New Semester Start

The new semester is underway!  Last weekend we went to the Manitoba Museum, and then out for some poutine.

 

 

We also had a lunch at each high school this week to welcome the new students and in honour of Chinese New Year.  Last night was the John Taylor Open House, and some of our students were there as well:

 

There is a lot to do around Winnipeg this weekend with both a Chinese New year Celebration at Pantages Theatre on Saturday night and the ever popular Festival du Voyageur in St. Boniface, which takes place from February 15th to 24th.  There is a lot to see and do, and it's a great winter event.



Chance to Ski in February

The Winnipeg Free Press plans one day Saturday ski trips to Assessippi Ski Area & Resort, about 4 hours drive from Winnipeg.  Everything is included, including transportation, food, ski rental, and even lessons if you need them (for a small extra fee).  This is a great chance to try some skiing while you are here.  You can call the number to register.

End of Semester Sushi Lunch

This Saturday  we went for an all-you-can-eat sushi lunch.  The sushi was great, we ate a lot of it, and it was a really good time.  It will be sad to say goodbye this week to so many of the students that were there.

At the same time, we also had some new students from Japan arrive! 

JP on the Ice!

Here is a short video of JP from Brazil practicing as part of the John Taylor Hockey Academy program.   It's great to see Brazilians playing hockey!

Free Art Opening Tonight

There is a free public opening tonight at theWinnipeg Art Gallery with an exhibition of Inuit art.  There will also be someone making full size igloos on the roof of the art gallery.  This would be a great chance to go to the art gallery for free for students who have not yet done so, and for everyone to see and experience authentic igloos, and all for free.

 

 

And don't forget the sushi lunch tomorrow at Sushi Gen!

Skating at the Forks

Also last Friday, a large group of students came to ice skate at the Forks.  It was a great day for skating and a fun afternoon. 

It's hard to believe the semester is almost over!   Next week we will start having a goodbye lunch at each high school for the students who will be leaving us at the end of the semester.  And we have one more activity before the end of the semester, a sushi lunch at Sushi Gen on Janaury 26th. 

Volunteering at Koats for Kids

This past Friday morning, some of our students got up early on the last day of Christmas Break  to volunteer at Koats for Kids.