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EDUCATION/CULTURE--EDUCATION WEEK 1997 ----------------------------------------------------------------- The theme for Education Week 1997, "New Roles, New Responsibilities: Meeting Tomorrow's Challenges Together," celebrates the partnership and teamwork evident in education today, said Education Minister Robbie Harrison. "New roles, new responsibilities is an appropriate theme for Education Week because teaching continues to evolve," Mr. Harrison said during Education Week from April 20-26. "More than ever, all partners in education must work together and combine our talents. I know together we all share a common goal: to ensure our children receive the best possible education." The minister praised fellow Education Week partners for their level of teamwork, dedication and commitment to quality in Nova Scotia schools. "I know my colleagues at the Nova Scotia School Boards Association, Nova Scotia Teachers Union, Federation des parents acadiens de la Nouvelle Ecosse and the Nova Scotia Federation of Home and School Associations work extremely hard and are dedicated to improving education," said Mr. Harrison. During Education Week, awards were presented to a select group of educators recognizing their work and dedication. All five Education Week partners submitted names of educators who they felt best represented this year's theme of new roles and new responsibilities. Award winners include: Denise Aucoin, North Margaree Consolidated School; John Boudreau, Isle Madame High School; Ken Brown, Shelburne Regional High School; Dan Calder, West End Memorial Elementary School; Bill Doucet, Aldershot Elementary School; Marg Forbes, Southwest Regional School Board; Irene Lahey, Margaret MacVicar Elementary School; Mary LeBlanc, Canso High School; Colin MacGillivray, Rev. H. J. MacDonald School; Margie MacKeen, Hants West Rural High; Mark MacLeod, North Queens Rural High School; Clifford Maillet, Ecole NDA de Cheticamp; Mike McIsaac, Memorial High School; David Melanson, Ecole Secondaire de Clare; Kathy Ross, Department of Education and Culture; Ginnie Smith, Yarmouth Central School; Elizabeth Sutherland, Big Tancook Elementary School; Mary-Lynn Thibault, Ecole Secondaire Ste. Anne du Ruisseau; Terry Thorsen, Cobequid Education Centre; Paul Vickers, Sir John A. Macdonald High School; and Sharon Wagner, Barton Consolidated School. Mr. Harrison said there were many reasons to celebrate Education Week this year and he is confident Nova Scotia's education system has a bright future. "Much of my confidence comes from the people who work each and every day in the classrooms of Nova Scotia. Our teachers, administrators and support staff who work tirelessly and unselfishly to educate our young people should be thanked for all their efforts." -30- Contact: Doug Hadley 902-424-3999 NOTE TO EDITORS: There is an accent aigue over the two e's in Federation, and over the first e in Ecosse and Ecole. trp Apr. 23, 1997 - 12:55 p.m.