Blog 7 - Monday, September 30, 2019

There will only be ONE (1) blog this week! No school Friday!!

On Friday, September 27, close to 500,000 people marched with Greta Thunberg.
They marched to make people AWARE about climate change and the environment!

What are your concerns about climate change?
What are your concerns about the environment?
What steps can you take to ensure a long, prosperous and clean Earth?

Explain.

Blog 6 - Monday, September 23, 2019

There will only be ONE (1) blog this week! (No school Friday)

On Wednesday night (Sept 25), St. Thomas will be hosting a meeting about Major School Change.

What are some of the concerns you have, as students, about the state of St. Thomas?
Do you think we should move? Stay?

What is your opinion on this matter? How will this end?

Explain.

Blog 5 - Wednesday, September 18, 2019

In the story Beowulf, Beowulf and his friend Breca DARE each other!

Have you ever been DARED to do something?
Have you ever DARED someone else?

Are DARES always FUN?
E.g. How did the Tide Pod challenge work out for some people?

Blog 4 - Monday, September 16, 2019

Last week, the federal government called an ELECTION.

One of the MAJOR topics is BILL 21 (banning of religious symbols in public).

How do you feel about BILL 21?
Should people be told that they MUST remove their religious symbol in public?

What is your HONEST opinion about this topic?
Explain.

Blog 3 - Wednesday, September 11, 2019

On September 11, 2001, the WORLD CHANGED!

Two planes hit the the Twin Towers in New York City; the buildings collapsed.
Thousands of people died!

Even though this event took place 18 years ago, it continues to affect millions of people daily.

What was travel like before the events of September 11?
What is travel like post September 11?
Why is it important for students to know about this awful tragedy?

Explain.

Blog 2 - Monday, September 9, 2019

Over the weekend, Bianca Andreescu, of Canada, won the US Open in Tennis.  She became the FIRST Canadian woman to WIN this trophy. 

In fact, ALL sports players participate in a QUEST for the CUP!

Are you a sports fan?
What sports do you play/watch?
Are you a competitive person?
Have you ever won a competition?

If you are NOT a fan of sports or competition, WHY?

Explain.

Blog 1 - Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Do you like SUPERHEROES?

Which SUPERHERO is your favourite?

Why do you like that SUPERHERO?

Does our society need SUPERHEROES?

Explain.