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At Tottenham Public School, we work hard to create a sense of belonging for all members of our school community. One of the ways, we do this is by recognizing and learning more about each other's cultures and faiths. The resources posted on this page will help you to learn more about the significant holy days and holidays recognized by our Tottenham Public School families.
Ramadan
Ramadan
The websites suggested below will help you to learn more about the holy month of Ramadan.
BBC Ramadan Resources
BBC Ramadan Resources
This BBC website uses videos and text to answer the question, What is Ramadan? Most of the videos feature children and their families sharing what they do during Ramadan.
Use this link to visit the BBC Ramadan resources.
National Geographic Kids - Ramadan
National Geographic Kids - Ramadan
This National Geographic Kids webpage provides easy to read information to introduce students to Ramadan.
Use this link to visit the National Geographic Kids Ramadan page.
Kids Teach About Ramadan
Kids Teach About Ramadan
Watch this short video to hear students teach about Ramadan and Eid.
Use this link to watch the video.
Aga Khan Museum
Aga Khan Museum
The Aga Khan Museum website offers a variety of information and activities to help students learn more about Islamic culture and art.
Use this link to visit the Aga Khan Museum.
"My First Ramadan" Choice Board
"My First Ramadan" Choice Board
A special thank you to the teacher-librarian at Chris Hadfield Public School for creating this choice board to help us learn more about Ramadan.
Use this link to visit the "My First Ramadan" Choice Board.
"Lailah's Lunchbox" Choice Board
"Lailah's Lunchbox" Choice Board
A special thank you to Denise Cole from the SCDSB Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Team for creating this choice board to help us learn more about Ramadan.
Use this link to visit the "Lailah's Lunchbox" Choice Board.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada and June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The websites and resources suggested below will help you learn more about the Indigenous People of Canada.
Kids' Stop
Kids' Stop
Visit this Government of Canada website to learn more about the Indigenous People of Canada. You'll find games under "Play", stories under "Read & Listen" and fact sheets and activities (age 8-11) under "Learn About".
Use this link to visit "Kids' Stop"
What is Indigenous?
What is Indigenous?
Watch the short video from CBC Kids News explaining what the word indigenous means.
TVO Kids
TVO Kids
Visit the TVO Kids National Indigenous Peoples Day web page to explore games and videos celebrating the Indigenous People of Canada.
Use this link to visit the TVO Kids National Indigenous Peoples Day web page.
CBC Kids
CBC Kids
The CBC Kids Indigenous page is a wonderful place to learn more about the Indigenous People of Canada. You'll find information about a variety of topics including hoop dancing, history, crafts and comics.
Use this link to begin exploring the CBC Kids Indigenous web page.
Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day takes place on September 30th. Canadians are encouraged to wear an orange shirt to recognize the damage done by Residential Schools. Check out the resources below to learn more about Orange Shirt Day.
CBC Kids
CBC Kids
The CBC Kids web page, "What is Orange Shirt Day?' explains what a Residential School was and why people wear orange shirts on September 30th.
Use this link to learn more.
Diwali
Diwali
Diwali is a festival of lights. Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. To learn more about Diwali, check out the resources below.
CBC Kids
CBC Kids
The CBC Kids webpage, "All About Diwali - the festival of lights!", is a great place to begin learning about Diwali. This webpage will tell you how and why Diwali is celebrated.
Use this link to learn more.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids
Visit the National Geographic Kids webpage, "10 Fabulous Facts About Diwali", to learn more about the festival of lights.
Use this link to learn more.
Diwali
Diwali
Watch the video to see how Diwali is celebrated in India.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights. During Hanukkah, Jewish people remember the time when they fought for their right to worship their one God. In 2020, Hanukkah will be celebrated from December 10 - 18. To learn more about Hanukkah, check out the resources below.
CBC Kids
CBC Kids
The CBC Kids webpage, "All About Hanukkah - the 8 night Jewish festival of lights" explains the history of Hanukkah and how it is celebrated.
Use this link to learn more.
DK Findout! Hanukkah
DK Findout! Hanukkah
The DK Findout webpage, "Hanukkah Facts For Kids", explains the menorah and dreidel game.
Use this link to learn more.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Watch this Sesame Street video to learn more about Hanukkah.
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a celebration that takes place from December 26 to January 1st. Kwanzaa is a time for people of African heritage to celebrate their culture, history and values. To learn more about Kwanzaa, check out the resources below.
CBC Kids
CBC Kids
The CBC Kids webpage, "Kwanzaa - celebrating pan-African culture, community and history" is a great place to learn about the traditions that are part of Kwanzaa.
Use this link to learn more.
CBC Kids
CBC Kids
Watch this video to learn more about the history of Kwanzaa and the traditions of Kwanzaa.
CBC Kids
CBC Kids
Watch the video to learn more about the traditions of Kwanzaa.
Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Watch this Sesame Street video to learn more about Kwanzaa.
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