For immediate release
May 31, 2001

Two schools complete the Canadian Olympic Challenge

        Coe Hill Public School and Frankford Public School successfully met the challenge issued by the Canadian Olympic Association. Both schools are among only 24 school nation-wide who have completed the 2000 Canadian Olympic Challenge. The Challenge involves the study of the seven Canadian Olympic values -- peace, fairness, respect, human development, fun, leadership and excellence. By completing the activities and demonstrating their commitment to those vales, Frankford and Coe Hill public schools have earned the title of Canadian Olympic School for a one-year period.
        Each school has earned the privilege to fly the Canadian Olympic School Banner and display a Gold Medal certificate. Frankford Public School received their flag at a special assembly on Friday, May 25. Coe Hill Public School has their event scheduled for Friday, June 15, at 1:30 p.m. when Olympic rower, Carol Eastmure-Love will join in the celebrations.
        "I am truly impressed by the time, effort and creativity that the students and teachers have put into becoming a Canadian Olympic School," said Patricia Murray, Chair, Canadian Olympic Association Education Committee. "These students are definitely living the values of the Canadian Olympic Association."
        The COA, a private, not-for-profit corporation, is the largest private sector funder of amateur sport in Canada. It is responsible for all aspects of Canada's involvement in the Olympic Movement, including Canada's participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games. In addition, the COA manages a wide variety of programs that promote the Olympic Movement in Canada through cultural and educational means.
 

For information contact:
Audrey Simpson, Principal, Coe Hill Public School, 332-3721
Colleen Demille, Principal, Frankford Public School, 398-6425