TSAWWASSEN

Our school is like a beehive. Everyone in this smallcommunity We also enjoyed some wonderful activities during the
is extremely busy. While, having laid the cornerstone, pa- month of April. The students planted some beautiful
rents and supervisors are actively reinforcing the building greenery. They swam at the pool. The older children
and protecting our offspring from inclement weather, the — became artists and, with the theme Houses of the World,
children are quietly working away. They, too, have a _ created original houses. The projects will be on display
considerable store of energy, which they devote toa variety during the entire month of May. Come and see them!
of activities. While eagerly awaiting other outings (children’s festi-
val, pool, gymnastics), the students are working on their
February was the month of the PGL dictée. The students anti-tobacco project. They are making posters and
were proud to share their winnings with other, less fortunate producing a video to explain the harmful effects of
students. The students also enjoyed a performance by the _ tobacco. They are also working on crafts for Mother’s
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. March featured Franco- Day and Father’s Day...but that’s a surprise!
phonie Week. This was an excellent week: wild hair day,
twins, pyjamas, lip-sinking, a general assembly, and skating Edith Boyer, APE Parent
all helped the days to fly by! Our students also created some
terrific Easter crafts.

CHILLIWACK

Francophonie Week Operation “Sauvez mon ceuf” (Save My Egg!)
What a busy Francophonie Week! This year we had Easter featured one of the most entertaining activities at La
the pleasure of attending some very special Vérendrye: Operation Sauvez mon oeuf. Children in
activities. Students in grades 4 through 8 combined _ Kindergarten through Grade 8 were asked to use recycled
their efforts to introduce us to francophonie around _ materials from home to build a device to protect their egg
the world. New Caledonia, Switzerland, Vietnam, during its descent from the school roof. On March 28, 2002,
France, and Congo were featured during the week! at 10:30 am, Operation “ Sauvez mon ceuf” began. One by
Each team helped us to learn a bit more about these one, under the watchful and
yp ee ee . concerned eyes of the
students, the eggs were
launched from the roof of
the school. Each student
wondered, “will my egg
survive?” The result: a
great deal of pleasure—and
several omelettes!

“Jump Rope for Heart”
Again this year, La Vé-
rendrye School took part
in the annual Jump Rope
for Heart fundraiser.
Funds collected during
this activity have been
donated to the Heart and
— —_ ; : i Stroke Foundation for
marvellous corners of the world through their cultu- research. The school also receives a portion of the proceeds,
res, foods, and music. With this exhibition, parents — which will be used to purchase sports equipment. We set a
and children were able to appreciate the various new school record this year: 37 students raised more than
facets of francophonie around the world. Of course, $1,400! A heartfelt thank-you to all of the participants!
the food was the biggest attraction. New Caledonian

banana jam, Swiss chocolate and cheese fondues, Outdoor Education Course
Vietnamese rice, Congolese chicken, and French The outdoor education students finally got to the topic they’ve
croissants were all savoured by young and old alike. been awaiting eagerly since the beginning of the year:

The week ended on a very upbeat note with a kayaking. With much enthusiasm, and some trepidation, they
presentation by Mr. Jean-Pierre Makosso, who __ began the first few lessons in a public indoor pool, learning
entertained us with tales from his native Congo. _ the basics of the sport. Equipped with their newfound
Everyone enjoyed this extremely rewarding show! knowledge, the students will soon embark on the quest for
Congratulations to all of the students for their broad stretches of water! We hope they have a wonderful
outstanding work!...and a heartfelt thanks to time, and, above all, good weather!

everyone who helped to organize these wonderful

activities. Chantal Vadnais, APE President

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