Pan-Canadian Paralympic School Week

November 2–6, 2009 (International Paralympic Movement)

Download the Paralympic School Week Guide

In anticipation of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games, VANOC, in partnership with the BC Ministry of Education and the Canadian Paralympic Committee, is inviting and encouraging schools across Canada to participate in a Paralympic School Week that will take place in fall 2009.

Paralympic School Week is endorsed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).

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What is Paralympic School Week?

The week-long program adopts the ideals of the Paralympic Movement and showcases people with a disability who are making a difference. Paralympic School Week provides a focus for school-wide community building and subject-related instruction.

Why participate in Paralympic School Week?

The period leading up to Vancouver 2010 presents an unparalleled opportunity to engage students in an event that will be receiving worldwide attention. A compelling and multi-faceted experience, the 2010 Winter Games offer rich possibilities for student learning. For more information on how Paralympism-focused instruction can contribute to student learning, see the ‘Ideas for Classroom-Based Activities’ section of the Paralympic School Week Guide.

Does my school get anything for taking part in Paralympic School Week?

Commit to celebrating Paralympic School Week at your school and receive a limited edition Paralympic School Kit from Vancouver 2010. Schools that participate in Paralympic School Week are also eligible to win prizes if they submit content to the /EDU Project Showcase, capturing the Paralympic School Week experience in the form of photos, video or audio.

More Paralympic Resources

Download a Vancouver 2010 poster for your school or classroom.

International Paralympic Committee’s Paralympic School Day Resources

The Paralympic School Day Resource Kit contains 19 activity cards, which have been divided according to the four values of the Paralympic School Day. Each value is represented by a different colour. These cards provide information about each activity and suggest tools to help you implement the activity. Many of the cards have video footage and worksheets that might be helpful for the chosen activity.

For updates and information about this and other VANOC education programs, subscribe to receive e-mail communications by selecting “EDU Canadian School Portal” on the Vancouver 2010 communications subscription form.

/EDU Feature Programs are educational resources endorsed by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to promote the development of sport, culture and sustainability for future generations.

Be sure to document your projects by taking photos, video and/or even audio and showcase your school in the /EDU Project Showcase area.

Your school can win great prizes by submitting content!

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