Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the 10th anniversary recipients
of the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence and the first recipients
of the new Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.
"I want to tell you that the work you are doing for Canada's children is
important and highly valued. You are helping to build a foundation for the
learning, health and well-being of our youngest citizens that will support them
throughout their lifetimes," said the Prime Minister. "It was an
honour a decade ago, and it is an honour today to acknowledge the vital work
that you are doing on behalf of the young people of this country."
A total of 72 teachers and 31 early childhood educators will receive a Prime
Minister's Award this year. Of these, 16 teachers and 10 early childhood
educators will be honoured at the national (Certificate of Excellence) level.
Local (Certificate of Achievement) recipients will be recognized by Members of
Parliament at community events later this year. Recipients come from all regions
of the country, including one early childhood educator from north of the Arctic
Circle. Kindergarten to grade 12 recipients teach a range of subjects, with most
using information and communications technologies to enhance their teaching
practices.
Representing the Prime Minister at the national award ceremony in Ottawa, the
Honourable Allan Rock, Minister of Industry, presented certificates to national
level recipients.
"I am impressed with the innovative ways you have helped students learn.
The international activities you have engaged them in have helped young people
see themselves not only as citizens of Canada, but as global citizens,"
said Minister Rock. "Using the collaborative power of the Internet, you are
helping students gain skills not only to compete in the world, but to help make
it better."
The Minister was joined at the award ceremony by the Honourable Ethel Blondin-Andrew,
Secretary of State for Children and Youth. Secretary of State Blondin-Andrew
commented on the hundreds of nominations received: "While not everyone can
win an award, those who are here today can be seen as ambassadors for all the
tremendous work that is going on in schools and early learning settings across
Canada."
Secretary of State Blondin-Andrew acknowledged the support of Human Resources
Development Canada and Health Canada, who are partners with Industry Canada in
the new Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education,
launched by the Prime Minister in May 2002. She also thanked the corporate
partners of the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence: Bell Canada,
Canadian Learning Television, General Electric Canada, Kraft Canada, Microsoft
Canada and the Royal Bank Financial Group for their tremendous and continued
support.
For more details, please contact the Prime Minister's Awards Program Office
at 1 800 575-9200
or visit the Prime Minister's Awards Web site at http://www.pma-ppm.ca.
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Province/
Territory and
Type of Award |
School Community |
Teacher Community |
School |
Teacher |
Grades/Subjects Taught |
Headline |
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Certificate of Achievement |
St. John’s |
St. John’s |
Holy Heart High School |
Margo Connors |
Grades 10–12, enterprise education, English |
Program of Achievement in Community Enterprise (PACE)
fosters employability and entrepreneurial skills among high school
students |
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St. John’s |
St. John’s |
St. Bonaventure’s College |
Vincenza Etchegary |
Grades 4–12, instrumental music |
Music program gives all students a chance to succeed,
which translates into personal growth and a sense of accomplishment they
may not get in other academic fields |
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Lewisporte |
Campbellton |
Lewisporte Collegiate |
Donna Harvey |
Grades 9–11, French and world history and Canadian
geography in French |
Enthusiasm and innovative teaching of fully subscribed
courses, exchanges and work experience in French mean students complete
French-language courses with marks well above provincial average |
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St. John’s |
Conception Bay South |
Holy Heart High School |
Claire Rice |
Grades 10–12, French, Spanish, social studies (in
English and French), art history |
New courses, extra classes, field trips and exchanges
create thriving languages students who excel, achieving high marks on
International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement exams |
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St. John’s |
Mount Pearl |
Bishops College |
Robert Riche |
Grades 10–12, technology education |
Innovative use of communications technology,
Web-supported courses and electronic portfolios encourages flexible
distance learning and allow students to progress at their own rate and
often exceed expectations |
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Clarenville |
Hillview |
Clarenville High School |
Bruce Stagg |
Grades 10–12, theatre arts, literature, writing |
Drama experience, strong grounding in writing styles and
grammar, and critical analysis result in skilled and confident writers and
public speakers |
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Summerford |
Clarke’s Head |
Coaker Academy |
Lucy Warren |
Grades 9–12, English, art |
Interesting multimedia and Internet projects,
educational field trips and author visits inspire students to achieve
highest average marks in provincial exams and excel in post-secondary
education |
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Nova Scotia
Certificate of Excellence |
Bridgewater |
LaHave |
Bridgewater Elementary School |
Gaston Comeau |
Grade 5 French immersion, all subjects |
Innovative groupings of students in French immersion
class foster development of strong oral communication, academic and
interpersonal skills |
|
Certificate of Achievement |
Halifax |
Halifax |
Sacred Heart School of Halifax |
Davinder Singh |
Grades 10–12, science, physics, chemistry |
Beloved educator spearheaded development of school’s
science program to take advantage of computer and communications
technology |
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Prince Edward Island
Certificate of Excellence |
Summerside |
Summerside |
Summerside Intermediate School |
Peter Gallant |
Grades 7–9, instrumental music, social studies |
Music program and extracurricular bands built on unique
entry process and exciting technology projects produce confident,
accomplished musicians |
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New Brunswick
Certificate of Achievement |
Caraquet |
Caraquet |
Polyvalente Louis-Mailloux |
Régine Mallet |
Grades 9–11, art, French, dressmaking (couture) |
Custom-designed programs respond to abilities of each
year’s students, and include creative, effective projects to teach
curriculum objectives |
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Quebec
Certificate of Excellence |
Gatineau |
Cantley |
École Lac-des-Fées |
Marie-Chantal Vanier |
Grades 1–6, all subjects for students with learning
disabilities |
Students with learning disabilities get involved in
school-wide activities, cooking classes foster reading, formerly
discouraged students love school |
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Certificate of Achievement |
Pointe-Claire |
Lachine |
John Rennie High School |
Louise Chalmers |
Grades 7, 9–11, English, drama |
Drama-related courses, apprenticeship programs and
community partnership serve the needs of all students and produce
accomplished, award-winning graduates |
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Pointe-Claire |
Montréal |
Lindsay Place High School |
Catherine Falmagne |
Grades 9–11, science, history |
Time lines, index cards and imaginative games help
students organize and understand course material: 90 percent pass
provincial Canadian history exam on the first attempt |
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Baie-Comeau |
Baie-Comeau |
Polyvalente des Baies |
Patrice Harvey |
Grades 8–9, human biology, photography |
Photoscope program, run like a small business, helps
students develop professional values and skills without costly fees, leads
to regional and national entrepreneurship prizes and exhibits of student
photography |
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Saint-Georges
Saint-Martin |
Saint-Georges
Lambton |
Polyvalente de Saint-Georges
Polyvalente Bélanger |
Christian Lagueux
Jean-Pierre Lagueux |
Grades 7–11, history, civics, human civilization |
"Time-travelling" history lessons challenge
students to recreate artifacts of New France using authentic materials and
techniques |
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Châteauguay |
Sainte- Martine |
Howard S. Billings Regional High School |
Bonnie Mitchell |
Grades 10–11, English, French, math, drama in
alternative program |
Student-centred, well-structured alternative program
sets high-risk students on the path to academic success |
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Dorval |
St. Laurent |
Queen of Angels Academy |
Susan Pamboukian |
Grades 9–11, biology |
Lessons literally bursting with life and interest,
innovative student review and evaluation tools inspire students to success
in science fairs, university workshops |
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Sainte-Julienne |
Rawdon |
École secondaire du Havre-Jeunesse |
Luc Poirier |
Grades 7–11, art |
Students are exposed to convincing and inspiring adult
role models while studying techniques in art |
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Ontario
Certificate of Excellence |
Cobourg |
Cobourg |
Cobourg District Collegiate Institute West |
John Cordukes |
Grades 10–12, science, chemistry, biology,
environmental science |
Science and environmental awareness are brought to life
through field trips, partnerships, Web projects |
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Chatham |
Chatham |
John McGregor Secondary School |
Kim Lewis |
Grades 10 to OAC, drama |
Energized drama program and revitalized school drama
facilities set stage for real-life drama experiences, prepare students for
post-secondary drama programs |
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Smiths Falls |
Lombardy |
Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute |
Blake Seward |
Grades 9 to OAC, history |
Student research on local war dead allows students to
learn about their town’s past first-hand and has led to partnership with
National Archives to expand project across Canada |
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Queensville |
Barrie |
Queensville Public School |
Pat Shedden |
Grades 2–3, special education for students with autism |
Specialized program focusses on catching students’
interest and developing as much academic knowledge as possible as well as
vital social and personal skills |
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Certificate of Achievement |
Brampton |
Orangeville |
Dorset Drive Public School |
Jennifer Beauregard |
Grade 2 French immersion, Grade 5 core French |
Art, music and teams of learners create lessons to spark
interest in the most reluctant students; children continue to excel in
higher grades |
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Stratford |
Stratford |
Romeo Public School |
Margo Broadbent |
Junior and senior kindergarten |
Proud Canadian Kids initiative creates proud,
knowledgeable Canadians, improves academic skills to an impressive degree,
attracts community and business support |
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St. Catharines |
St. Catharines |
Holy Cross Secondary School |
James Colli, Patricia Mills Pamela Shara |
Learning strategies for high school special needs
students |
Integration of special needs students into general
school population enriches all students’ high school experience, brings
pride, confidence and independence to special needs students |
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Barrie |
Barrie |
Emma King Elementary School |
Donna DeCourcy |
Grade 3, all subjects |
Variety of school-wide initiatives enhance students’
learning experience, cultural and visual arts programming opens students
eyes to the world |
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Belleville |
Corbyville |
Quinte Secondary School |
Raymond Jones |
Grades 10 to OAC, physics, science |
Working models of hovercraft, bed of nails, static
electricity generator vividly demonstrate laws of physics and inspire many
students to pursue science in post-secondary studies |
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Newmarket |
Bond Head |
J. L. R. Bell and Stuart Scott Public Schools |
Frances Linton-Schell |
Reading recovery teacher for elementary grades |
School-wide reading proficiency testing program
identifies weak readers, highlights their specific deficiencies and
challenges, guides instructional strategies to bring reading to grade
level and beyond |
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Toronto |
Toronto |
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute |
Michael McMaster |
Grades 9 and OAC, mathematics, algebra, calculus |
Teacher revitalized school’s enrichment program with a
fair admission process, cooperative learning strategies, community
donations and fund-raising |
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Ottawa |
Ottawa |
Collège catholique Samuel-Genest |
Lise Paiement |
Grades 9 to OAC, drama |
Teacher shows students how they can better appreciate
their Franco-Ontarian culture and develop language skills in the process |
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Ajax |
Whitby |
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School |
Lorraine Ruscitti |
Grades 9, 10, 12, core French, English as a second
language |
Teacher provides wealth of French-language learning
opportunities: travel, exchange programs, summer and university
French-language courses, bursaries and scholarships |
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Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School |
Alice Smith |
Grades 10–12, civics, entrepreneurial studies |
Students creatively exercise growing entrepreneurial
skills as they run their own corporations, and develop civic awareness and
pride through mock elections, community activity |
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Scarborough |
North York |
J. S. Woodsworth Senior Public School |
Ben Tran
Nick Tran |
Grades 7–8, languages arts, social studies,
mathematics, information and communications technology studies |
State-of-the-art facilities integrate information and
communications technology across the curriculum, make school an exciting,
interesting place for students |
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Toronto |
Keswick |
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute |
Henri van Bemmel |
Grades 9 to OAC, mathematics, science, physics,
astronomy |
Designed new courses, curriculum and study units,
produced impressive array of lab manuals and other support material;
result is spectacular student achievement at science fairs and in Advanced
Placement |
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Manitoba
Certificate of Excellence |
Winkler |
Winnipeg |
Garden Valley Collegiate |
David Hildebrand |
Grades 9–12, business education and computers |
Spearheaded mobile learning using personal digital
assistants to build team, research and documentation skills, and
unexpectedly attracting to girls to technology-based courses |
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Certificate of Achievement |
Winnipeg |
Winnipeg |
Fort Richmond Collegiate |
Robert Adamson |
Grades 11–12, biology, chemistry |
Science curriculum connects cutting-edge science,
environmental issues and teachers in Canada and the Third World, and leads
to partnerships with industry and community associations |
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Teulon |
Inwood |
Teulon Collegiate Institute |
Ken Overby |
Grade 9, 11–12, mathematics, applied mathematics,
calculus |
Led implementation of new provincial mathematics
curricula emphasizing critical thinking, discovery learning and hands-on
experiences to reach the largest possible number of students |
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Winnipeg |
Winnipeg |
John W. Gunn Middle School |
Christopher Roe Amanda Tétrault |
Grades 6–8, outdoor education, social studies and
physical education |
Exemplary environmental and outdoor education program
integrates many subject areas, inspires staff and students to participate
in environmental awareness activities |
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Saskatchewan
Certificate of Excellence |
Saskatoon |
Saskatoon |
Opening Doors Program |
Patti Sebestyen |
Grades 8–12, all subjects in alternative school
setting |
Thriving alternative education program features a warm
and welcoming atmosphere; teacher gains trust and confidence of troubled
youths and promotes academic success |
|
Certificate of Achievement |
Meadow Lake |
Meadow Lake |
Jonas Samson Junior High |
Terry Dallyn |
Grade 9, mathematics, health |
Students perform at their academic best due to teacher’s
clear expectations, organized plan of noon-hour tutorials, remedial work
and cooperation with parents |
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Saskatoon |
Saskatoon |
Marion M. Graham Collegiate |
Alan Luciuk Mark Wilderman |
Grade 12, integrated English language arts and history
course |
New integrated course combining Grade 12 history and
English covers the Canadian "landscape" in a variety of ways,
and develops responsibility, confidence and academic excellence in
students |
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Melville |
Melville |
Melville Comprehensive School |
Courtney Vaudner |
Grade 12, English |
Led fellow teachers in developing common evaluation
rubrics, exemplars of various forms of writing, remedial writing
strategies and professional development to engineer a region-wide
improvement in Grade 8–12 writing skills |
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Moose Jaw |
Moose Jaw |
Albert E. Peacock Collegiate |
Renee Verge |
Grades 9–12, physical education, health |
Variety of sports and activities and interesting lessons
on health and fitness challenge students to make their best effort and
encourage them to take up lifelong physical activity |
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Alberta
Certificate of Excellence |
Edmonton |
Edmonton |
McNally High School |
Karen Douziech |
Grades 10–12, English, theatre |
Dynamic personality, innovative study units, courses
designed to complement English language arts courses inspire students to
stellar grades and close to 100 percent pass rates |
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Wainwright |
Wainwright |
Wainwright Elementary School |
Betty MacLure |
Grade 2, all subjects |
People of the World telecollaborative project, worldwide
keypals, PowerPoint slide shows teach students that learning goes far
beyond the walls of a school |
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Edmonton |
St. Albert |
George H. Luck School |
Sherry Taylor |
Grade 5, all subjects |
Animals, magic, role playing, outdoor learning and
parental involvement build relationships with students and motivate them
to learn |
|
Certificate of Achievement |
Edmonton |
Edmonton |
Old Scona Academic High School |
Raymond Adam |
Grades 11–12, chemistry |
Dynamic hands-on approach to chemistry education
balances theoretical and practical learning through lab work and field
trips |
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Vermilion |
Vermilion |
Vermilion Elementary School |
Bonnie Bauer |
Kindergarten to Grade 3, music, early reading
intervention |
Outstanding music program is known and respected
province-wide for the quality of instruction, enthusiasm and skill of its
students, positive impact on entire community |
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Raymond |
Raymond |
Raymond Elementary School |
Pat Bourne |
Grades 1–2, mathematics, language arts, science,
social studies, physical education, art, technology |
Innovative and consistent use of technology, including
computer network and software, prepares Grade 1 and 2 students to excel in
Grade 3 provincial testing |
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Edmonton |
Edmonton |
St. Martin School |
Natalia Harasymiw |
Grade 6, math, science, English and Ukranian language
arts, French, religion and Christian family life, social studies,
computers, art |
Teacher reaches beyond curriculum and textbooks to guest
speakers, activities, traditional celebrations and competitions to inspire
confidence, help students meet goals and create healthy, contributing
citizens |
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Edmonton |
Sherwood Park |
McNally High School |
Wes Myck |
Grades 10–12, mathematics |
Daily noon-hour tutorials, peer group tutoring, homework
support line, interactive Web site coaching for mathematics competitions
improve student achievement |
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British Columbia
Certificate of Excellence |
Campbell River |
Campbell River |
Timberline Secondary School |
Kevin Harrison |
Grades 10–12, media studies, career preparation |
School-based television station, multimedia internship
program, community video projects improve student academics and behaviour,
prepare students for employment on professional film sets and in
television |
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Vancouver |
North Vancouver |
General Gordon Elementary School |
Robert Heidbreder |
Grade 1, all subjects |
Dozens of unique handmade puppets each with a signature
poem fill the classroom with fun and adventure and guide children into the
world of learning |
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Burnaby |
Coquitlam |
Alpha Secondary School |
Jack Trovato |
Grades 8–12, drama |
Extra- and co-curricular theatre company showcases
knowledge, skills and attitudes learned in class in school theatre
productions and competitions |
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Certificate of Achievement |
Port Hardy |
Port Hardy |
Robert Scott Elementary School |
Alana Check |
Grades 5–6, all subjects |
Activities build on and extend beyond curriculum to open
students to civic responsibility, science and environmental awareness, the
history of their province and country |
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Grand Forks |
Christina Lake |
Grand Forks Secondary School |
Keith Farnworth |
Grades 10–12, mathematics |
Careful, consistent teaching motivates students to
succeed: they receive above average provincial diploma exam marks, and
write and do well on college-level exams |
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Victoria |
Victoria |
St. Michaels University School |
Michael Jackson |
Grades 11–12, geology, physics, earth science,
environmental science |
Connections between mind and environment, classroom and
natural world, theoretical concepts and real learning attract high numbers
of girls to courses and lead to outstanding student performance |
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Penticton |
Penticton |
Penticton Secondary School |
Jean Padwick |
Grade 12, English literature |
Entertaining, effective teaching "in the
round" with costumes and props, journal exercises promoting
self-expression and self-examination spell highest provincial
participation rates and higher than average pass rate for students |
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Abbotsford |
South Surrey |
King Traditional Elementary School |
Molly Paterson |
Kindergarten |
Eclectic collection of imaginative teaching techniques
and resources helps children thrive and develop advanced reading skills |
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Victoria |
Victoria |
South Park Family School |
Linda Picciotto |
Grades 1–2, all subjects |
Skilled application of hands-on teaching strategies in
atmosphere of mutual trust and respect produces high attendance rates,
success on provincial tests of reading and writing and continued
excellence in secondary school |
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Vancouver |
Vancouver |
Windermere Secondary School |
Maggie Przyborowska |
Grade 9, 11, 12, mathematics |
Courses adapted to suit a variety of needs and skill
levels, and range of instructional approaches to broaden understanding and
appreciation of math help students excel on provincial exams |
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Slocan |
Crescent Valley |
W. E. Graham Community School |
Walter Swetlishoff |
Grades 7–9, mathematics, science |
Students’ career opportunities expand with
"value-added" courses teaching a range of technical skills plus
creativity, flexibility, commitment to continuous learning and emotional
connection to work |
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Northwest Territories
Certificate of Achievement |
Yellowknife |
Yellowknife |
École St. Joseph School |
Susan Franklin |
Literacy support for students in Grades 3–6 |
Literacy support emphasizes development of a host of
specific reading skills, hooks students into writing with real-life
writing situations, improves student literacy by several grade levels |
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Nunavut
Certificate of Excellence |
Kimmirut |
Kimmirut |
Qaqqalik School |
Pascale Baillargeon |
Grades 10–12, fine arts, social studies, math,
science, northern studies, outdoor education, computer technology, shop,
life skills modules (part of the career technology studies program),
career and life management, career planning and preparation |
Honours Inuit culture by integrating elements of
traditional life into school curriculum, has boosted school attendance to
85 to 90 percent and raised high school graduation rates |
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Certificate of Achievement |
Baker Lake |
Baker Lake |
Jonah Amitnaaq High School |
Bill Cooper |
Grades 9–12, career planning, science, biology,
chemistry |
Culturally relevant science projects, extensive
involvement in science fairs and science-related extracurricular
activities develop pride in work, improved overall school performance,
teamwork and organizational skills |
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Province/
Territory and
Type of Award |
Community of Early Childhood Education Setting |
Home Community of Early Childhood Educator |
Name of Setting |
Name of Educator |
Type of Setting |
Headline |
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Prince Edward Island
Certificate of Excellence |
Tignish |
Anglo |
Magic Moments Child Care Centre |
Tracy Doyle |
Child care centre for children ages 0–12 |
Integrated service introduces community to the benefits
of quality care and early childhood education, creates active, independent
learners and has inspired others to enter field |
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Quebec
Certificate of Excellence |
Masson-Angers |
Masson-Angers |
Au jardin d’Alexandre |
Denis Archambault
Marie-Josée Portelance |
Family child care centre for children ages 3–5 |
High-quality theatrical productions give children a
moment of glory; thematic programs focus on children’s learning and
build ties with the community |
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Drummondville |
St-Germain Grantham |
Centre de la petite enfance À tire d’aile |
Geneviève Provençal |
Child care centre for children ages 0–5 |
Games and costumes allow children to play out social roles, either
themselves or with puppets; 15 play corners meet different play needs and
promote child development |
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Certificate of Achievement |
Neufchâtel |
Loretteville |
Garderie Gavroche |
Sylvie Michaud |
Child care centre for four year olds |
Young explorers learn about the world by collecting wildflowers,
planting a garden, learning basic yoga and tai chi and visiting people and
places in the community |
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Ontario
Certificate of Excellence |
Niagara Falls |
Niagara Falls |
Boys and Girls Club of Niagara |
Pamela Blanchfield |
Child care centre for children ages 0–12 |
Adapted and expanded programs to meet changing needs of community,
daily assessment procedures ensure quality of care, school readiness
developed through computer access, reading program, cultural celebrations |
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Certificate of Achievement |
Thunder Bay |
Thunder Bay |
Mahmowenchike Child Care Centre |
Valerie Charlie
Keith McCrady |
Child care centre for children ages 18 to 30 months (toddler
program) |
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children in urban setting experience the
heritage, language and culture of the Anishnawbe people while exploring
all areas of child development |
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Toronto |
Toronto |
Yes I Can! Nursery School |
Janet MacDougall |
Nursery school for children ages 30 months to 6 years |
Specialized program bridges the gap between nursery school and regular
school system for special needs children; outreach program provides
nursery school experience for terminally ill children |
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Oakville |
Oakville |
Montessori Preschool Centre, Sheridan Institute of Technology and
Advanced Learning |
Vi Matheson |
Preschool program for children ages 30 months to six years |
Just the right game, puzzle or exercise nourishes each child’s love
of learning; unique record-keeping system carefully and regularly monitors
their progress |
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Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Today’s Family: Caring for Your Child |
Jamie Lee Millen |
Child care centre and family program for children ages 1 month to
6 years |
Programs tailored with an awareness of children’s developmental
progress involve parents to determine and answer children’s interests
and needs |
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Mississauga |
Brampton |
Region of Peel Cooksville Child Care Centre |
Sonia Tavares |
Child care centre for children ages 18 months to 5 years |
Program designed for each special needs child with individualized
support materials builds relationship of trust with both child and parent |
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Ottawa |
Ottawa |
Charlotte Birchard Centres of Early Learning |
Andrea Zadow |
Licensed child care setting for children ages 3–4 |
Delightful, innovative musical and movement activities expand and
enhance children’s learning, lead to many other "teachable
moments" |
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Manitoba
Certificate of Excellence |
Langruth |
McCreary
Langruth
Plumas |
Childcare-Family Access Network (C-FAN) Inc. |
Tammy Gingras
Donna Huyber
Rosemarie Klein |
Child care centre for children ages 0–12 |
Open-ended programs allow age-appropriate activities in a mixed-age
setting, a necessary feature of small community child care centres;
creative play includes aspects of farm life, integration of children with
special needs, music and puppets |
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British Columbia
Certificate of Excellence |
Vancouver |
Vancouver |
Little People Parent Participation Preschool |
Elizabeth Reid |
Preschool centre for children ages 3–4 |
Structured and unstructured play captures children’s imagination,
encourages self-expression, creates and builds "teachable
moments," develops teamwork, sharing and skills |
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Certificate of Achievement |
Coquitlam |
Coquitlam |
Sunny Gate Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten |
Anise Abdulla |
Child care centre for children from 30 months to 6 years |
Carefully developed themes of investigation and learning that involve
all senses and fun educational songs touch children’s lives, excite
their curiosity, expand their horizons and enrich their learning |
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Burnaby |
Burnaby |
Little Angels Daycare |
Parin Almidhamed |
Child care centre for children ages 3–8 |
Older children serve as role models for younger children, which builds
confidence and love of learning in both as they learn about other
cultures, religions and languages around the world and in Canada |
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Sidney |
Sidney |
Sidney Preschool |
Glenice Barber |
Cooperative preschool for children ages 3–4 |
Cheerful, creative and rich learning environment tailored to children’s
needs and interests provides constructive guidance for parent assistants
who visit the classroom on a regular schedule |
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Duncan |
Duncan |
Growing Together Child and Parent Society |
Genevieve Boden |
School-based infant and toddler child care centre for children ages 1
month to 3 years |
Stimulating, friendly atmosphere meets needs of both school-aged
parents and their little ones, nurtures and encourages parenting skills,
provides information and other resources |
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Comox |
Comox |
Roseberry Preschool |
Lesley Henderson |
Preschool program for children ages 3–5 |
Rich and exciting learning environment fosters exploration, creativity
and cooperation using children’s interests and questions to inspire
projects and promote learning; huge dinosaur models, art gallery shows,
community activities follow |
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Coquitlam |
Maple Ridge |
Step Together Learning Centre |
Valerie Lavallie |
Special needs child care centre for children ages 30 months to 6
years |
Inclusion in all activities, means all children, regardless of ability,
participate in therapeutic intervention exercises, speech and language
therapies as well as story time, gardening, outdoor play, excursions to
community events |
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Duncan |
Duncan |
Le’lum’uy’l |
Al Lawrence |
Child care centre for children ages 0–5 |
Policies and procedures of Aboriginal based child-care centre on
Cowichan reserve qualify centre for previously unavailable grants and
subsidies, create a culturally focused curriculum, allow implementation of
culturally appropriate evaluation, observation and record-keeping |
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Vancouver |
Port Moody |
Waterside Child Development Centre |
Leanna Logan |
Child care centre for children ages 18 months to 4 years |
Hot lunch program nourishes children’s bodies, individualized
planning, encompassing all areas of development, captivates and challenges
their minds |
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Nanaimo |
Nanaimo |
Creative Years Daycare and Preschool |
MaryLou Sharpe |
Child care centre for children ages 30 months to 5 years |
Daily routines and seasonal tasks of two-acre organic hobby farm shape
and inspire child care program, give children opportunities to help with
tasks, learn confidence and responsibility |
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Victoria |
Victoria |
Tiny Tots Daycare |
Rosalind Turcotte |
Child care centre for children ages 18 months to 3 years |
"Baby dolls" allow children to prepare for a new sibling,
sorting games recognize early math interest, songs stimulate language
development |
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Yukon
Certificate of Excellence |
Old Crow |
Old Crow |
Tri Nin Tsul Zeh |
Elizabeth Kaye |
Family day home for children ages 18 months to 5 years |
Exemplary learning environment draws links between learning and daily
lives, uses traditional culture as a teaching tool; educator designs or
adapts activities to meet developmental level and interests of individual
children |
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Certificate of Achievement |
Whitehorse |
Whitehorse |
Jasbir’s Family Dayhome |
Jasbir Randhawa |
Family child care program for children ages 2–12 |
Educator’s passion for human rights, appreciation of different
cultural traditions, strong commitment to early childhood education result
in a program that helps all children feel safe, secure and valued |
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Northwest Territories
Certificate of Achievement |
Hay River |
Hay River |
Hay River Playschool |
Rhonda Latimer
Norma Shaw |
Playschool for children ages 3–5 |
Program celebrates wide cultural diversity of the centre’s
population; learning centres aid development of skills, community projects
skills and knowledge |
