Dr. Hopper's Grade 9 Repetoire class had a busy week. On December 16, they attended the Habitat Humanity where they helped welcome a family into their new home with music and marching.  It was the first time this class had marched and they braved the elements and the cold. Dr. Hopper said, "I am amazed at how easily the Grade 9s took to marching!" Then on December 18th, the WSO conductor, Robert Franz visited the Grade 9 class to further develop some music that the students had been working on. He worked on sound production and musicality - or as the Maestro calls it "musical intention". Dr. Hopper was pleased with the results stating that "The tone of the band was rich and strong!" The Grade 9s had a week giving the gift of music and working with Maestro Franz! Way to go Cavs!

This year's Reindeer Run was held on November 28th and our Cavs dashed their way around the merry town of Kingsville. With a stop at the Fire Hall for a hot chocolate and Timbits warm-up, compliments of Tim Horton's, the Cavs were on their way for the 4.6 km walk/run. Our staff and students raised funds in order to help less fortunate families this Christmas through The Children's Aid Society. Thanks to our community and our Cavs, we raised over $9700 and there will be many happy children this holiday season! A big thanks goes out to Ms. I'Anson, Mr. Morphet and Ms. Love for all their help organizing this amazing annual event.

Migration Hall was filled with music on Monday, December 10 as the Kingsville Family of Schools gave their annual Winter Concert. Over 220 musician played to a packed house. Kingsville Public School, led by Mme Quick, Jack Miner, led by Mrs. Capel-Cure, Harrow Public School, led by Mrs. Collier and Kingsville District High School led by Dr. Hopper made up the group who played individually and collectively for the finale piece. Young and old alike enjoyed such favorites as "We Wish you a Rockin' Christmas", and "Polar Express". Dr. Hopper said, "It really was spectacular to see 220 musicians playing so well together for the finale, "Rock to the Max, Mr. Sax!'" What a great night to showcase the talents of all our wonderful students in Kingsville!