TEACHER SUPPORT

Teachers from throughout the island showed support for fellow educators of Eight Mile Rock High last Thursday and Friday while they awaited responses from the Ministry of Education.

The Smart Cats of Jack Hayward High showed responsibility as they studied and worked on their own for much of the two days. Special Mention is made of the senior young men who in spite of the relaxed schedule visited the library for special sessions. These young men were on target and sat enraptured or spell bound as Mrs. Beneby and Pastor Rolle related some sobering factual life stories. Certainly Inspector Higgs, Mrs. Laing Guidance Counsellor, Mrs. Carroll Librarian and Bishop Hall are making a difference. Way to go Smart Cats.

Did you hear that Jack Hayward High Basketball Team is tearing up the competition as they 'beat up' on the other High School Basketball teams? I really don't want to call any names but the games have been played at our sister school, St. George's High. I heard the Tabbies and Jags are a little sore at the Wild cats. Well.................. until next week. Have a safe Halloween and get the stuff ready for Guy Fawkes Day.

PROFESSIONAL DAYS AND MID TERM

YIPEE!

Students are fortunate to have four days to study,hit the books, and of course have a little fun. The combined mid-term,and professional days (two days each) during the last week of October were well deserved. Jack Hayward High came through again as we hosted over 500 hundred primary and high school teachers from the public schools. A few educators from private and church schools also attended the Ministry of Education sponsored work-shops. Presenters from New Providence and Grand-Bahama conducted approximately twenty sessions that included Business Studies, Reading in the Content Areas,Technical Studies, Counselling Strategies and of course Library Skills Revision.

Teachers enjoyed meeting colleagues from various schools and preparing for the upcoming semester. Enjoy your well deserved break. Students who borrowed books from the library over the long mid-term break, get ready to give a verbal or written report at the drop of a hat.

When we return to school let's get into Blogging. How does that sound?
Until we return........ take care and have a safe one.

Weekly Assembly

School Librarian Mrs. Carroll conducted morning assembly on Tuesday 14 October, 2008 for the school body of approximately 1,400. Mrs. Beneby library custodian and ninth grader Kenneth Miller winner of the Public Service Speech contested assisted with prayers and scripture reading.

The Theme for the week was, 'The Power of Words'. Both negative and positive spoken and written words were explained. Students were asked to be careful of the words they speak and keep them soft and sweet, you never know from day to day which ones you'll have to eat. Outline of the presentation is displayed on the Smart Cats Bulletin Board. Scripture references from the Bible especially the book of Proverbs are highlighted.


Tuesday 14 October, 2008 Freeport News published a list of successful students who were awarded BJC and BJC certificates. Check it out or stop by the Smart Cats Library to see if your name is on that list. Until next time, hit the books and get ready for mid-term break which begins next Tuesday. Just a reminder, come by the Library and borrow a book. It's only one dollar, $1 to join the Smart Cats.

Keeping the Beat

Tuesday 7th October, new prefects and Awardees were recognized in a special assembly in the gymnasium. The guest speaker for the occasion was former student Pastor Sturrup who gave a five point presentation on the theme. Proud parents and family members attended this brief ceremony and the event made the Freeport News the following day.

Students of Library Science classes are now completing research assignments on the computer. Each grade is divided in four groups and they take turns at two computers. The other two groups complete research by using books, newspapers or magazines. This is a cool way to find information on the Bahamas Government and Ministers.

We will be learning how to make blogs during the next session. How Cool! Will keep you posted.

THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL AFTER HANNAH AN IKE

Student Orientation started on a high note,the first week in September, then......hurricanes Hannah and Ike threatened to take us out. Fortunately, the Prayer Warriors, Pastors, Teachers, members of the Student Christians troubled God's Throne and when they emerged from the prayer closet both Hannah and Ike were gone. The Smart Cats of Jack Hayward High lost two days of instruction as schools in the Bahamas adhered to Storm Warnings. Smart Cats know how to catch up to make those GPA'S reflect a 4.0 at the end of the semester.

Congratulations are in order to all students who hit the books and library and made the school and their parents proud by excelling in the BJC AND BGCSE Examinations. The Smart Cats welcome students from Sweeting's Cay All Age School who excelled with up to five A's in the BJC, (Bahamas Junior Certificate Examinations). We look forward to a repeat in the BGCSE (Bahamas General Certificate Secondary Examinations) next June. Principal Dannie and staff of Sweeting's Cay all Age School must feel proud of their accomplishments. Study to show thyself approved!

Students remember to use the Library, just come on in and ask for it, newspapers, magazines, copies, books and computers when they are up and running. You may not see it, but it's there. The Librarian knows just where it is.

Until next time, remember READERS ARE LEADERS.

WELCOME JACK HAYWARD SMART CATS

Welcome back Cats! We have designed a new space for you in 2-0-8 with news, updates, rules, regs and happenings in our library. Technology is catching up with us and we will be known as the SMART CATS. How cool, from the WILD CATS to the SMART CATS! We are combining our athletic prowess with academia - way to go, CATS!

WHAT'S NEW?

This year we welcome new administration to 'Cat Country', Dr. Mortimer, Principal, Vice-Principals Mr. Ivan Butler, and Neville Braynen from our sister school St. George's, Mrs. Lefleur and Mrs. Farquharson also from St. Georges as Senior Mistresses. Mr. Christopher Rolle and Mrs. Jones are our familiar Senior Master and Mistress. Students let's make it work this year- let's all be on the same page, reading the same book and chapter of course.

REMINDER

Girls in cosmetology, no weave please. Enjoy your natural hair, well groomed and classy, of course you can do it - be creative with your hair. It is the real deal.......

Come join our school's library, it's only one dollar,$1 for the year, see you soon. Keep those grades up, shoot for A and B only, no C and no D. Amen. See you in the Library.