EDUCATION NEWS To hear an interview with Gail and Mike about the recent role changes and footage of MANS’ Industrial Arts/CTS program, go to the July 10 video under the 2021 Virtual Camp Meeting tab at albertaadventist.ca (fourth interview in the “Sabbath Morning Live” Sabbath School program). cows, something! We were excited to explore those opportunities through learning.” “My world revolves around building and making things,” Mike laughs. “We began a garden last year; we still need a garden shed. That fits great into our construction program. We have a lot of students who are excited to contribute to a small building on campus that fulfills our needs.” When asked about his plans, Mike emphasizes the importance of working together to maintain the school’s reputation for being a warm, welcoming, and safe place for learning. “I want to offer an opportunity to build trust and confidence with our MANS families and our staff. Though I have been at MANS for some time, I am in a new role, so that [trust building] will take time. I will be building on what Gail established and not make a lot of new demands or changes.” Myken McDowell is a communications specialist and master printmaker living in Edmonton.
Grade 5 students building friendship and working cooperatively.
Gardening is fun!
Grade-five Students Plant Garden in Calgary
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ith a lot of hard work and undying support from parents, including generous financial contributions, the grade-five class garden has, for the most part, been completed. With an eight-foot fence to keep deer and rabbits out, the raspberries, blackberries, haskap berries, and saskatoons are coming up nicely. There has also been one Evans cherry and one Brookgold plum tree planted. Once finished, students held a prayer of dedication in the garden, asking God to protect it and make it a blessing in the community where people can connect with Him and appreciate the wonders of His creation. What a precious opportunity this garden has been for strengthening relationships, working cooperatively, and learning more about growing food sustainably! The Mountain View Seventh-day Adventist Church family members are students in this grade-five class, including Lucy Miranda, Hannah Paethke, and Valentina Silva. — Submitted by Phyllis Corkum SEPTEMBER 2021
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