In a time
when the media is full of stories about the challenges being faced by our
education system, it is heartening to find a shining example where the true
heart of our education system – the people in it – is proven to be beating and very much
alive and capable of creating priceless opportunities for “learning moments".
Such was the
case at a Riverside School concert this past Wednesday evening. Grade 3-6 students
demonstrated their talent in an evening of Newfoundland and Labrador song and
dance.
There were many outstanding acts, but two acts in particular became "learning moments".
One act had a talented young man doing his rendition of Terra Nova National Park’s folk hero Clayton, (AKA Dave Saunders) doing the “moves” to “I’m Clayton and I know it” (You can see Clayton’s original and hilarious video below). Unbeknownst to the young performer, “Clayton” was in the audience and he joined the young man on stage! A unexpected and awesome surprise!
One act had a talented young man doing his rendition of Terra Nova National Park’s folk hero Clayton, (AKA Dave Saunders) doing the “moves” to “I’m Clayton and I know it” (You can see Clayton’s original and hilarious video below). Unbeknownst to the young performer, “Clayton” was in the audience and he joined the young man on stage! A unexpected and awesome surprise!
Later, a group of young performers came to the stage to sing one
of NL’s “Other” provincial anthems –
Salt Water Joys. As if the first cameo
performance wasn’t enough to stir the crowd, Buddy Wasisname & the Other
Fellers' Wayne Chalk, who penned Salt Water Joys, unexpected climbed on the stage
and accompanied the children in singing this powerful song. Faces lit
up!
In a time of cutbacks, an absolute focus on budgets, teacher
layoffs, and classroom overcrowding it is nice to see that the people who make
our system what it is – the students, teachers, parents and the volunteers in
our community, are still there doing their jobs to the very best of their
abilities. Surprise and delight are
powerful learning tools – Thanks Dave
and Wayne for helping provide an “ educational extra” and a priceless learning moment that will not soon be
forgotten.
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