HOCKEY HOOKY!!

February 25, 2020

What is “Hockey Hooky”?

Hockey Hooky is an annual event hosted by the Oil Kings at . Schools from across “Oil Country” in Northern join us for an afternoon of hockey, education, and fun. The Oil Kings host a WHL hockey game, which offers an opportunity for students to combine the excitement of an Oil Kings hockey game that also offers a unique educational experience. The workbook issued at the door keeps students engaged as questions will be posted on the video scoreboard during each break in play.

What is the plan?

The plan is to leave the school no later than 9:00 am, on Tuesday, February 25, and travel by bus to Rogers Place to watch the Edmonton Oil KIngs play at 11:00 am. After the game, we will board the buses and travel home to arrive back at Parkdale before the end of the day. Please remember that Alberta weather and roads do not always cooperate, and if we arrive late your student will need to be picked up. Although this is an amazing opportunity to attend a game at Rogers Place, there is still an element of school. Students will have an assignment booklet that will need to be completed and handed in by March 03, 2020.

Goals

1. HAVE FUN:​ For some it might be their first Oil Kings game, others it might be their first time at Rogers Place, others will be the fact that they are not sitting in a classroom.

2. Get a chance to learn in a very different way: ​ Everyone knows that we are a combination of auditory, visual and tactile learners. This event will give you a combination of all 3; hopefully with some more excitement and fun!

Specifics

There is a fee of $18 to pay for the tickets. Like everything at school, students behavioural expectations will high, we are representing Parkdale and Wetaskiwin. This trip is an educational experience that we hope everyone will enjoy, but those who have difficulties before the trip (with school expectations) will be removed from the trip (with NO REFUND).

What you need to do.

1. Take this information home.

Make sure that it gets home, so you can get the permission slip signed and pay the Field Trip Fee. (will be available online)

2. Mark the day on your calendar and start the countdown.

Remember to save a few dollars for snacks at the game.

3. Make sure to keep track of what is going on with the trip. Keep being a good student, so we can all go and have fun.

Trips like this are a privilege, we want everyone to enjoy the experience. Attitude and attendance are important for your education, and a chance to go on this trip.