Sask. student to study climate change
Saskatchewan News Network; Regina Leader-Post
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
REGINA (SNN) -- Arctic exploration is about to become a cultural experience with a distinct Saskatchewan ingredient.
Nicholas Redman of Invermay, a Grade 9 student at Invermay School, will join 14 other Canadian high school students on an Arctic voyage known as the Cape Farewell Youth Expedition in September. The voyage will last two weeks and will take the students through the Arctic Circle on a Russian icebreaker.
The expedition is organized by the British Council and is an international climate change awareness program that brings together students with top scientists, artists and educators. The hope is that the students will go back to their schools and communities as climate change ambassadors who can distribute information about the effects of climate change on the world.
Invermay is about 290 kilometres east of Saskatoon.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Saskatchewan Press on Cape Farewell
Sask. youth joining educational Arctic voyage
Braden Husdal
Leader-Post
Thursday, June 05, 2008
REGINA -- Arctic exploration is about to become a cultural experience with a distinct Saskatchewan ingredient.
Nicholas Redman of Invermay will join 14 other Canadian high school students on an Arctic voyage known as the Cape Farewell Youth Expedition in September. The voyage will last two weeks and will take the students through the Arctic circle on a Russian icebreaker.
"I am very excited to go on this trip," said Redman, a Grade 9 student at Invermay School. "This is a chance of a lifetime to go out and see parts of the world that not many people get to see."
The expedition is organized by the British Council and is an international climate change awareness program that brings together students with top scientists, artists and educators. The hope is that the students will go back to their schools and communities as climate change ambassadors who can distribute information about the effects of climate change on the world.
"I want to make a difference," said Redman. "I'm not an environmentalist or anything but the climate is changing and that's not a good thing. My family are farmers and we depend a lot on the weather so if I can help to raise awareness then I'll do my part."
The voyage will incorporate art and science projects for all students, regardless of ability in either subject.
Science projects will be developed in areas such as climatology, oceanography, geomorphology and biogeography. Art projects will be in genres such as film and photography, fine arts, performing arts and literature.
"I wish I could be going with him," said Ron Adair, the science teacher at Invermay School. "They'll be studying climate change in an area of the world where it's most noticeable and at the same time learning from highly regarded individuals. I'd be there in a minute."
Filmmaker Colin Izod, internationally acclaimed dancer Subathra Subramaniam and biogeographer Rebecca Zalatan will co-lead the expedition. Various other scientists will also be on board to collect the desired data and Genevieve Cote, a Governor General Award winner, will lead the voyage's art program.
The expedition will begin with a one-week training program in Toronto before embarking to Iceland, Greenland, Baffin Island and then Iqaluit. The three weeks spent together will let the students make lifelong friends.
"I'm thrilled to be going on a trip where I can meet people from other parts of the country who have different experiences than my own," said Redman. "Art isn't my area of interest necessarily, but I'm willing to learn anything they want to teach me."
The entire town of Invermay, located approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Yorkton, will play a part in sending Redman on the trip. For the remainder of this school year and into the summer he will be fundraising for the chance of a lifetime. The kindergarten to Grade 12 school only has 118 students, so his work will be cut out for him.
"This trip is something that I'm very passionate and excited about right now," said Redman. "I'm going into summer knowing that when I come back in the fall I'll be leaving again for another three weeks. I'll still be learning, but that's almost another holiday and I plan on enjoying the next three months."
Braden Husdal
Leader-Post
Thursday, June 05, 2008
REGINA -- Arctic exploration is about to become a cultural experience with a distinct Saskatchewan ingredient.
Nicholas Redman of Invermay will join 14 other Canadian high school students on an Arctic voyage known as the Cape Farewell Youth Expedition in September. The voyage will last two weeks and will take the students through the Arctic circle on a Russian icebreaker.
"I am very excited to go on this trip," said Redman, a Grade 9 student at Invermay School. "This is a chance of a lifetime to go out and see parts of the world that not many people get to see."
The expedition is organized by the British Council and is an international climate change awareness program that brings together students with top scientists, artists and educators. The hope is that the students will go back to their schools and communities as climate change ambassadors who can distribute information about the effects of climate change on the world.
"I want to make a difference," said Redman. "I'm not an environmentalist or anything but the climate is changing and that's not a good thing. My family are farmers and we depend a lot on the weather so if I can help to raise awareness then I'll do my part."
The voyage will incorporate art and science projects for all students, regardless of ability in either subject.
Science projects will be developed in areas such as climatology, oceanography, geomorphology and biogeography. Art projects will be in genres such as film and photography, fine arts, performing arts and literature.
"I wish I could be going with him," said Ron Adair, the science teacher at Invermay School. "They'll be studying climate change in an area of the world where it's most noticeable and at the same time learning from highly regarded individuals. I'd be there in a minute."
Filmmaker Colin Izod, internationally acclaimed dancer Subathra Subramaniam and biogeographer Rebecca Zalatan will co-lead the expedition. Various other scientists will also be on board to collect the desired data and Genevieve Cote, a Governor General Award winner, will lead the voyage's art program.
The expedition will begin with a one-week training program in Toronto before embarking to Iceland, Greenland, Baffin Island and then Iqaluit. The three weeks spent together will let the students make lifelong friends.
"I'm thrilled to be going on a trip where I can meet people from other parts of the country who have different experiences than my own," said Redman. "Art isn't my area of interest necessarily, but I'm willing to learn anything they want to teach me."
The entire town of Invermay, located approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Yorkton, will play a part in sending Redman on the trip. For the remainder of this school year and into the summer he will be fundraising for the chance of a lifetime. The kindergarten to Grade 12 school only has 118 students, so his work will be cut out for him.
"This trip is something that I'm very passionate and excited about right now," said Redman. "I'm going into summer knowing that when I come back in the fall I'll be leaving again for another three weeks. I'll still be learning, but that's almost another holiday and I plan on enjoying the next three months."
Friday, May 23, 2008
MORE CAPE FAREWELL NEWS FROM INVERMAY SCHOOL
Check out the new pics and stay tuned to more news to follow!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Meet Invermay School's GREEN TEAM
Check out the new additions to the Invermay school blog. These would be the introduction of our Green team. They would be Nicholas Redman, Parker Jack and Ashlie Dawe. We hope that Invermay's Green Team can get in touch with other Green teams involved in Cape Farewell.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Earth Day Celebrations at Invermay School
Invermay School celebrated earth day today (April 22) with our Cape Farewell Ground Crew wearing their T shirts. Mrs. Krawetz came over the intercom periodically with earth awareness hints throughout the day. We as a school attempted to save on electricity by using less lights and other electical equipment throughout the day. Hopefully this will continue to be a development of awareness for our earth and how important it is to us.
Our ground crew will be making contact soon with our pod school ground crews in New Brunswick and Nunavit. The momentum is beginning to grow with our Cape Farewell Project, I will keep everyone informed as to new developments in this project. Until next time HAPPY EARTH DAY!!
Our ground crew will be making contact soon with our pod school ground crews in New Brunswick and Nunavit. The momentum is beginning to grow with our Cape Farewell Project, I will keep everyone informed as to new developments in this project. Until next time HAPPY EARTH DAY!!
Monday, April 21, 2008
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