Div. 9 Artists are in the Burnaby Art Gallery!

In the Fall, Division 9 completed a photography project that we presented to Ms. Lewis as a retirement gift. The photos had so much meaning that we decided to use them to create another art piece for the Burnaby Art Gallery Arts Alive exhibition. This year the theme was Connection, and who is a better “connector” than Ms. Lewis! We are so proud of our work!

If you would like to visit our art work in the gallery, please call to book a time slot. Here is more information about how you can book.  

Words Writing Contest Winners!

Every year, for the last 36 years, the Burnaby School District has recognized excellence in writing through the Words Writing Contest. This year, Division 9 submitted 6 pieces of poetry and prose. This takes a lot of courage to put yourself and your writing out there for others to read! I want to congratulate all of you who shared your talent for writing.

Two students in Division 9 had their writing chosen to be published in the 2021 Words Anthology! Congratulations to Luke and Chloe!  Here are their winning pieces:

Rejected

        I slowly walk to the place I asked her to meet me. When she arrives, my mouth opens slowly and says, “will you be my girlfriend?” Then the moment I have wanted, her response… but she simply says “no” and walks away. I stand there for a split second. Then my heart drops and shatters like glass. Tears start streaming down my cheeks as she walks away. I start walking in the opposite direction with my eyes glued to the ground and tears dripping continuously. I walk home hoping my heart will heal fast knowing it will take some time.

By Luke Zhang

My Wish

I stagger toward my bed feeling like a car with no gas left. Not even a little. Suddenly I hear my big, bossy know-it-all sister hollering. “Sophia! Come help me with the dishes!”. That’s it. I can’t take it anymore. Tears stream down my face. I go downstairs to find mom. As usual she’s working in her office. Her face is lit by the computer screen. I rub my red eyes and go to my (special) closet. I always go there when I’m upset because there are pictures of my grandma there. I miss her soothing voice and her vanilla scent. I miss her warm hugs and inviting smile. I wish……I wish she was here right now.

By Chloe Song