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iGen
PHONE: 306-683-7170 EMAIL: albertk@spsd.sk.ca WEB: www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/igen
ABOUT iGEN
iGen is short for Intergenerational Classroom. Grade 6 students selected from Saskatoon Public Schools spend one year in a unique classroom experience at Sherbrooke Community Centre. Students in the iGen classroom learn and work with their teachers, Sherbrooke residents and Sherbrooke staff. Students learn the curriculum while spending time with those of different generations and with different gifts. Students are encouraged to find their own gifts and to create relationships with peers and residents. DIVERSE COMMUNITY
The iGen classroom is located at Sherbrooke Community Centre, a vibrant and caring home where people requiring specialized care reside. Sherbrooke Community Centre is located close to École College Park School and provides housing, support and programming to individuals who are elderly or may have disabilities or health needs. Each day there are opportunities to engage in service learning and to receive the benefits of working with others. Students are registered at College Park and participate in some of the school’s programming, including physical education, fine arts, band and extracurricular activities. EQUIPMENT
iGen students are required to provide general school supplies. Students walk to and from École College Park School each day all year, so appropriate outerwear is necessary. Students may require occasional admission or camp fees throughout the year for excursions. There are no extra fees or registration costs for joining the iGen program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students currently in Grade 5 and attending a Saskatoon Public School may apply. This life-changing experience is open to students from across the city and the classroom is made up of students from many different neighbourhoods. Application packages are available at École College Park School or online starting in March of each year. Applications can be returned to École College Park School. HIGHLIGHTS • Unique classroom setting • Leadership and character-building focus • Building relationships with people of different generations, needs and gifts • Giving and receiving from others • Opportunity to experience learning in a health facility • Field trips and community connections take students outside the walls of the classroom • Hands-on and experiential learning bring the curriculum to life
