Recent Articles

Jun 9 - Track and Field

Our students participated in the city wide track and field event held at the excellent track facility at Crescent Heights High School. As part of the P.E. curriculum, this activity promotes fitness and the pursuit of personal goals. Please see the special... (read more)

Jun 3 - History in the Hills

The halls of Margaret Wooding were empty, as the whole school participated in the History in the Hills event. Students had an opportunity to jig, learn from the elders, try bannock and learn the history of the NWMP. "The parts I liked the best were the Mo... (read more)

Jun 3 - Value Yourself and Others

Cory Johnson, a motivational speaker with cerebral palsy spoke to our students about the importance of valueing ourselves and others. He explains how people often create their own disabilities like fear, procrastination, and bullying. His own story was in... (read more)

Jun 1 - Dallas Arcand and Company

What a great way to start a Monday morning. Dallas Arcand and his group of metis and First Nations entertainers performed for us and the grade threes from I.F. Cox. The program was educational and fun. Students particularly liked how they mixed hip-hop in... (read more)

Jun 1 - Jump Rope for Heart

Students collected pledges for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and collected nearly $5000. The campaign was toppped off with a Jump Rope for Heart activity afternoon, and a 'jump off ' for each grade...and the staff! The staff challlenge ended in a tie, an... (read more)

Apr 29 - Education Week Fun

On Wednesday Students enjoyed visits from members of our community who read to them, and ended the day with the famous "Book Walk". On Thursday, the big attraction was the whole school line dancing in the gym. Quite a sight to see two hundred people line d... (read more)

Apr 26 - Education-The Heart of the Community

This week is Education Week and we are celebrating in a number of ways. Monday, we will kick off the week with an assembly and school song, followed by DEAR time. Tuesday we are doing some inspirational art and Wednesday we will have guest speakers in the... (read more)

Apr 20 - YEARBOOK ORDER TIME

The Margaret Wooding Yearbooks are a great way to preserve this year's memories. They are $20.00 each, and need to be ordered ASAP. Please make cheques payable to the school for your copy. (read more)

Apr 8 - Jump Rope for Heart

Our students are participating in the Heart and Stroke Foundation's " Jump Rope for Heart" campaign. It will take place in May (TBA), and students are collecting pledges now. (read more)

Apr 8 - Music Festival Awards

Mrs. McClary and her choir received recognition for this participation in this year's Rotary Festival. The trophy has come to our school many times in the past years. (read more)

Apr 8 - Talent Show Winners

We had great participation in this year's Talent Show. Winners in several categories received their awards and prizes at the monthly assembly. (read more)

Apr 8 - Honors Awards-Term Two

Students received their honors certicates at the montly assembly. To receive honors, a student must have an 80% average or higher in the core subject areas. (read more)

Mar 22 - Motivational Magic

"Be Aware and Care" was the theme of the magic show presented to our students, which focussed on bully prevention. Students were engaged in the performance and received an important message. (read more)

Mar 17 - Everybody's Irish!

How many shades of green are there? Wow, we saw them all today when students and staff dressed for St. Patrick's Day. The most Leprecaun-like teacher was Mrs. S. She says, "I'm not Irish, but I'd like to be!" (read more)

Mar 9 - School Secretaries Shine

Grade sixes in our school "man" the phones at noon so our lovely secretary, Mrs. Grover can have lunch. They do a great job, and learn some valuable life skills. (read more)