Grey Roots Regional Heritage Fair
Fifth Annual Grey Roots Regional Heritage Fair – April 26, 2012
Heritage Fairs are a grand celebration of Canada's past, in the form of student history projects. Students research Canadian heroes, legends, milestones, and achievements - and proudly present their stories at a public exhibition.
The Grey Roots Regional Heritage Fair allows students to celebrate our heritage and share their work with the community. Participating schools send the best student projects from each class, grades 4-8, to represent their school. This fair is only possible because of the special talents and dedication of our teachers and principals.
2011 Regional Fair Highlights
We were thrilled to welcome six schools, their teachers and students, to the 2011 Grey Roots Regional Heritage Fair: Sullivan Community, Osprey Central, Riverforest Montessori, Meaford Community, Hillcrest Elementary, École Saint Dominique Savio
Special thanks to the wonderful teachers who supported the Heritage Fair program:
Amy Stephen from Sullivan Community
Ryan Hammond from Osprey Central
Jennifer Mahoney from Riverforest Montessori
Tawnia Courage, Ian Cameron, Mark Avery, Kaitlin Hogenbirk, from Hillcrest Elementary
Monica Ramakers & Sandy Pedlar from Meaford Community
Amanda Proulx, Linda Grenier, Susan Lidster from St. Dominique-Savio
We know that teachers and principals work very hard for our students and we thank you for all of your good work. All of the students whose projects were selected to come to the regional fair deserve praise - their projects were their school’s best!
Each student received a lovely archivescanada.ca bag filled with: a souvenir program; a Family Pass to Grey Roots; a lovely White Pine Seedling; and a beautiful Maya bracelet and worry dolls because our Regional Fair theme is the Maya.
We had an exciting day of activities planned. Delegates were divided into three Maya themed groups: Jaguars, Quetzals and Toucans. Two groups participated in workshops while one group stayed with their projects to talk to the adjudicators.
Jaguars in the theatre for the Maya Medicine workshop - then adjudication – then Maya glyph painting
Quetzals to adjudication – then for Maya glyph painting – then Maya Medicine workshop
Toucans Maya Glyph Painting – then to theatre for Maya Medicine – then to adjudication
We want to thank Sue Seguin for the Maya Medicine workshops she delivered. Special thanks to our own Laura Watt for the Maya Glyph Painting workshops she delivered with our wonderful volunteer Kathleen Gill.
Each student met with three adjudicators. Each adjudicator spent 10-15 minutes chatting with each student thus allowing students three opportunities to get their adjudicators excited about their project.
At 1:00 pm all students met in the theatre to watch “Lost Kingdom of the Maya”. While they were being entertained and enlightened, our sixteen adjudicators had the difficult task of determining which projects would receive the local and provincial awards. The Awards ceremony began promptly at 2:00 pm and ended promptly at 2:45 pm allowing classes to get back to their schools to catch their buses.
The Grey Roots Regional Fair is possible only because of the generous spirit of our community members. Volunteer adjudicators possess a wealth of cultural, personal and professional experience and happily share their wisdom with our students. This year’s adjudicators were:
Mamadou-Bada Bah
Blaine Courtney
Malcolm Dixon
David Huff
Janet Iles
Trevor Pfeffer
Susan Sankey
Sandi Tibbo
Paul Jerome
Magali Rousseau
Les MacKinnon
Ross Kentner
Roger Lebel
Mindy Bowls
Jeannette Wilson
Pam Woolner
(Special thanks to Mindy Gill who adjudicated two projects for us!)
2011 Awards
County Awards:
Grey County Historical Society Award:
Most original Grey County project including topic, research & presentation
#27 – Nolan Murphy, Grade 7 – Owen Sound City Band – Hillcrest Elementary
Billy Bishop Remembrance Award:
Best project representing Veterans and military topics
#31 – Kyle Pietrowski, Grade 8 – Laid to Rest at Last – Meaford Community
Bruce-Grey Branch – Ontario Genealogical Society Award
Project that includes research that records the history of someone who lived in or is living in what is now Grey or Bruce Counties.
#44 – Sarah Wyville, Grade 8 – “Breadner” in Temple Hill Cemetery – Meaford Community
Grey County Archives Award Certificate
Project that best demonstrates the use of archival material and/or research:
#43 – Delana Kerr, Grade 8 – A Journey Through Time – Meaford Community
Grey Roots Museum & Archives Medals: Project that best represents one of the four themes of Grey Roots:
Agriculture – #33 – Phoenix Armstrong, Grade 6 – Glencolton Farms – Saint Dominique Savio
Water – #35 – Curtis Litwiller, Grade 8 – Canadian Coast Guard – Meaford Community
Forests – #4 – Noelle Palmer, Grade 7 – Harrison Park – Hillcrest Elementary
Rocks – #18 – Rebecca Henderson, Grade 7 – Shallow Lake Cement – Hillcrest Elementary
County of Grey Warden’s Award Certificate: Warden Arlene Wright
Project that best represents the remarkable people of Grey County.
#46 – Donovin Lefebvre, Grade 8 – Billy Bishop – Saint Dominique Savio
Provincial Awards:
Ontario Heritage Fairs Association Founders Award:
Exceptional enthusiasm and dedication to history and heritage
#24 – Hannah Mihalic/Hillary Wheeler, Grade 8 – All Canadians are Created Equal - Except Women – Meaford Community
#11 – John Frook, Grade 7 – The King’s Royal Hotel – Hillcrest Elementary
# 14 – Jessica Gibbons-Smith, Grade 7 – Early Education – Hillcrest Elementary
Ontario Heritage Fairs Association Multicultural Award:
“Recognition of excellent student achievement in research that exemplifies the diverse culture of Ontario.”
#29 – Rheanne Haider, Grade 5 – Quilt Codes – Riverforest Montesorri
#41 – Kassidy Irwin, Grade 8 – The MacLaren Clan – Meaford Community
#16 – Alexandra Rogers, Grade 6 – Les Acadiens d’hier et aujourd’hui – Saint Dominique Savio
Archives of Ontario Award:
"In recognition of outstanding student achievement for the best use of original records related to Ontario history."
#5 – Jeff Courage, Grade 7 – Education in Ontario: The Story of Ada B. Woods – Hillcrest Elementary
Ontario Genealogy Award:
“In recognition of outstanding student achievement for research that includes the application of genealogic research.”
#25 – Leah Coyne, Grade 8 – My Family Tree – Meaford Community
Ontario Historical Society Award:
“Outstanding achievement for research of Ontario’s history”
Best Project #1 – Cailyn Muir, Grade 7 – Wasaga Beach – Hillcrest Elementary
Honourable Mention (Ribbon Awards)
#13 – Kaitlyn Doyle, Grade 7 – Owen Sound Drive-In & the History of Drive-Ins – Hillcrest Elementary
#7 – Hayley Burton, Grade 7 – Owen Sound Railroad & Harbour – Hillcrest Elementary
#45 – Jared Ruest & Clinton Zeigler, Grade 8 – The Meaford Train Station – Meaford Community
#36 – Heather Aarup, Grade 8 – Maple Syrup – Meaford Community
#40 – Sarah Gibbons, Grade 8 – Amerock: 40 Years of Manufacturing in Meaford – Meaford Community
#22 – Henry Pink, Grade 5 – Des Jeux Vidéos Canadiens – Saint Dominique Savio
#32 – Nathan Graham, Grade 8 – McLean Engineering – Meaford Community
#21 – Gillian Waganaar, Grade 7 – The Jane Miller: Ghost Ship of Georgian Bay – Hillcrest Elementary
Ontario History & Social Sciences Teachers Award:
“Recognition of student achievement that demonstrates outstanding ability to think critically using historical thinking.”
#17 – Anja Pink, Grade 8 – 3,2,1…Action!: L’Office National du Film – Saint Dominique Savio
Ontario National History Society Reading and Remembrance Award:
“Best represents a military theme”
#2 – Robert Beaumont, Grade 7 – An Unrecognized Hero in WW1 – Hillcrest Elementary
Canada’s National History Society Award:
“Best integrates the use of written, research and visual materials as inseparable elements to successfully present the topic.”
#37 – Jesse April, Grade 8 – A Memorial for Melvin Anderson – Meaford Community
Canada’s National History Society Award of Merit:
“Best integrates the use of written, research and visual materials as inseparable elements to successfully present the topic.”
#42 – James Allan, Grade 8 – Grey and Simcoe Foresters – Meaford Community
Great Lakes Métis Award: Best project representing a Metis theme: Presented by Malcolm Dixon
#12 – Cynthia Crowell, Grade 7 – First Nations War Veterans – Hillcrest Elementary
Grey Roots Sports Award:
#34 – Zach Sprung, Grade 7 – History of the Selects – Hillcrest Elementary
Grey Roots History Lives Here Awards: “Best all round Heritage Fair projects”
Grade 5/6: #19 – Xavier Morin, Grade 6 – La ruée vers l’or du Klondike – Saint Dominique Savio
Grade 7: #17 – Cengiz Eller, Grade 8 – La tour CN – Saint Dominique Savio
Grade 7: #9 – Alisha Farrow, Grade 7 – Old Acadia – Sullivan Community
Grade 7: #6 – Kali Vermeltfoort, Grade 7 – Lucy Maud Montgomery – Sullivan Community
Grade 8: #38 – Greg Smith, Grade 8 – Badges of Bravery – Meaford Community
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Parent Testimonial As a parent I appreciated the opportunity my son received when his teacher, Mrs. Tawnia Courage, sponsored the Heritage Fair at his school. Kieran was honoured and excited to participate in the Grey Roots Regional Heritage Fair. The day was enriched with guest speakers, educational workshops and opportunities for everyone to meet, interact, and share their knowledge and enthusiasm for Canadian heritage. It felt like we were very special and honoured guests. It also show respect to this young citizens and I think it was wonderful for all the students to feel that honour. As a teacher I quickly realized the value of this program. We often facilitate research in our classroom, but students do not get a chance to meet with other equally enthusiastic and impassioned peers from other schools. The Grey Roots Regional Heritage Fair provides a unique and much needed opportunity for young talented researchers to meet and exchange ideas and encouragement outside of the school, and into their community. This programme also encourages schools and students to become excited about their own personal histories, experiences, cultures, and heritage of their families, local cities, or other world connections they may have. Thank you so much for a wonderful opportunity for our entire family, as well as my students. The Grey Roots Regional Heritage Fair is a tradition that has just begun, and should only grow in size and quality each year. Respectfully, Lisa Trimbee Grade 5 French Immersion Teacher, |
Thank you to our 2011 sponsors:
The Bruce and Grey Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society
Chapman's Ice Cream
Malcolm Dixon in recognition of:
