Wednesday, May 30, 2007
ABBOTT SCHOOL HOSTS THE CLIMB FOR KIDS KICK OFF
Climber Wally Berg will be speaking to students at Abbott School about his June 22 trip to Mount Kilimanjaro as part of the The Sun's Climb for Kids, which benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton. Berg will be joined by Elizabeth O'Neill, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters Edmonton, Jim Rudolph, Manager, Corporate Communications, Edmonton Airports and Jim Barr, Co-chair, The Sun's Climb for Kids.
Approximately 40 Grades 4 and 5 students will listen to Berg speak about what is involved when attempting to climb a mountain of this size. Students will also have the opportunity to see animals indigenous to the area around Mount Kilimanjaro, thanks to the Edmonton Valley Zoo. A full school assembly will be held after this special one-on-one session.
Climb for Kids directly helps Northern Alberta children by providing the community with an opportunity to "pledge a foot" and help raise this charity to new heights. One hundred per cent of pledges raised will go to the Big Brothers Big Sisters In-School Mentoring Programs.
| When: | Thursday, May 31, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 a.m. - Grade 4 and 5 students meet with Wally Berg and Valley Zoo Staff 9:00 a.m. - Full school assembly with Wally Berg and Jim Barr |
| Where: | Abbott School 12045 - 34 Street |
For more information, contact:
Brad Mamchur, Principal
Abbott School
(780) 477-7310
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.
Edmonton Public Schools
Centre for Education
1 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4G9