Media Advisory
March 16, 2009

ATTENTION: ASSIGNMENT EDITORS

Richmond –   To help parents support their children’s learning and help children maximize their potential, the Richmond School District will host the ‘10th Annual Learning and the Brain Conference’ in collaboration with City of Richmond, Richmond District Parents Association, Richmond Chinese Parents' Association and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. on Saturday April 18, 2009. This year’s keynote speaker is Mr. Terry Small, a master teacher and educational consultant, with focus on “Studying with the Brain in Mind”.  His student success system shows children and youth how to take charge of their time and succeed!

All media are cordially invited to join at us at the press conference.
 
Date:         Monday, March 23, 2009

Time:        11:00 am

Venue:      McNeill Secondary School, 6611 No. 4 Road (at Granville) Richmond, BC
           

Speakers:

Ms. Christine Brodie, Vice Chair, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Board of Directors

Ms Wendy Lim, District Administrator, Richmond School District

Mrs. Alice Wong, Chair, Richmond Chinese Parents’ Association

Mr. Alan Hill, Cultural Diversity Coordinator, City of Richmond

Mr. Rob Picard, President, Richmond District Parents Association

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Contact:

Wendy Lim
District Administrator
Richmond School District
Tel:  604-668-6352
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Shirley Leung
Program Director, Community Development and Liaison
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Tel: 778-862-1298
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