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Friday, May 16 • 2014
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Vol. 6 • Issue 92
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Students cope with tragedy
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Delegation heading to China TAMARA HYND Nelson Star
A delegation from School District 8 is going to China this summer. The hard work of International Program Administrator Sandy Prentice resulted in an invitation for a delegation to visit China by Professor Li of the Tianjin Technology University. The trip takes place from July 17 to 28. While away, the delegation will be exposed to traditional and current Chinese culture which will include a trip to the Great Wall of China and Ancient Culture Street. Participants will be introduced to Chinese calligraphy, history through fable, and cuisine. Delegates will be in dorm accommodations at the university. The group of 19 is made up of six CUPE em-
ployees (janitors, secretaries, bus drivers, and educational assistants), five teachers, four principals, two trustees, and two senior management. “The tie-in is all about relationship building because in order for someone to send their children to us, they have to trust us,” said Prentice. “Last year in our program we had 125 international students from 11 different countries. Twenty of our students were from China.” Prentice says another huge component of the program is the desire to move all staff in the district along the Intercultural Continuum so that people move from monocultural to multicultural mindsets. “This is evident in their interactions with Continued on Page 3
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The principal of Lucerne elementary secondary in New Denver says his school is “hurting” after the weekend canoeing accident that involved youth who were enrolled there. In a statement posted on the school’s website, Drew Neilson told parents that they are “doing everything reasonably possible” to help students and support affected families. Lily Harmer-Taylor, 19, who was weeks away from graduating from the school, was pulled from a canoe that capsized Saturday afternoon on Slocan Lake but died in hospital. Dive teams are still looking for Jule Wiltshire-Padfield, 15, Hayden Kyle, 21, and Skye Donnet, 18. Neilson said they are working with the school counsellor and counsellors to ensure appropriate levels of support for both students and those who work with them. “We are also providing school space for parents or others in the community who would like to connect with each other,” he wrote. “In responding to tragic events it is important to remember that as parents and teachers we are patient and understanding.” He encouraged parents to contact support workers if they were concerned about their children, themselves, or anyone else. “As a school community we will do our best to continue the daily routines and practices that are important to the stability and comfort of our students,” he added. “I want to extend to you the love and sorrow our staff have for all families and community members who are facing this terrible event.” He thanked first responders, searchers, and hospital staff. “We also deeply appreciate the support shown by the community to us as a school Continued on Page 3
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