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Scheduled to take place November 2 – 6, 2009, Paralympic School Week brings the spirit and the values of the Paralympic Movement – human interdependence, equity and fairness – to schools in all of Canada’s 365 school districts. During Paralympic School Week, schools have the chance to recognize and celebrate wide-ranging examples of the achievements and successes of people with disabilities engaged in sport, culture or sustainability.
Celebrating Paralympic School Week in Your School, a guide developed by educators for educators, has suggestions for planning school-wide and curriculum-based activities for a range of grades and subject areas. The guide also identifies useful links and resources to help you and your students organize your own Paralympic School Week. Interested in offering your class the opportunity to witness the Paralympic spirit in action by attending a Paralympic Games event? VANOC’s Ticket to Inspiration program provides tickets to students for $5, plus bus transportation subsidies. Check the VANOC resources for Ticket to Inspiration program information. |
Additional Paralympic educational resources are available on this disc in the Canadian Paralympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee sections.
Canadian Paralympic Committee President Carla Qualtrough speaks to a group of principals about the Paralympic Games and its value for schools.(19:12) |
 (Courtesy of VANOC) Learn about Sledge Hockey. (6:00) |
Principal Laurel Crosby speaks about her experiences staging Paralympic School Week events. (11:04) |
 (Courtesy of VANOC) |
2010 hopeful Andrea Holmes speaks about learning, equality, global citizenship, diversity and her Paralympic journey. |
Paralympic School Week Guide – English French version available on the web at http://www.sharingthedream.gov.bc.ca/resources/paralympic_school_week.php |
Todd Nicholson’s Journey to Paralympic Sport: Todd Nicholson, Canadian ice sledge hockey player and motivational speaker, discusses hard work, dedication and being a role model for children through VANOC’s Paralympic School Day program. (16:53) |
Sharing the Paralympic Games Experience: A volunteer at the Paralympic Sport events shares her experience of the Paralympic Games. (5:51) |
Available on the web at:
http://www.vancouver2010.com/en/culture-and-education/education/feature-programs/-/49846/33978/8n09rs/pan-canadian-paralympic-school.html
