Student’s Slime Principal to Aid Block Parent Program

In one of her last acts as principal at St. Michael School, Mrs. Beatty sat timidly on a throne waiting for a dunking of a slime mixture of eggs, pistachio pudding mixture, apple sauce and green food colouring which was targeted to hit her head as soon of one of her grade 8 students made contact with the release button. Even covered in slime she was still smiling. It was for a good cause.

Mrs. Beatty gets slimed with eggs/pudding/ applesauce and green food colouring

Mrs. Burfield looks calm as chocolate syrup and chocolate pudding drips off her face

The grade 8 students used their usual Play Day as an opportunity to give back to the community as part of their Leadership Project. They decided to raise money for the Block Parent Program. Tanya Nooyen, from the Chatham-Kent Block Parent Program gave them a hand planning the event.

Water events are a must at this time of year so there was a Fireman Relay, Shoe Kick/Toe Jam, Sponge Relay, Water Balloons – Splish, Splish & Splash, and the Water Balloon Egg toss.

In the gym, a Block Parent film on strange behaviour “Be Smart, Be Safe, Be Cool” was being shown. It gave students the opportunity to learn how to answer the door for instance when home alone without revealing it, and how to handle situations that seem strange and make them feel uncomfortable.

The key event of the day was the grand finale where 4 teachers were to be Splurshed and one staff member was to be slimed. Grade eight students raffled off tickets to determine which of the 5 staff members were selected.

Mr. Vandenberg ended up with a splursh made of water, coffee grinds and Oreo cookie mix.

Mrs. Sinasac had a mixture of beans, and bread dropped on her head. Mrs. Ennett the flour and water combination. Mrs. Burfield ended up smelling like a chocolate factory after being coated with a chocolate pudding and chocolate syrup mixture.

The grade eight class who ran the event took their turns while teachers and a few parents lined up to take aim. The students were shocked that some of their favourite teachers were so willing to step up and take aim at a chance to soak them with water.

The last soaking of the day went to Block Parent Tanya Nooyen. Teachers arranged to fill a balloon with a special mixture of ginger and teriyaki. She game fully took her turn and waited for the bean bag to connect. It wasn’t long until it did.

Students and staff wore virtue T-shirts which reflect some of the virtues they studied throughout the year. Faith, Conscience, Hope, Love, Acceptance, Self-Control, Kindness, Respect and Empathy. Some virtues that were missing were happiness, sharing and giving. Their Play Day was a hugh success…in all of these areas.


Mr. Vandenberg is coated with coffee grinds, Oreo cookie mixture and water.


Tanya Nooyen from CK Block Parent Program takes her turn. She is coated with a ginger/teriyaki mixture

The event raised $285 for the Block Parent Program and will be used to help educate other parents on the needs of block parents in the community. There is still a need for Block Parents in the Dresden area. If you would like to become one or need more information you can check out www.blockparent.on.ca or call Tanya Nooyen at 519-354-0430 x235.