Weekly Update: October 1st - 4th

Happy Friday!

Here is a look at one of the tasks we did this week: Written Responses to Videos from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Learning Intentions: 

• Share information of cultural significance passed between generations of people
• Engage in dialogue to express and understand messages
• Create written texts for a variety of audiences and purposes
• Create written texts that draw upon a variety of sources of inspiration
• Access information from a variety of sources to expand knowledge
• Capitalize words appropriately and include a variety of punctuation
• Implement Terrace Road School's Commitment to Truth & Reconciliation, in alignment with the CBE Education Plan, by teaching the reality of Indigenous' Peoples treatment, the importance of reconciliation, and celebrating Indigenous Culture & Languages

In honour of Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, we spent the week watching videos created by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. We learned about the awful treatment that Indigenous children experienced at residential schools, the importance of reconciliation and the amazing songs and dances from different Indigenous groups. We listened to 'Every Child Matters' by Phyllis Webstad, which reminded us that everyone matters and deserves to feel safe at school. Because Indigenous children were not able to sing their cultural songs or participate in their cultural dances while at residential schools, it is important for us to take the time to watch and appreciate the culture of different Indigenous groups. Students particularly enjoyed watching throat singing, the Red River Jig, and grass dancing. The videos led to rich discussions and written responses from our students.

Here is a video that explains what reconciliation is for students. It would be beneficial to watch the video with your child and continue the conversation at home, as students had many questions about residential schools.

Reminders:

• Please return your library books on Monday.
• We have a Place Value Test next week. Please look at the artifact sent home today in your child's communication folder to help them prepare.

Have a wonderful weekend!

-Ms. Mostaghel 😁