A day out at the Vancouver Museum!
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Grade 7’s Killin’ It on Sports Day
A big thank you to our Grade 7’s (and some Grade 6’s) who helped make Sport’s Day great for everyone! Stations were ran smoothly, and clearly. Great job everyone!
CCTV: Yay or Nay?
On Wednesday, Vancouver city council voted on whether the city should have a CCTV (closed circuit television) surveillance system. The motion, brought up by Councillor Melissa De Genova, did not pass – meaning that there will be no CCTV cameras coming anytime soon. This isn’t the first time that this motion was brought to Vancouver City Council. It was actually brought up in 2018 and also failed to go through. Many major cities around the world have CCTV systems. For example, London has close to one million CCTV systems. When broken down, this equates to about one CCTV camera for 10 people.
So why are they wanting to bring these cameras in? In a way to combat, crime there has been a spike in crime recently. This motion was brought up by Councillor Melissa De Genova on Tuesday of this week.
So what are some of the pros and cons of having CCTV cameras? Below are just a few ideas that are for and against this proposition.
Pros:
- Public safety may be improved
- Crime, vandalism and theft rate may be reduced
- Help law enforcement catch criminals
Cons:
- Purchasing and installing the cameras
- Their effectiveness is not guaranteed as they can be easily abused
- Legal and privacy issues
Please provide your opinions that are between 20 to 25 detailed sentences. You can either be for, against, or agree with certain parts of the motion (only if you can’t choose!). Remember to back up your opinions with details similar to what I have listed above regarding the pros and cons of CCTV cameras.
Current Events
Hi everyone,
As you know, there have been many events that have been occurring both in Canada and around the world. I have been holding off from writing a post but I feel that, as ‘involved citizens,’ we should be aware of these events and compiling our thoughts and opinions.
This blog post can be regarding your interests and what you would like to discuss regarding the issue. My only request is that your post is complete and detailed. You should present facts and some sort of concluding thought(s). Your analysis should have researched facts and details to support your response.
So, what could you write about? Some topics are listed below for you!
- Russian invasion of Ukraine – look into the Russian president and his explanation for the invasion. What are your thoughts about what has occurred ? Should countries be putting more pressure on Russia to stop? Should there be more support for Ukraine?
- Olympics in China – technically Canada was ‘diplomatically boycotting’ it – why was this? Was it justified? How do you think that it would/did impact our athletes?
- Canada’s performance in the Olympics – how did Canada do? What were some notable athletic achievements or mentions?
- Trucker protest in Ottawa – Was it necessary for Trudeau to put the emergency order into effect so to remove the protesters? Who / what organisations were funding the truckers? Are the protesters even truckers? Should the vaccine be mandatory for truckers?
- Covid – what are you thoughts about countries opening up around the world? Is this too early or is it justified? Do you think that Covid will become like the common cold/flu? Should masks become permanent or lifted?
- Other – your choice! Please pass this by me before!
Your post is due on Monday! Please complete a detailed, proof-read response. It should be around 20-25 sentences (or more, always better than less!). I am excited to read your posts. Again, be sure to consider both sides – I know this is harder to do for some issues. But again, back up your opinions with facts!
Black Excellence Day
Last year, we wore black in support of Black Shirt Day. This year, the name has changed, for good reason. Please read the article below to find out why this is the case.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/black-excellence-day-anti-racism-bc-1.6308420
In your post, please answer the following questions:
- Why did the name change from Black Shirt Day to Black Excellence Day? (5 sentences)
- Why is it important to take part in days like these? Please give three reasons. (3 sentences)
- Complete your own, independent search on what it means to be anti-racist. To you, what does this phrase mean? (5 sentences)
- Please list three ways that we can actively be anti-racist, and provide detail. (6 sentences)
This is sensitive topic and I know that you will treat it will the due respect that it deserves :).
Indigenous Symbology
Courtesy of Simon James, we took up learning more about Indigenous Symbology so that we could understand the animals on a totem pole more clearly.
We reflected on which animal appeals to us. Now let’s share in and read each others. Your response total should be roughly 15 or more sentences. Below, can you please post:
- Which Indigenous animal do you relate to?
- What are 5 reasons why you are similar to this animal?
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Christmas before Remembrance Day? Yay or Nay?
Okay so this is something that I have always been firm believer on – but it appears as though I might not be in the majority. So I’m turning it to you – what do you think?!
So this is how I was reminded. Well, I was reminded twice. Once while speaking with my parents. The other time was when I was out with a friend and we dropped into Winners – the shop that Ms. Pucci and Ms. Delorme love, as well as me of course! Back to the story – so I was browsing around and what do I see? Christmas decor! You name it – wreathes, nutcrackers, snow globes, etc. Shoppers were definitely purchasing Christmas items but I was slightly upset thinking that we should pay tribute to Remembrance Day first, and then start Christmas shopping.
Please read through the below articles, as veterans have also shared their thoughts on this topic.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/christmas-before-remembrance-day
Please respond to the questions below:
- What is your opinion? Should Christmas celebrations wait until after Remembrance Day, doesn’t matter, both, or something else? Provide details! (15 sentences)
- Should there be a fixed date on when retailers should start putting out Christmas decor? (5 sentences)
- Any other details / facts / opinions that you would like to mention.
Our Carbon Footprint
As we learn more about climate change, it’s important to reflect on our own personal impact on the environment. Change will only happen if everyone in this global community holds ourselves accountable to our behaviour and takes responsibility for our actions.
Please use this ecological footprint calculator https://www.footprintcalculator.org/home/en to find out about your personal impact on the environment.
Here are some important terms:
Carbon footprint: a measure of how much carbon dioxide you create with your daily activities
Earth overshoot day: the day by which we have used up all the natural resources that Earth can renew in 1 year. In other words, after this date, the natural resources we use are no longer renewable by the Earth.
Please answer the following questions in full and detailed sentences.
- What is your personal Earth overshoot day? (1 sentence)
- If everyone lived like you, how many Earths would we need? How does your number of Earths compare to the other average number of Earths from different countries? (2 sentences)
- What is your carbon footprint (carbon emission) (tonnes/year)? (1 sentence)
- The average Canadian creates 14.2 tonnes of CO2 as found in 2019. How does your carbon emission compare? (1 sentence)
- What do your personal results make you feel? Are you surprised? Shocked? Inspired? Worried? Why? (4 sentences)
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/how-canadians-can-cut-carbon-footprints-1.6202194 Canadians are actually one of the top carbon emitters. One of the targets is to have the average personal carbon emission be 2.5 tonnes per person by 2030. Do you think this is an attainable goal (a goal you can reach)? Why or why not? (4 sentences)
- https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/talking-to-your-grown-ups-about-carbon-footprints Please describe 6 ways you can change your daily actions to reduce your carbon emission. (6 sentences)
Spirit Day
This Spirit Day Is about the children being taken away from their parents, and they’re not going to be treated the same way as they did from their parents, so that’s why we’re here to stop It!
It’s about bullies. If someone bullies you, just walk or run away from them, or tell someone. You can always help the person who gets bullied, you can cheer them up, and then people will appreciate you and the person who gets bullied will be helpful.