The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (SSHFM) is pleased to announce that SaskEnergy has re-committed to being the presenting sponsor for the Hall's 2010 Education Program. This marks the fifth consecutive year that SaskEnergy has sponsored the SSHFM's entire Education Program. The SSHFM board and staff extend their sincere thanks to SaskEnergy for the renewed education commitment and look forward to another strong year of in-house eduction programming, made possible through this financial support.
The staff of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum has a variety of educational tours and programs that can be used by your local school, club, daycare or organization. Programs have been developed to suit the needs of almost any group from pre-school to seniors. To book a tour or for further information, please contact the SSHFM at (306) 780-9232.
PRE-SCHOOL MODULES
Each year we provide the opportunity for pre-school children, ages 3 - 5, to take part in five programs at the SSHFM. The modules are offered in two-week blocks with a new module introduced in each block. The modules are:
+ Module One: Explore Sports!
+Module Two: It's a Mystery!
+Module Three: Competitive Games
+Module Four: Sports for Everyone!
Module Five: Mini-Olympics
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SCHOOL TOURS
We welcome visits to the SSHFM throughout the year. Tours are organized based on grade level. All tours have an orientation period followed by an activity which is age and skill appropriate. We are also prepared to offer programs which have a focus that the teachers and students are presently studying in their various curricula. Please plan on spending a minimum of one hour in our facility to fully experience what we have to offer. Education programming will feature activities relating to the current exhibits including:
Competitive Games
A history of provincial, national, and international competitive games.
May 1, 2009 - June 31, 2010
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Dedication to Sport: The 2009 Inductees
A special presentation honouring each of the 2009 on an individual basis.
June 1, 2009 - April 15, 2010
GRADE FOUR MODULE
UNDERSTANDING HEROES
Since its establishment in 1966, the SSHFM has inducted over 300 outstanding individuals within its "athlete" and "builder" categories, as well as over 100 teams. The contributions made by these individuals and teams, not only towards sport, but also towards the overall cultural fabric of this province, in many respects make these inductees true Saskatchewan "heroes."
In conjunction with Saskatchewan Learning and its Social Studies grade four curriculum on Saskatchewan Heroes, the SSHFM has established a two-part program called Understanding Heroes that would introduce, share and discuss some of the important elements behind the entire "Heroes" concept, including the role and context of the provincial sports hero.
Part One:
+ An educational class tour of the SSHFM.
+ Discussion of selected individual inductees (past and present), and their incredible accomplishments.
+ Informal discussion with students on the concept of "Heroes."
Planning for Part Two:
+ Ask students/teachers to consider establishing their own Hall of Fame. How would you nominate and select your heroes? What criteria would you use?
+ Each student could choose the name of one hero to present or to discuss during Part Two of the program.
Part Two:
+ The Education Coordinator visits your class to talk about your own Heroes or Hall of Fame projects.
+ Did your class construct its own Hall of Fame? An opportunity for students to present their own heroes. May involve short written citations, photos, etc. for each hero.
+ Class discussion on process of selecting heroes. Look at the variety and quality of these individuals!
ADULTS & SENIORS
We offer guided tours throughout the year for groups that express interest. We have programs of interest to adult and senior groups.
We are continuing to celebrate our partnership with McLurg School that began in 2002. Some of the activities that our student leaders from grade 6 to 8 are involved in with us include regular events like the Candy Cane Caper that we celebrate with the McLurg community each December, and the Ice and Fire Carnival hosted in February. Our student leaders also help with an assortment of education tours, media conferences, the Induction Dinner, and - on occasion - the striking or installing of exhibits.
In the fall, the students help us with our annual “Hall of Fame” Football Game between the University of Regina Rams and the University of Saskatchewan Huskies when the game is played in Regina.
Spring is the busiest time for our school partners. The leaders assist the Education Coordinator with school tours at the SSHFM. In addition, the school and the SSHFM put together a "Canada Day" full of festivities and cake in celebration of the last days of school.
The SSHFM and McLurg School are constantly looking for new ways to develop this partnership.
The SSHFM is pleased to announce that we are the recipients of a $4,000 grant from Farm Credit Canada through their Regina Spirit Fund. The brainchild of Gordon Pepper, the SSHFM will be launching its new Never Give Up program in 2009. An offshoot of our Understanding Heroes program that was developed in conjunction with Saskatchewan Learning’s grade 4 Social Studies curriculum on Saskatchewan Heroes, this new project will target fourth graders from throughout Regina and area to inspire and educate them on the theme of “never giving up.” The launch event will include guest speakers, cultural demonstrations and student participation. SSHFM inductee, Ted Jaleta, will be one of the featured presenters during this program and, through the title of the book, Never Give Up, detailing his own life story, has lent us the name for this initiative. It is our hope that this initiative will serve to help students understand the lives of others, recognize those who have meaningfully contributed to society, and encourage students to believe in themselves.
