Burnaby's Star Students

 

 
 
 
 
Art in progress: Cariboo Hill teacher Helen Geddes shared these shots of students at work on a unique art project in which old chairs were used to create pieces exploring urbanization, personal triumph, the seasons, time and space and more. The chairs would have been discarded as they were being replaced by plastic ones. The projects took two terms and were created by groups of students from different grade levels, and then were accompanied by large-scale portraits created in another class.
 

Art in progress: Cariboo Hill teacher Helen Geddes shared these shots of students at work on a unique art project in which old chairs were used to create pieces exploring urbanization, personal triumph, the seasons, time and space and more. The chairs would have been discarded as they were being replaced by plastic ones. The projects took two terms and were created by groups of students from different grade levels, and then were accompanied by large-scale portraits created in another class.

Photograph by: Contributed , Burnaby NOW

There are countless ways to shine. From academic success to community involvement, local students are making themselves, their schools, their city and their country better in myriad ways, and enjoying themselves along the way.

The Burnaby NOW is featuring photos of local students enjoying their schools, being recognized for hard work, volunteering in the community and any other ways they are "shining" in Burnaby.

To share a "star student", send pictures to cmyers@burnabynow.com, include names and information about the photo.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Art in progress: Cariboo Hill teacher Helen Geddes shared these shots of students at work on a unique art project in which old chairs were used to create pieces exploring urbanization, personal triumph, the seasons, time and space and more. The chairs would have been discarded as they were being replaced by plastic ones. The projects took two terms and were created by groups of students from different grade levels, and then were accompanied by large-scale portraits created in another class.
 

Art in progress: Cariboo Hill teacher Helen Geddes shared these shots of students at work on a unique art project in which old chairs were used to create pieces exploring urbanization, personal triumph, the seasons, time and space and more. The chairs would have been discarded as they were being replaced by plastic ones. The projects took two terms and were created by groups of students from different grade levels, and then were accompanied by large-scale portraits created in another class.

Photograph by: Contributed , Burnaby NOW

 
Art in progress: Cariboo Hill teacher Helen Geddes shared these shots of students at work on a unique art project in which old chairs were used to create pieces exploring urbanization, personal triumph, the seasons, time and space and more. The chairs would have been discarded as they were being replaced by plastic ones. The projects took two terms and were created by groups of students from different grade levels, and then were accompanied by large-scale portraits created in another class.
Eco stars: The City of Burnaby wrapped up Environment Week on June 10 by recognizing six Burnaby school district students for their eco-friendly efforts. Jennifer Hao (Burnaby North) and Kayla Isomura (Cariboo Hill) each received an Environment Award for Youth. Students from the Burnaby Youth Sustainability Network - Angela Andrievska (Burnaby Central), Ant-te Chu (Moscrop), Tomas Lang (Alpha) and Catherina Pan (Burnaby South) - each received an Environmental Star for Youth. The awards were presented at a ceremony held at the Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion.
Say ahhhh: Students from Burnaby's Maywood Elementary School took part in the annual Tooth Trolley event at Vancouver Community College's certified dental assistant and dental reception coordinator departments. Sponsored by VCC, Chevron Canada, Sunstar and the Vancouver Trolley Company, the event provides dental assessment, teeth cleaning and fissure sealants to children in grades K to 7 from Burnaby and Vancouver elementary schools. In all, about 150 children attended the event.
Say ahhhh: Students from Burnaby's Maywood Elementary School took part in the annual Tooth Trolley event at Vancouver Community College's certified dental assistant and dental reception coordinator departments. Sponsored by VCC, Chevron Canada, Sunstar and the Vancouver Trolley Company, the event provides dental assessment, teeth cleaning and fissure sealants to children in grades K to 7 from Burnaby and Vancouver elementary schools. In all, about 150 children attended the event.
Green fun: Burnaby students spent a recent day at a district-wide environmental conference. All schools in Burnaby were invited to attend the day of speakers and workshops on environmental sustainability. The event was organized by the Burnaby Youth Sustainability Network and held at Burnaby South Secondary.
Food bank fun: SFU Faculty of Environment students along with SIAT and engineering students collaborated to enter the Canstruction Vancouver 2012 charity competition recently. Canstruction is a non-profit organization that holds annual design and build competitions to construct fantastic, giant sized, structures made entirely out of canned food. At the close of the competition all of the food used in the structures is donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society for distribution. The SFU sculpture consisted of 4000-plus nutritious food items to be donated to the food bank. From left, Nelson Huang, Sonam Bajwa, Hannah Hammleb, Suzana Amado, John Pierce (dean, Faculty of Environment), Maziar Kazemi (team captain), Larizza Cabungan, Deanna Zucchetto, Jimmy Phung and Alexander Chen.
Memories: A group of former Nelson Elementary students paid a visit to the Burnaby school this week, as it gears up for its 100th anniversary celebration. Visiting the school were Lee Stacey, Mary Cormack, Marguerite Hanson and Ralph Stacey. To learn more about the school, see http://nelson.sd41.bc.ca.
Head of the class: The Burnaby school board recently recognized this year's Governor General Academic Medal award winners in the district. Shown here, along with school trustees, are: are Kevin Hua (Alpha), Belle Shih (Central), Aaron Prosch (Mountain), Paula Hsien (North), Amy Wu (South), Lily Tan (Byrne Creek), Mathew Teoh (Cariboo) and Christina Guan( Moscrop). Since 1873, the Governor General's Academic Medals have recognized graduating students across Canada who achieve the highest average in their school. They are considered the most prestigious award that students in Canadian schools can receive.
Remembering: Burnaby North Secondary grade 11 student, Atalanta Shi, won first prize in this year's Royal Canadian Legion poster competition, held annually in advance of Remembrance Day. Shi, seen here with Brian Simpson of the Legion (centre), was presented with a cheque for $150 from the North Burnaby Branch No. 48. She will also be flown to Ottawa to participate in the national Remembrance Day ceremony, and will receive a personal plaque for her achievement and a $1,000 award from the national Legion office. Her poster will be on display at the National War Museum in Ottawa until May 2012.
Having fun: Students and teachers at 12th Avenue Elementary school decided to try to top last year's fundraising efforts for the Terry Fox Foundation. Last year, the school raised $325, and this year, they topped $500. As an incentive, principal Ms. Kwok and head teacher Ms. Fuchs agreed to wear clown wigs and swipe whipped cream pies in each other's faces.
Helping out: Students and teachers at 12th Avenue Elementary school decided to try to top last year's fundraising efforts for the Terry Fox Foundation. Last year, the school raised $325, and this year, they topped $500. Shown are students Colton, Peter, Kalista, Matthew, Priya, Jamal, Emely, Thomas, Graciella and Jennifer.
Top of the class: Several Burnaby-area students were among the award recipients during a recent ceremony held by Coast Capital Savings. The awards are worth $2,000 to $5,000 each. Casey Ruff, pictured here second from left, won the credit union's Standing Tall Award, in recognition of his academic success and community endeavours. Bethanie Giang, at left, and Olivia Wong (second from right) and Jennifer Jia Liu also received Citizenship Awards. Not pictured are Burnaby students Christina Guan and Sunny Wang. In all, 48 students from acros the province were given awards.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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