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In September of 2007, the students at Central Kings Rural High School in Nova Scotia took a stand against bullying behaviour. ... Pink Day began as a youth-led initiative to support a peer and it remains a call to youth to take a stand against bullying behaviour by supporting those who are bullied.

Truth and Reconcillation is an day of remebrance, started in 2020, designed to educate people and promote awareness in Canada about the Indian residential school system and the impact it has had on Indigenous communities for over a century—an impact that continues today. Wikipedia

Inspired by Cain's arcade, the Global Cardboard Challenge has grown to be an international sensation! Students will be asked to bring cardboard and recycled items from home and create fun and interactive games. This activity helps to develop creativity, critical thinking and A LOT of imagination! Check out the video to learn more about Cain's Arcade and what inspired this global movement!

The Hour of Code takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. The 2020 Computer Science Education Week will be December 7-13, but you can host an Hour of Code all year-round. We will be using microbits to code some fun activities in the classroom.