Student Engagement/Guest Speakers

Mrs. PerignyGrade 6 class

Mayor Brian WhittalSpeaking about Local and Provincial Government

Mr. Ken From (All Star Telescopes)Sky Science and Telescopes:Students participated in a “Sky Watch” one evening to observe the night sky through Mr. From’s telescopes.

Mrs. Maxine Spence (author)Mrs. Spence came in to help students learn about the writing process and how to create a storybook. The class created their own storybook with the assistance of Mrs. Spence.

Elsie (Illustrator)Elsie came in to discuss how to illustrate a story. She showcased the illustrations (from draft to final product) for Maxine’s book.

Corporal WrightCorporal Wright demonstrated how to lift latent fingerprints and taught students about evidence and investigation.

Mr. FultanCommunity business owners come into the school and provide 4 hours of lessons about how to operate abusiness, the skills that are necessary, and may also provide a fieldtrip to the local business.

Mr. Gordon KerrRoles and responsibilities of School Board Trustee and how the school board practices democracy.

Iris LoewenTeaching students about the Iroquois Confederation and the significance of a Wampum belt.

Iris LoewenTeaching students about the Iroquois Confederation and the significance of a Wampum belt.

Sylvia Cole (Didsbury Review)Teaching students the fundamentals of writing a newspaper article.