Trip to the far north is a go

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Teacher, Kate Walsh, goes above the call of duty

Kate Walsh, an elementary school teacher, at Sydenham Community School, goes beyond what is required by the 'curriculum', said Bluewater School Board Chair, Jennifer Yenssen.

Walsh has been busy behind the scenes organizing a student exchange trip for Sydenham elementary Grade 7 and 8 students and parents through the Canada Sports Friendship Exchange Program supported by retired NHL players and Heritage Canada.

"We already have at least 20 signed up for the trip that will cost each person $400," says Walsh.  "Everyone is very exciteed about not only going north but having the Inuit come to visit us."

This isn't however, a trip to Europe, Mexico or England.  Instead, this is a trip to learn about an exotic culture within the students' own country.  These students are about to embark on a learning experience to Canada's far north at Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.

The students, and 'chaperones' will experience an entirely different culture and way of life.  "They will go ice-fishing, take part in a traditional feast and attend Inuit Games," teacher Walsh explained to Bluewater Council.  "The week after we return home, students from Rankin will come here on an exchange.  I think this is an invaluable experience for all students, both in Bluewater and Rankin Inlet."

The board voted unanimously that the trip should go ahead.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010