Happy May Long! This is a friendly reminder that there will be no classes on Monday, May 20th as it’s the Victoria Day national holiday.

Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday before May 25th. It honours Queen Victoria’s birthday.

To celebrate the long weekend, some Winnipeggers go out of town to go camping. Others spend time in the city, enjoying some fresh air at one of Winnipeg’s many parks.

Enjoy your long weekend!

May 12, 2019 is Manitoba’s 149^th birthday!

The Manitoba Museum will be hosting a special celebration on Saturday, May 11th.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• FREE ADMISSION to the Museum Galleries, Science Gallery, and Planetarium shows all day long!
• DISCOUNTED ADMISSION ($10 per person) to BODY WORLDS: ANIMAL INSIDE OUT feature exhibition in Alloway Hall
• ATTEND the Arts, Culture, Heritage and Science Fair in Festival Hall
• CREATE your own Manitoba flag crafts
• ENJOY a Scavenger Hunt in the Museum Galleries for a chance to win a fabulous prize provided by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
• INVESTIGATE the Museum’s Choice: Fossil Favourites From Across Canada temporary exhibit in the Discovery Room
• VOTE for your favourite Animal Inside Out cake in the cake decorating contest in Festival Hall
• WATCH the formal program with greetings from dignitaries at 2:30 pm in Festival Hall
• FREE cake at 2:30 pm in Festival Hall

Where: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue

When: Saturday, May 11th, from 11:00am -5:00pm

Click here for more information.

About this Event

If you walk or drive around town this Saturday and Sunday, you might notice that there are many items on the curb in front of people’s houses and apartments. That’s because this weekend is a Giveaway Weekend in Winnipeg. It’s a great time to get rid of some household items that you no longer use or to browse the curbs for some gently used finds.

Tips if you are giving away items:

• Place unwanted household items at the curb on your front street.
• Label each item with a FREE sticker or sign.
• Store items out of sight that you do not want to give away.
• Remove leftover items from the curb by dusk on Sunday.
• Do not put out any items that may be infected with bedbugs.

Tips if you are looking for items:

• Take only the items at the curb marked “FREE.”
• Check all items closely to ensure they are safe and in good condition before you put them in your vehicle or bring them into your home.
• Don’t walk or drive on private lawns or gardens.

For more information, please click here.

• Who: International Students
• What: Free skating activity
• When: February 1^st, 10:30am-12:30pm
• Where: The Forks (participants should meet at the Iceland Skate Rental kiosk in The Forks)
• How much? FREE (includes skate rental, hot chocolate and mini doughnuts)

***Please note that Friday, February 1^st is a PD day for instructors. Classes are cancelled for students, so this is a great opportunity for students to meet new people, try something new and practice their English outside of class.

Registration is required. Please go to Jillian’s / Lauren’s offices to register. Registration opens on Thursday, January 24^th at 12:00.  

A celebration of all things winter.

Join Winnipeggers for a day outside to experience and celebrate all that winter has to offer. FortWhyte Alive is yours to explore — whether you hike, snowshoe, ski, slide or skate is up to you!

Learn to cross-country ski with certified ski instructors, or try snowshoeing or hiking through the woods. The toboggan slide will be open for the thrill seekers, and the skating rink polished for those who prefer classic winter fun. Try your hand at ice fishing, and win a prize or two — There will be a drop-in Mini Ice Fishing Tournament for ages 14 and under. Win great prizes for your catch, or just for trying.

This family-friendly event is sure to entertain all interests and abilities.

Bring your own skates. All other equipment provided, while supplies last.

Date

• Sunday, January 20   11 am-4 pm

No Registration Required

Cost

• FREE, with waived admission!

Activities

• Cross Country Skiing – limited skis and sizes available
• Guided Snowshoe Hikes – snowshoes provided
• Guided Snowshoe Hikes en français – snowshoes provided
• Tobogganing – bring your own, or borrow ours!
• Ice Skating – bring your own ice skates
• Voyageur Games – see how high you can get tossed in a blanket
• Bannock Roasting – enjoy this Fortwhyte favorite while warming up around the fire
• Ice Fishing – instruction available by Manitoba Wildlife Federation. Enter in the Walleye Mafia Childrens Mini-Tournament to win great prizes!
• Scavenger Hunts – warm up exploring our exhibits, or opt for outdoor adventures

FortWhyte Alive is located at:
1961 McCreary Road

For more information, click here.

All students are invited to join the Student Support team for a fun-filled evening at the Manitoba Museum. There will be guides on-hand to provide information to students as well as a place for students to mingle and have some light refreshments and snacks.

• When: Thursday, January 17^th (from 4:00pm – 8:00pm)
• Where: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue

Students are allowed to bring one guest to this event.

Registration is required. Please visit Lauren (office 418) or Jillian (room 419) to register.

The student support team are giving away free sets of tickets to a special family concert by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (Sunday, January 13, 2:00PM).

For your chance to win, go to rooms 418/419, fill out a ballot and drop it the ballot box.

The College will be closed for the Winter Break from Monday, December 24, 2018, through Monday, January 1, 2019.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

For this edition of the Student Spotlight, we will not be highlighting the work of an individual student. Instead, we want to focus on a group of students (and their wonderful instructor) who have truly embraced the spirit of giving and worked tirelessly to bring holiday cheer to Winnipeg families.

In early November, Kim Mann’s class decided that they would like to help other students who might need some cheer during the holidays. Knowing that many LTC students request hampers from the Christmas Cheer Board, they decided to partner with this organization. As a group, they set a goal of collecting enough food, money and gifts to make 6 hampers.

During the month of November, the students worked with their instructor to promote the food drive while learning new English skills by completing real-world tasks. Below, Kim shares just a few examples of the work that her students completed:

• They created posters to hang up in the college. This was a great activity because they had to negotiate with classmates regarding the necessary information that should be included on their posters.

• They sold crocheted hats for a minimum donation of $1. This activity gave students the opportunity to share information about the food drive with other students. The students loved this activity because they could communicate with other students.

• At the beginning of the food drive, students had to create presentations to inform other students about the event. They each visited 5 classes to present their information.

• They attended presentation delivered by students in the Community Economic Development program at RRC to learn about how they ran their food drive. This sparked great conversation and idea sharing amongst the students.

By the end of November, the class not only met, but surpassed their goal and were able to raise enough money and food items to make 7 food hampers. Along with the hampers, they donated 2 boxes of toys and stocking stuffers, $115, and 10 boxes of extra donations that the Christmas Cheer Board will be able to use to complete hampers that they are working on. The class delivered the donations to the Cheer Board on Friday, December 7^th.

By participating in this activity, students learned valuable lessons in teamwork, language and Canadian culture. Below, the students share some feedback about their experience:

• I learned how to communicate with people, how to share, how to help each other and how to have conversations.

• It’s good to help others because it makes me feel good about my life.

• I hope that I will take part in this activity every year.

A message from Kim Mann’s class to the staff and students at the Language Training Centre:

My class and I would like to thank everyone who supported us during our food drive for the Christmas Cheer Board. Our success would not have been possible without the support of the staff and students of the LTC.