In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Building Futures Airdrie, an exhibition of learning will be held this coming Thursday, June 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. Students will showcase projects inside the house they built with McKee Homes.

Building Futures is a full-year academic program for Grade 10 students offered in partnership with homebuilders McKee Homes in Airdrie.

In addition to their learning in subjects like math, science, social studies and English, students work together to construct a house. Through this program, they engage in hands-on learning guided by tradespeople associated with residential home building.

RVS Community Learning Centre Principal, Greg Rankin, who was instrumental in establishing Building Futures Airdrie in 2013, said the building future program has given students a great opportunity to experience what learning can look like outside the traditional classroom

“While completing their core curriculum, students also feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of the year when they look at the home they have helped build from the ground up. We’ve had the privilege of seeing ten cohorts pass through the program, and we look forward to many more.”

Superintendent of Rocky View Schools, Greg Luterbach, expressed his gratitude for the partnership RVS and McKee Homes have established and how it has benefited hundreds of students. 

“We are incredibly proud of the success of Building Futures and excited to celebrate this milestone with McKee Homes, their contractors, RVS students and staff and the community," Luterbach said. “This innovative program is one of many ways we encourage students to take ownership of their learning and have educational experiences that matter to them."

Project Manager Sheri McAllister underlined the importance of their relationship with McKee Homes and its importance within the development of the program.

“This program is a two-way street – youth discover construction and business skills, community leadership and career opportunities, while our trades, suppliers and staff get to learn from each new group of students as every year has offered fresh opportunities and unique challenges.”

The June 15 Airdrie exhibition of learning will be held at 480/484 Reynolds Avenue. 

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