Petite Riviere Elementary School

 


 The River of Life Using the river as a focus, 95 students in grades P-6 explored themes

of growth and change. With visual artist Ronnie Scullion and poet Joanne Jefferson they

created clay models depicting river life which served as a backdrop for story telling and

as sets for an animated short film. Language arts, science, health and social studies

were integrated into these activities.


Using the river as a focus, students in grades Primary through to Six at Petite Riviere Elementary School recently completed a school wide Arts Smarts Nova Scotia program - "The River of Life" - in which they explored themes of growth and change. They looked at life along the river through art and storytelling, creating clay models, which served as a backdrop for story telling and animation.

"The Arts Smarts program flourished at Petite Riviere Elementary School under the professional guidance of Ms. Ronnie Scullion, visual artist, and Ms. Joanne Jefferson, poet," commented school principal Alan Turner. "Staff were impressed with the quality of work the students created, some of which was used to create animated short stories using Power Point presentations. A celebration of students' work was held at Petite Riviere School and the evening was enjoyed by all."