Kelowna

This year’s Education Week theme “21st Century Learners Celebrating Public Education” captures the spirit of learning within the Central Okanagan School District.

Education Week is an opportunity to share this spirit with the community. From March 4 to 8, students will be displaying their artwork, singing, dancing, acting, showcasing athletic ability, creating scientific marvels and more.

Canadian award-winning author Eric Walters will be presenting to approximately 5,000 students at their schools during Education Week.

The Kelowna Art Gallery will be hosting their Art in Action event on Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 pm.

ROTARY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS LUNCHTIME PERFORMANCES:

• Tuesday, March 5 12:00 noon Rutland Middle School
• Wednesday, March 6 12:00 noon Bankhead Elementary School
• Wednesday, March 6 12:30 pm Bankhead Elementary School
• Friday, March 8 12:30 pm Helen Gorman Elementary School

STUDENT ARTWORK DISPLAYS:

• Rotary Centre for the Arts
• Kelowna City Hall
• Lake Country City Hall
• Okanagan Regional Library Branches: Kelowna, the Mission, Rutland, and West Kelowna

STUDENT EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

The following are some of the events that are open to the public during Education Week. Community members may also check with their local schools for other activities taking place during March 4 – 8, as well as other school celebrations that will be happening between now and the end of the year.

Monday March 4

• 10:00 am Hudson Road Elementary School - East Coast Fiddler, Gordon Stobbe
• 11:00 am North Glenmore Elementary School - Grade 6 students hosting Japanese luncheon
• 12:30 pm Davidson Road Elementary School - Talent Show 2013 Page 2 of 2

Tuesday March 5

• 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Central School - Retired Teachers’ Association’s Open House in Heritage Classroom
• 12:00 pm -12:30 pm Rutland Middle School - Grade 8 and 9 Choir at the ROTARY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
• 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Chief Tomat Elementary School - Rhythmic Drumming Performance Assembly

Wednesday March 6

• Morning Quigley Elementary School - Hosts the Bruce Stewart Memorial Grade 6 Boys Basketball Jamboree Draws
• 9:00 am - 2:15 pm Mount Boucherie Secondary School - Hosts the Westside Grade 6 Girls Basketball Jamboree
• 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Central School - Retired Teachers’ Association’s Open House in Heritage Classroom
• 10:00 am Davidson Road Elementary School - Talent Show 2013
• 12:00 pm & 12:30 pm Bankhead Elementary School - Choir at the ROTARY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
• 2:00 pm Springvalley Middle School - Cultural Performance in the Gymnasium
• 5:30 pm Springvalley Middle School - Grade 7 Band Concert in the School Forum
• 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm École KLO Middle School - Grade 7 Band Event

Thursday March 7

• Morning Quigley Elementary School - Hosts the Bruce Stewart Memorial Grade 6 Boys Basketball Jamboree Draws
• 8:40 am South Rutland Elementary School - Intermediate Awards Assembly
• 9:00 am - 11:00 am Aboriginal Education Program - Office Grand Opening with traditional ceremony at Hollywood Road Education Services, Room 1 (Gymnasium)
• 9:00 am - 2:15 pm Mount Boucherie Secondary School - Hosts the Westside Grade 6 Boys Basketball Jamboree
• 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Central School - Retired Teachers’ Association’s Open House in Heritage Classroom
• Afternoon Quigley Elementary School - Hosts the Bruce Stewart Memorial Grade 6 Boys Basketball Jamboree Draws

Friday March 8

• 8:45 - 9:30 am Rutland Elementary School - ‘Tolerance and Acceptance’ Celebration Assembly
• 9:00 - 11:00 am Black Mountain Elementary School - Grade 4/5 Heritage Fair in Gymnasium
• 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Central School - Retired Teachers’ Association’s Open House in Heritage Classroom
• 11:00 am North Glenmore Elementary School - Lunchtime Showcase
• 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Helen Gorman Elementary School - Choir at the ROTARY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
• 12:30 pm Hudson Road Elementary School - Spirit Day and Talent Show