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	STUDENT VOTES ARE IN! “I loved *Life with Derek* for a million reasons but then the whole page would be full of compliments on why this is the best show on almost all channels. This show was entertaining and any family would flick the channel until they found *Life with Derek!” “Great job! I really liked Life with Derek* because the story was clear and balanced. The lighting and camera were perfect, I think the house they chose was perfect. The camera movement was awesome and the music was great!” Replacement content ABOUT THE WINNER *Life with Derek* is a half-hour comedy series about a modern blended family, which has forced together two willful teenagers, Casey (Ashley Leggat) and Derek (Michael Seater), each used to being in charge and each determined to keep it that way! www.shaftesbury.org *Life with Derek* is produced by Shaftesbury Films and airs on The Family Channel. www.family.ca. The producers are Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Daphne Ballon, Laurie McLarty, Jeff Biederman and Suzanne French. MICHAEL CARRINGTON, CONTROLLER, CBEEBIES INTERNATIONAL JUROR “Life with Derek* is one of those really well crafted funny live action shows that the market is looking for. It's a well-written, well performed show that really makes you giggle.”* ROLE OF THE INTERNATIONAL JURY The distinguished international jury selected a shortlist of three Canadian programs that have greatly contributed to the quality of children's television in value, entertainment and innovative content. STUDENT JURY DUTY A national jury of about 700 grade 4, 5 and 6 students from the Royal Conservatory of Music's innovative Learning Through The Arts (LTTA) Program cast their votes and picked *Life with Derek* as this year's best in children's programming. Incorporated as part of the classroom curriculum, the students from schools across Canada participated in discussion and evaluation to learn what constitutes high quality programming. The LTTA is the most extensive arts-based initiative in the world, operating in almost 300 schools across Canada and 12 countries around the world. www.ltta.ca