We're still getting organized and started, but here are some things that we've got ready for you:
- a wiki
- a Flickr photostream
- this blog
- a Google calendar (email us for access)
And an introductory session on the 14th of January (2011) with Cheryl Atwater, Co-Director of the Odyssey of the Mind BC Association; I'll copy the text of the handout that went to students below.
Cheers-
Julian
Odyssey of the Mind - Encouraging Creativity and Confidence
Dear Gilmore Community-We’d like to invite you to an informative session about Odyssey of the Mind with Cheryl Atwater, Odyssey of the Mind BC Association Co-Director, on Thursday 13th, from 6:45pm-8:30pm, especially if your child has returned a sign up form, in the Multi-function room. Cheryl is largely responsible for bringing this challenge programme to BC, and is a teacher at a district Challenge Centre for gifted learners in Coquitlam. Note: children are welcome, but childcare will not be provided.
What is Odyssey of the Mind? It’s a completely “kid done” activity with interesting challenges: from writing the script for a play, to building a contraption, to making a costume and designing props! The students have to think of solutions and create and design using ONLY their own ideas and skills. See http://www.odysseybc.ca/ for more information.
We’d like to bring this extra-curricular activity to Gilmore, but need your help. Please do attend if you’re interested, and especially if you may be able to help. And if you have any questions, please feel free email gilmore.odyssey@gmail.com. Look forward to seeing you next Thursday!
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