As I sit here in my office on Friday night, I feel compelled to write about this evening. The kids are gone home and the school is quiet again. I am left with a good feeling about the Christmas formal. The last dance we hosted was nothing to boast about and nearly spelled the end of dances for the rest of this year. The behaviour of a few very nearly dictated the future for the many. Student Council is to be commended for addressing the issue of school dance conduct.

They arranged for Parents to chaperone, agreed to admission bracelets and their loss for inappropriate behaviour. They also clearly articulated the expectations for the Christmas Formal to the student body and made them aware of the consequences should behaviour at this dance echo the last.

I am glad to say that this dance went off very well. Behaviour was excellent and students seemed to have a wonderful time. JMH can now look forward to the next dance and, with an equal level of cooperation and sensibility, many more.