Enthusiasm inspired by The Virtues Project
By Val Hilliker | August 12, 2008
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Generosity
By Val Hilliker | August 12, 2008
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Tolerance
By Val Hilliker | July 22, 2008
Two different puppets talk about tolerance and what it means to be a tolerant person/puppet.
This video is possible thanks to a very generous donation of this puppet theatre and puppets.
Thanks also to Valerie Hess who provided the voice and manipulation of Miss Tina Turn Tolerant.
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Ventriloquist Convention Day one
By Val Hilliker | July 17, 2008
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Self-Dicipline
By Val Hilliker | July 10, 2008
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Respect
By Val Hilliker | July 8, 2008
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Ventriloquist
By Val Hilliker | June 22, 2008
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To all staff - Living with virtues enhances learning.
By Val Hilliker | June 17, 2008
Prepare to ENHANCE LEARNING in your school next year by registering now in a summer or fall workshop. (The Virtues Project has been funded in schools through AISI, Parent Councils, ATA, and other PD funding. Are you one of the many schools that still have funds available to spend before the end of the school year?) Contact Donna in Calgary at 403-282-1343.
In this blog post you will find:
1) Benefits of The Virtues Project (www.virtuesproject.com)
2) What studies show about character education
3) Information and a registration form for workshops in July, August, October and November in Calgary, and September in Red Deer.
4) Testimonials - What people are saying about the Virtues Project
Benefits of The Virtues Project in Developing Character:
The Virtues Project tells us how to implement virtues in the classroom.
The Virtues Project is an empowering, simple, effective, strength-based, positive, proactive programme. (Cultivate respect & responsibility. Build resiliency authentic self-esteem & self-confidence. Manage anger & counteract bullying behavior. Resolve conflict peacefully. Learn to set boundaries for healthy relationships & safety. Honour diversity & develop unity.)
Its five strategies are the best practices in education today and will enhance student learning, and increase happiness.
The 52 virtues and the five strategies can be integrated with programmes you are already using to augment and amplify them.
Alberta Learning has approved the resources of The Virtues Project. Visit www.virtuesproject.com to review the resources.
Find out what Alberta Learning says about character education and The Virtues Project in their publication “The Heart of the Matter; Character and Citizenship Education in Alberta Schools” at www.education.gov.ab.ca/charactered/.
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What studies show about character education:
1) The goal of character education is to help children to develop good dispositions that will enable them to thrive and flourish intellectually, personally and socially. Virtues are dispositions cultivated within the individual that actually improve character and intelligence.
2) With intentional, thoughtful character education, schools can become communities in which virtues such as responsibility, honesty truthfulness, caring and kindness are expected, taught, celebrated and continually practiced.
3) Virtues such as diligence, self-discipline, sincerity, courage and perseverance— enable us to develop better relationships and to do our work better. Virtues enable us to shape and lead worthy lives. Virtues are those good dispositions of the heart and mind that are regularly put into action. They are the foundation of solid character development.
4) It is our virtues that enable us to become better students, parents, spouses, teachers, friends and citizens.
5) Virtues are inclusive of race, religion, and culture.
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Information and Registration Form:
Thank you for your kind consideration in forwarding this email to people you feel would find it valuable.
Awakening the Gifts of Character ~ 2-Day Virtues Project Introductory Workshop
In this workshop you will learn practical application of the four principles and five strategies of The Virtues Project™. This character and global citizenship program enhances learning and self-actualization. This workshop is for individuals, families, educators, and community and business leaders. It is the prerequisite for the 3-day Facilitator Programme.
Deepening in the Virtues ~ 3-Day Virtues Project Facilitator Programme
For those who wish to deepen in The Virtues Project™. You will have the opportunity to work on a presentation to facilitate in your schools, workplace, community, or families. Bring out the best in ourself and others. Learn to live to our highest values.
For further information contact Donna: Ph. 403-282-1343 Fax 403-210-2913 heartswork@shaw.ca
Visit www.virtuesproject.com to find out about 52 virtues and the five strategies for using them.
Register in the workshop of your choice - now! (class size is limited to 17)
Calgary Workshops: July 14&15, and 16-18; Aug. 4&5, and 6-8; Oct. 15&16 (evening/day); Nov. 3&4, and 5-7
Red Deer Workshop: September 26 & 27 (evening/day) Clearview Community Centre - 93 Cornett Dr.
The 2-day workshop is: evening 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. & day 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. OR Mon. & Tues. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. The 3-day workshop is: Wed.-Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
Fee: $250.00 for 2-day (prerequisite for 3-day) $450.00 for 3-day. Add $175.00 for the Facilitator’s Manual (binder) and/or $75.00 for the CD to the 3-day or 5-day payment. (fee includes lunches, snacks and materials) Virtues Project books and resources will be available for purchase at the workshops. The Educator’s Guide and/or The Family Virtues Guide are required for the Facilitator Program. When you have registered and paid you will be sent confirmation. Your receipt/invoice will be available at check-in.
Calgary location and directions: www.fcjsisters.ca/fcjcentre/ - a serene setting on the Elbow river in the middle of the city with free parking (for affordable accommodation email them directly)
Method of Payment: Please make cheque or money order payable to Hearts Work and send to:
Donna Wheatcroft, #1904, 188 - 15 Ave. SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 1S4
Choose your workshop date(s):_______________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________
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Payment: 2-day________and/or 3-day________+ Manual (binder) $_________and/or CD:$_________
Total Enclosed: Cheque or money order: $_____________________ Thank You
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Testimonials: What people are saying about The Virtues Project™
“I fully support The Virtues Project which promotes such universal values as love, kindness, justice and service. May you be successful in your endeavors.” His Holiness the Dalai Lama
“Thanks, Donna, for giving me new tools to communicate more effectively with my family, and as a reading consultant to parents. I highly recommend your workshop.Everyone will benefit from working with you.” Vera Goodman, reading consultant to parents and author of three books - Simply Read; Simply Write; Simply Too Much Homework
“After meeting with you at the WP Puppet Workshop, where you did a workshop on The Virtues Project, I realized that there was a better way to teach about friendship and respect. Not only in my personal life, but in the way I presented my puppet shows in schools and churches. I was showing people how to solve relationship problems by first presenting them with two puppets fighting. After listening to you, I decided that there was a much better way by recognizing the virtues within us. My puppets no longer fight to get the same message across and I love the results that I’ve been getting from applying the strategies of the Virtues Project. Thanks for all your help, you’ve not only changed the way I parent, but you’ve changed the way I present my shows.”
Val Hilliker, Comedy Ventriloquist, www.valhilliker.com
“Donna’s facilitation of The Virtues Project brought unity to a subject matter that is often seen as vague. Her integrity and enthusiasm for her work was contagious.” Allyson, Teacher
“With the increasing focus on dealing with bullying in our schools, this project provides tools for not only dealing with bullying in a way that is restorative rather than punitive, but acknowledging and bringing into awareness virtues that live in potential in all our children, indeed, in all of us. We had a presentation for one of our Parent/School Council Conference and it was extremely well-received.” Christine, Mom
“The Virtues Project is a conflict resolution tool of the highest caliber.” Pat, a high school resource teacher.
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Two Examples of Virtues acknowledgment cards
By Val Hilliker | June 3, 2008
Here are two fine examples of a virtues acknowledgment cards Julia did for her teachers.
Here is how these cards were approached;
I asked Julia to pick a virtue that she knew her teacher really excelled at and then to write to her teachers about how she saw that virtue in them. Both teachers love their cards and each card had a gem attached to it as a reminder of their virtue. She chose to write about tact and excellence. Julia my daughter was 7 years old and we were just beginning our journey in The Virtues Project.
This kind of project can be made into a mother’s day, father’s day or really an any day card for anyone.
For more information on The Virtues Project please visit
www.virtuesproject.com
Tact
Excellence
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Video Link to Companioning
By Val Hilliker | May 12, 2008
See how The Virtues Project uses Companioning.
Companioning is one of the five strategies of The Virtues Project.
Here is the link to the you tube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sykVD5QQBo
The Location was the 20th anniversary of The Virtues Project Global mentorship in Victoria B.C. in March 2008
I had the honor of showing parts of my shows for conventioneers from around the world who are applying the five strategies of The Virtues project in all kinds of creative ways. Near the end of my show I asked if someone could show the art of companioning with my caterpillar puppet. Linda Kavelin Popov graciously accepted the challenge and companioned with excellence. This shows an excellent example of how to companion.
Linda Kavelin Popov is one of the founders of The Virtues Project.
More information on The Virtues Project can be found at
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