What to eat before exercising?
Did you know that it is important to energize yourself
by eating well before playing sports, or going for a run? Carbohydrates are the
most important type of nutrient that someone need for energy before a game. You
can get these by eating fruits, vegetables grains such as pasta, spaghetti, or
breads. Avoid food containing high levels of sugar before a game, such as candy
bars or pop.
It is good to eat a meal with lots
of energy and carbohydrates 2-3 hours before being active. This gives the food
The second of three Turnaround Achievement Awards ceremonies was held in Miramichi on May 27th at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel. The ceremony for the Campbellton and Dalhousie area was held earlier this month and the Bathurst area ceremony is scheduled for May 28th. Twenty-six area students were recognized Tuesday evening for their accomplishment in overcoming obstacles in their lives that interfered with their progress. More than 200 people attended the gala event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Chatham and Beaubear Credit Union. Guest Speaker, Mr.
On May 8th, 2014 in Dalhousie Regional High School hosted an art show in
conjunction with the annual DRHS variety show. The art show featured work from
the 2013-2014 school year and represented all grade and ability levels. There
were more than 170 pieces of work on display. The show was well attended by the
public with almost 250 people in the audience. The art work was a welcome
addition to the variety show, many people took their time to view all the
talent DRHS has to offer.
Enterprise Greater Moncton recently awarded several ASD-N student projects recognition and support for their entrepreneurship endeavors. The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) was held May 15th in Moncton. Awarded first place in the Innovative Idea category was Nikki Renae Arsenault of Sugarloaf Senior High School (SSHS) for her project Butter Balm. Nikki received $3000.00 and mentorship.
What to drink when exercising?
Water? Sport drinks? Electrolyte gels? Energy drinks? The choices you
have in store are endless but which one are really worth it?
Water is always a good
choice. Water contains no calorie, no sugar, no additive, etc. Your body always
needs water, even when you are not exercising. To be more environmental
friendly, use a refillable water bottle.
Sport drinks like Gatorade or
PowerAde are a mix of water, sugar, flavor and electrolytes (Sodium and
Potassium). They might be useful but only in specific situation: when you
One hundred and twelve ASD-N students were among the more than 1200 grades 7, 8 and 9 students from across the province who recently participated in the annual New Brunswick Math Competition. Held at 5 locations throughout the province, young mathematicians from 160 schools accepted the challenge presented by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics of the University of New Brunswick and the Faculty of Science and the School of Engineering of the Université de Moncton with the sponsorship of the New Brunswick Department of Education, on Friday May 9th.
Adventures In Miramichi (AIM) is
offering two camps in July. The Day Camp is for students 10 to 15 years old and is
being held from July 14th to 18th . Visit Adventure Camp.
There will be a Leadership Camp from July 6th to 11th for
students 15 to 17 years old. Visit Leadership
Camp.
The New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletics Association (NBIAA) recently presented four ASD-N students with the Raymond Légère Sportsmanship Award. These students were recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship throughout the school year while participating in NBIAA sports: Zachery Parker of Sugarloaf Senior High School in Campbellton, Sydney MacDonald and Jonah McGrath of Miramichi Valley High School and Brodie Theriault of Bonar Law Memorial School in Rexton.
How
good is physical activity for you? Did you know that by
increasing your physical activity you can greatly reduce your chances of
getting sick? You will also be happier
and healthier! Some benefits of being physically active
includes better health, improved fitness, better posture and balance, better
self-esteem, stronger muscles and bones, feeling less stressed and more
relaxed, increased concentration/ better academic score, etc. In other words,
it helps you feel good! Physical activity also helps decrease the
risk of having heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes,
Sugarloaf Senior High School hosted RCMP Police Week on May 14th and 15th. Police Week began in Canada in 1970 as a way to connect with communities and increase awareness about the services that police provide. Sugarloaf was extremely lucky to be selected as a host to the RCMP Helicopter on May 14th. This helicopter serves the 4 Atlantic Provinces and the students and staff were applauding as the pilots had a meet and greet with the students and staff.
