Nearly 200 Island students presented Canadian heritage projects at this year’s provincial Heritage Fair, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie.
“With over 2000 students participating in school-based heritage fairs, Island students showed their talent and creativity in putting together projects on Canadian history and culture,” said Minister Currie. “There are wonderful things happening in Island schools and the annual provincial Heritage Fair is a great opportunity for students to show off their hard work.”
Twelve finalists will be invited to participate in the National Young Citizen’s video contest where they create a video of their Heritage Fair project and share it online at www.YoungCitizens.ca for Canadians to watch and vote. Two Island students will be selected to participate in a Youth Forum in Ottawa, with their peers from across Canada.
The provincial finalists include:
• Jack Dwyer, “La coupe Stanley”, École François-Buote
• Payton Smith, “Canadian Space Achievements”, Eliot River Elementary
• Basel Al Rashdan, “My Journey”, St. Jean Elementary
• Bailey MacEachern, “Mi’kmaq Heritage”, Alberton Elementary
• Sadie Ghiz, “The Guardian: Past, Present & Future”, Stratford Elementary
• Christianne Riveroll, “More Than A Number!”, Grace Christian School
• Luc Doucette & Ryan Green, “Le pont de la Confédération”, École Spring Park
• Ben Collings-MacKay, “Sixteen Days at Ypres”, Montague Intermediate
• Caroline MacDonald, “Une soirée pyjamadangereuse”, École François-Buote
• Karrie Lee Veniot, “Jeff Healey”, Hernewood Intermediate
• Hannah McGonnell, “Abuse in Residential Schools: Shining a Light on the Past”, Grace Christian School
Honourable Mention:
• Siddharth Arora, “The Mi’kmaq”, Gr. 7, Stonepark Intermediate
• Benjamin MacIsaac, “West Point Lighthouse”, Gr. 6, O’Leary Elementary
• Andrea Burns, “Brookfield Gardens”, Gr. 9, Immanuel Christian School
“As Minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture, I know the important role culture and heritage plays in our education, and how education is key to preserving our culture,” added Minister Currie. “By learning about our past, with the help of Island teachers, students will better understand our present, and be ready to take part in an exciting future.”
There are also more than fifty special prizes awarded by community groups and organizations for theme-based projects, which included:
Canada’s History Award/Prix Histoire Canada
• Caroline MacDonald, École François-Buote, "Une soirée pyjamadangereuse"
• Hannah McGonnell, Grace Christian School, "Abuse in Residential Schools"
Parks Canada Award
• Angelina Ning & Minnie Jin, Grace Christian School, "Norman Bethune: The Hero of China"
Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat Award
• Chenille Augustine, Queen Elizabeth Elementary, "Mi’kmaq Culture"
PEI Regiment Museum Award
• Abby Craig, West Kent Elementary, "Colonel Frank Storey"