Elmbank JMA rockin the steel pans!

Every year, students at Elmbank Junior Middle Academy work closely with our Steel Band instructor to recreate and perform some well known songs. In colloboration with the instructor, Mr. Clarke, student teacher Mr. Stevens graciously donated his time to come in and record our Elmbank students playing their hearts out.

All the music can be heard here:

http://www.sites.google.com/site/elmbanksteelpan/

Ms. Kearn's Class Launches Their Back To School Video On YouTube!

Elmbank's cricket team faces a new challenge and their old coach!

Yesterday Elmbank Thunder cricket team participated in Kipling CI Indoor tournament for the second year. They took on the Dixongrove Dragons, Islington Panthers, Smithfield and Mr Persaud's new team Bedford Bears. With losses to the other teams the only game that mattered was the battle against Mr Persaud's Bears.


Mr Persaud was interviewed following his team's loss to Elmbank.

"I was really impressed with Elmbank's team spirit, and it was good to see some of the old team participating again. Elmbank's excellent bowling and defense held my team to only 2 runs. It was an easy win for the Thunder over the Bedford Bears after the excellent bowling by Malhar and Malay, but well deserved. Elmbank definitely brought their best game to make a point. Coach Mr Sood and photographer Ms H should be thanked by the team for their hard work."

When asked about a rematch Mr Persaud replied "we'll see...even though I only have a Grade 7 team...Elmbank better work hard before they invite us to another match. My outdoor team is still training and we'll be ready for another clash between the Bedford Bears and Elmbank Thunder. This rivalry is only just beginning!"

Eric Walters Coming to Elmbank Junior Middle Academy

On Monday November 29, 2010, reknown Canadian author, Eric Walters, will be coming to Elmbank to work with the students of Elmbank!  As one of the TDSB's writer's in residence, Mr. Walters has chosen Elmbank as a partner school to launch a very exciting new project.

To get ready for his visit we are encouraging teachers and students to get in on the action early and start reading an Eric Walters book now!

Keep checking back in to find out more about the titles we have available here at the Elmbank library.

Elmbank welcomes the students of Melody Village!

Going to the dogs...

Our librarian, Mr. Gilbert, could hardly contain his excitement when Clifford the Dog stopped by the other day. Clifford helped kick off Elmbank's annual Scholastic Book Sale. The sale continues until Friday, April 30.

Keys to the Kingdom - A work in progress...

According to Ms. Maola, the date of completion for the Grade Ones' "Keys to the Kingdom" project is drawing near! Watch this space for the final structures.