Comments from Scotland Connection Presentations (September 2006)
"We have a big noticeboard with lots of pictures taken on the day
to remind us of your wonderful visit. It was very special to us and
considering you got the pupils acting, dressing up and doing the
percussion accompaniment shows how much they enjoyed your visit. I have
taken the picture of you in the red jacket at Calgary bay and put you
up on the wall in our "visiting speakers" gallery...most impressive."
-Elaine Robertson, Fraserburgh Academy, Fraserburgh Scotland
"Phyllis, You touched a lot of hearts here, young and old but
especially the hearts of the children who will have you etched into
their childhood memories and will relate the tale of the wild haired,
fringe shirted Canadian cowgirl who came to their schools and sang and
told stories of old. I'm sure that left them with deeply enquiring
minds as they caught different perspectives of their own ancestors
facing foreign lands. Take care till next time! Mak' shair it's no' too
lang afore ye'r back again! Lang may yer lum reek!"
-The Red Barn, Gill and Stuart Duncan
Comments from Calgary Schools:
"Phyllis’ remarkable songs demonstrate professionalism and a
thorough knowledge of her subject material. Phyllis has an outstanding
ability to uncover the personal stories that make history tangible. She
is able to transform dusty archives into lyrics that stir the heart and
imagination."
-Carolyn Foard-McPhail Manager, Education and Interpretation Museum of the Regiments, Calgary Alberta
"This Canadian History presentation by Phyllis Wheaton and Tom
Poole was an excellent fit into the social studies curriculum,
especially the Grade 5 curriculum. My class enjoyed the music and
stories. They enjoyed becoming involved in the presentation."
-Charlene Marshall – Grade 5 and 6 teacher Colonel Walker School
"I really liked the presentation you gave us. You taught me a lot
of things I didn’t know, I wish it could have been a lot longer. I
really liked your singing, you have an amazing voice. Well bye and
thank you."
-Ashley, Colonel Walker Elementary School, Calgary Alberta
"My favorite part was the song about the pioneer woman because I
was a part of the song! You make it more fun to learn about Canada."
-Terrin, Colonel Walker Elementary School, Calgary Alberta
"I really liked the play, the songs and how it fit into Canadian
history. Now I know more about how the settlers came to Canada."
-Donald, Colonel Walker Elementary School, Calgary Alberta
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