Each year the Fergus Chapter of the IODE presents awards to two students in each of the seven schools in Fergus and Elora.
The award is based on a student’s effort in Language Arts over the entire year, and awarded to a student in Grade 4, 5, or 6 who had demonstrated high proficiency in:
– reading comprehension at or above their grade level;
– written and oral usage of English;
– creative written expression in their writing assignments; and
– enthusiasm for reading.
The book, 50 Ways to Save the Earth, was chosen by the Chapter as an appropriate way to recognize student excellence.
The recipients of the award were:
– Ryan Lloyd and Peter McCracken, of James McQueen School;
– Tina Richards and Ginger LeGrow, of John Black;
– Kassidy Kruger and Jessica Hare, of J.D. Hogarth ;
– Riley Vettor and Emily Deckert, of Victoria Terrace;
– Calee Donovan and Katherine Crawford, of St. Joseph’s;
– Kirston Henley and Alex Kibell, of Elora Public;
– Brianne Leicher and Chloe Trapp, of Salem Public; and
– Ben Heffernan and Erika Beaver, of St. Mary’s.
The mission of IODE is to improve the quality of life for children, youth, and those in need through educational, social service, and citizenship programs.
