Participants of this year’s Provincial Heritage Fair are to be congratulated for their unique and informative projects celebrating the rich history of Prince Edward Island and Canada, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey.
“More than 200 students participated in this year’s fair and each project reflected the diversity of our heritage,” said the Minister. “By learning about the history of our communities and cultures through the Provincial Heritage Fair, students also gain a greater understanding of more current world affairs.”
This year’s fair was held Friday, May 20 at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Awards were handed out for the top projects in each grade level. In addition, several prizes sponsored by national and location organizations were awarded.
“History is an important component of the curriculum in our Island school system,” said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. “I want to congratulate all participants of the Provincial Heritage Fair. It is great to see so many students taking an interest in our history and culture. The projects on display take a lot of time and effort and would not be possible without the support of parents and educators.”
The following students were recognized during the closing ceremonies:
Finalists:
Grade 5:
• Mikaela Tynski, Athena Consolidated, A Coal Miner’s Granddaughter
• Elon Wilkie and Drew Oliver, Alberton Elementary, Harness Racing
• Matteo LeClair, Ecole Francois-Buote, Tim Hortons
• Benjamin Newson, L.M. Montgomery Elementary, History of Canadian Sledge Hockey
Grade 6:
• Evan Dawson, Amherst Cove Consolidated, Ice Boats
• Colin Blackadar. Spring Park Elementary, L’histoire de l’Académie de Gymnastique à l’I-P-E
• Cale Pierce, Sherwood Elementary, Islanders in the Civil War
• Jacob Manning & Brandon O’Brien, Souris Consolidated, Daniel J. MacDonald
Grade 7:
• Kyle Younker and Jordan Dow, Queen Charlotte Intermediate, Lebanese Pack Peddlars – P.E.I.
Grade 8:
• Breanna Ching, Souris Regional High, Anna Swan
• Sam Vail, Immanuel Christian, the North Novas
Grade 9:
• Amber Cotton, M.E. Callaghan Intermediate, The Ghost Story Theory
Canada’s History Medal:
• Kate Bartlett, Sherwood Elementary, Newfoundland Earthquake Tsunami
• Matteo LeClair, Ecole Francois-Buote, Tim Hortons
Stamp Stores contest:
• Sarah Dixon, Souris Consolidated, Green Gables at Sunset
• Luke Chaisson, Souris Consolidated, Home away from Home
Aboriginal Secretariat Award:
• Brandon Adams, John J. Sark Memorial, War and Peace
McCain Literacy Award:
• Alyssa Weeks, Central Queens Elementary, The Old Stone House
• Charlotte Armstrong, Sherwood Elementary, The Archibald Matheson House