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.
Today students received golf lessons from Burnaby Mountain Golf Course and Driving Range. They also learned that they can use their Burnaby Be Active Pass to get free balls at the driving range with parent supervision. For those students who do not currently have a Be Active Pass I will be sending home the information tomorrow so that you can get your child set up with their pass which allows them to access our pools, arenas, community centres and golf driving ranges for free.
Today for World Read Aloud Day we had a special presentation of It’s Tough to be Tiny by Author Kim Ryall Woolcock.
During our Zoom call with Ms. Woolcock she shared her book with us, which is all about the superpowers of some of the smallest creatures living on planet Earth. We were all surprised that sometimes authors need to do 10-20 edits before their work is published. It’s not a short process and in some cases it can take a few years from the time you start writing to get your work published. She reminded students that writing is often a messy process at the start and it takes time and patience to create something great. These are all great tips that will help us as we begin our own narratives in the coming weeks.
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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.
Today all the intermediate classes visited Grouse Mountain for an unforgettable learning experience. We started our day at the base of the mountain before taking the scenic Skyride to the Peak of Vancouver. At the Peak students went snowshoeing, enjoyed a First Nations presentation, and explored how wildlife adapts to their environments. Through hands-on activities, students learned about some of Grouse Mountain’s most fascinating animals and how they adapt to escape predators, find food, and survive the changing seasons. They also learned about the three types of adaptations (structural, behavioural, and physiological) and different forms of camouflage (concealing coloration, disruptive coloration, disguise and mimicry).
During the First Nations presentation Led by a Squamish First Nation Elder, students interactively learned about traditional First Nations customs, legends, dances and the rich history in the hiwus Feasthouse, an authentic Pacific Northwest Coastal Longhouse. The Elder presented:
Chief Dan George Song – a prayer song given to the Coast Salish First Nations people to use.
Snowbird Song – Sung by Willie’s great grandmother, healing song.
Seagull Story – sharing, generosity, doing one’s best, caring for one another.
Cedar Basket Story – learning, listening to one’s elders, patience, friendship, sharing our own special gifts.
Furthermore students were taught about the characteristics of indigenous spirit animals as they learned and practiced traditional dance moves around the fire in the centre of the Feasthouse.
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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.