March 3, 2009

Education Week: Celebrations in the Community

KELOWNA, BC: This year’s Education Week theme “SD23 - Educational Olympians!” captures the spirit of learning and achievement within School District No. 23. 

Education Week is an opportunity to share this vibrant spirit with the community.  From March 9 to 13, students will be displaying their artwork, singing, dancing, acting, showcasing athletic ability, creating feats of engineering, and more.  The following is a list of events and displays taking place throughout the Central Okanagan: 

KEYNOTE EVENTS:

Monday, March 9:      Kelowna Art Gallery opening event “Art in Action” at 7:00 pm

Tuesday, March 10:    Education Week Breakfast (by invitation only)

Tuesday, March 10:    Kelowna Community Theatre presentation by author David Bouchard, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

ROTARY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS:

Noon hour performances will take place during Education Week as follows:

• Monday, March 9 – Jazz Combo and Choir Workshop Performance at 12:15 pm
• Wednesday, March 11 – Casorso Elementary School Choir at 12:30 – 1:00 pm
• Thursday, March 12 – Constable Neil Bruce Middle School Music Magic Choir at 12:00 – 12:30 pm
• Friday, March 13 – Rutland Senior Secondary School Drama Class:  Monologues at 12:15 pm

 STUDENT ARTWORK DISPLAYS:

• Kelowna Art Gallery
• The Rotary Centre for the Arts
• Peachland City Hall
• Lake Country City Hall
• Lake Country Chamber of Commerce
• Okanagan Regional Library branches in Lake Country, the Mission, Rutland and West Kelowna

STUDENT EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

Monday March 9th

• Black Mountain Elementary – Celebration of Learning Assembly at 12:15 pm
• Chief Tomat Elementary – Open House 1:30-2:30 pm
• Hudson Road Elementary – Hockey Day
• Kelowna Art Gallery – Middle and Secondary Students “Art in Action” Opening Reception at 7:00 pm
• North Glenmore Elementary – Eco Center Fear Factor at 9:00-10:00 am and Ready, Set, Learn Event at 4:00-5:30 pm
• Rutland Elementary – Student Showcase Assembly at 12:30-2:15 pm

                  
Tuesday March 10th

• Peter Greer Elementary – Talent Show at 6:30 pm
• George Pringle Elementary – Ready, Set, Learn Event at 1:00-2:30 pm
• Helen Gorman Elementary – Celebration Assembly at 10:00-11:00 am
• Heritage Central – Retired Teachers’ Association Open House at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• KLO Middle – H.Y.P.E. (Help Youth Prepare for Excellence) Assembly at 12:15 pm
• Kelowna Community Theatre – Author David Bouchard Presentation at 7:00-8:30 pm

Wednesday March 11th

• Bankhead Elementary – Intermediate Awards Assembly at 12:15-1:00 pm
• Casorso Elementary – Gr. 3/4 Choir at ROTARY ARTS CENTRE at 12:30-1:00 pm
• Dorothea Walker Elementary – Grade 7 Musical "Dig It" at 7:00 pm (admission: Donation to BC Cancer Society)
• Dr. Knox Middle –  Career Fair #3 at 11:15 am
• Heritage Central – Retired Teachers’ Association Open House at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday March 12th

• Constable Neil Bruce Middle – Gr. 8/9 Music Magic Choir at ROTARY ARTS CENTRE at 12:00-12:30 pm
• Dr. Knox Middle –  Elective Presentations for Grade 6 Students at 9:30 am
• Heritage Central – Retired Teachers’ Association Open House at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Okanagan Mission Secondary – Open House & Parent Teacher Conferences 2:30-4:30 & 6:30-8:30 pm
• Rutland Middle – Back to the Eighties Musical Theatre Production at 7:00 pm (with ticket)
• Springvalley Elementary – Choir Performance at 11:15-11:45 am
• Springvalley Middle & Springvalley Elementary – Open House: Tours/Artwork & Unveiling Ceremony of SVM & SVE Educational Olympian Mural at 11:00 am-1:00 pm at SVM

Friday March 13th

• Chief Tomat Elementary – Open House: Math Games at 12:00-1:30 pm
• Dr. Knox Middle –  Culture Performance at 9:15 am
• Heritage Central – Retired Teachers’ Association Open House at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• KLO Middle – Celebration of Success Assembly at 12:15 pm
• Rutland Middle – Back to the Eighties Musical Theatre Production at 7:00 pm (with ticket)
• Rutland Senior Secondary – Drama Class: Monologues at ROTARY ARTS CENTRE at 12:00-1:00 pm
• Springvalley Elementary – Healthy Living Gym Games Staff/Parents VS Students at 11:15 am

The public is also invited to contact their local school for other activities taking place during Education Week and other times of the year.

Approved by the Superintendent on March 3, 2009

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For comments, please contact:

Rolli Cacchioni, Chairperson of the Board (250) 765-3419

Mike Roberts, Superintendent of Schools (250) 860-8888

Hugh Gloster, Assistant Superintendent of Schools (250) 860-8888

For background information, please contact Lisa Harrison lharriso@sd23.bc.ca or 470-3284.