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We are pleased to be able to share the video (in 3 parts) from the Freedom in Education Rally which took place this past Monday March 19 on the steps of the Alberta legislature.  2100 people showed up at that rally and struck a massive blow for freedom in Alberta. At the time it was expected that Bill 2 would be passed at third reading on the Wednesday or Thursday of last week. That did not happen which means that if an election is called, Bill 2 will die. Also included below is a video from an information session we held in Edmonton on March 17 to inform people about the dangers of Bill 2.  

Tours and learning opportunities are available at the Leduc #1 Energy Discover Centre.

Learn more by reading the attached information flyers.

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A Look Back at Yesterday’s Protest Against Our Provincial Government’s Attempt to Control And Restrict the Beliefs and Values of Families In Their Own Homes!!!

Updated: Tue Mar. 20 2012 10:58:19

Julia Parrish, ctvedmonton.ca

A proposed new Education Act could become law later this week – but if the 2000 people who gathered in front of the Legislature Monday have it their way, it won’t go through without a fight.

At issue, the inclusion of “…and the Alberta Human Rights Act” in the legislation – the protestors who gathered Monday want those six words removed.

Organizers said more than 2000 people were present at the noon-hour protest – representing several groups, including religious groups, school boards, trustees, teachers and other concerned parents.

“We [are] simply asking them to remove Section 16 from Bill 2,” Lisa Nawrocki said. “That’s all we’re asking [for], six little words, that’s it.”

Protestors claimed those six words will undermine parents ability to pass on their beliefs to their children.

“We don’t want the Alberta Human Rights Act looking over our shoulder in every conversation with our kids,” Paul Vandenbosch, with the Alberta Home Educations Association said.

He told CTV News he believes the Act should concern all Albertans.

“Religious groups have been the target of Alberta Human Rights Act,” Vandenbosch said. “That weapon could be pointed at anybody, anybody in the future.”

There’s a chance it could become law very soon, it has passed its second reading – and is scheduled for debate.

Education Minister Thomas Lukaszuk addressed the crowd Monday, and attempted to assure demonstrators that he won’t allow any legislation that would undermine their ability to teach their kids moral and religious values.

“We may end up agreeing or disagreeing on the wording of it, but I am confident that your rights will be protected,” Lukaszuk said.

On March 14, an amendment to Bill 2 was passed in the Legislature – providing a preamble that recognizes parents ‘right to choose the religious and ethical traditions in which their children are raised’ and that parents play an important role in their children’s growth – but the protestors were not satisfied with the change.

In celebration of our 20^th Anniversary and hosting the Skills Canada National Competition in Alberta, we are pleased to extend $500 travel subsidies to assist schools bring their students on a fieldtrip of the Provincial and National Competitions May 10-11 and May 14-15 at the Edmonton Expo Centre.  Students visiting on any of the four days will have access to the same interactive Try-A-Trades® and career exploration Skills Canada Alberta is known for.

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Join us for a day (rain or shine) of fun and activities to wrap up your home school year. The day will begin with fellowship & set-up at 11:00 am. Lunch is at approximately 12:30 pm with hot dogs, hamburgers, and all you can drink pop at NO CHARGE.  Potluck items supplied by families are as follows:

A – M: Fruit, squares, cookies, cakes, etc.

N – Z: Salad, veggies, pickles, etc

Remember…many hands make light work. Please let Debbie know if you are able to help with the event!

Bring along your footballs, baseballs, bats, gloves, soccer balls, etc. If the weather is poor, we will move inside and have indoor games – remember to bring your card games, board games, etc. RSVP to Debbie at (780) 467-5511 or toll-free at 1(877) 467-5510, or e-mail us at office@thee.ca on or before May 29, 2012.

You can download the flyer by clicking on the link,  Year End Family Activity Day 2012.

We have 4—5 families who are seriously interested in starting up the “Classical Conversations” program here, in Edmonton.  (go to: Classicalconversations.com  & click on CC101)  We are looking for more families to join us.

We plan to meet one day per week, for about 24 weeks in the year.

This program helps home educators to teach according to the classical model of teaching (grammar, dialectic & rhetoric).

To find out more about the Classical Conversations program, please join us for an Information Evening at 7 pm, March 7 at Crestwood Presbyterian Church (14304 – 96 Avenue, Edmonton)

On behalf of the “C.C.” group,

Karen Jarrah

07salaam@gmail.com

Download the information flyer by clicking on this link: CC info AD #3

NAIT is again offering a chemistry lab on campus for high school students.

Plastics Lab Description

Plastics are synthetic polymers. Polymers are large molecules (macromolecules) made by joining together many smaller molecules (monomers). Plastics can be divided into three classes.Thermoplastics are macromolecules that usually soften on heating. Thermosets are macromolecules that nether melt nor dissolve. Elastomers have rubber-like elastic properties. In this lab, we will break down a thermoplastic into its monomers by heating it. We will them repolymerize it. We will also prepare a thermoset plastic. If time allows, other demonstrations of the properties of other plastics will be shown.

When: Monday, March 19, 2012 1 PM to 4:15 PM

Where: NAIT South Learning Centre, Chemistry Department (a detailed map will be sent at a later date)

Who: homeschool students ages 13 and up

What to Bring: a writing instrument

Lab rules: No skirts, shorts or open toed shoes will be allowed in the lab. Long Hair must be tied back.

Safety goggles and lab coats will be provided.

Cost: free

Maximum attendees: 20

To Register, contact Elise Twa at elisetca@yahoo.ca

Dates: January 27-29

Location: Bennett Centre, Edmonton (http://bennettcentre.epsb.ca/)

What, How, & Who:  Two published authors will be teaching classes:

1. Richard VanCamp (award winning author of novels, comic books, picture books and poetry) who is currently the Writer-in-Residence at the University of Alberta

2. Christine Wiesenthal (poet, biographer, and editor; Governor General Award nominee)

The writing camp uses a multidisciplinary approach to creative writing.  Students are offered opportunities to share their writing.

Two Options

1.  For youth ages 12 & 13

If your son or daughter is 12 or 13 years old, then he/she is welcome to attend all day Saturday, January 28th, but he/she can not participate in the overnight stays.

The cost for only Saturday (12 years and older) is $157.70 (tax included).  This includes tuition, supplies, lunch, snacks and evening entertainment.

2. For youth ages 14 to 18

 If your son or daughter is 14 years or older, then he/she may attend Friday evening, January 27th, all day Saturday, January 28th, and the morning of Sunday, January 29th.

 The cost for the entire weekend (14 year olds and older) is $183.75 (tax included).  This includes tuition, supplies, meals, snacks, accommodation and evening entertainment.

For more information check www.youthwrite.com, email info@youthwrite.com, or call 780-996-4962.