Opportunities Offered
Here is a listing of the some of the various Enrichment Opportunities offered by Lambton Kent District School Board elementary schools.
Past Opportunities
Presenter: The Canadian Red Cross Society
Date: Feb. 20, 2008
Host School: A.A. Wright
Description of Program: The students will learn the warning signs for a variety of medical emergency situations, how to make a plan to handle a medical crisis, remain calm and get appropriate assistance. How to protect yourself in order to prevent emergency medical situations from occurring will also be addressed. Students will leave with a certificate of completion and a small first aid kit.
Presenter: Dave Moore, artist & Gallery Lambton staff
Date: Dec. 14, 2007
Host School: Aberarder
Description of Program: Students will tour the Gallery and participate in hands-on art activities. The Gallery currently hosts two exciting exhibits that contain drawings, paintings and graphics by the late Toronto artist Aba Bayefsky and the outstanding photography of Sarnia's own Glen Ogilvy.
Workshop Title: The Muddy Head
Presenter: Lawrence House Centre for the Arts
Host School: Johnston - November 21st, 2008, Zone - November 17th, 2008
Description of Program: Working from a two-dimensional cartoon, a clay head is created using the tools and techniques of sculpture.
Workshop Title: Smart Ideas and Power Point
Presenter: J. Meister
Date: November 27, 2008
Host School: Bosanquet
Description of Program: Students will prepare a slide show with pictures, songs, and effects using the computer.
Workshop Title: Moody Watercolours
Presenter: Lindsay Beaubien
Date: November 13, 2008
Host School: McNaughton
Description of Program: In this workshop students will learn to create a "modd" or express a feeling through their art work. After experimenting with techniques, looking at and discussing examples of professional artist's work, students will work with artist-quality supplies to produce expressive landscapes in watercolour paint.
Workshop Title: Transformation Masks
Presenter: Lawrence House
Date: November 20, 2008
Host School: Devine Street
Description of Program: This workshop focuses on the culture and art of the Northwest Coast Indian peoples and in particular the artwork of contemporary artist Richard Hunt and the transformation mask as a three dimensional art form.
Workshop Title: Fitness and Nutritution
Presenter: S. Henderson/Sylke Kilbride
Date: November 14, 2008
Host School: A.A. Wright
Description of Program: Students will learn the basics of Curling, as well as get some information on healthy living.
Workshop Title: Sketching Techniques
Presenter: E. Shaw
Date: November 17, 2008
Host School: Gregory Drive
Description of Program: Students will learn drawing and sketching techniques.
Workshop Title:
Microscopy
Presenter: H. Ferkel
Date: January 8, 2009
Host School: Wyoming
Description of Program: Students learn to
prepare slides, compare animal and plant cells, and determine the effect
of staining on cells. Students will also have the opportunity to
collect and view live water samples.
Workshop Title:
Endangered Species
Presenter: Henderson Conservation Area
Date: January 15, 2009
Host School: Dresden
Workshop Title:
Art Information: The ABCs of Poster Design
Presenter: B. Walters
Date: January 20
Host School: Lakeroad Public School
Description of Program: Students brainstorm
ideas and slogans, and learn to apply the ABCs of poster design.
Workshop Title:
Sea of Tranquility
Presenter: M. Young
Date: Jan 29
Host School: Victor Lauriston
Description of Program: A problem solving
workshop that challenges students to use a set of specific strategies to
solve mathematical puzzles and problems, with an emphasis on the real
life applications of these skills. Students work together thereby
developing teamwork and brainstorming skills as well.
Workshop Title:
Curling
Presenter: S. Young & Volunteers
Date: February 13
Host School: Ridgeview Moravian
Description of Program: Students learn the
basics of curling.
Workshop Title:
Muddy Head
Presenter: H. Rogers
Date: February 25
Host School: Errol Village
Description of Program: Working from a
two-dimensional cartoon, a clay head is created using the tools and
techniques of sculpture.
Workshop Title:
Survivor Canada
Presenter: S. Bird
Date: February 25
Host School: Confed. Central
Description of Program: Throughout the day,
students will use their knowledge of Canada along with facts they will
learn along the way to participate in "Survivor Canada" challenges.
Each child will need to bring a "luxury item" to discuss upon arrival.
This will be an item that they feel represents Canada's identity to
them.
Workshop Title:
Learning to Draw the Easy Way
Presenter: L. Leigh
Date: February 26
Host School: Merlin Area Public School
Description of Program: Learn to draw using the
"Follow the Line" method of reproducing an object. Using this
method of drawing, students will draw a picture as they view it when it
is upside down. They will also learn the basics of blending
colours.
Workshop Title:
Physical Comedy and Theatre
Presenter: Take a Bow Productions
Date: February 27
Host School: King George Chatham
Description of Program: Students learn about
theatre and physical comedy.
Workshop Title:
The Art of Origami
Presenter: R. Knoll
Date: March 6th
Host School: Colonel Cameron
Description of Program: Learn about origami and
the art of paper folding.
Workshop Title:
Blacklight Dance
Presenter: M. Herder and Take a Bow Productions
Date: March 9th
Host School: Ridgetown PS
Description of Program: Students will learn
fast-paced choreographic routines and perform them onstage under the
black light.
Workshop Title:
Space Studies
Presenter: J. Hanson & D. Donohoe
Date: March 27th
Host School: Grand Bend PS
Description of Program: The purpose of this
program is to provide students with an enriching and challenging
environment related to Ministry of Education Junior grades space
curriculum studies.
Workshop Title:
Jeopardy! Powerpoint Presentations
Presenter: H. Peters
Date: March 27th
Host School: Tecumseh
Description of Program: Learn about Microsoft
Powerpoint and Star Office Impress. You'll have the chance to
learn how to design and present your own Jeopardy! game on the computer
and big screen.
Workshop Title:
Technology Olympiad
Presenter: S. Drummond
Date: March 30th
Host School: Tilbury Area Public School
Description of Program: Students will work with
a partner to complete several hands-on design challenges that will test
their ability to be creative, solve problems, test theories, and make
changes to improve their plans. Points will be awarded for the best
results in each event.