October 3, 2015
1. Buddy Reading
Division 8 and 13 had their first buddy reading this week. It was nice to see them enjoying the love for reading and building new friendships.
2. Cross Country Week 2
Another sunny race day! The students continue to push themselves to do their very best :O)
3. Orange Shirt Day
A day to honor and remember the students who were taken to residential schools.
The Story Behind Orange Shirt Day
“I went to the Mission for one year. I had just turned 6 years old. We never had very much money, and there was no welfare, but somehow my granny managed to buy me a new outfit to go to the Mission School in. I remember going to Robinson’s store and picking out a shiny orange shirt. It had eyelets and lace, and I felt so pretty in that shirt and excited to be going to school! Of course, when I got to the Mission, they stripped me, and took away my clothes, including the orange shirt. I never saw it again, except on other kids. I didn’t understand why they wouldn’t give it back to me, it was mine! Since then the colour orange has always reminded me of that and how my feelings didn’t matter, how no one cared and how I felt like I was worth nothing.
“I finally get it, that the feeling of worthlessness and insignificance, ingrained in me from my first day at the mission, affected the way I lived my life for many years. Even now, when I know nothing could be further from the truth, I still sometimes feel that I don’t matter. Even with all the work I’ve done!
“I am honoured to be able to tell my story so that others may benefit and understand, and maybe other survivors will feel comfortable enough to share their stories. I want my orange shirt back!”
—Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, Dog Creek, BC
4. Trash Avengers – LEPS
No one likes garbage. Many of the Grade 2 classes learned where our garbage goes and explored waste reduction. They had fun competing in a recycling relay and discovered how worms are true recycling heroes!