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Students attend Hardrock Camp
Darrell Greer Northern News Services Published Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Each of the region's seven senior schools were represented at the camp. The students spent five days at the event, which was organized by the Kivalliq Science Education Community. Participants received academic credits for refining rocks and minerals and outdoor wilderness learning. The camp was led by teachers from across the region, who instructed the students on rocks and minerals, GPS and first aid, among other subjects. This year's camp was also highlighted by a presentation from an Areva geologist, as well as a presentation from Areva manager Barry McCallum on careers in mining. Many of the cultural activities at the camp were led by Baker elder Hugh Tulurialik. In the evenings the students held bannock bake-offs and bonfires. The camp wrapped up with a gathering at Jonah Amitnaaq high school, during which principal Bill Cooper led the students through a fun-filled game of cookie mining. Gary Sibley is a science and math program consultant with Kivalliq School Operations. He said the camp ran very smoothly, with the students learning many new things and making a lot of new friends. "We had a total of 32 students and eight teachers representing all seven Kivalliq hamlets take part in this year's event - with a theme of Hardrock Camp - and we're quite pleased with the results," said Sibley. "You really couldn't find a better activity for the students and they love taking part in it. "Out of the eight teachers we had, six were rookies at the science camp, so it was a learning experience for many of us as well." Sibley said the students are excellent on the land and really enjoy taking part in the annual camp. "I've travelled to a number of schools in the region since the camp, and the students who took part still talk about it. "Each student received an Areva-sponsored jacket, and they wear them proudly in their communities."
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