School District 59

NEWS FROM TRSS

Go Karts

Race day was a big success again this year, and we will be having our Kart auction on June 24^th at 7pm.

The “Black Ice” won the Conuma Challenge  (trophy picture) – Taysha Stokes, Emma Lewis, Kaylee Whelan and Kylie Balsillie. This team demonstrated outstanding citizenship,  teamwork, creativity, and gave an excellent final presentation to the grade 8s on the team’s go kart project experience.

Town Planning 

The Socials 11 class has been busy building their towns, which is a project-based unit that ties together the social studies curriculum. Students have engaged in this project completely, considering everything from geology and topography to street design, social services, airports, crime reduction, green spaces and much more. Tumbler Ridge’s COO, as well as our geopark geologist, the Mayor of tumbler Ridge, and the SD59 superintendent have been among many professionals who have judged and given feedback to students on their work. 

Science Fun

The grade 11 physics class has been making Rube Goldburg machines. Each machine needs to have 31 steps to finally release balloons into the air. The machines are nearly ready for demonstration, and it has been exciting to watch the commitment, dedication and creativity of students in making the complex chain-reactions work.

Grad

This year, community partners, post-secondary institutions, local unions, and the school district have donated over $20,000  (not including the UNBC full scholarship) for our graduating student’s post-secondary education.

Winners: Taysha S., Emma L., Kylie B, Kailey A.	Town Planning
Town Planning	Town Planning