A Child's Perspective Acknowledged
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In December, while watching the news with his family on an attack on Ukraine, six year old Kip noted his concerns related to the state of the world. He said with clear insight that “someone should make Russia clean up after themselves, so Ukraine people can go back home”. With encouragement from his family, he wrote a letter to the government telling the Prime Minister his thoughts. His Nana, who works at Canada Post, gave the letter to Senator Pat Duncan in January. Pat was so touched by his words, she hand delivered the letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when at the Senate in Ottawa.
The family was proud that this little boy had shared his perspective on the state of our world, and wished to ask for change. They didn’t expect a reply but felt pride in his desire to share his thoughts in this very poignant letter. On February 12, 2023 the family woke to a call from the Prime Minister’s office, requesting a meeting with Kip so he could share Canada’s plan. They asked him to bring his family. Shortly thereafter, Senator Pat Duncan came to their home to hand deliver the correspondences she sent in attachment with his letter. Kip met Prime Minister Trudeau and his lovely son Hadrien (8, almost 9) that afternoon. Kip was invited in with open arms and had a chance to ask the Prime Minister his important questions. These photos capture what transpired. This will forever be a special memory for Kip and his family who were touched by the human spirit and care given to the answers of a child’s questions. |
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Exciting New Clubs
Intermurals and clubs are taking over the school! Teachers and students are having fun developing and taking part in recess and noon hour activities geared towards multi-ages and student interests. Everything from sports, knitting, and art is included!
Handgames
Handgames are run by school staff and YNFED Education Support Worker and staff, every Monday at noon hour for grades 4 and up!
Christmas Run
School Council ran a Christmas Fun Run to raise money for a ski trail groomer. They did an amazing job!! Weather was beautiful, students and families had a blast, and we can't wait to try out the new ski trails in the new year!
Spook-tacular Board Games
Teachers take on KRR
Fall Camp Out
New Boulder Wall
CBC Radio and TV Interviews
CBC was at Hidden Valley School before the beginning of the 2020/21 school year to interview staff and film our outdoor classrooms. They were also about to interview one of our students, Sadie, after school, when she was with her mom.
The story will air in a variety of means over the next few days. It was aired this morning on CBC radio (Listen Here for the 8 min clip). Some more clips were aired this morning (Listen Here for the Short Clip). There will be a web story released and a national radio news piece on The World this Weekend on Saturday at 6. Lastly, the TV story will air on Tuesday on Northbeat.
We will post links to the other news stories on the website when they become available.
We thank all of our parents, students, school council and staff for your support as we entered this unique start-up to the school year.
The story will air in a variety of means over the next few days. It was aired this morning on CBC radio (Listen Here for the 8 min clip). Some more clips were aired this morning (Listen Here for the Short Clip). There will be a web story released and a national radio news piece on The World this Weekend on Saturday at 6. Lastly, the TV story will air on Tuesday on Northbeat.
We will post links to the other news stories on the website when they become available.
We thank all of our parents, students, school council and staff for your support as we entered this unique start-up to the school year.
HVES COVID-19 Operational Plans
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