TERRACE BAY—Superior North Catholic School Board continues to offer and support Experiential Learning Projects across eight schools this year.
Experiential learning projects support an inquiry-based approach to learning that provides students with opportunities to learn through hands-on learning activities.
According to the board, “Each experiential learning project supports student pathways to success - knowing themselves, exploring opportunities, making decisions and setting goals for the future.”
Superior North Catholic District School Board shared information about the work that St. Hilary Catholic school educators, Ashley Muir and Lisa Copp, do to help to support students and educators towards reconciliation and cultural appreciation.
They shared that, “Classroom educators and students will learn four of the many Indigenous Cultural practices through hands-on learning. The project will be enriched by inviting Indigenous learning partners to the teachings that accompany the cultural knowledge. Marlo Beaucage, lead the first of the four projects for each student to learn about medicine pouches.”
The board provided their school community with information about these experiential learning projects on their website.
They indicated how, “An Elder from Lake Helen, Marilyn Netemegesic visited the school in May to share her knowledge with students about the significance and meaning behind the cultural practice of ribbon shirts and skirts. She brought her drum to share songs with students, as well as ribbon shirts and skirts she has made and acquired.”
Superior North Catholic School Board continues to promote its focus on experiential learning projects for their students.