Important Note:
As part of the Grade 3 Social Studies unit on Communities in
Canada from 1780-1850, and in recognition of Treaties Week next week, we will
be having a special guest visitor coming.
Gail Johnston, who is a member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island, will
be doing some story telling in our classrooms on Monday, November 4th,
2019.
This is part of our deep commitment to meeting the Calls To Action
as outlined by Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. This is a wonderful opportunity for our
students to learn more about our partners in education on Georgina Island and
the rich histories of the First Peoples on Turtle Island. This experience has been generously paid for
by the Inclusive Schools Team in our school board.
On Monday, representatives from the York Region District School
Board will be coming in to film/photograph/videotape the story telling with
your children. A consent form will be
coming home tonight giving permission for your child to be recorded. Please sign and return the form tomorrow.
