Theatre production brings learning opportunities to Vulcan Prairieview elementary
VULCAN – The timetable was all preparation and rehearsal, but two final performances weren’t all that students at Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School took away from a week with the Trickster Theatre company.
Through its artist-in-schools-residency program, Trickster takes a theme provided by the school and with ongoing student input creates an original theatrical performance. The Palliser school chose a Leader in Me theme, so it could share those important messages with family and friends in the audience.
It was also an opportunity for Vulcan Prairieview students to look at the Leader in Me program, which is based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and the idea that every child can be a leader, in a different light.
“Just being involved with that language and thinking about how you are going to teach others, it helps them get a little better understanding,” said teacher Heather McBride. “And it’s a fun way to review the habits too.”