The principal and vice principal of Walter and Gladys Hill Public School, Mrs. Annalee Nutter and Mr. David Parsons, paid a visit to the CIE on February 9. Their school is located in Fort McMurray and has an active plan for the development of a Chinese language program. The purpose of their visit was to learn more about Edmonton Chinese programs and the role and support that might be provided by the Confucius Institute in Edmonton.
Mrs. Nutter and Mr. David Parsons took time as well to visit Kildare School and Londonderry School. They listened to a description of the Chinese programs of these two schools and had a good discussion with the respective principals. The visitors also had the opportunity to visit and observe some Chinese language classrooms. They were very impressed with the achievements of the students and their proficiency Chinese language.