Issue #7, Summer 2008

Beijing 2008

The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games take place from August 8 to 24 and the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games from September 6 to 17.
Vancouver2010.com will feature stories from Canadians in Beijing — stories from athletes and their families...
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Something New is Coming to /EDU this Fall

Starting in September 2008, teachers will be able to show the world some of the innovative and inspiring programs and projects happening in classrooms across Canada.
Using the online tools available on /EDU, teachers will be able to showcase projects they are carrying out in the classroom, share resources and classroom activities...
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Connecting Teachers

The Teachers' forum is an online community inspiring teachers to share ideas, best practices and classroom resources related to Vancouver 2010, the Olympic and Paralympic Movements and the Games’ three pillars of sport, culture and sustainability.

The University of British Columbia is currently initiating a test phase of the teachers’ forum. If you are interested in joining our pilot community...
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Talmey Elementary School’s Paralympic School Day

"It was interesting... everyone was so engaged, and given the feedback we received, I know that everyone was completely moved and really inspired."
Kathy Pantaleo teaches grade six and seven at Talmey Elementary School in Richmond, BC, one of the schools selected for the Paralympic School Days pilot program last May.
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Quebec Students Create Videos about Vancouver 2010

In January 2008, four students from the Collège Sainte-Anne in Lachine, Quebec , visited VANOC as a part of a leadership development program offered by their school. As part of their project, the students created three videos about the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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