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Education Week 2012

Celebrating Innovation: April 16 to 20.

Check out all the great events that are happening across Yukon on Education Week.

Download the calendar of events here 

Multi-Day Events

Carcross – Ghùch Tlâ Community School
Trivia Challenge
April 16 to 20
Trivia questions for each class throughout the week culminating in a Jeopardy-style contest on April 20. Teams will be comprised of students from each class.
Contact: 821-2929.

Pelly Crossing – Eliza Van Bibber School
Celebration of Northern Tutchone Culture: April 16 to 20.
Contact: 537-3231.

Watson Lake – Johnson Elementary School
Ukrainian Eggs
April 17 & 18: 6 to 8 p.m.
Miss Fitzpatrick will present a Ukrainian egg decorating workshop for all children accompanied by a parent.
Contact: 536-7333.

Selkirk Elementary School
First Nations Culture Week
April 16 to 20.
Events for the school community and invited guests. Activities include a winter camp, games, storytelling, traditional singing and dancing, sewing, crafts, cooking and a family feast.
Contact: 667-3688.

Takhini Elementary School
Spring Culture Camp
April 16 to 20.
Activities for students and the school community throughout week.
Contact: 667-3625.

You Make a Difference Campaign
F.H. Collins Secondary School, École Émilie-Tremblay, Porter Creek Secondary School and St. Elias Community School Be the Change teams: April 16 to 20.Students and staff want to appreciate people who make a difference in their lives and encourage those heroes to pay it forward. This is how it works: pick up free bracelets at the front desk of one of the participating schools. Give someone two bracelets, look them in the eyes and share how they make a difference in your life. Tell the person to keep one bracelet for themselves as a reminder that they are being the change they want to see in the world. Next, encourage them to pay forward this appreciation to someone else who is making a difference in their lives. On the inside of the bracelet is the Yukon Circle of Change’s website where you can blog your story of appreciation.

Yukon College – Ayamdigut Campus
College tours and program information: Available at recruitment@yukoncollege.yk.ca.
Radio Trivia: April 16 to 20.
Throughout Education Week listen for radio trivia on your local radio stations.
Skills Qualifiers Competition
April 16 to 20 in Trades Wing.
Yukon College students will be competing in a variety of skilled trade and technology disciplines. Apprentices and students will be vying for a spot on Team Yukon which will represent the territory at the 18th Annual National Canadian Skills Competition in Edmonton in May. Victors in Edmonton could qualify to represent Canada at the 42nd WorldSkills Competition in Leipzig, Germany in July 2013.
Contact: 668-8800.

Yukon Literacy Coalition
TD Family Literacy Centre (2nd Floor, Canada Games Centre)
April 16 to 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
INNOVATE! PLAY! CREATE! Puppets, theatre, science, crafts, and storytelling.
Contact: Colleen Segriff, Program Coordinator, at colleen.literacy@northwestel.net or 668-8698.

Yukon Writers Festival 2012
LIVE WORDS!
April 18 to 21.
A literary festival produced by Yukon Public Libraries, the Department of Education and the Yukon Science Institute.
For more information, visit www.ypl.gov.yk.ca or call 667-5239.
Young Authors Conference
April 19 and 20 at F.H. Collins Secondary School: 8:45 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
In association with the Yukon Writers Festival.
For more information, visit: www.yesnet.yk.ca.

Spring School Councils’ Conference
Strong School Council Leadership Supports Student Success
April 19 to 21 at the Westmark Whitehorse.
School Council members, board trustees, and anyone interested in education is welcome to attend. Register online at: www.education.gov.yk.ca/psb/school_council_conference.html.
Contact: Lori at lori.choquette@gov.yk.ca or 667-8226.

Monday, April 16

Watson Lake – Johnson Elementary School
J.E.S. CARES Assembly
8:45 a.m.
Kick off Education Week in style in our school gymnasium. All are welcome.
Art Gallery & Fancy Pants Day. All day.
The gym will be transformed into an art gallery featuring student artwork. Students are encouraged to dress in their ‘fancy’ clothes that day. Families and the community are welcome to come and view the display.
Contact: 536-7333.

Yukon Council on disABILITY
Open House
April 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the corner of 4th and Ogilvie.
Join us at our main office as we celebrate Education Week in Yukon. Learn more about the Yukon Council on disABILITY, the services we offer and how we promote social and economic independence for persons with disABILITIES.
Contact: Lisa at 668-6703 or ed.ycod@northwestel.net.

Tuesday, April 17

Watson Lake – Johnson Elementary School
Tech Time: All day.
Students and community members are welcome to visit the school and learn more about iPads and Promethean Boards and how technology is used in the classroom. Ukrainian Eggs. Miss Fitzpatrick will be working with the Grade 5/6 class on this project throughout the afternoon.
Contact: 536-7333.

Child Development Centre
CDC Library Open House
10 a.m. to Noon at 1000 Lewes Blvd.
In-house library has a large selection of books for young children (infant to five years old) and parents. There will be refreshments and a book draw for the kids.
Contact: 456-8182.

Christ the King Elementary School
Interactive whiteboard presentation
6 to 8 p.m.
Christ the King teacher Eric MacDonald will demonstrate how interactive whiteboards are used in Yukon learning environments. This public session will include examples of interactive lessons and exercises for parents and children to explore together. Come see how Promethean boards are being used in Yukon classrooms, and try one out for yourself!
Contact: JoAnn Davidson at 667-5871.

Grey Mountain Primary School
Fourth Annual Muffin Morning: 8:40 to 9:10 a.m.
Parents/caregivers of students are invited for muffins, coffee and juice while they read with their child(ren).
Contact: 667-5189.

Whitehorse Elementary School
Lunch Hour Literacy
12:30 to 12:50 p.m.
Parents are invited to join their children for a lunch hour reading activity.
Contact: 667-8083.

Yukon College – Ayamdigut Campus
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9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Free computer course for seniors. Join our computer expert who will help you develop your knowledge and skills in this hands-on course in Computer Lab Room 2704.

Wednesday, April 18

Mayo – J.V. Clark School
Na-Cho Nyäk Dun-sponsored Traditional Lunch
12 to 1 p.m.
Contact: Joanne Buyck, Community Education Liaison Coordinator: 996-2275.

Watson Lake – Johnson Elementary School
Reading Fun Day
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The community is invited to read with a student. Poetry reading and a Reader’s Theatre will take place in the school library throughout the day.
Contact: 536-7333.

Association Franco-Yukonnaise
Story time / Heure du conte
10 to 11:30 a.m. at 302 Strickland Street.
This event, based on our newest programme, Contes sur roues, is targeted at children aged 0 to 5 and their parents. Pierrette Taillefer, our raconteuse extraordinaire, will coordinate a one and a half hour session that will be of particular interest to bilingual families who are looking to encourage the use of French in the home. It will also be a great occasion to sign up for Contes sur roues or any of our spring session workshops. Visitors will be encouraged to stop by our Resource Centre to get acquainted with our film and CD lending library.
Contact: 668-2663.

Employment Central
Drop-in Information Session
2 to 3 p.m. in the Employment Central boardroom, Suite 202-204 Black St.
Topic: obtaining financial assistance to take skills training or upgrading programs. First-come-first-serve seating.
Contact: 393-8270.

Selkirk Elementary School
Math Fair
6:30 to 8 p.m.
All are welcome to test their math skills!
Contact: 667-3688.

Grey Mountain Primary School
Grandparents’ Talk and Tea
Contact: school for event time.
Grandparents of students are invited to talk to classes about how school was when they were young followed by a “Grandparent’s Tea” in the library served by the Grade 3 class.
Contact: 667-5189.

Whole Child Program
Whitehorse Elementary School
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Free whole family recreation/arts programming open to any family in Whitehorse. Workshops include Cooking with Kids, Crafts, Open Gym, Computer Lab, Child Care and Red Cross Babysitting Certification course.
Contact: Barbara or Crystal at 456-3871.

Yukon Learn Society
Open House
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 107 Main Street.
The Yukon Learn Society promotes and provides free adult literacy services and programs throughout Yukon. Stop by for a visit, use a computer, learn more about our programs and get a free membership.
Contact: 668-6280.

Yukon Writers Festival
Reading & Reception
7 p.m. at the Old Fire Hall.
Free event open to the public featuring guest writers.

Thursday, April 19

Watson Lake – Johnson Elementary School
Culture Day
Come view our cultural artefact display. Moose stew and bannock lunch at Noon. All are welcome.
Contact: 536-7333.

Grey Mountain Primary School
Buddy Reading
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Parents/caregivers of students are invited to participate in “Buddy Reading” when classes combine to read with each other.
Contact: 667-5189.

Whitehorse Elementary School
Math Matters
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Everybody is welcome to join us for an action-packed hour of math activities.
Contact: 667-8083.

 

Friday, April 20

Marsh Lake - Environment Yukon
Coffee House Music Night - Swan Haven
7 to 10 p.m.
Bring your acoustic instruments to Swan Haven for a musical evening, unplugged! Please RSVP to Wildlife Viewing if you would like to lead some songs, and be prepared to sing-a-long. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact: Wildlife Viewing at 667-8291.

Watson Lake – Johnson Elementary School
Student workshops
Choices include Bacon & Eggs on a Stick, T-shirt dyeing, Quilting and more. The Hungry Moose CafÉ will be open for lunch.
Contact: 536-7333.

Association Franco-Yukonnaise - Environment Yukon
Swan Trivia and Crafts
7 to 8 p.m. at the Centre de la Francophonie, 302 StricklandStreet.
Bring the family for an evening of swan fun! Adults can test their swan trivia while the kids do swan crafts.
Contact: Wildlife Viewing at 667-8291.

The Association of Yukon School Councils, Boards & Committees (AYSCBC)
Annual General Meeting
4:15 p.m. Westmark Whitehorse Hotel.
All are welcome. AYSCBC is a non-profit organization that provides services to its members with a focus on working collaboratively to increase student success.
Contact: Carol at exec.director@ayscbc.org or 633-2692. Website: www.ayscbc.org.

Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon
The Tutor Network
3:30 to 5 p.m. at 107 Main Street.
The Tutor Network is an opportunity for tutors and tutoring organizations to meet, share ideas, discuss challenges and innovations, and talk about training and collaboration. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact: Stephanie Hammond or Kim Porter at ldayoffice@northwestel.net or 668-5167, or visit www.ldayukon.com.

Takhini Elementary School
Community Feast
10:30 a.m.
Parents/caregivers of students are welcome to join us at Takhini Elementary School as we celebrate the final day of our week-long Spring Culture Camp, which coincides with Education Week.
Contact: 667-3625.

Yukon College – Ayamdigut Campus
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9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Free Computer Courses for seniors. Join our computer expert who will help you develop your knowledge and skills in this hands-on course in Computer Lab Room 2704.

Saturday, April 21

Haines Junction – Yukon Writers Festival
Readings and Music
7 p.m. at the Haines JunctionConvention Centre.
Join us for this free event featuring both visiting writers and local musicians.

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