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Documentary film set to spotlight Knowlton Academy’s unique ski program

February 29, 2024 by Taylor McClure

A documentary film about the Knowlton Academy (K.A.) ski program is in the works 53 years after students first hit the slopes.

Local photographer and filmmaker Ben McAuley and teacher and director of the K.A. ski program Nicolas Lemaître are collaborating on the project to provide people with a visual archive of what the program is all about and to “develop public interest.”

According to Lemaître, the K.A ski program is “unique” in the sense that it is built into the curriculum for physical education at K.A., and it is funded and organized by the school, volunteers, and parents.

But Lemaître explained that the ski program is facing certain challenges, including an increase in transportation costs, and he hopes that the documentary will encourage others with a passion for skiing to get involved and help keep the program going.

CIDI has more on the story.

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Meeting the food needs of students in Eastern Townships’ schools

February 15, 2024 by Taylor McClure

As food prices continue to increase, ETSB (Eastern Townships School Board) parents, educators, and staff are working together to ensure that students have access to affordable and healthy food at school.

Claudia Pérez-Levesque is the president of Racine Pop, a non-profit group formed by parents in 2022 to provide affordable and nutritious meals to students at Sutton Elementary School – twice a week – after the cafeteria service came to a halt.

After receiving additional financial support from the local community, including the Town of Sutton and the MRC of Brome-Missisquoi, this year Racine Pop has hired a cook to serve students subsidized meals three times a week and there are plans to grow the program.

According to Pérez-Levesque, Racine Pop is in communication with other schools in the area that are interested in the initiative with hopes of providing meals to their students too.

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Documentary film set to spotlight Knowlton Academy’s unique ski program

Meeting the food needs of students in Eastern Townships’ schools

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