Young historians explore Canadian culture at Mission Hill Heritage Fair

Tim Horton, Shania Twain, residential schools, women’s rights, and the founder of Greenpeace, are just a few a wide range of subjects covered by more than 100 eager young historians at Mission Hill Elementary School’s first annual Heritage Fair on March 9.

Each participant was asked to select a moment in Canadian history or a person that was relevant to them —research and conduct interviews, and present their findings to judges, teachers and peers at the fair.

The fair, which included students from Grades 4 - 7, is the culmination of several months of research each participating student was required carry out to complete their project.

Out the 150 students participating, 21 will be selected to advance to the Vernon and District Heritage Fair in April.

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Mission Hill Elementary School student, Brooklyn Ayres explains why she chose musician Shania Twain as the subject of her Heritage Fair project.

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Erin Christie

Morning Star Staff