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The Review-Mirror May 19, 2016 – 20 By Margaret Brand The Review-Mirror The sale of Rideau Vista students' artwork this month raised around $2700 from a live and silent auction of students' collaborative works. On display and for sale were 79 works produced by the school's seven class rooms along with a selec- tion of juried art by indi- vidual students. "The quality and com- plexity this year from last year had increased. We saw a greater level of qual- ity," said principle Theresa Polite. "There is a really great emphasis on the creative process and the idea that emphasis is on discovery, inspiration and imagina- tion and experimentation. "It talks about colour is to be used randomly and in an imaginative way. That really opens up the whole world of creativity for kids Part of our vision at the school is to develop, fos- ter, and promote curiosi- ty," she said. A three-member artist jury, Carol-Lee Riley, Del- valle, and David Church came to the school and provided critiques. The collaborative works were curriculum related and more directed by the teachers' hand. "Throughout the year they were learning differ- ent elements, and looking at the principles of visual arts. As they were learning the techniques, teachers were planning the collabo- rative art projects," said Polite. Teachers were using their own creativity to develop projects which could be completed on a shoestring budget. "All of them looked quite professionally done. That whole idea of making your work public is, it's not just to be doing it for the sake of doing it. We are creating these master- pieces because we are going to raise money for our school," she said. The money will be used in collaboration with school council to enhance the arts program, offset the cost of field trips and sup- port other school projects. Rideau Centennial students enjoyed an afternoon of outdoor fun for Jump rope for Heart after the completion of fundraising effort for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The unofficial tally for the school's fundraising is over $2300. Second annual arts night an artistic success Westport Village Pharmacy 3 Church St., Westport, ON 613-273-2922 westportvillagepharmacy@gmail.com DROP OFF YOUR OLD MEDICATIONS Bring in your expired or no longer needed prescription or over-the-counter medications for environmentally friendly disposal. Plus, we have tips and advice on how to make the most of your medicine cabinet. HE CAN'T SAY NO HE CAN'T SAY NO TO DRUGS KEEP OUR SCHOOLS DRUG FREE DRUG FREE DROP YOUR OLD MEDICATION OFF AT Immediate Cremation "THAT'S ALL I WANT" One simple cremation One simple price One simple solution "Providing YOU with exactly what YOU want" ASK FOR "THE BASIC ESSENTIAL PACKAGE" To find out exactly what the package provides for you, have no hesitation in contacting us directly, either by phone or email. Scotland's of Elgin Serving and Supporting our local communities since 1967 613.359.5555 dwssfh@bellnet.ca Rec Committee looking for Shillington Park ideas The North Crosby Recreation Committee is looking for new ideas for programs at Shillington Park. They will hold an open meeting Monday, May 30 at 7 pm to discuss ideas for events, activities and programs at the facility just off Cty. Rd 10 south of Westport. "We are trying to have an evening meeting in hopes of attracting new people," said North Crosby councilor Bob Lavoie. "We are hoping that people who have ideas for recre- ation in Shillington park will attend and bring us their comments," he said. The park facilities include tennis courts, shuffle- board, a mini-putt, a sports pad, play structures, a gaze- bo, a ball field and a walking trail.

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