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Students from the United Arab Emirates Visit Essex Tech to Learn about Agricultural Education

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Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School
Dr. Heidi T. Riccio, Superintendent
565 Maple Street
Hathorne, MA 01937

For Immediate Release

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Students from the United Arab Emirates Visit Essex Tech to Learn about Agricultural Education

DANVERS – A group of 15 students from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) visited Essex Tech today to learn about agricultural education.

The students, ages 16-18, come from the cities of Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, and are visiting the United States for two weeks through Kings Education at Chestnut Hill, an international school that primarily works with students seeking to improve their English language skills.

“We’re thrilled to have had this opportunity to share our facility with these students and talk about the importance of agricultural education,” Superintendent Riccio said. “It’s wonderful to see students from another country dipping their toes into this field, and it was a pleasure to be able to introduce them to the world of agricultural education and all that it has to offer.”

The trip was organized by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, who also partnered with Ajyal Talent Management, with the goal of introducing the students to agricultural education.

It is the first time the students have been exposed to agricultural education, a topic they’re interested in possibly exploring further.

“This is one of the areas that the country is interested in getting more students involved with,” said Michael Brochu, an Ajyal Talent Management adviser to the group. “It’s an important area for students to learn from in order to consider exploring the field further.”

In addition to their visit to Essex Tech, the students have been taking English language and agricultural education lessons during their visit.

The student’s visit to Essex Tech began with ice breaker activities that allowed the teens to interact with five Essex Tech students and one recent alumni of the school. During the ice breaker portion of the visit, Essex Tech students helped harness and instruct the visiting group while they participated in rope course and rock climbing activities at the school’s challenge course.

Following the ice breaker activities, the visiting group toured the school’s facilities, including farm equipment and farm pastures. They also stopped by the barns and buildings that house large and small animals, including cows, goats, birds, reptiles and rodents.

The tour was lead by Essex Tech staff and students from various courses of study, including arboriculture, equine science, environmental technology and veterinary science.

“In our country, we don’t have education like this,” said Reema Alhanaee, a chaperone for the group through the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge. “That’s why the students are so excited. They are learning something new.”

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Seacoast School of Technology Culinary Arts Students to Host Winter Wonderland Dinner

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New Hampshire SAU 16
Dr. David Ryan, Superintendent
30 Linden Street
Exeter, NH 03833

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Seacoast School of Technology Culinary Arts Students to Host Winter Wonderland Dinner

 

EXETER —  Culinary Arts students at Seacoast School of Technology are cooking up something special for their Supper Series: Winter Wonderland event later this month.

WHEN:

Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.

Reservations must be made no later than Friday, Nov. 30.

WHERE:

Seacoast School of Technology Dining Room, 40 Linden St., Exeter

WHAT: 

To help students practice their skills learned in the classroom and experience a real-life dining situation, SST is hosting its winter Supper Series dinner for community members.

“In our 90-minute class periods, it’s hard to recreate the hustle and bustle of a real restaurant,” said Culinary Arts instructor Margaret Foret. “With our Supper Series, students are able to put their skills to the test as if they were a waiter, chef, line cook or busser. They engage in small talk with guests and learn the importance of quick decision making while in the kitchen, so it’s a great taste as to what real life looks like in the industry.”

Prior to the event, students work with Foret to set the menu, which includes an appetizer, salad, entree and dessert.

This is the second dinner put on by SST Culinary Arts students, with another planned for the spring. Seniors take on the role of chefs — sauteing, grilling and frying — while sophomores and juniors work as servers and assist with garnishing plates. At the end of the night, everyone pitches in to clean tables and the kitchen.

Junior Sean McGinness, from the Great Bay Charter School, who participated in the autumn Supper Series is hoping to perfect his serving skills this time around.

“I’d like to learn how to properly introduce myself at a restaurant and work on my people skills,” he added. “At the last event, I learned it was surprisingly difficult to manage everything. You have to be on your A game the entire time.”

Meghan Capezzuto, a junior from Winnacunnet High School, junior Laura Duguie, of Epping High School, and sophomore Megan Faust, of Great Bay Charter School, also want to work on their people and presentation skills as they assist with serving at the winter event.

“At the fall dinner I learned that it’s not just about the cooking and baking side, it’s also about the interaction with people,” Duguie said. “I’m hoping to learn more about the other side of the industry to get more familiar with it, because it’s what I want to do in the future.”

Tickets for the dinner are $12, including all soft drinks. Seats are limited to 100 people, so residents are encouraged to reserve their spot by emailing Foret at [email protected]

About Seacoast School of Technology:

The Seacoast School of Technology is the regional Career and Technical Center serving high school students from Epping, Exeter, Newmarket, Raymond, Sanborn Regional and Winnacunnet high schools.

SST offers selective coursework preparing students for their lives after high school- college, work or the military. Many of their 12 programs allow students to earn college credit and industry-recognized certifications while fulfilling their high school graduation requirements. Most importantly, students get the opportunity to explore areas of interest in a hands-on environment with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology.

To find out more, visit seacoasttech.com.

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Northeast Metro Tech Students Attend Presentation by Vietnam Veterans

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Northeast Metro Tech
Superintendent David DiBarri
100 Hemlock Road
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Northeast Metro Tech Students Attend Presentation by Vietnam Veterans

WAKEFIELD – School Committee members are pleased to announce that as part of Northeast Metro Tech’s efforts to recognize Veterans Day this year, students attended a special presentation from two Vietnam veterans, who shared their experiences before, during and after the war.  

On Thursday, Nov. 8,  juniors taking U.S. History gathered in the school library to hear from Jim Marshall, 3rd Class Petty Officer in the Naval Construction Battalion, and Marine Corps Cpl. Bill Doucette, who is also Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2346 in Saugus.

“We want to thank Bill and Jim for sharing their stories with us ahead of the holiday,” history teacher Joe O’Brien said. “For students, having someone actually talk about their experiences is an excellent source for this point in history and was a really fitting tribute to Veterans Day.”

Doucette and Marshall emotionally recounted tales of their service, speaking about the draft, life on their respective bases in Vietnam and their return home.

Marshall also passed out a sample of the selective service system for men facing the draft in 1971. He asked students to find their birthday on the list, noting that anyone whose corresponding number was at or below 195 would be drafted. A chilling realization came over the group as several students raised their hands when he followed up with, “who would be drafted?”

After their account of the war, Marshall and Doucette answered questions submitted by students prior to the presentation.

What was the biggest adjustment into the military? How did you and your family cope?

Doucette: “Every week, I would get a package from people back at home, which reminded me that people were still thinking of me. My father, he had a little picture of me in my camouflage and he blew it up into a poster and put it in the TV room. Every night, he would pat it and say goodnight, hoping that there was no knock on the door the next day.”

What was your most memorable experience?

Doucette: “New Year’s Eve, 1970. I was high up in the mountains. So high that I was in the clouds. I had a friend who I had gone to boot camp with in Buffalo, New York and I was waiting for him to land via helicopter. It felt so great to see someone I knew when he finally landed.”

Marshall: “The comradery with other people.”

What was life like after war?

Doucette: “Nobody wanted to talk to you. Nobody treated you fairly. I missed my fellow marines.”

Marshall: “The hardest part for me was coming home. For 20 years, I suppressed everything I did. I didn’t want to be ridiculed. So today, when someone comes up to me and thanks me for my service, it’s another little piece that gets healed.”

Following the presentation, Matthew Cheffro, a junior from Wakefield, said he was moved and inspired by the veterans’ stories.

“We as a community must recognize the service and sacrifice of the men and women that have served in the United States military,” he said.

Junior Christopher Solis, from Saugus, reminisced about his own family history after hearing Doucette and Marshall speak.

“This presentation taught me to be appreciative for what veterans have provided to the country,” Solis said. “Coming from an immigrant family, I am appreciative of veterans because without their service, we would not have the opportunities that we have today.”

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Oyster River Middle School Recognizes International Day of Peace

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Oyster River Cooperative School District
SAU No. 5
Superintendent James Morse
36 Coe Drive
Durham, NH 03824

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-000
Email: [email protected]

Oyster River Middle School Recognizes International Day of Peace

To culminate a week’s work of peace-themed activities, Oyster River Middle School students created a peace sign on the school’s field. (Courtesy Photo Oyster River)

DURHAM — Principal Jay Richard is pleased to announce that Oyster River Middle School students recognized International Day of Peace last month through a number of activities and lessons.

Observed on Sept. 21 every year, International Day of Peace provides a globally shared date for people to put differences aside and commit to a culture of peace. In 2013, the Secretary-General of the United Nations dedicated the day to peace education — a key measure in preventing conflict and war.

Throughout the week, students engaged in several meaningful activities to further their understanding of the value of peace. Activities included:

  • Learning a song of peace with accompanying sign language
  • Creating origami peace cranes
  • Making world maps using peas to fill in the continents
  • Writing pledges of peace in class and on a large sign displayed in the cafeteria
  • Sharing international food representing students’ and staff’s heritages

To culminate the week’s work, students formed a large peace sign on the school field.

“Students, teachers and staff really enjoyed dedicating time in their day to reflect on what peace means to them and this nation,” Principal Richard said. “We know that education is a powerful tool and together we will continue to work to build peace within our school community and beyond.”

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