Brandon Thorpe is a student in grade 9 and is a hero to many in our building. Brandon faces many challenges but shows us how we should live; with genuine love and a smile on his face. Anyone who knows Brandon knows that, although he is a man of few words, he says a lot with his eyes. Brandon loves music and hanging out with the kids in his class. He finds it especially funny if any of his classmates get into trouble, which can be seen by the huge smile on his face. Brandon enjoys it (most of the time) when the teachers stop to chat and to hold his hand. He especially enjoys Mr, Hamelin's jokes (or is just being nice like the rest of us). Brandon loves to hang out in the foyer at lunch, watching and listening to all of the activity and noise around him. Often, throughout the lunch hour, students will stop to say hello or just to hold his hand.

Brandon is a builder of our school community. He has helped us to understand, appreciate and embrace differences. He teaches us that it is the differences between us that truly make us beautiful and special. He shows us that differences should not be feared, but rather we should work to understand and appreciate the things that make us all so unique. Like all of our students, the staff learns as much from Brandon as he learns from us.

Anyone who has had the pleasure of hearing Brandon's giggle can attest to the fact that it is pure joy and lifts the hearts and any and all who hear it. Some of us have also experienced Brandon's famous eye rolls or his ability to pretend he is sleeping. This is Brandon's polite way of saying, "Thanks for the visit, you can go now."

We are truly blessed that Brandon and his family allow us to share in and be a part of his journey. We are privileged to know him, work with him and most importantly learn from him every day.

Huge thanks to Erik Thomasgard and Thomasgard drilling for their generous donation of a spindle sander for our woodshop program. Support like this allows us to further enhance the learning experience for all students at PPCS.

We are beyond excited to be able to once again (AFTER 2 LONG YEARS!) host our annual cordwood curling bonspiel for our grades 4-8 students on Friday, March 25, 2022. Students will be taken to the rink for the day. Lunch will be available, but students are responsible for the cost. More details will be coming this week.

Parents are more than welcome to join us and cheer on our kids.

Thank you in advance to the Chase Place Arena board for helping to make this event possible.

March 25 - Cordwood Curling

March 27 - Junior NBA Basketball Tournament in Melfort

April 9 - Porcupine School of Dance Recital at PPCS

April 14 - SIP Day

April 15-22 - Easter Break - NO SCHOOL

April 25 - Term 4 Begins

The Jr. NBA basketball tournament will be in Melfort on Sunday, March 27. Games begin at 9:30 and run throughout the day until 5:30. Games will be played at the Kerry Vickar Center and at the high school (MUCC). Parents must get their child to and from the tournament. We would welcome any and all fans to come and cheer us on. We will be sending 4 teams.

We are so happy to be able to invite fans to our home games once again this year. We ask that...

• You only come if you are feeling well.
• Sanitize your hands upon entering and frequently while in the building
• Show our Bears how awesome they are by cheering loudly (albeit through a mask).
• Be considerate of the choices of others.

For Kindergarten-Grade 6!

Awana Kids Club will begin on Thursday, Sept 9.

It’ll run each Thursday from right after school gets out until 5:10pm.

Kids can come to the old elementary school (QCP) and enter through the back double doors!

Games, live music, and learning time every week!

Free to register!

Call Heidi at 306-278-7883 or Desi at 306-865-6350 if you have any questions!