Black History Month
By: Ashley
Black History Month
By: Ashley lyske
Black History is an important part of our history that we must
Learn about, and
Acknowledge.
Carter G. Woodson started Black History in 1996
King (Martin Luther) was a well-known leader of nonviolent resistance to equal rights for all.
Hariet Tubman escaped slavery and played an important role in helping others through the underground railway
I have a dream was a famous and powerful speech by Martin Luther King.
Stop violence against all people
Treat
Others
Respectfully, kindly and how you would like to be treated
You are the change
Our Differences
By: Arielle
We are a community of varieties
But some were treated unfairly
People were tortured and blamed in our society
We couldn’t speak for ourselves clearly
Some were sold as slaves and maids
As a result, our numbers decreased
They were bruised and used in the trades
Wanting to be released
Racial Injustice/Inequality
By: Andrea
Slavery started in 1619
Back then people were controlled
Now this has changed, they are finally seen
And history has been told
We all have our differences
And that’s what makes us unique
We should stop ignorance
We have a voice, we’re not weak
Modern Day Slavery
Slavery began in 1619
It’s not completely over
It’s just a different scene*
Since 1834
Many have fought for equality and peace
But modern slavery exists today
The rates continue to increase
Slavery is wrong
Speak up
Protect the vulnerable
Defend our rights
Which should be shared by all of humanity
Facts:
* Fifty million people were living in modern slavery in 2021, according to the latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery. Of these people, 28 million were in forced labour and 22 million were trapped in forced marriage. Women and children are the most vulnerable and in the past 5 years rates of modern day slavery around the world have risen (International Labour Organization, 2022).
Questions For Further Thought:
How as a society can we put an end to slavery once and for all? How can we create a society where people’s rights are protected and respected?
This past week we have been learning about figurative language and poetic devices. If you would like to have a closer look all poetry has been uploaded to our Spaces accounts.
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Students from Division 3 and 5 had a fun filled day at the Vancouver Convention Centre as we wrapped up our MineralsEd Rockhounds program. Throughout the day they learned more about geology, minerals, new technologies, and careers in mineral exploration and mining. They learned more about how Canada’s critical Minerals are used and why they are important to the global economy. They also had the opportunity to pan for gold with Yukon Dan and learned how geologist determine the location of mineral resources based on ice movements.
Thanks again #MineralsEd for this opportunity. We had a great time and learned so much.
Students have been learning about the mining process and about different types of mines. Their work and models of open pit, placer, strip and underground mines along with their oversized visuals outlining the mining process and resources we mine for in Canada will be on display this week at the Vancouver Convention Centre for AME Roundup which is the premier gathering place for thousands of geoscientists, prospectors, financiers, investors, suppliers, governments and Indigenous partners to engage, share knowledge, and look at opportunities and challenges shaping the mining industry.
This term we have also been learning to write our own poetry. For this lesson students learned about blackout poetry and created their own poems from pages obtained from a novel that was going to be recycled. Blackout poetry is when you take a written piece of text from a book, newspaper, or magazine and redact words, in order to come up with your very own poetry. Don’t forget to read your child’s blackout poetry in their digital portfolio.
On Wednesday we had a visit from the Burnaby Art Gallery and students had the opportunity to explore artwork that incorporates BC’s coastal landscape. We looked at the artwork of artists such as Toni Onley, who has spent years documenting the coast of BC using watercolours, etchings and drawings; and Gordon Smith, who had a life-long fascination with BC’s rugged coast. We learned how artists use colour and atmospheric perspective to show the stillness of undisturbed coastlines. We also learned about watercolour and used mixed media collage techniques to create an art work that is influenced by our own connections to the environment.
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