DECA
This past weekend, February 5th to 7th, the Prestige School DECA Chapter proudly participated in the Ontario DECA Provincial Competition. The event brought together 281 school chapters. and 7,737 attendees from across the province, making it one of the largest and most competitive conferences of the year.
As part of the competition requirements, students completed a written exam and participated in two role-plays facing judges, where they were required to analyze and solve individualized business case studies under time pressure.
Our students competed across a wide range of categories:
- Nicolas (gr. 11) – PEN (Principles of Entrepreneurship) – received 3 medals and top 15
- Ariella (gr. 11) – PHT (Principles of Hospitality & Tourism) – received a medal and high results in role-plays
- Gleb (gr. 12) – HRM (Human Resource Management) – received a medal
- Richard (gr. 12) – PFL (Personal Financial Literacy) – received a medal
- Emre (gr. 12) – SEM (Sports & Entertainment Marketing) – received a medal
- Andrei (gr. 11) – RMS (Retail Merchandising)
- Ariel (gr. 10) – BSM (Business Services Marketing)
In addition, Michael (gr. 9) participated in the full-day Leadership Development Academy (LDA) workshop.
All students performed very well, demonstrating strong preparation, professionalism, and resilience in a highly competitive environment. We are especially proud of Ariella (gr. 11) and Nicolas (gr. 11), both first-year competitors, who achieved outstanding results and brought home medals.
Nicolas (gr. 11) earned 3 out of 4 possible medals in his category and ranked among the top 15 students in Principles of Entrepreneurship, narrowly missing qualification for ICDC – an exceptional accomplishment for a first-time competitor.
Congratulations to all participants and to the Prestige School DECA Chapter, along with their advisor and mentor, Ms. Yana, for their dedication and excellent work.
The Prestige School DECA Chapter will hold their business lunch on Tuesday, February 17th to review competition results and celebrate students’ achievements. Thank you to Ms. Yana for helping students prepare and for accompanying them to competitions.
100th DAY OF SCHOOL
On Friday, February 6th, students in KG to grade 3, celebrated the 100th day of school. Students spent the afternoon participating in fun activities, and shared their 100 collections with each other. Students and teachers had fun! Thank you to Ms. Ashley, Ms. Michelle, Mrs. MacBean, Ms. Irina, and Ms. Sabrina for planning a fun celebration. Check out our gallery for more pictures.
FIELD TRIPS
Prestige students were engaged during February’s field trips. On Tuesday, February 10th, students in grades 5 to 8 went to Snow Valley to spend the day tubing, skiing, and snowboarding. Students enjoyed flying down the hill with their friends on a beautiful winter day.
On Wednesday, February 11th, students in KG to grade 4 went to the Art Gallery of Ontario. Students participated in the Mixed-Media Foam Printmaking program, and then explored the art gallery. Students had a day filled with creativity and fun.
Check out our galleries for more pictures:
VALENTINE’S DAY
On Thursday, February 12th, Prestige students enjoyed festively dressing for Valentine’s Day, receiving candy grams from Cupid, and posing in the photo booth. Thank you to Ms. Yana, Tom, and our high school student council for organizing and delivering candy grams and treats that students purchased. Check out our gallery for more pictures.
MOVIE AFTERNOONS
Make sure to purchase your ticket to the fun movie afternoon next week! Grades 4 to 8 on February 18th and KG to grade 3 on February 19th. Movies will start at 3:00 p.m. and costs $5. All proceeds will go towards the new goals high school student council has for the school. Thank you Tom and Kati (gr. 10) for planning these fun afternoons.
HIGH SCHOOL TABLE TENNIS
Mr. Ile held a table tennis tournament at Prestige School for high school students. Congratulations to the winners. Prestige School is proud of you all!
1st place: Tom (gr. 10)
2nd place: Eric (gr. 12)
3rd place: James K. (gr. 11)
FAMILY DAY LONG WEEKEND
Prestige School is closed Friday, February 13th and Monday, February 16th for the Family Day long weekend.
Enjoy your extra long weekend with your families.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 15
Royal Canadian Legion Speech Contest (gr. 1 – 6)
February 16
Family Day (No School)
February 17
DECA Business Lunch
February 18
Canadian Computing Competition
Gr. 4 – 8 Movie Afternoon @ 15:00
February 19
Lunar New Year High School Lunch
KG – gr. 3 Movie Afternoon @ 15:00
February 22
Toronto Campus Open House
February 23
Playtime Bowl & Entertainment Field Trip (gr. 9 – 12)
High School Progress Report Cards
February 24
Character Assembly – Empathy @ 10:15
February 25
Pink Shirt Day ($2 wear pink)
Pascal Contest (gr. 9), Cayley Contest (gr. 10), Fermat Contest (gr. 11)
February 27
Casual Day
Pizza Lunch
February 28
Royal Canadian Legion Speech Contest (gr. 7 – 12)