Open House at Cyril Varney Public School

Children were introduced to First Nations, Metis and Inuit culture, including hand drums and beaded crafts, at the Open House for Junior and Senior Kindergarten at Cyril Varney Public School on February 1, 2011. All Rainbow Schools celebrate First Nations, Métis and Inuit culture.

From left, Saige, Mackenzie and Gabe Gauvreau try the hand drums with Cyril Varney Public School Vice-Principal Hillary Holmes. Gabe Gauvreau is starting Junior Kindergarten at Cyril Varney Public School this fall.

Cianna Avery, left, and Ocean Avery, who is starting Junior Kindergarten at Cyril Varney Public School this fall, hand drum with Elder Winnie Pitawanakwat and Vice-Principal Hillary Holmes.

Nathan Miglioranza, who is starting Junior Kindergarten at Cyril Varney Public School this fall, made a beaded necklace.