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A Review of Fieldstone's First Year Implementation
of the Cambridge Programme (CIE)
By Duncan Jones,
Cambridge Programme Facilitator
O
ur first experiences
with the Cambridge
Programme at
Fieldstone were very positive.
The teachers learned a lot
about integrating the two
curricula (Cambridge and
Ontario),teachinganenriched
programme, and having
the students write external
Cambridge examinations.
The Cambridge Programme is
definitelyaworthwhileadditionto
Fieldstone’s academic excellence.
This year’s experience puts us in a
good position as we move forward
with the broader implementation
of the Programme.
Thisyear,eightcoursesintegrated
the Cambridge curriculum with the
corresponding Ontario curriculum:
the full six courses of the
Checkpoint programme in
Grades Seven and Eight
(Mathematics, English and
Science), IGCSE Mathematics
in Grade Ten, and AS Level
Chemistry in Grade Eleven.
In general, the two curricula
can be matched up quite
well, with Cambridge
tending to go into more
detail, and adding additional topics relative to
the corresponding Ontario curriculum. Focusing
primarily on the Cambridge
curriculum, and then reviewing
and amending the teaching
plans to incorporate the
additional, Ontario-specific
outcomes, proved to be
an effective and successful
strategy.
The consensus of the five
teachers that taught Cambridge
courses this year (some
taught more than one)
was that the courses were
indeed more challenging
and were slanted more
towards a higher-order
thinking. This resulted
in interesting, engaging
and enjoyable lessons
(although it’s tough to
get many of the students
to admit it.) Given the additional
detail and topics covered by
the Cambridge curricula, the
overall pace of the teaching
needed to be stepped up as
well. Fortunately, all of the
textbooks were well-written
and supported the curricula. As
always, it was important that
the teachers slowed down on
tougher concepts, and resume
their pace during the material that the students
grasped more quickly. Formative assessments,

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Congratulations to all the recipients of the Lower School and Upper
School Awards at the Awards Ceremony!
UPPER SCHOOL
Mitzie Briner Award Arkady S.
Music Award Sena K.
Dr. S.A. Harris Memorial Award
(Upper School Curriculum Award) Cherry G.
Athlete of the Year Male Luca I.
Female Rika W.
Principal’s Award Graham J.
Linda McMaster Art Award Jooyeon C.
Drama Award Luke R.
Maria Lopez Memorial Award Arkady S.
LOWER SCHOOL
Winnie Hoorntje Award Marissa R.
Primary Sportsmanship Ariadne A.
Athlete of the year Male Mitchell B.
Female Sydney F.
Evan Erlick Award Angelica D.
Curriculum Award Alessandra A.
Character Award Alex C.
Drama Award Katherine W.
House Cup Carr House
checking on the students’ understanding; through questions in
class, homework, and problem sets were also very beneficial.
In May and June, fifteen Cambridge papers (parts of a complete
examination) were written. The Grade Eight Students wrote two
Mathematics and two English papers and found them to be just
about right - not too hard, nor too easy. About half of the Grade
Ten Students wrote three Mathematics papers, which were quite
tough, especially “Paper Six” which involved an investigation and
a modeling question. I prepared the answer sheet for this paper
and it did demand significant, higher-order thinking. The Grade
Eleven Chemistry Students wrote a 45’ multiple choice paper,
a 135’ short-answer paper and undertook a 120‘ laboratory/
practical exam, in which they had to perform three experiments,
record their observations, and do some calculations. Again, the
written papers were proven to be quite difficult. The students
enjoyed and performed well on the laboratory exam. The
many labs that they carried out during the year, as well as the
full-day, mock practical, were key to their success. Two Grade
Twelve Students also volunteered to write the two AS Level
English papers, involving four essay questions - we’ll see what
the external reviews thought when the official results come
back in early August. What we learned from these first, formal
examinations included:
• all the very formal and strict examination procedures (we even
had a very positive, external audit during the second Grade Ten
Math paper).
• the Cambridge-style of testing, which is hard to describe, but
tends toward more application, and thinking based on a strong
base of knowledge and understanding.
• how to better prepare our students for these examinations,
through ongoing assessments and review during the year in the
“Cambridge style.”
All in all, it was a great year for Cambridge at Fieldstone. I want
to thank those teachers and students who took on the challenge.
The Cambridge Programme has shown itself to be well worth the
effort. It certainly prepares our students well for University and
beyond. To kick off the start of school next year, we have plans
to bring in a trainer from Cambridge (from the UK) for additional,
onsite training. This training, and our experience so far, will assist
the rest of the Upper School staff as we move into the second
phase of our Cambridge implementation, involving not only
Grades Seven and Eight, but also the majority of courses taught
at the Grades Nine and Eleven levels.
The University of Cambridge’s Secondary School Programme
(enriched curricula and external examinations), more formally
known as the University of Cambridge International Examinations
(CIE), offers a broad range of internationally recognized
qualifications, patterned on the British A and GCSE, formally O,
levels.
This Programme includes:
• The Checkpoint Math, Science and English curricula.
• The Grade 9 &10 ICE diploma requiring 7 IGCSE (“Ig-see”)
credits.
• The Grade 11 & 12 AICE diploma requiring a total of six credits
from the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and double-credit Advanced
(A) Level courses.
For further information, please contact Duncan Jones,
Cambridge Programme Facilitator.
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I’d like to speak to you today about CHANGE.
People tend to dislike change, but nothing
is permanent; life will always continue to
change. As much as we hate to admit it,
sometimes change is a very necessary part
of life.
If life did not change, it would be pretty
bleak. Imagine living the same day, each day,
over and over, learning the same things over
and over, having the same conversations over
and over, eating the same foods over and
over. Even our favourite things would soon
become insufferable after awhile.
We experience tiny and monumental
changes throughout our lives. At this time of
the year, change can mean a new classroom,
a new teacher, a new friend, or even a new
school.
I’d like you all to think for a moment about
where you were last year at this time…maybe
a grade younger, sitting a few rows closer to
the stage. Maybe you were at a different
school. Maybe you were even at day care,
or not at school at all, if you’re one of our
kindergarten students, or maybe you were
even living in an entirely different country.
Think of all the changes you have made
since last June, even since this September!
• Changestowhatyouknow–forexample,
how everything is made out of atoms, or how
to balance a chemical equation
• Changes to what you can do – for
example, how to tie your shoes by yourself,
or staying away from home for a few nights in
Montreal, but without mom and dad.
• Changes to friendships – for example,
the importance of saying kind things as much
as possible, or how to stand up for someone
in need
• Changes to the responsibility you have –
for example, doing your homework without
being asked, or studying for your first set of
exams all on your own.
See…change is not so bad. BUT…change sure
can be difficult. What we don’t like about
change is the unknown. It can be scary when
you don’t know what to expect. Sometimes
things don’t go the way we thought they
would, or we have to adjust how we’ve
always done things. Or, we are upset that
things can’t just stay the same.
We may feel out of sorts until we accept
the change that has happened, and the fact
that it is inevitable, and part of life…and that
nothing is permanent. Keep in mind that
something positive will come from change…
even when it’s difficult. Change always
creates or brings forth something positive,
even from difficult or challenging situations.
Inevitably, you will learn something new or
valuable, you will receive a new opportunity,
someone new will come into your life…
something good will come from the change.
So, while nothing is permanent, and life is
always changing, there ARE some things that
are, and will always remain constant in life…
• Your parents’ love
• The importance of laughter and
friendship
• Taxes(!)
With regards to Fieldstone, no matter what
grade you are in now, or where you will be
next year, the following things will remain
constant and unchanged…
• The teachers and administration will
always remember you and hold you in a
special place in their hearts. (Dear graduates,
you will forever be my fabulous Grade Fours.)
• Fieldstone will always consider you
family
• Fieldstone will always welcome you with
open arms
Grade Six Graduates - you are poised for
change, and I have no doubt that you will
meet each challenge life brings you with
success.
• You possess a truly amazing knowledge
base, and I am confident you could rival
any Jeopardy contestant with all the cool
information you have acquired during your
time at Fieldstone.
• You know what it means to be a good
person. Not only ARE you characters, you
have character.
• You are scholars, artists, musicians,
philanthropists, and all-around outstanding
young people, and THAT, I know, will never
change!
Head of Lower School's Address to the Grade Six
Graduates at the Lower School Awards Ceremony
By Melissa Lander,
Head of Lower School

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The graduation ceremony for the Class of
2011 was held in the Regency Ballroom
at the Granite Club. One hundred family
members and friends celebrated this final
chapter at Fieldstone, and a new beginning
for each graduate. We would like to thank
all of the special guests who travelled
from abroad to attend this momentous
occasion. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed
this unforgettable evening.
Fieldstone congratulates David P.
for being elected by his teachers and
peers as the valedictorian. Below is his
valedictorian address:
The past week has been very busy. This
can be attributed to exams but in my case I
also had to prepare a speech that would be
meaningful.Ithadtoreflectmyexperiences
at Fieldstone, but most importantly reflect
all of you.
I am so honoured to have been chosen
to be the Valedictorian of this year’s
graduating class.
I came to Fieldstone in Grade 4 and have
been here ever since. I’ll never forget my
first day at Fieldstone. At the time, I wasn’t
very happy to have changed schools. My
mother asked me to give it one month to
see if I liked it. It only took one week for
me to tell her that she had made the right
decision.
Now, had I known at the time that I
would have been subjected to Mrs. Mao
constantly taunting me by telling me I
failed (before she even marked my tests),
and Mr. Swetnam imitating and mocking
me, I probably would have given it a little
more thought before making my decision.
All joking aside, Fieldstone has prepared
us with knowledge, communication skills,
and belief in ourselves. The greatest gift of
all is the feeling of self-confidence.
As I reflect on this past year, I can’t help
but think of the great friendships, the
candid conversations with the teachers, a
greattrip to Boston,and a lot of homework.
The best memory, however, is the time
spent with my friends, helping each other
reach this moment, a moment where we
feel pride in what we’ve accomplished,
gratitude for those who helped us get here,
and relief for actually doing it.
I can’t say enough about the group of
guys and girls graduating alongside me.
Three words come to mind: intelligence,
drive, and integrity.
They are obviously an intelligent set
of individuals, or we wouldn’t be sitting
here today; their drive to succeed is best
illustrated in how they handled all that
was expected of them, without ever losing
sight of their goal; and integrity is a quality
expressed quite frequently in this group as:
you could always count on any one of us to
do the right thing. Over the course of this
school year, this group has become very
closely knit, to the point where we can call
ourselves a family. Everyone looks out for
each other, and good times are always in
abundance.
I’ve seen a lot of people come and go
throughout my years at Fieldstone, but I’m
truly pleased to be able to say that we all
graduated together, a bond that we will
always share.
Next, I’d like to extend a very big thank-
you to Ms. Parody for helping us through
the nightmare that is the university
application process, and, most importantly,
for putting up with our parents. We feel
your pain.
Thank you to our parents, grandparents,
and family members for giving us their
love and support, and for ensuring that we
stayed on-track. The senior year of high
school is one that is tough to get through
on your own, so it’s always nice to have
people around you who always have your
back.
Lastly, I’m sure I speak for all of us when
I say that I am excited about the next
phase of our lives, albeit a bit nervous
as well. I know, however, that each of us
will continue to work towards our goals
and dreams with a belief that anything is
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For a principal, graduation is the best
event of the year (and it’s not because
the Grade Twelves are leaving!) It is so great
to see the students reap the rewards of their
hard work and head off to university.
Althoughyoumayfeeltiredofhighschool,
and are looking forward to the next 4 years,
I know, like the rest of us, you will want to
re-live and return to your high school years
again and again. (To the audience) We all
want to be back in high school. I’ve heard
many colleagues and friends say; "if I could
only go back, knowing what I know now.
It would be so easy!" "High school was so
much fun, do you remember when………...
or, that was so embarrassing when so and
so………." You can all fill in the blanks here.
We all remember those special memories
fondly.
But why do we remember these events
so well? High school is difficult. (To the
graduates) You may think it was easy, or
strange, or not worth while. Please know
that high school is no small challenge. You
have been faced with making new friends,
getting through tough times with teachers,
multitasking thousands of assignments,
learning completely new material, facing
tremendous social pressure, or living with
a principal that always gives you a hassle
for a hat worn or ladder carried. That’s
extremely difficult for anyone to live with.
So, why was it so good? Well, for a couple of
reasons, but mostly because you survived.
Please remember that important point
as you move forward with your education
and your career. It is those “survival”
environments and situations, the ones
that are the most difficult, that enable
you to bond with people, understand your
potential, and allow you to feel success. Be
thankful for those challenges, as awful and
as horrible they may have seemed, for it is
when we get through challenges that we
really know who we are, what we like, and
what we value.
Our 2011 graduates have done much
more than survive. Not only have you
performed at an outstanding level, and
gained entrance into top programmes and
universities, but you have also accomplished
some of life’s greatest challenges. These
include starting Fieldstone in Grade Twelve
while learning English, or just being here
since Grade Three, playing every sport
offered, and excelling at those sports,
to trying brand-new sports for the very
first time. Some have survived serious
bouts of "senioritis", and have discovered
tremendous talents for talking themselves
through any situation! Some may discover
in the future that they actually should have
been on the payroll for all the AV work
they did. Some realized new career paths,
such as photography and art. And all have
discovered interesting areas of study for the
future.
Those challenges, the ones that are the
most difficult, will create those special
memories, just like high school did.
Therefore, I am asking you today to keep
living like you are in still high school, but
with one, small modification: Take every
challenge as a blessing, a silver lining. A
good memory. Be not only thankful for
the challenges, but create a motto to go
out and find challenges, because once you
have survived high school you can survive
anything.
You have been an outstanding group
of graduates and Fieldstone will miss you
greatly. You are always welcome back to
your high school.
possible.
As the esteemed Anglo-
French writer Hilaire Belloc
once said:
“From quiet homes
and first beginnings,
to the undiscovered
ends, there’s nothing
worth the wear of
winning, but laughter
and the love of
friends.”
Head of Upper School's Address to the Class of 2011 By Josephine Parody,
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Lower School Students Gain Confidence in French Through the AIM Method
At Fieldstone Day School, French is taught using
the Accelerative Integrated Method (AIM).
AIM is a systematic approach to the teaching
of a second language. Its goal is to help teachers
effectively lead students to much higher levels
of confidence and fluency in a second language
than might otherwise be possible through other
communicative approaches.
Drama is, in fact, an extremely significant
part of AIM. Through the use of simple stories, which
are dramatized in the form of live-action theatre, the second
language is taught in a contextualized form. The children that follow
this programme are learning one play per year, repeating and
dramatizing it in a variety of ways, and eventually are performing it
for parents, teachers and other students as part of the curriculum.
All classes perform the learned play on French Day. Parents and
teachers work together to make French Day a true celebration of
learning.
This year’s performances included:
Grade One – “La poule Maboule”
Grades Two and Three – “Les trois petits cochons”
Grade Four – “Louis la grenouille”
Grade Five – “Chat Angora”
Grade Six – “Veux-tu aller au Carnaval?”
French Day ended with a French feast; that included croissants,
French cheese, etc.
French Day this year was a lot of fun. The students worked very
hard and they did an extraordinary job.
Again, a big MERCI BEAUCOUP! to all the parents for all the
contributions, help and support.
By Alejandra Ortiz and
Elizabeth Watts-Domb
Lower School French Teachers
Getting to Know the Fieldstone Staff:
Alejandra Ortiz (Madame Ortiz) has
been with Fieldstone since 2009.
Alejandra was born in Mexico City, and
her first career was in the travel industry.
Her career and studies allowed her to visit
many countries around the world. She loves languages (Spanish,
English, French; learning Romanian) and loves teaching them.
She has studied French since Kindergarten, and spent one year
in Dijon, France, studying at the Université de Bourgogne, where
she immersed herself in the French culture. She later moved to
Canada, and has since married and become a mom.
Alejandra worked as an Educational Assistant for the Toronto
French School, assisting Grades Six through Twelve Students
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October 1st
, 2011, I can still see
the moment of good-bye with
just 15 years old girl at the Incheon
International Airport in Korea. Steve
Jobs, CEO of the Apple company was
anxious about the fact that he had to
tell his kids everything he had thought
he would have the next ten years to
tell them in just a few months when
he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
I did not say anything to my daughter who was supposed to live apart
at the place where language and culture are totally different. Rather, I
can't..... I really didn't know what is important and what is helpful to
her.
In her life of studying abroad started like that, the most difficult
point to both my daughter and I was derived from the unexpected. Of
course, I and my husband could not neglect financial difficulties, but
sharing those agony with family in order to provide her with better
opportunities is rather endurable than we had expected. However, the
most painful thing is the problem of communication with my daughter.
Cultural differences between the Eastern and the Western made both
the parents and my daughter embarrass. We all needed lots of trial and
errors for her to accept Canadian good culture remaining her Korean
cultural identity. The patience on so many uncertainties sourced from
living in Canada was also required to her parents looking the whole
process beside her and it was an absolutely uneasy progress.
Under this circumstance, what we needed most was to enter into
a candid conversation with her, open minded. Whenever I made an
An International Parent's Thoughts on
Sending My Daughter to Fieldstone...
By Yoonjung Baek, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of
Business Administration, Kyungpook National University
diagnosed with a variety of learning and attention disorders. She helped them understand their
diagnoses, develop useful strategies, organize their time, and prepare for tests. Her passion for
helping students of different abilities motivated her to return to school and become a teacher.
She completed her Bachelor of Education at York University, and has been teaching languages
ever since.
She currently teaches French to elementary students using AIM (Accelerative Integrated
Method), a systematic approach to the teaching of a second language. She believes that the
AIM method, paired with the integration of technology, improves student retention, attention
to class lessons, and participation in class activities and discussions. Alejandra also teaches
Spanish to students from Grade Nine to Grade Eleven. Her goal is to gain the knowledge and
experience required to work with students of all ages, and at all levels of learning.
Robert Foster
Robert Foster is a graduate of the
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
(OISE) where he specialized in History
and Politics for the Intermediate/Senior
level. In addition to these subject areas, Mr.
Foster teaches English Literature, Geography,
Guitar, and English as a Second Language. In
September, he will be teaching Grades Seven, Eight and Ten
English, Grade Ten Computer Programming, and Grades Eight and
Ten Guitar.
Having grown up in Angola, Africa, Mr. Foster frequently infuses
his international background into his lessons, integrating a passion
for the world with an equal enthusiasm for Canada.
Among other teaching experiences, Mr. Foster has had the
privilegeofrunninganinternationalschool(asmallschoolhousein
Angola, with thirteen students of diverse nationalities, languages
and ages), teaching Grades Eleven and Twelve English Literature,
establishing a music school and program at an Angolan church,
tutoring guitar, camp counseling, providing job skills training
under Ontario’s Worker Safety Inspection Board, and teaching at
University of Toronto Schools (UTS) and Ursula Franklin Academy
(UFA) for his Teacher’s College practicums.
Aboveall,Mr.Fosterispassionateaboutteachingandpassionate
about his students. Success for him is not measured by any salary
or by how many students
get A’s in his classes. It is
measured in larger, perhaps
less quantitative terms: by
the positive, affirming, and
empowering impact that Mr.
Foster hopes he instills in his
students on a daily basis.

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On the afternoon of June 1st, the students of the Upper School
participated in the 2nd annual Fieldstone Olympics. The
House teams of Fox, Richler, Peterson, and Carr took part in events
to see which House would claim supremacy for the 2010-2011
school year. The teams participated in the Platform Challenge,
Frisbee Toss, Basketball Shooting Relay, Neck-to-Neck Relay,
Soccer Relay, and Name that Tune. All of the events encouraged
the students to work together to accomplish a particular goal.
The spirit, sportsmanship, teamwork, and competitive drive of
the teams were evident throughout the afternoon. The winner
of the competition was Peterson with 425 points. Second place
went to Carr. Fox finished in third place, and fourth place went
to Richler.
A big thank you goes out to all of the staff who helped to
organize the teams and events during the event.
Until next year……….
Upper School Olympics 2011
international telephone call with my daughter, I really felt I needed a communication skills and it would be same to her. There was a situation we
had to flatly say "no" based on Korean culture and sometimes we had to admit the fact that "the no" was wrong and improper in view of Canadian
culture. In that process, we all had to experience so many trial and errors. Moreover, 8 months since her study abroad started was short considering
our long life, but 8 months to the teen ages was a period of tremendous growth. As we didn't stand next to her during the 8months, we made a
mistake judging her compared to her past life while spending in Korea and it hurt to each other during this process. Under this circumstance we
got a great help around us. HELP as it used to be was provided to us from the place we never expected. Fieldstone was our final shelter keeping a
dream of the whole family. We would like to say the deepest appreciation to the Fieldstone teachers and staffs who offered warm-hearted mind,
individual consideration and new opportunities for her. Specially we also would like to express our utmost thanks to the new homestay family
providing her with a psychological stability. They probably may don't know how much we were in confusion and how much we were tired of it....
Now, 8 months have passed we are also experiencing difficulties from the problems of communication with her. But, having the belief that those
difficulties are the process of becoming global citizen, we have a different kind of perseverance. And we will put forth our efforts to understand
my daughter and the great helpers connecting the ideals with the realties. Thanks a bunch!!!
By Stephen Collins,
Upper School Teacher

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The Upper School Party of Year: Prom 2011
Fashion, food, dancing, the candy station, the limousines and
theafter-party;therewassomuchtotalkaboutaftertheUpper
School party of the year: Prom 2011. All the students and staff
chaperones looked exquisite in their suits and dresses! For years,
short dresses were the trend; however, many of the young ladies
wore evening gowns this year. Even the male attendees were
conscious of matching their dates by wearing complementing
colour shirts or ties. If Joan Rivers and her fashion police had
attended Fieldstone’s Prom, she would be giving “two-thumbs
up” for everyone who attended.
After dinner, Jonah, Graham, Luca, Mohammed, and David
kick-started the party with their “swag” performance, and shortly
after, everyone joined them. Everything about the evening was
perfect, which made Prom 2011 an unforgettable night. Thank
you to Arkady S, Nazli S and the Upper School Prefects for
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A Thank-You Message from the Fieldstone Parents' Association
It's hard to believe that another year has come to an
end. And what a FUN year it was - the FPA stood true to
its motto this year to have FUN with FUNdraising, while
FUNding extras!
From Hawaiian Pizza Bingo, to Safari Scholastic Book
Fair, to Boutique Bonanza, to the Glow-in-the-Dark
Dance-a-thon, to the Winter Gala, to the Art Show
and Reception, and capping off the year, our first-ever
Red Carpet Lazy Day Movie Day, students, teachers and
parents had FUN raising FUNds for the school.
With your help and generosity, the FPA raised $ 55,000
in the 2010-2011 school year - a great accomplishment
for a young and growing school!
The end result of these FUNdraising efforts saw
more classroom resources for the teachers, new recess
equipment, new bike racks, electronic bulletin board
screens, commitments to purchase a Smart Board
for the Lower School, and ongoing initiatives to make
enhancements to the Upper School with a new Science
Lab.
Thank-you to all of the parents, students and teachers
for making all of this possible, and to the countless hours
of our wonderful volunteers who helped make these FUN
events run so smoothly.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words: take a
look - these pictures speak for themselves !
Have a FUN summer, and we look forward to many
more FUN events next year!
The FPA Executive
"With your help and generosity,
the FPA raised $ 55,000 during the
2010-2011 school year."

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It’s over! All of the House points have been tallied up, and all the league games
have been played. Both Upper School and Lower School ended with a fun-filled
field day, competing in simple, yet wacky games.
The House Cup is awarded to the House that has accumulated the most
House Points throughout the year. Points are awarded to the Houses for sports
participation, activities and school events. Some new activities this year were a
Lower School Grade Five and Six High Jump Competition, an Upper School March
Madness Dodge Ball Competition, a Dance Off, and the Grade Nine retreat.
This year, the points were the closest they have ever been this. Thank you
students, teachers and "House Teams" for your spirit, good sportsmanship, and
teamwork!
A FANTASTIC YEAR IN HOUSE LEAGUES!
Emily Carr
1357
Mordecai
Richler
1036
Terry Fox
1221
Oscar
Peterson
1319
By Ruth Biddell, Lower School Physical Education Teacher and House League Supervisor
CONGRATULATIONS
CARR HOUSE!
2011 HOUSE CHAMPIONS

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Editor and Photographer: Le Luong
Fieldstone is pleased to announce that Irfan Quadry, Class of 2005,
has been employed by the Bank of Montreal in their Mastercard
department. Irfan was featured in Curriculum Matters in the fall of
2010. We wish Irfan all the best with his career.
The Victor
If you think you are beaten, you are,
If you think you dare not, you don’t,
If you like to win, but you think you can’t,
It is almost certain you won’t.
If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost,
For out in the world we find,
Success begins with a fellow’s will,
It’s all in the state of mind.
If you think you are outclassed, you are,
You’ve got to think high to rise,
You’ve got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win a prize.
Life’s battles don’t always go
To the stronger or faster man.
But sooner or later the one who wins,
Is the man who thinks he can.
A sincere thanks to Marcy Drimer &
Duncan Jones for editing and reviewing
the newsletters throughout the year!
Graduation Announcement
Fieldstone congratulates Gabrielle Domb, Fieldstone
Class of 2007, for graduating with a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in the History of Art and Architecture, from
Harvard University, on May 26, 2011.
JULY 13 FPA Uniform Sale
JULY 31 Summer Mail Packages available online
AUGUST 18 FPA Uniform Sale
SEPTEMBER 1 Drop in for new families @ 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 7 Classes begin @ 8:30 a.m. (Number One Uniform Required)
SEPTEMBER 7 Early dismissal for the Opening Ceremony at 2:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 13 Reminyi comes to Fieldstone for instrument rental
SEPTEMBER 20 Curriculum Night & Meet the Teachers @ 7:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 24 Maria Lopez Soccerfest and Welcome Back BBQ
SEPTEMBER 27 Java Jives @ 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
SEPTEMBER 28 Terry Fox Run