A. School District and Contact Information
John Kitts
School District #58 (Nicola Similkameen)
Princeton Secondary School
P.O. Box 500
Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Tel: (250) 295-3218 Fax: (250) 295-7914
B. Partners Involved
• Red Sealed Trades
Mr. Lloyd Allen, Glazier
Princeton Glass Co. Ltd.
Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Tel: (250) 295-3025
Mr. Tom Reichert, Contractor
Reichert Rentals and Construction
Tulameen, B.C. V0X 1W0
Tel: (250) 295-7329
Mr. Ryan O’Neil, Carpenter
School District 58
Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Tel: (250) 295-8151
Mr. Wayne Heiman , Glazier
Everlast Greenhouses & Solariums Ltd.
Oyama, B.C. V4V 2B1
Tel: (250) 548-3565
Mr. Dylan Thompson, Glazier
Everlast Greenhouses & Solariums Ltd.
Oyama, B.C. V4V 2B1
Tel: (250) 548-3565
• Community Partners:
Mr. Jeff Roos, Weyerhaeuser Co. Ltd
Mr. Ernie Lawrence: Irly Building Supplies
Mr. Jamie Hassell: Princeton Redi-Mix
Site: School District #58 Nicola Similkameen
Princeton Secondary School P.O. Box 500
Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Tel: (250) 295-3218 Fax: (250) 295-7914
• Description of Pre- Construction Activities
The program offered three trades for the students to become involved in, carpentry, cement finishing, and glacier trades. Initially, Mr. Kitts organized a lesson where students had the opportunity to research different types of trades such as cement finishing, carpentry, and glazier with emphasis on:
• Description of the trade.
• What kinds of skills are necessary for these trades?
• What are the training and education requirements to enter into these trades?
• How many hours are required to receive a red-sealed certification?
• What is the going wage of a red-sealed tradesperson?
Students used information sources on the internet sites to research the above criteria.
• Description of hands on activities
Breakdown for the Day regarding the Construction of the Cement Pad.
Grade 8 students at PSS were put together throughout the day. Students learn about site prep and readiness, constructing forms, putting in the rebar installation, pouring concrete, inserting a pattern on the concrete with the guidance of cement finisher red sealed journeyman.
Breakdown for the Day regarding the Construction of the Benches
Grade 8 students at Princeton Secondary School will also be brought together throughout the day. Under the guidance of a journeyman carpenter, students learn about constructing benches to be used in the greenhouse.
Breakdown for the Day regarding the Construction of the Planter Soil Boxes
Grade 7 students at Vermillion Elementary School will also be brought together throughout the day. Under the guidance of a journeyman carpenter, students learn about constructing benches, stands and planter soil boxes to be used in the greenhouse.
Breakdown for the Day regarding the Construction of the Greenhouse
15-30 Minutes
Total Group (The glazier installers spoke to the group regarding the ‘Glazing Trade’. There was a special emphasis on safety with tools and ladders. Discussion also included issues regarding respect on the site, appropriate manners, and language.
30-45 Minutes
Group 1: Foam all Glazing Rafters
Group 2: Pin Down Greenhouse Base
Group 3: Prep Panels
60-90 Minutes
Group 4: Erect Frame
Group 5: Erect Frame
Group 6: Build Roof Vents (Complete) and Seal
60-90 Minutes
Group 7: Roof/Side Panels (1 Side)
Group 8: Roof/Side Panels (1 Side)
Group 9: End Wall Panels, Door c/w hardware
30-45 Minutes:
Group 10: Seal the Greenhouse with Silicone
Group 11: Install Roof Vents with Solar Openers
Group 12: Clean Up Site
15-30 Minutes: The glaziers spoke to students about what the students learned that day.
Mr. Kitts was directly involved over a period of four days in the overseeing of the project at Princeton Secondary School. Ryan O’Neil was the instructing carpenter. Mr. Tom Reichert was the instructing cement finisher. Mr. Lloyd Allen, Mr. Dylan Thompson and Mr. Wayne Heiman were the instructing glaziers.
Individual Roles of Partners
Mr. Ryan O’Neil, Building Contractors
• Provided excellent instructional learning suggestions on how to construct the different benches and assembling the legs; countersinking the screws, and demonstrated sound building practices
• . Purchased needed materials.
Mr. Tom Reichert, Cement Finisher
• Provided excellent instructional learning suggestions on how to properly have the site prepared, constructing forms and determining the proper levels, explaining the technique for installation of rebar, pouring concrete, inserting the “stamp” patterns into the concrete.
• Involved students in all facets of the concrete pad.
• Organized materials and tools; 2X4’s, laser leveling, padding the site prior to pouring the cement, arranged the cement delivery and the pattern materials.
Mr. Lloyd Allen, Mr. Dylan Thompson and Mr. Wayne Heiman
• Provided excellent instructional learning practices though sound explanations on the process greenhouse assembly.
• Involved students with all facets of greenhouse assembly.
• .Organized the different components and procedures of greenhouse assembly.
• Explained and monitored different safety restrictions on the usage of tools and ladders.
Donations:
Mr. Jeff Roos, Weyerhaeuser Co. Ltd: Donated all the 2X4’s for the benches and the planter soil boxes.
Mr. Ernie Lawrence: Irly Building Supplies: Donated all the plywood for the planter soil boxes.
Mr. Jamie Hassell: Princeton Redi-Mix: Donated all the concrete for the cement pad.
Mr. Tom Reichert: Reichert Rentals and Construction: Donated the 2X4’s, rebar, and accessories for the cement pad.
Evaluation
Successes:
• Increased student self esteem, pride and increased interest in the construction, cement finishing and glazier trades.
• Created a heightened awareness of trades in the school.
• Increased awareness of career opportunities in the trades.
• Increased child-parent communication concerning school programs.
Areas of Improvement
• Encourage more parents to volunteer to take part in the Program. I only had a few parents despite direct telephone communication and newsletters distributed to parents of students.
H. Parent Involvement
Parents were invited and were involved in overseeing the rotations. They provided both their expertise and time for the day. Parents had the opportunity to talk to the students and help them with the various tasks at hand.
What did we accomplished at the end of the project?
The YES 2 IT trades day took place over four different days throughout the year. Most times the activities started at 8:30 and finished up at 3:00. Students were exposed to a variety of red sealed trades and were directly engaged with hands on activities in the area of carpentry, cement finishing and glazing. A big thank you to all who participated in the project!
Greenhouse to be auctioned in September, www.sd58.bc.ca for further details.