Region

Provincial

School year/Age

Grades 4 to 6

Language level

French as a First Language
French immersion
French as a Second Language

School subject (primary)

Social studies

School subject (secondary)

French

Teaching materials

Thumbnail biographies (in French) of 150 notable Albertans - as inspiration for the contest

Links with the curriculum

Covers Social Studies (Alberta history) as well as Language Arts (poetry).

Description

All  upper elementary students are invited to create poems that celebrate great Canadians who shaped the history of our province and country. This is a special contest from Her Honour, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell to mark Canada's 150th birthday.

Participating schools have until May 5, 2017 to send us a selection of their best poems from each classroom. A panel of volunteer adjudicators will pick the best poems from Grade 4, 5 and 6 as well as honourable mentions. Grand prize winners of $150 gift cards will be announced on June 1, 2017. Each student who has a poem submitted by their school will receive a special certificate signed by the Lieutenant Governor. Every participating school will also be recognized.

All students need to do is take a look through the list of 150 historical figures reaching back to 1867 and find a story that captures their attention...and then start writing! Maximum poem length is 150 words...one for each year of Canadian Confederation. 

The Lieutenant Governor knows just how creative Alberta students can be and she's looking forward to seeing some great poems!Have fun celebrating Canada's 150th!