Cove Cliff: Together IS better Known To Us – A student exhibition

BY DAYLEN LUCHSINGER DISTRICT VICE PRINCIPAL, ARTS EDUCATION

Students from the Artists for Kids (AFK) Studio Art Academy had the opportunity to work with Lacey Jane Wilburn, Canadian contemporary painter, to create a collection of paintings.

Over the course of three days, which included a studio visit, students worked closely with Wilburn, asking questions, receiving feedback, and developing skills working with oil paints as a medium.

This experience afforded students the opportunity to work with a professional artist and develop a significant piece for their own portfolios. The AFK Studio Art Academy is proud to provide learning and development experiences for students and facilitate students showcasing their considerable talents to the wider community. ■

BY ERIN VANDEKERKHOVE PRINCIPAL

At Cove Cliff, we regularly come together as a school community to celebrate kindness, being helpful, and being safe.

We keep track of our good actions using a Gotcha board that is displayed on the bulletin board across from the school’s office. When the board is full, students earn a reward.

Rewards earned so far this school year include an extra recess, and most recently, an amazingly delicious popcorn day.

After collectively filling the Gotcha board, each student was rewarded with an individual bag of freshly popped popcorn, prepared by the office staff and Grade 7 helpers.

Great job Cove Cliff! Keep up the important work of taking care of ourselves, each other, and our place – Cove Cliff Elementary. Together really is better. ■

While working with Wilburn, students were encouraged to create portraits of people in their lives. By painting portraits of those with whom they are familiar, students learned how to capture the physical form of loved ones and about the emotional depth and significance that such a person holds for them.

The finished paintings were first displayed at Griffin Art Projects. The work then became part of the students’ exhibition housed at the Gordon Smith Gallery, located at the Education Services Centre.