Children's Heritage Fund Approved Projects October 9, 2018

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Children's Heritage Fund Approved Projects October 9-18.pdf

Children's Heritage Fund - Committee Meeting - October 9, 2018

Arts Enrichment

Champlain School
$310
MTG Matilda
The project aligns with both the Language Arts and Arts curriculum. Reading, writing, and the power of storytelling will engage students in the project, including examining how a film producer adapts the story into big screen film. The finale of the project is attending the production of the live musical of Matilda. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations.

Glenelm School
$390 
Bach To Beatles 
This project is a musical presentation that is curriculum-based. Bach to Beatles includes storytelling about the composers and their music, including other composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi, and Pachelbel. The project will engage students in an educational voyage through musical history. Funding is Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker.

Montrose School
$1,092 
Drumming and Belonging at Montrose School
This project provides a team-building experience for students. This project also continues the relationship between Montrose School and Jay Stoller, resident drumming expert. Students will have the opportunity to further nourish both their drumming proficiencies and knowledge. The finale of the project will be an informal concert. The project also allows the students in Kindergarten and students in the Autism Centre to experience the excitement of African Drumming. Funding is Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker.

Shaughnessy Park School
$2,000 
Music Program Orff lnstrument repair and replacement
Funding for this project will enhance the Music program at Shaughnessy Park School, with the replacement and repair of Orff Instruments. Students will have a better opportunity exploring music by using instruments th at a re in good condition and by having an instrument to play on a regular basis. Funding is for Supplies Not Available in School.

Tyndall Park School
$786
Musical Discoveries/Adventures in Music 
Students will study the structure of music (melody, harmony, history) as part of the
curriculum and will then attend live orchestral concerts. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations.

Totals for Special Student Activities: $4,578

Multicultural & Cultural

Faraday School
$1,800 
Reconciliation Through Drumming 
The project will assist with bridging the connection of music and cultural teachings through the use of the drum. This supports the educational call to action of building understanding, empathy, and respect through music. Instruments will be purchased. Funding is Supplies Not Available in School.

Totals for Multi Cultural & Cultural Enrichment: $2,000

Outdoor Education

Inkster School
$2,000 
Outdoor Education Grade 516 Camp Manitou
The project will provide an opportunity for students at Inkster School to participate in an outdoor camping experience. Students will learn through cooperation, teamwork and positive leadership. Subjects and concepts covered include social studies, science, reading and writing, physical education and art. Funding is Camp Accommodations/Rental Fees.

Luxton School
$1,000 
Star Dome-Solar System - A Mobile Planetarium
tar Dome offers a unique outdoor learning experience for students studying the solar system. Using the mobile planetarium serves all learning styles; visual and auditory. Funding is Fee for Service/Performances.

Montrose School
$754 
Friluftsliv 
The project provides opportunities for students to be immersed in learning environments that promote an appreciation of nature and sustainability practices. Friluftsliv (free-loofts-liv) means "free air life" Friluftsliv activities will include forest exploration through regular trips to Assiniboine Forest, Omand's Creek, Fort Whyte and Oak Hammock Marsh. Funding is Student Admissions, Film and Developing.

TecVoc High School
$1,000 
Holiday Mountain 
The project provides opportunities for students to develop friendships, and to experience outdoor winter activities, promoting physical activity. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations, Equipment Rental and Instruction.

Wellington School
$2,000 
Grade 5/6 Winter Camp 2019 
This project provides students with team-building skill development, opportunities to explore winter ecosystems, utilize math skills through orientation sessions, and it integrates Science, Art, ELA and Physical Education curricular objectives. Funding is Supplies Not Available in School, Equipment Rental/Instruction, Other Special Activities, Camp Accommodation/Rental Fees.

Totals for Outdoor Education: $6,754

Special Student Activities/Programs 

David Livingstone School
$600 
Yoga for Kids 
The Yoga for Kids program uses a multi-sensory approach in teaching children with fine motor, communication, and social skills difficulties. Yoga also improves the students' fitness levels, as they strengthen their bodies coordination, and enhance the physical and emotional well-being of participants. Funding is Fee for Service/Performances.

Kent Road School
$600 
Exploration Time 
This project will provide both students and teachers the opportunity to work together, developing and creating new activities that are cross-curricular, such as cooking, arts and crafts, and science experiments. Positive relationship building and collaboration skills will be developed while creating themed-activities. Funding is Supplies Not Available in School.

École LaVerendrye 
$1,000 
Literacy Project Grade N-6 
This project will continue literacy development and strategies used by teachers to increase language vocabulary acquisition and to further student engagement. Teachers are planning lessons using texts available through school subscriptions. The school will purchase subscriptions for both French Language Arts and English Language Arts. Funding is Home Reading/Books (purchasing resources).

Niji Mahkwa School
$2,000 
Parents and Students Working Together 
The Homework Club will resume at Niji Mahkwa School. The club provides an opportunity for parents to participate in their children's learning, focusing on literacy and numeracy. Typically this club targets students who live in close proximity to the school, and who are able to participate on a regular basis. The project is offered to students in grad es 3 to 8. Students will also continue their volunteer work in the community and participate in the Elder/Youth Circle once per month. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations, Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker, Fee for Service/Performances, Supplies Not Available in School, Film & Developing, Home Reading/Book Lending.

Sargent Park School
$500 
Grade 7 Ecosystem Exploration 
The objective of this project is to explore a new biome (a community of plants and animals), and to develop camaraderie and teamwork. Along with integrating the Science curriculum, students will connect with a new friend in a natural enviornment, they will feel comfortable and safe in their peer group, which will build a stronger community at Sargent Park School. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations.

William Whyte School
$2,000 
Nursery to Grade 3 Home Reading Program
This project focuses on Literacy, and the funds will assist with the development of levelled libraries in Nursery to Grade 3 classrooms. Students will be able to choose books for independent home reading on a regular basis. Funding is Home Reading resources/Book Lending.

Kent Road School
$500 
Friendship Group 
The objective of this project is to assist in providing students with skills for developing positive relationships, growing together as a group, problem solving, and dealing with peer pressure. Students will meet to take part in activities promoting skills in the project's objective. This is a continued and growing event at Kent Road School, allowing two groups this year to run at the same time. Funding is Supplies Not Available in School.

Totals for Special Student Activities: $7,200

Playground/Field Improvements & Play Structures

St. John's High School 
$20,000 
Outdoor Leaming Centre 
The project objective is to transform the central courtyard to an alternative learning environment, to be used in conjunction with the outdoor education program, yoga/physical education classes, foods and nutrition classes, and for community gatherings. A functional, tranquil environment will encourage staff, students, community and support groups to come together, Funding is Supplies not Available in School.

George V School
$20,000 
Play Structure Replacement 
Funding for this project will support the replacement of the current play structure, which is unsafe, outdated, and not accessible to all students. A new play structure will provide a space for active living, physical activity and social development. Funding is Playstructure/Ground/Field Improvement.

Totals for Playground Field Improvements: $40,000