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Vegreville New Myrnam School Hosts Spring ShowcaseAdvertiser - May 8, 2024
New Myrnam School Hosts Spring Showcase
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
New Myrnam School’s annual Spring Showcase did not disappoint as students eagerly engaged with visitors to discuss and provide examples of their latest projects on April 25.
Harper Matthews enthusiastically talked about her hens and guests could get a birds’ eye view of her chicken coop stationed outside the Career and Technology Education Centre (CTEC) building. Inside, there were a variety of shop projects on display. Representatives from the County of Two Hills and Lakeland Industry & Community Association were on hand to visit and answer any questions attendees may have. In another area of the building were a number of display tables with students and their handcrafted items, some of which included: laser engraving, macrame, crocheting, paintings, etc.
Horticulture as well as specialty projects were on display and parents had an opportunity to sign their children up for kindergarten during an orientation session. Also on hand during the showcase were board members with the Village of Myrnam Public Library who were seeking applicants for the library manager position.
Principal Danielle Eriksen said the Spring Showcase has evolved over the years, and this year, the school has started to connect with community members. Those connections include: Lakeland Industry & Community Association, Village of Myrnam Public Library, Myrnam & District Ukrainian Dance Club, County of Two Hills ALUS, FCSS, and Fire Service.
New this year to the showcase was entertainment by the Myrnam & District Ukrainian Dance Club as well as author readings by Grade 5/6 students who recited their own fictional stories. Grade 7 student Chance Taylor couldn’t wait to show his i-movies to visitors.
Darla Snow, Operations Manager of Vermilion Play Development, was in attendance as it will be opening the Myrnam Play Development Daycare in the CTEC building this year. “We’re hoping to open in August,” said Snow. The licensed daycare will be able to accommodate 20 children. “Families can take advantage of grants and subsidies that are available,” noted Snow.
