Over the next few weeks, the Thames Valley District School Board will be hosting the following Elementary Festivals. Admission is free and each event has a 10:00 a.m. start time.
Gymnastics Festival: April 15 and 16 at the Thames Valley Education Centre
1250 Dundas Street, London
Thirteen schools and approximately 800 students from across Thames Valley will participate. This program features both competitive and non-competitive performances by elementary students demonstrating their abilities using a variety of gymnastics equipment.
Dance Festival: April 17, 20, 21, 22, 23 at the Thames Valley Education Centre
1250 Dundas Street, London
Over 80 schools and approximately 5,000 students will participate in this non-competitive program, which allows children to show their love of dance in a variety of formats, utilizing all types of music in a fun-filled environment. Secondary school dance classes also perform to show that dance can be selected as a curricular option in high school.
Wrestling Festival: April 23 at Saunders Secondary School
941 Viscount Road, London
This is a competitive program for boys and girls in grades 6, 7 and 8. The festival will involve 20 schools and approximately 500 students. The Finals use a championship format following a 5-week regular season that incorporates dual meets in preparation for the this event.
