Executive Council
Education and Early Childhood Development
March 19, 2015
Supporting Programs That Benefit Children and Families
Students Prove They�re HotShots at Energy Conservation
Four classes of students were rewarded for their energy conservation knowledge and creativity today by being named grand prize winners of the K-I-C Start energy conservation contest for Grades Kindergarten to 6. The contest, designed to raise awareness about the importance of energy conservation, is one of several components offered through the Provincial Government�s HotShots initiative and the takeCHARGE school program.
�We are thrilled to partner with takeCHARGE to offer this contest as part of our HotShots initiative. It is important to instill in our youth, our future leaders, the importance of energy conservation and this fun and engaging contest does just that. I would like to congratulate all of the students who participated for their exceptional submissions and for their commitment to being energy efficiency ambassadors.�
- The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for the Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Through the contest, students in Grades Kindergarten to 6 province-wide were invited to submit projects that demonstrate the importance of energy conservation. Over 30 creative submissions were received, including videos, posters, magazines and songs.
�Practising energy efficiency encourages us all to work together to protect the environment so that our natural resources will be available for future generations. It is important that we educate today�s students about energy conservation because they will be tomorrow�s leaders and innovators. I would like to congratulate all the students who submitted projects and encourage them to continue being energy saving HotShots�
- The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
Four grand prize winners were selected, with each winning school receiving five iPads to be used in the classroom. There were also eight schools that won two iPads. The grand prize winners of the contest are:
- Mr. Jarrett�s Grade 6 class from Lewisporte Academy in Lewisporte;
- Mme. Daly�s Grade 6 class from Vanier Elementary in St. John�s;
- Ms. Lynch�s Grade 3 class from Coley�s Point Primary in Bay Roberts; and
- Ms. Vincent�s Grade 1 class from Brian Peckford Primary in Triton.
�HotShots was developed to teach children the importance of energy conservation and to empower students to be agents of change in their schools and communities. We know that by educating our young people, they will lead the way in managing our resources for the future.�
- Dawn Dalley, Vice President, Corporate Relations & Customer Service, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
The entries for the K-I-C Start contest can be viewed online on the takeCHARGE website at takechargenl.ca/news-info/k-i-c-start-school-program/2015-k-i-c-start-school-contest-entries/ . 
�The students did an outstanding job of developing creative and informative entries, all while learning about the importance of energy conservation in a fun and interactive way. Based on the creativity and enthusiasm of the students who got involved, our province and environment are in very good hands for the future.�
- Jocelyn Perry, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Newfoundland Power
The Provincial Government and takeCHARGE are also offering a complementary contest for Grades 7 to 12. Deadline for submission is April 2, 2015. For more information about this contest, visit the HotShots website at www.turnbackthetide.ca/HotshotNL/english/contests.html .
QUICK FACTS
- Four classes of students were rewarded for their energy efficiency knowledge and creativity today by being named grand prize winners of the K-I-C Start energy efficiency contest for Grades Kindergarten to 6.
- The goal of the K-I-C Start contest is to raise awareness about the importance of energy conservation. It is one of several components offered through government�s HotShots initiative and the takeCHARGE school program.
- The HotShots initiative was launched by the Provincial Government in October 2014 to provide teachers and students with resources to raise awareness about the importance of saving energy. It has been rolled out to more than 200 public schools in the province.
- TakeCHARGE is a joint initiative between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Newfoundland Power aimed at providing Newfoundlanders and Labradorians with information, tools and programs to assist them in using energy wisely.
- The takeCHARGE K-I-C Start program provides energy conservation education support to schools across the province through this annual contest, in-class presentations and supporting resources. This year, the K-I-C Start program has been expanded with the help of the Provincial Government, through the HotShots initiative.
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Media contacts:
| Jennifer Collingwood Director of Communications Department of Environment and Conservation Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency 709-729-2575, 689 8605 JenniferCollinwood@gov.nl.ca |
Blair Medd Director of Communications Department of Education and Early Childhood Development 709-729-0048, 631-8465 blairmedd@gov.nl.ca |
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Michele Coughlan Director, Public Affairs Newfoundland Power 709-682-1470 mcoughlan@newfoundlandpower.com |
Susanne Hiller Senior Communications Advisor Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro 709-733-5271, 727-0989 SusanneHiller@nlh.nl.ca |
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