Students from the Grade 6 classes at Kamsack Comprehensive Institute went on a fishing trip to Miracle Lake near Norquay on March 26.
“There is no such thing as a bad day fishing, especially when you bring students, parents, teachers, school counsellors and First Nation liaison workers together in a cross-curricular, cross-initiative day full of laughter and fun,” said information from the group.
KCI teachers Tracey Fedorchuk, Julianna Nichol, and Anena Keshane (intern) took their Grade 6 students to enjoy a beautiful day of fun and learning on Miracle Lake.
“We began the day with First Nation liaison, James Chartrand, helped by students and parents, set up his teepee, where he was able to share First Nation teachings about treaties, and how the First Nations people viewed nature and the resources it provides,” the information said. Parents and volunteers got the holes drilled into the ice and helped the students set up for fishing.
Other activities included: snowshoeing, ice skating, hockey and sliding.
“We enjoyed a visit from conservation officers from the Preeceville office who visited with the students, talking about environmental issues such as how the snow cover on lakes affects the fish and responsible fishing techniques. The conservation officers answered questions from the students.
For lunch, everyone met in the warm-up shack to enjoy bannock dogs and hot chocolate or tea that had been prepared by both students and adults.
One of the most rewarding parts of the day was the involvement of the parents who came to share the day with the children, the information said. Parental involvement in school activities is well known to be one of the most beneficial factors that leads to student success. KCI has prioritized this initiative, and having parents join in activities such as this has had positive impacts in many areas.
One parent remarked, “I hope you will be doing this again, when my daughter is in Grade 6. I will make sure I will be there, too.”
