by Krista Wilson
Grade 6 students at CJA.
(Calgary) – The Grade 6 students at Calgary Jewish Academy recently embraced the excitement of the Olympic Games through a special research project focused on Israeli athletes who compete on the world stage.
Working in small groups, students selected an Israeli Olympic athlete to study, learning about their life journey, training, challenges, accomplishments, and the sport they compete in. Athletes researched included Maria Seniuk, Menachem Chen, Jared Firestone, Adam Edelman, and Omer Katz.
As part of the project, students collaborated to create informative and creative posters highlighting each athlete’s story, their path to the Olympics, and what it takes to compete at an elite level. The posters showcased not only the athletes’ achievements but also the hard work, dedication, and perseverance required to reach the Olympic stage.
As a Jewish day school, this project also offered students a meaningful opportunity to connect with Israel. By learning about Israeli athletes representing their country internationally, students explored themes of pride, resilience, and commitment while strengthening their connection to the global Jewish community.
The project was a wonderful way for students to combine research, teamwork, and creativity while celebrating the spirit and values of the Olympic Games.
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