Paralympic Schools Week

February 21 – 24, 2012

The Canadian Paralympic Committee would like to invite all Provincial Ministries of Education, school districts, teachers and students to experience the excitement, energy and skill of parasport by participating in Paralympic Schools Week 2012!

Paralympic Schools Week is designed to raise awareness and understanding about parasport, including the ways in which all Canadians can get involved in the Parasport Movement, whether as a participant, coach or volunteer. With the London 2012 Paralympic Games just around the corner, this is a fantastic opportunity for your school to experience the excitement and diversity of parasport and to share in Team Canada’s quest for glory!

"At Petro-Canada, we understand the importance of education and how knowledge can, in turn, foster an understanding of inclusion, reflection and inspiration. Through this innovative program, you will meet extremely talented athletes and follow their achievement at the upcoming Paralympic Games. We hope all of you, both teachers and students, across the country, and perhaps throughout the world, will enjoy learning about the Paralympic Movement and our true Canadian sports heroes through the Petro-Canada Paralympic Schools Program. We know you will have fun doing it."
- Steven Keith, Director, Loyalty and Marketing Partnerships”, Suncor Energy Inc , proud owner of Petro-Canada.

Participating Schools for PSW2012 are listed here. Check back often for updates!

Shelburne Regional High School, Shelburne NS Feb-22
John Dryden P.S. Whitby ON, Feb-21
E.A.S.T. Alternative School, Toronto ON Feb-22
Parkinson Centennial, Orangeville ON, Feb-22
North Toronto Christian School, North York ON, Feb-22
Exshaw P.S. Canmore AB, Feb-22
Miller Park Community School, Coquitlam BC – Feb-22
St Dominic School, Lindsay ON Feb-23
St Stephen School, Stittsville ON, March-23
Sinclair Secondary School, Whitby ON Feb-23
Georges Vanier Catholic School, Belleville ON Feb-23
Vincent Massey, Ottawa ON, Feb-23
Steve Maclean P.S., Ottawa ON Feb-24
Riverside Education Centre, Milfred NS Feb-24
Rawdon District School, Rawdon NS Feb-24
Irwin Park Elementary School, Vancouver BC Feb-24
Cambridge & District Elementary, Cambridge Stn. NS, Feb-24
Somerset & District Elementary, Berwick NS, Feb-24
Meadowfields Community School, Yarmouth NS, Feb-24
St Ann’s Catholic School, Penetanguishene ON, Feb-24
Heritage P.S., Navan ON Feb-24
Carleton Consolidated Elementary, Carleton NS, Feb-24
Dr. Donald Massey elementary School, Edmonton AB Feb-28
Jockvale Elementary School, Barrhaven ON Feb-28
Trillium Elementary, Ottawa ON, Feb-28
Mapleview Heights Elementary School, Barrie ON, Feb-29
Hays School, Hays AB Mar-01
Bishop Hamilton Montessori, Ottawa ON, March-1
Gander Academy, Gander NFLD, March-5
Glenbow Elementary School, Cochrane AB, March-5
Coppercliff P.S. Sudbury ON, March-6
Lycée Claudel, Ottawa ON, March-6
École publique Saint-Joseph, Penetanguishene ON, March-6
Coghlan Fundamental Elementary, Aldergrove BC Mar-09

How can your school participate in Paralympic Schools Week 2012?

Follow these two easy steps:

Step 1: Choose an event for your school from the event options provided.

Step 2: Once you have confirmed your participation, submit your event details via email to be entered into the CPCs Online Events Calendar. Be sure to include your full name, title/position, school name, event date, details and contact information including a phone number and email address.

Each school that participates in Paralympic Schools Week 2012 will receive a complimentary Resource Pack that will include:

Official London 2012 teacher resource material
Paralympic ‘Winning’ Book and information leaflets
CPC 'Super Athlete’ autograph cards
Inspirational posters and stickers
Pens & pencils
Plus much more!

The first 25 schools to register their event will also be eligible for a FREE Inspirational Athlete Presentation!**

**Presentations must be booked before February 18 and can be redeemed between February 21 to 24, 2012.

EVENT OPTIONS:

Throughout the week of February 21 to 24, 2012, help your school activate by organizing one of the following events:

OPTION 1

Participate in our London 2012 Poster Competition. Send your school’s London 2012 Good Luck messages to the Canadian Paralympic Team by creating banners, posters and good luck cards that can be displayed as inspiration for our Paralympic athletes. The designs must incorporate a ‘Good Luck’ message, but feel free to be as creative as you like! All entries will be displayed at Canada Paralympic House and in the Athlete Village during the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Deadline for all entries is Friday March 2, 2012. Thanks to program sponsor Petro-Canada (a Suncor Energy business), all entrants will also be put in a draw to win a pizza lunch for their class and a return visit from a Paralympic athlete!

Send all entries to:
CPC National Office
Attn Paralympic Schools Week – London 2012 Best Wishes
225 Metcalfe St, Suite 310
Ottawa, ON, K2P 1P9

OPTION 2

Partner with your local adapted sports club to coordinate a parasport demonstration for your class and give your students a chance to try parasport for themselves. For more information about parasports click here.For more information on how to arrange a parasport demonstration email Laura Ferris at lferris@paralympic.ca or call her at (613) 569-4333 x233

OPTION 3

Book an inspirational Athlete appearance. Paralympic athlete presentations are diverse and tailored to each event, with topics ranging from surmounting everyday obstacles to the thrill of representing Canada at the Paralympic Games.

OPTION 4

Visit the ‘Get Involved’ portal and educate your students and fellow staff on how they can get involved as an athlete, coach, volunteer, or by connecting someone they know to parasport opportunities.

OPTION 5

Organize your own innovative ideas!

Visit www.paralympiceducation.ca for additional resources

For more information on how your school can take part in Paralympic Schools Week 2012, contact Stuart McReynolds at smcreynolds@paralympic.ca or at 613-569-4333, ext. 244.