Puppet performance shows kids about kindness in school

Students at St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School enjoyed a special performance on today. The show teaches students not to tolerate bullying and highlighted the importance of kindness in school, as well as the significance of having dreams. Derric Starlight, an indigenous puppeteer from the Tsuut’ina Nation, explained why it is important to teach children through puppets. The educational and social value of puppet theatre started to be recognized notably in Germany during the middle of the 18th century, and was introduced as an instrument for childhood education only at the highest levels of social class. 

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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