The UNC club recently took part in the 2012 We Day, which drew crowds to Rogers Arena recently. One of the highlights for the students was hearing Desmond Tutu, from South Africa, and realizing that this former politician was funny as well as a great statesman. The We Day event was a great motivator for…
Month: October 2012
We Day field trip
UNC club students will converge downtown via skytrain on Thursday, October 18th for the big event We – Day. Big name bands, famous speakers and engaging activities will keep everyone occupied for the full day. Ms. McIvor and student teacher Mr. K. Peruniak will be joining the event. Lots of effort and lots of results….
Global Dignity Day — Day One
“Your dignity is your destiny.” Oroville Lee, former CFL player and SFU Alumni, now Youth Leader, was convincing as he described how he gained confidence and ultimately dignity as he grew up. “Reach out” and ask those around you for guidance, he says. As people see you working so hard to be a better person…
Global Dignity Day
On October 16th and 17th, in the Centre for Dialogue at Byrne Creek Secondary, students will participate in Global Dignity Day proceedings thanks to the efforts of Ms. Farquhar, Byrne Creek teachers and Global Learning. On October 16th, principal Mr. D. Rawnsley, along with guests Mr. O. Lee and Senator Martin, will share his thoughts…
Coming up at Alpha
Ms. Kathleen Elliott and Ms. Pascale Fretier have big plans with videoconferencing this year over at Alpha Secondary School. With a set of preliminary videoconferences successfully behind them last May, these two French Immersion teachers are planning two more events to engage their students. Principal Ron Hall has been a driving support behind connecting to…
Making sense of an interconnected world. Together. 