic table which will be donated to a local kindergarten class.

Kane White stripping wire for his extension cord.

Zack Nelson focusing on the task at hand.

Nick Brandon putting together his receptacle box.

Kevin Pennington showing off his wiring skills.