The Ladom Ensemble is touring Canada, and it is stopping in Yorkton and performing at the Anne Portnuff Theater on February 1st at 7:30 pm. On its way, it is stopping in and visiting Yorkdale at 1 pm!

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Ladom Ensemble is the best example of the musical integration that defines this country. Drawing from Persian, Balkan, South American, and Turkish music, these four musicians effortlessly integrate these musical genres and blend them into a contemporary classical framework. Energetic performances, mingled with the musicians’ cultural and musical stories that further the audience’s overall experience. With a unique combination of instruments consisting of accordion, world percussion, cello, and piano, they create a distinct yet accessible sound into a memorable performance for all ages. Original compositions such as Raha, Noor, and Veles I & II represent the ensemble’s vast musical works of Middle Eastern persuasion, while their own arrangements of Brahms’ Hungarian Dance, Piazzolla’s Libertango, and even Weird Fishes by Radiohead, gives familiar works a refreshed musical diversity to share. ​

​On February 15 (1:30), Wide Open Theatre returns to YCS with an  unconventional "re-tailing" of "The Little Mermaid." YCS will also play host to Calder School, which is set to close in June 2019. Many of its students will be coming to YCS, so we can't wait to have them with us!

Little Mermaid: "Troubled by the pollution that plagues her undersea world, the little mermaid gives up her tail and her voice to find the creatures responsible for the destruction of her home. This life changing adventure introduces us to an ocean of marine life, a ship full of mariners and a passionate mermaid who wants to change the world. This 45-minute puppet escapade features giant puppets and rod puppets in an all ages adventure."

​Our school community is well aware that there is a significant effort taking place to replace the Kindergarten to Grade 2 playground. We have had significant cash contributions from Louis Dreyfus Company, Solonenko Farms, Mosaic, Pasloski Family and Rocky Mountain Equipment. This excludes a host of other donations from community people and organizations for our raffle. Last week, we received another boost in Richardson Pioneer donated $15000. We are so fortunate, and our vision for next August is becoming more & more clear.

​​Sigmund Brouwer, our resident author, returns in February. Sigmund will work with our Grade 3 & 4 students on February 5, before returning on February 6 for a Parent Evening of "Rock & Roll Literacy." Poor weather disrupted this event last year, but it was enjoyed. Let's hope for positive weather and a crowd of Royals and parents. Some of his best books will also be on sale.

PS..... Rumours have it that there are some FREE books too!