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O Canada, Our Home and Native Land
O Canada, Our Home and Native Land
A Moment of Reflection
A Moment of Reflection
What do you think of when you hear the words "O Canada, Our Home and Native Land?"
Why do we sing O Canada each day at school?
What traditions do we follow? Why do we stand and remove our hats?
What do the words of the national anthem mean to you?
Watch the video above and think about the prelude poem and the message it is sharing with us.
In our journey of learning, the staff and students at Blantyre have participated in numerous discussions to create an understanding of the worldviews and ways of the Indigenous Peoples.
Through stories, videos and other experiences we all continue to grow. Please follow the link to learn and share more with your families.
How would you describe Terry Fox?
How would you describe Terry Fox?
Many posters and videos have been created to share Terry's words. As we look at his words, we find inspiration. the Junior/Intermediate classes used quotes from Terry to create their own posters.
Inspirational Posters - A Form of Media
Inspirational Posters - A Form of Media
Making posters that inspire us!
Motivational posters provide encouragement and support to strive to one's full potential.
The Junior/Intermediate classes are creating inspirational posters using google slides.
Blantyre students will continue their journey of reconciliation throughout the month as we listen, learn, share, and reflect on learning experiences offered school-wide and in individual classes. Continue your journey by following our Indigenous Education page.
Topics:
Our understanding and knowledge about Indigenous Peoples.
What are Treaties?
The significance of Wampum Belts.
What territory and what treaty does the Blantyre community reside in?
Welcome to a virtual visit by Canadian author Rebecca Wood Barrett. She visited with Ms. Hamilton's Grade 4/5 class, Ms. Schafer's Grade 4/5 class, and Ms. Harcourt's Grade 6 class on November 10th to share her new book My Best Friend is Extinct.
Welcome to a virtual visit by Canadian author Rebecca Wood Barrett. She visited with Ms. Hamilton's Grade 4/5 class, Ms. Schafer's Grade 4/5 class, and Ms. Harcourt's Grade 6 class on November 10th to share her new book My Best Friend is Extinct.
Ms. Barrett shared writing strategies and "World Building" concepts to assist with creative writing.
Ms. Barrett shared writing strategies and "World Building" concepts to assist with creative writing.
Understanding the different types of bullying!
Understanding the different types of bullying!
To raise awareness of persons with disabilities.
This year's theme 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible'.
The goal for this year's International Day of Persons with Disabilities is to spread awareness of invisible disabilities as well as visible disabilities.
Click on the link above to learn more.
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