Dec. 15, 2011 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 7
Eighth Avenue School News
The Christmas tree at Port Alberni City Hall is all lit up and decorated thanks to the efforts of Miss Doughty's Grade 5 class. In what has become an annual tradition, Eighth Avenue School's fifth grade class takes a short walk to City Hall on Dec. 1 to decorate the tree located in the foyer. According to a spokesperson at the school, governance is part of the Grade five curriculum so the annual trip to City Hall not only allows the kids to beautify the foyer, but also allows them a chance to see first-hand how Port Alberni's local governance system works. Mayor Ken McRae and councilor Charles Mealey were on hand to greet the kids and invite them into council chambers to learn about Port Alberni City Council.
Eighth Avenue School opened its doors Dec. 7 to invite everyone to watch the annual Christmas concert. Students were decked out in colorful Christmas costumes as they performed a musical paly called The Night the Reindeer Rocked. The cast of characters included elves, reindeer, a booking agent, Santa and Mrs. Claus and included a choir. The play was about a bunch of talented and overambitious singing reindeer that accidentally double book themselves for Christmas Eve. Santa's elves come to their rescue, filling in for them at their concert so that they can help Santa deliver Christmas gifts on Christmas Eve.
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