Paralympic School Programs
Ticket to Inspiration
Tickets for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games are on sale to the general public. Teachers and school administrators will have an alternative option to purchase tickets starting in September 2009. More >>
Paralympic School Day
Vancouver 2010 Paralympic School Day has returned!
In May, 2009, elementary schools in British Columbia will have an opportunity to host a Vancouver 2010 Paralympic School Day. The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) has created the Paralympic School Days in an effort to raise awareness of the Paralympic Games and Canadian Paralympic athletes. Complete the application form and e-mail it by April 10, 2009 to VANOC at paralympicschooldays@vancouver2010.com, or by fax to 778.328.2011.The program capacity for the program is approximately 15 schools which will be selected on a first-come-first-serve basis taking into account ability to reach as many school districts as possible during the month. More >>
Sign up to receive a limited edition Paralympic School Kit
Schools across Canada can put on their own Paralympic School Days using the resources listed below.
Paralympic School Day Teacher Guidelines
Paralympic Games Sport Statistics
2010 Paralympic Winter Games Fun Facts
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Pan-Canadian Paralympic School Week
November 2–6, 2009 (International Paralympic Movement)
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. More >>
How to Research the Paralympic Games
How to Celebrate Canada’s Games
Sumi, Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Mascot
Maxwell Newhouse Colouring Sheets
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Bon Voyage Sumi
Our favourite Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games mascot is setting out for an adventure of Canadian proportions. Sumi (in small plush form) is flying to schools around the country, inspiring students and educators to engage in the passion and spirit of the Paralympic Games. More >>
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Canadian Paralympic Committee, It'sThe Real Deal
The Petro-Canada Paralympic School Program, It’s the Real Deal, is a free online teachers’ resource. The program offers multi-media lessons, lesson plans, athlete interviews, fun activities and photos for students in Grades 4-8. It aims to raise awareness of Paralympic sport and athletes with a physical disability. Educators can participate in a teacher’s-only discussion board, provide feedback about the program and submit their own student activities to share with fellow teachers. More >>
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.
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