Harkins Middle School received an ArtsSmarts grant that allowed grade 7 Red Team students to participate in creative inquiry regarding our community’s heritage and culture.  ArtsSmarts is about teachers and artists working together with student to explore relevant issues through curriculum based artistic engagement.  As part of HMS 2014 ArtsSmarts projects, students worked under the direction of Mr. “Woodchuck” Bernard, WoodChuck Woodcarving, Bouctouche Baie , NB, and a group of HMS teachers to plan, design, and complete a culturally symbolic relief woodcarving piece.   Students’ woodcarving work will be on display during the HMS 2014 Heritage Fair, Thursday, April 24th, 2014.  Additionally, Mr. Woodchuck will be joining HMS during our2014 Heritage Fair to display his many incredible Acadian carvings and answer any questions regarding his teaching and work.For more information on ArtsSmarts please go to: http://www.artssmartsopen.ca/en/about.aspx