Friday, May 13, 2011
In celebration of Education Week (May 2-6, 2011), Alberta Education and Edmonton Public Schools came together to co-ordinate a flash mob to bring attention to the importance of high school completion. On Friday, May 6, approximately 150 students, parents and other stakeholders performed a dynamic routine for a surprised lunchtime crowd in Edmonton City Centre.
Talented and enthusiastic students from Lillian Osborne, Jasper Place, Florence Hallock and Victoria committed to rehearsing and executing a high-energy dance choreographed by Lillian Osborne teacher Kerri Neitsch, evoking cheers from those who witnessed the performance first hand. Minister of Education, Dave Hancock even took part in the fun!
Click here to see a video of the performance and learn more about the Alberta Education's High School Completion Strategic Framework.
To scroll through photos of the flash mob performance or the group rehearsal, visit the EPSB flickr page.