Putman boys and girls take Gold at June Tier 2 Soccer Tournament
By Mme Kirby and Mr. Berger
On June 16th and 17th the intermediate boys and girls soccer teams cleaned up in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s Southwest Regional Soccer Tier 2 Tournament held at Centrepoint Soccer Fields.
In Tier 2 Girls Soccer, J.H. Putman took on Sir Winston Churchill for the Gold medal in a really close game. After two overtimes and penalty kicks, J.H. Putman took the gold and Sir Winston received the silver.
Greenbank vs Rideau Valley for the Bronze. Congratulations Greenbank for taking the Bronze.
In Tier 2 Boys Soccer, Greenbank and J.H. Putman fought it out for the Gold medal. They were supposed to play four games. Putman was awarded with a win against Cedarview by default.
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Putman earns Gold at Track and Field Board Finals
Athletes’ spirits shone as brightly as the sun at the Track and Field Board Finals on Thursday, June 11th. The top athletes from across the Ottawa Carleton board attended this event, and Putman brought 22 highly qualified athletes of their own, several earning Gold Medals.
JUNE 16 SUPPORTS KENYAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
J.H. Putman's community activism group, Change 4 Change, hosted a carnival, silent auction and concert to raise money in support of community development projects in rural Kenya.
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Franken Clown a smash hit
Friday morning, Putman's original play was put on for visiting schools and on Friday afternoon, Putman students were treated to the main performance.
Written by J. H. Putman Educational Assistant Damon Mitchell, Franken Clown pays homage to the classic universal monster movie but with a twist. It still has the obsessed scientist, the angry mob . . . and a clown! Show time was Friday, and audiences were thrilled with the cast's talented delivery of Mitchell's original script. Teacher-directors Mme Gallo and Ms. Doig worked tirelessly for months with two casts to make this production a show stopper.
Vice-Principal for a day contest raises funds for Humane Society
8C student Evan Sobey was Vice-Principal for a day recently.
As a result of seeing a presentation by the Ottawa Humane Society, a number of students decided to start a fundraising club in order to help our local Ottawa Humane Society. Every week, students gathered together to make posters, write announcements and brainstorm on future initiatives. Students also sold tickets to a raffle to be 'Vice Principal for a Day'.
Next year, they plan on creating a clendar of 'Putman Pets' to be sold in December.
>Ottawa Humane Society website
Reader Rabbit Reading & 'Riting Week May 11 to 15
A visit by renowned Canadian poet, Robert Service, highlighted this year's literacy festival called "Reader Rabbit Reading and 'Riting Week," held May 11th to May 15th.
Annual Jazz Café music to the ears
We want to give A BIG thank you to everyone who came out and supported our annual Jazz Cafe. It was another successful event. Of course, we couldn't have done it without our parent volunteers! Thank you to Audrey Salem, Donna Reid, and Tanya Middlebro for your work behind the counter with the beverages and goodies.
Electives Day a huge success!
Putman's first electives day, held the morning of Friday, April 24th, was a tremendous success. Designed by Putman teachers and volunteers to promote continuing education and learning, this special day provided students opportunities to choose from various hands-on workshops.
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