Program


 * April 22, 2008 Earth Day VC Extravaganza Program Schedule(MDT)**

To kick off the festivities participants will enjoy an Earth Day musical interlude.
 * 10:00 AM** **Earth Day Opening Jam! : School Band**-**Holy Spirit School Division**

All participating sites will participate in a roll call and have one minute to share their creative Earth Day Hello!
 * 10:10 AM (All ages) Opening Address– Earth Day Hello's**


 * 10:15 AM (All ages: target - Elementary) St Mary's School-Taber**

Come join students from St Philips for a glimpse at the fabulous Starbuck's Eco Project!
 * 10:25 AM (****All ages: target - Elementary) St Philip School-Edmonton**

Come join the students from Holy Spirit as they share some Earth Day arts, crafts and music
 * 10:35 AM (All ages: target-Elementary) Earth Day, Art, Music and Poetry: St Joseph's School-Coaldale**

Celebrate with students from Arrowwood School who showcase their Earth Day songs!
 * 10:45 AM (All ages) Earth Day Musical Jamboree-Arrowwood School**

Rob Weir from the Southern Alberta Birds of Prey Centre where he will walk students through the importance of birds and our environment. Have a chance to view some live birds of prey and talk to Mr Weir.
 * 11:00 AM (All ages, Elementary) How Do Birds Help Our Earth?**


 * 11:15 AM (All ages, Elementary) How Do Birds Help Our Earth? Discussion**

Dr Rick Mrazek will take participants on a journey and educate students on how to protecrt Canada's precious resource, Water. Students and teachers will gain knowledge and awareness of opportunities to get involved and how to make a difference for a healthy, living planet.
 * 11:25 AM (All ages) Our Water Under Fire- Dr Rick Mrazek, University of Lethbridge**

This multimedia presentation, hosted by the creator of production, will weave the tail of what's happening in our world and what each one of us can do today to start making a difference in keeping our Earth healthy. Ecology students from the University of Alberta will show all participants how to take action and actively participate in carbon dioxide emissions. Save money and be good to the earth in four easy steps!
 * 12:00 PM (All ages) Earth Day Lunch and Learn-University of Alberta**

All participating sites will participate in a roll call and have one minute to share their creative Earth Day Hello!
 * 12:40 PM (All ages, target Junior High) Earth Day Afternoon Roll Call- Junior High Hello's**

Schools will be invited to share their results of calculating their classes Eco Footprint. Participants will also share their action plan to reduce their Footprint.
 * 1:05 PM (All ages; target Junior High) Calculate Your Eco Footprint**

The Grade 3's of Grandin School share their green project results through poetry, prayer and art telling a great story of the environment and challenging others to go green!
 * 1:15 PM (All ages; target Junior High) Grandin School-Edmonton**

Share a powerful presentation about what's happening in the world with climate change and the environment
 * 1:25 PM (All ages; target Junior High) Arrowwood School**


 * 1:35 PM (All ages; target Junior High) Ottewell Junior Highschool**

Don't miss out on the draws and prizes! Must be present in order to win!
 * 1:45 PM (Jr./Sr. High) Earth Day Prizes and Finale****