Media Gallery - Edmonton Area Reviews
“Awesome experience for all involved! The students definitely responded to learning through movement. I hope we can do it again!”
- Nadine Emsley, Teacher, St. Domenic School, Edmonton, 2005/06
“ I was skeptical at first of the type of performance that could be created in 5 days and was truly amazed with the final result! The show was incredible. The experience was great for the kids self esteem.”
- Jennifer Zielke, Teacher, Mundare School, Mundare, 2005/06
“It was a lot of fun and everything was so well done! It made me realize that I can do something like this in my class in one week.”
- Naomi de la Cruz, Teacher, Our Lady of the Prairies, Edmonton, 2004/05
“Tremendous! I’d recommend all schools to take up this great opportunity of learning and growing together. It brought the staff, the students, the parents and other volunteers together as a team. It is amazing it all comes together in one week.”
- Laura Laskowski, Teacher, Weinlos School, Edmonton, 2002/03
“The show was fantastic, it flowed very well. I would recommend this program to any school.”
- C. Frederickson, Teacher, Ardrossan School, Ardrossan, 2005/06
“The school really needed to show their sense of community and it definitely came through with the show. The parents loved it and enjoyed being part of the process. A great job Trickster!”
- Rose Papaianni, Teacher, Holy Family School, Edmonton, 2002/03
“I saw students who are not normally in the limelight, shine. I saw students who are in trouble for chronically not completed work, behavior problem and inappropriate behavior become energetic, excited children who accomplished wonderful things. I have heard nothing but praise for the week’s activities.”
- Sheila Wright, Librarian, St. Martin de Porres Sch. Edmonton, 2001/02
“It was a joyous celebration in every aspect. The students’ first question the next Monday was ‘when can we have Trickster back again?’”
- H. Lynn, Teacher, Grovenor School, Edmonton, 1999/00
“This high energy week was enjoyed by all students, and staff found it to be very rewarding experience as well. Staff found the process of Action Learning to be effective and most teachers felt that they would incorporate the process in their teaching practice. We all felt that the residency was a great team building experience and contributed positively to enhance our school climate.”
- Elaine Megley, Residency Organizer, Grace Martin Sch., Edm, 2000/01
"The residency was a great experience for St. Bernadette School and the whole community. Students and staff learned many new techniques. It was a tremendously positive experience”.
- Carol Bahry, Principal, St. Bernadette School, Edmonton, 1999/00
“ Awesome! The residency had a powerful impact on a small school like ours, an opportunity that we would not have been able to offer on our own. The show was a huge success and the great ideas are still the topic of conversation with everyone. The children keep asking if you’ll be back next year!!
- Debbie Rowley, Principal,St. Elizabeth School, Edmonton, 1999/00
“100% of the parents who responded to our questionnaire considered the residency a positive experience using descriptions such as “extremely impressed” and “wonderful educational opportunity”. The exceptional members of Trickster made it a success. Their enthusiasm and ability to make it appear effortless made this residency surpass all my expectations.”
- Denise Charboneau, Organizer, St. Theresa, Sherwood Park, 1997/98
