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Two decades of Pringle Pride marked

Feb. 2, 2007

Pringle Creek continues its tradition of excellence in 2007.

What makes the school so amazing? Well, maybe it’s our fine arts or clubs. Or possibly even our academics and sports, our wonderful teachers who strive to improve our academic and social skills each day. Nearly 20 years after Pringle opened, teamwork and co-operation keep its tradition of excellence alive.

With fabulous fine arts programs, the school has become very well known. Pringle’s junior, senior and jazz bands have been recognized for their effort and musical talent. The primary and junior choirs as well as the drum ensembles are a favourite in our community. The drama club has put on several productions which have inspired many students to become involved in drama in the community and high school. Additionally, when the folk dance jamboree rolls around, Pringle always has an extraordinary group of students performing. Pringle Creek is proud to be involved in several fine arts programs.

With Pringle’s wide variety of clubs, students have the option to choose from endless possibilities. Some of Pringle’s clubs focus on volunteering, which gives us a feeling of accomplishment. Such activities include prefects, hall monitors, safety patrol, office helpers, library helpers, habitat club and S.T.A.R. club. Pringle Creek also offers the following literary clubs: Blue Spruce, Silver Birch, Rep Maple and Battle of the books. We have astounding teachers who offer help to any and all students who desire or need it. Preparing for high school begins at early as Grade 7 at Pringle Creek. We begin to follow a comprehensive rotary schedule. As well, Pringle has a website that is a valuable resource.

Every student at Pringle has the opportunity to experience greatness!

Stephanie Tzogas, Jaimie Bartlett and Emily Bruneau are Grade 8 students at Pringle Creek P.S.

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School spirit runs deep at Pringle Creek

Apr 25, 2007 By: Lesley Bovie

Feb. 2, 2007

WHITBY -- Acceptance, collaboration and cohesion -- that’s what sets Pringle Creek Public School apart from its peers, says principal Sue Lunn.

“It’s a respecting, caring environment. We’re all focused on the same goal in mind, to continually improve student learning,” she adds.

Opened in 1987, Pringle Creek P.S., today, has 500 students cared for by 30 teachers, nine educational assistants, two custodians and one secretary. It’s facilities in the growing community of Ribblesdale Drive consists of 22 classrooms supported by an additional seven portables.

But at Pringle Creek P.S., even a portable isn’t a simple portable. Take the Grade 3 class of Linda Scott and Nicki Becker, for example. Decked out in a Survivor theme, windows are furnished with grass skirts and walls are adorned with tiki masks.

Ms. Lunn says it’s that kind of staff enthusiasm that has kept extracurricular activities not only alive, but thriving for students at Pringle Creek P.S. today.

From student bands and choirs to cartooning clubs and walking groups, Pringle Creek P.S. appeals to all interests.

One of the year’s highlights is the Pringle Breezer, a cross country event welcoming 2,600 students from across the region each fall. Pringle Creek P.S. is one of the only schools in Durham to sport a primary cross country team.

The Panthers’ Grade 7 girls squad has been cross country champion the last four out of five years. The school’s gardens are maintained by the habitat club. Grade 6 students act as bus monitors to usher their peers in and out of school safely. Grade 8 students making up the Prefects, act as school greeters to visitors during special events and assemblies.

Assemblies can get quite spirited at Pringle Creek P.S. Ms. Lunn remembers the Terry Fox Run kick-off in which four male teachers lip synched in drag after students met the fundraising target. Jump Rope for Heart, a Christmas and Easter food drive and mitten drive are other fundraisers.

Just as strong in literacy and numeracy, Pringle Creek P.S. has resource rooms for math and language and this year has focused in particular on boys literacy with designated areas for boys reading.

Teachers have also set up Homework Haven, volunteering their time to go over homework problems during the lunch hour. Auditions should soon be held for the annual school play. Last year’s production, which included students from all grades, was Jungle Book. Other annual highlights are the Grade 8 graduation trip, a four-day excursion to Ottawa, and a three-night stay at Camp Muskoka for Grade 7 students. Ms. Lunn says she and her staff are proud to sing the praises of Pringle Creek P.S.

For her, it was also the feeling she had her first day on the job last fall, after coming to Pringle Creek P.S. from Prince Albert.

“I walked into the school and could see they were having fun,” she adds.