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PCHS strives to ensure that all students see
the value in what they are learning with our
Career and Academic Counselling, our
extensive selection of complementary
courses such as Mechanics, Welding, Salon,
Art, Construction, Drama, and Outdoor
Education, etc.
PCHS goes one step further and brings our
students specialized days of learning, such as
our recent PCHS Fish Expo held on May 9.
Students had an amazing day of relevant
learning at PCHS.
Organizers Mr. Ryan Hall and Mrs. Kandel
Vick work tirelessly to share their passion PCHS students were taught how to properly fillet a fish and were able to get their hands dirty alongside
for the outdoors with PCHS students. In this presenter Mr. Josh Vick. Pictured are students Quentin Callioux, Joshua Braund, Karson Bradley,
case, they planned a day full of hands on Russell Butts. submitted
learning, where students were engaged in
their learning and genuinely wanted to In the afternoon, long-time angler and learned and create a fly of their own unique
attend. community member Remi Chalifoux and his design. Other students were happy to follow
In the morning, students were taught how daughter, PCHS teacher Danette Dickson, the patterns provided and tied up to three
to properly fillet a fish and were able to get shared their passion for fly tying. Students flies to take home to try on their next fishing
their hands dirty alongside presenter Mr. learned some new techniques and tricks, and trip.
Josh Vick as they practiced and honed their then were able to create their very own flies. The students who participated in the Expo
skills until they were confident with the task. Students were fantastic as they waited genuinely appreciated the learning and
Next they welcomed a presentation from patiently for help when needed, were willing experiences throughout the day.
Alberta Invasive Species and absorbed to help their peers, and listened intently to Next on the radar for hands on learning at
relevant information, which they were able instructions to ensure they understood before PCHS is the fast approaching First Aid and
to apply during a hands-on boat inspection moving ahead with the next step. Some Ground Disturbance Courses. Contact PCHS
activity. students were able to apply the techniques for more information.
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