Staff
Robert Moore School will be presented the “Recognition of Excellence” for its early-years “fall harvest” by the Rainy River District School Board at its regular meeting tonight.
The annual event, held Oct. 10, saw elders sharing their traditions and knowledge of preparing for winter with the school’s youngest learners.
“During the course of the celebration, students learned about the harvesting and preparation of wild rice, regalia, sacred medicines, drumming, the Seven Grandfather Teachings, making bannock, and beading,” notes the report to the board.
The children also heard the story of “Stone Soup,” a popular take that taught the students that if we all give a little, everyone benefits.
After the “fall harvest” activities were completed, all the participants gathered for a feast of stone soup, wild rice, bannock, and blueberries.
“The children watched as school staff presented the elders with a blanket representing thanks for their leadership in this important cultural event,” the report states.
It adds the school appreciates staff and community members who helped and supported this educational opportunity for the early-years students.
Also at tonight’s meeting, the board will:
•hear a presentation about the “Reading Recovery” program;
•look to approve Policy 8.09 (Procurement);
•look to approve the following policies for stakeholder consultation: 1.20 Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee, 5.76 Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition for Students, 3.52 Criminal Background Check, and 1.40 Policy Development;
•look to rescind the following policies: 6.25 School Boundary Review, 7.01 Safety in Technology Classrooms, and 2.82 Information Security; and
•look to approve Bylaw #171 for the approval to issue 2015 education taxes within the board’s jurisdiction in the unorganized areas, as indicated in Section 257.7 of the Education Act.
The meeting gets underway at 7 p.m. at the Education Centre here (board office).
