1. The FeatherStars Light as a feather, bright as a star Update on Partnership Plans Steve MacLean and Featherston Drive PS

2.  In 2012, a partnership began between Steve MacLean and Featherston Drive when we became sister schools  Since then we have been building a lasting connection between our school councils, our administration and most importantly, our students.  Started as a way to provide material supports, but now it is so much more. Background

3.  Guidance on implementing full day kindergarten  Guidance on programming for children with autism  Entertained us with their Bongo Bam Boom band  Hosted us for their multicultural pot luck  Hosted our grade 8 students for a workshop on Aboriginal teaching  Hosted a friendly basketball game What they have done for us…

4.  Provided material support from our walk-a-thon for:  buses  field trips  workshops  Hosted students for SMPS musical and impromptu drama workshop  Provided winter clothing and soccer equipment What we have done for them…

5.  Pen pals  Partnership name and logo contest  More sports games between the schools  Snowshoe day  Joint winter Carnival  Joint walk-a-thon, pen pals/buddies can walk together  Production exchanges, learn scenes from each other’s plays  Cricket match  Joint dance workshop, performance at SMPS BBQ and FD pot luck This year’s focus… What we can do together

6. SMPS web page will be updated with latest details Want to get involved? Just let us know: parents@smpscouncil.org Want to know more?