Thursday, April 29, 2010
Good Things Are Happening
| What: | MULTICULTURAL DAY AT BANNERMAN SCHOOL Students will be celebrating various cultures, learning Ukrainian and Bollywood-inspired dance steps, exploring the fine martial art of Tai Chi and making bannock in the traditional Aboriginal way. |
| When: | Friday, April 30 from 9:20 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. 9:20 a.m. - Opening ceremonies include Kindergarten - Grade 2 classes singing Hello to all the Children of the World. 10 - 2:10 p.m. - Cultural sessions 2:15 - 2:35 p.m. - Closing ceremonies include Grades 3 - 6 classes singing It's a Small World as well as a choir performance and a schoolwide "Toast to Tolerance." |
| Where: | Bannerman School, 14112 - 23 Street |
| Why: | This is a fun event that provides the students with lifelong lessons on the significance of respecting and supporting people from other backgrounds and ethnicities. Multicultural Day helps to create a school spirit that strengthens the idea of "Appreciating Diversity Close to Home." |
| Contact: | Joan Fouts-Mitchell, Principal Bannerman School 14112 - 23 Street 780-478-7706 |
Edmonton Public Schools is helping to shape the future in every one of our classrooms. We’re focused on ensuring each student learns to their full potential and develops the ability, passion and imagination to pursue their dreams and contribute to their community.
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Centre for Education
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Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4G9