sponsored by the British Columbia Optimists Clubs and the B.C.ProvincialSchool for the Deaf
Please note the attached letter providing information on this year's Optimist Communication Contest. Application packages can be obtained by contacting this office.
January 26, 2005
Dear Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students,
The B.C. Optimists Clubs (community service clubs whose motto is “Friend of Youth”) are once again sponsoring a communication contest. As you may be aware, since 1994 this contest has been held for oral and signing deaf and hard of hearing students from around the province. The 2005 Communication Contest for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students - British Columbia will be held on Friday, April 8th, 2005 in the Michael J. Fox Theater at the B.C. for the Deaf in Burnaby The contest will begin at 9:00 and will continue until all students have made their presentations, the judges have conferred, and a winner is announced 3:30at the latest). By having a full day contest, there will be more time for students to socialize and visit the school.
The official topic of the contest is “My Hero is”. The presentation is to be 4-5 minutes long and can be presented orally, in sign, or in a combination of voice and sign. The contest is open to all students from grades 7 - 12. Interpreters will be provided; however, students may bring their own interpreters (at their own expense). Expenses incurred for participation are the responsibility of each student. Limited accommodation will be available to out-of-town participants (and their chaperones) at the Victory Hill residence.
We hope you will encourage your students to participate in this contest. To assist us in preparing, please let us know how many students will be participating by leaving a message prior to March 18th with Judy Poato at (604) 664-8300 TTY: (604) 664-8304, or by fax: (604) 664-8308. Please note that the deadline for application submission is March 18th, 2005. For those out of town students who plan to participate, please note that BCSD is collaborating with the Deaf Well Being Program on presenting a workshop on Positive Communication on April 7th, one day prior to the Optimist Competition. You may wish to consider attending this workshop as well as the Communication Contest. Positive Communication workshop, please contact Susan Van Gurp at 604-664-8560 (4234).
If you have any questions or if you require application packages, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to seeing your students in April!
Karen TaylorProvincial Outreach Administrator,B.C.S.D
Doreen George, Optimist Communication