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WHAT'S ON There are four components to the Calgary Education Fair: fabulous fun on the Fair Stage, wide variety of unique resources in the Exhibit Hall, parent-oriented Learning Workshops and the only Used Curriculum Sale in the City of Calgary! Our goal is to provide parents and students with a convenient one-stop-shop for all their education needs and to provide unique education resources for teachers and homeschool parents. Everything from preschool to post-secondary and more! Fair Stage The Fair Stage offers a variety of excitement from music and dance to science and drama. Presentations are entertaining, informative and fun for everyone! Calgary Girls Choir at 9:15 am The Calgary Girls Choir is one of Canada’s most dynamic and celebrated choirs. Founded in 1995 by Artistic Director Elaine Quilichini, the Choir, a collection of six choral ensembles, offers exceptional choral music education and performance opportunities for girls and young women ages four to twenty-four years. www.CalgaryGirlsChoir.com Fire and Ice
Presented by Mad Science at 10:45 am We will make Science Exciting, Cool and really fun with this 45 minute interactive visual Science Presentation. Join DNA Dylan as he uncovers the science to a Magic Trick, helps his friend Eggbert get out of a jam and explores the cool world of Dry Ice while concocting a Burp Potion, a Mad Science Bath and Shower and finishes off with a Giant fog!! Fun for all!! In the Beginning - Story Creation for Younger Children at 12:30 pm This highly interactive presentation explores story structure relating to the creation of a well-defined beginning, middle and end. Using a series of seemingly unrelated objects, students participate in creating a story in what is always a lively and fun filled session. Stories are usually based on an easily recognizable theme, such as fairy tales or adventure stories, featuring magic and so on. When conducted at school visits, although this exercise is done as a group, afterwards students are so enthusiastic that they want to create their own illustrations to go with the story and expand on the narrative that we have created together. In the following weeks, some teachers have added the children’s pictures to the story, as they create their own books and design covers for them. These have often been displayed in the classroom or sent home to parents. This workshop is also a component of my home school program for younger students. Simon Rose is the author of six novels for children and conducts workshops for schools and programs for home school children. He visits summer camps, children’s parties, is an instructor for adults with Chinook Learning Services and the University of Calgary and offers online workshops for children and adults. www.simon-rose.com simon-rose.blogspot.com Modelling with John Robert Powers at 2:15 p.m The John Robert Powers Academy is a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where confidence and self-esteem is fostered so each student is respected and free to express themselves. We would like to give the spotlight to the many faces of beauty in a fashion show featuring models from all walks of life. The show will be highlighted by performances from our top singers and the comedy stylings of student emcees. John Robert Powers is a performing arts academy offering training to selected performers in the realms of acting, modeling, singing and dancing. In addition, students are introduced to such industry executives as casting directors, agents and producers. Through these meetings, students develop networking skills and make connections with the potential to advance a performer’s career. In addition, the academy sets the teaching of interview, presentation and public speaking skills at a premium with hopes of developing confident and well rounded individuals. Star Lab -
Presented by Spaceport at 10:00, 11:45, 1:30, 3:15 People of all ages will enjoy this 30 minute presentation! Experience the fun of learning about astronomy, constellations, Greek mythology, all within our portable planetarium that can accommodate up to 30 people. We will focus on the night sky in the Northern Hemisphere and can even begin examining the stars on the actual day of your visit! Be amazed at how easily you will be able to identify major constellations after only spending a short time in our StarLab. Walk with us through a whole year’s rotation of the cosmos while bringing ancient myths to life! Discover the famous constellations, such as Ursa Major and Minor, Orion, Cassiopeia, Draco, and Leo as well as identify solitary stars such as Polaris and Sirius. Learning Workshops These workshops offer parents ideas, solutions and support on a variety of education topics. Introduction to Homeschooling at 1:15 pm Don't miss the opportunity to find out about one of the best kept secrets in education: homeschooling! In this introduction Theresa will share her experiences homeschooling, answer many frequently asked questions and bust the socialization myth. She will help to identify the pros and cons of homeschooling as well as provide some helpful tips on where and how to get started. Homeschooling is an awesome alternative to the conventional education system: "It is a world where family is number one and learning happens every day." Theresa Kondrat Bochulak B.A. B.Comm started homeschooling in January 2002 because "It sounded too good to be true." Today she homeschools her three children aged 13, 11 and 8 with her husband Dean. Theresa created the Homeschooler's Guide magazine in July 2004 specifically to increase awareness about homeschooling as an education option and to support parents in their homeschooling journey. After five years in print the Homeschooler's Guide continues to provide parents with ideas, solutions and support (www.homeschoolersguide.ca). Theresa also organizes the Calgary Education Fair each year to bring education resources directly to parents. She is a firm believer that all education starts at home. Financing Education at 2:15 pm As we know education is expensive and it is crucial to be informed on how to save and invest for future education. The general slogan is usually “The sooner the better” but what if you couldn’t save sooner? Is it too late to start saving now? Let’s get together to discuss the three easiest, most effective savings and investments vehicles out there today and how they can benefit you! We’ll talk about how to best use the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), Tax Free Savings Account (TSFA) and the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Three simple, easy to access financial tools that can make a huge difference to your child’s education options. Lenka Hoffmann has a background in marketing and enjoys working with people. Since her children are now grown she has been working in the financial industry. Starting out in banking and now focusing on personal finance with Investors Group Financial Services, Lenka develops, manages and helps protect her clients financial portfolios. Exhibit Booths The Fair welcomes a wide variety of education exhibitors from across Calgary, Canada and internationally. Here are some of the types of exhibitors you will find at the Fair:
Exhibitors registration is ongoing! The following exhibitors have already signed up to participate
Academic Programs & Tutors
Educational Activities Books, Curriculum & Academic Supplies Student Finance
Student Health & Wellness Schools: Conventional K-12
Schools: Homeschool K-12
Schools: Online K-12 Schools: Post-Secondary
Schools: Preschool
Calgary Preschool Education Support
Second Language Learning Special Needs Resources Youth Development Activities and resources at the Fair may change without notice. |
