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ese days in any public rI‘:'chool system in Canaâ€" da, it is a given that multiculturalism must be one of the key themes that guides every decision that gets made for the betterâ€" ment of all students. You can be an important part of making the twentieth annual Buskers Carnival happen. If you have excellent interpersonal and organizaâ€" tional skills, consider sharing your time and talents. You‘ll This is true in many countries throughout the world, but particularly in Canada, where we celebrate and honour the diversity that makes our homeland the great place that it is. The City of Waterloo also serves as an excellent example of a thriving multicultural comâ€" munity. In August, the Buskers Carnival‘s volunteer board will celebrate twenty years of bringing terrific street enterâ€" tainment to Uptown Waterâ€" loo. Winston Churchill School in Waterloo is a microcosm that mirrors the cultural diversity around us. At least half of our approximately 210 students are recent immigrants from other countries, most of them speaking languages other This column, part of the Principal‘s Corner series, was written by Anna Aagaard, the principal at Winston Churchill public school. Buskers looking for volunteers AforitageFiver Come and see Retirement Living in Celebrating multiculturalism in our diverse public school system RETIREMENT LIVING IN Call: (519) 846â€"5350 |* www .heritageriver.ca (* 25 Wellington Drive,Elora ON NOB 150 _ | * Walkout patios available on selected studio and one bedroom suites Now Open! Book your suite today! STYLE Our multiculturalism serves as a foundation and guide for all activities that take place at our school. than English as their mother tongue. â€" Starting in early Septemâ€" ber, with our school open house, we honour the diverâ€" sity around us by inviting parents and students to a "Meet the Teacher, Meet the Community" evening, where each family is invited to bring in foods from their culâ€" ture to share with others and wear clothing from their country of origin. We have well over 40 difâ€" ferent cultures represented at our school, and our gymâ€" nasium comes to life with a vibrant, colourful blend of ethnicities, foods, flags and entertainment as all of our parents and students mix and mingle with each other, celebrating our fantastic diversity. Throughout the year, we continue to highlight our multiculturalism in numerâ€" ous ways, including welcomâ€" ing signs in various lanâ€" guages in our front entrance hall, graphic displays of diverse cultural celebrations meet many interesting peoâ€" ple through this highâ€"profile, annual community event. _ The carnival is currently seeking a director of corpoâ€" rate sponsorship, a director of merchandising and venâ€" dor relations, and a special events director. For more information contact Volunteer Services at 519â€"888â€"6488 or email volâ€" unteer@city.waterloo.on.ca. Services & Amenities * Full Service Fine Dining * 24 hr. emergency response system * Individual climate control * Heated bathroom floors Suite Conveniences Comée in for a tour today! throughout the school and announcements about variâ€" ous cultural days of signifiâ€" cance in â€" our _ daily announcements. Our school newsletter includes a "Multicultural Corner" where these days of significance from a variety of cultures are noted. We also have special mulâ€" ticultural activities such as a dragon parade for the Chiâ€" nese new year and our Dual Language Book Club, a group of parents, students and teachers who come together to write books in both English and a variety of other languages to foster language acquisition and an appreciation of other culâ€" At key times throughout the year, such as parentâ€" teacher interviews, our fullâ€" time ESL (English Second Language) teacher makes connections with our many immigrant parents and ensures that interpreters are provided for any parents and students who may need We are also fortunate to have a YMCA Settlement Worker based in our school for one day per week to help make connections with and for newly arrived families from other countries who need help getting settled in Canada. Winston Churchill School truly is a thriving multiculâ€" tural learning community. Complete Collision and Refinishing Service WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesday, March 5, 2008 * 15 Northdale Auto Body 519â€"884â€"0550 ,