Dear Parents
This past week, we focused some of our learning on building our understanding of residential schools, the importance of Orange Shirt Day, and recognizing the importance of Truth and Reconciliation. Throughout the week, we read other books, watched short videos, and discussed Phylis Websted and the Orange Shirt movement. Students examined the story of Shi Shi Etko by Nicola Campbell, a girl preparing to leave her home and attend residential school. In the story, the girl gathers items to remind her of her home. Students learned of the gifts from the land that She Shi Etko gathered and thought about the things that they love about their home, family, and community, and what they would place in their memory bag. We concluded our week by representing our understanding of the importance of Orange Shirt Day, the feelings children should experience when they come to school, and the notion that every child matters by designing our own Orange Shirt. Take a look below and see some of the work that we have been up to...
Learning Outcomes:
- I can listen to stories about Indigenous peoples and learn from them.
- I can show respect by listening carefully when others are speaking.
- I can recognize that Truth and Reconciliation Day is a time to remember and honour children and families.
- I can show kindness by thinking about how others may feel.
- I can wear orange to show I care and remember.
- I can share words of kindness to help others feel safe and respected.
- I can learn that Indigenous peoples are the First Peoples of Canada.
- I can remember that everyone belongs in our community.
- I can share my thoughts and feelings through drawing, writing, or speaking.
- I can listen to and retell a story about Truth and Reconciliation in my own words.
- I can create art to show respect, remembrance, or care.
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