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Science Jam is always a popular event at Education Week, Feb. 24 to 28.
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Education Week promises to be chockablock
By Don Fennell
Published 3:58 PST, Mon February 24, 2020
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Public education is in the spotlight Feb. 24 to 28 as the Richmond School District celebrates Education Week.
It is a time to celebrate teaching excellence and student achievement, and to highlight individual, classroom, school and district accomplishments. Additionally, it also provides an opportunity for the community to appreciate the public education system.
This year, Education Week is chock full of unique and interesting events sure to engage onlookers and to encourage thought.
Always a popular attraction, rolling art boards are an Education Week tradition. They showcase artistic talent from a variety of Richmond elementary schools.
Check out the boards daily during mall hours Feb. 24 to 28 at Aberdeen Centre.
Also Feb. 24, from 6:15 to 8 p.m., be sure to drop in on the junior board meeting at the Richmond School District administration building.
Feb. 25 features a pair of events. From 4:15 to 6 p.m. at Aberdeen Centre, Science Jam is the biggest non-competitive science fair in BC. Students will display their projects, which explore the science curriculum and environmental sustainability. The public is encouraged to take part in this event by engaging with students about their projects. Science World staff will also give a live presentation.
Later in the day, from 7 to 8 p.m., head over to Richmond High for Bannock and Jam, an event that celebrates the 2017 signing of the Richmond School District’s second Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement. The event features student displays, pow-wow dancing and a drumming ceremony.
Feb. 26 will be highlighted by a fine arts fair from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Aberdeen mall. The collection of artistic performances from Steveston-London Secondary encompasses music, drama, visual arts, dance and media.
Students will engage in a national multi-trade and technology competition. Scheduled for Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Skills Canada also seeks to raise awareness about skilled trades and technology sectors to all Canadian youth and influencers. The BC regional competition for Richmond will feature seven different competitions including spaghetti bridge building, a gravity car race, potential energy vehicles, graphic design, web design, public speaking and fashion technology.
The week winds up Feb. 28 with Footloose. From 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Palmer Secondary, Footloose 2020 will feature four showcase performances and 31 competitive dance teams from all over the Lower Mainland. Since its debut, close to $40,000 in post-secondary scholarships have been provided to graduating dancers. Tickets will only be available at the Palmer office weekdays for $10 each.
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