The stats regarding bullying and suicide amongst teens are scary. 7% of teens have tried to commit suicide and half of these attempts are related to bullying. This is a video my son created for his grade 10 media arts class. Very powerful:
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In Remembrance of those who gave their lives for us, please watch this video put together by fellow author Linda Granfield. Toronto Star Article on The Neighbourhood Diaries art exhibit at Harbourfront The Neighbourhood Diaries Art Exhibit at Harbourfront received some coverage in The Toronto Star. CLICK HERE to read the online version. Robin Uchida just sent me this great video which chronicles some of the workshops we did at The Jane and Finch Boys and Girls Club for The Neighbourhood Diaries. Good memories! Click on the words link below (The Kids From Jane and Finch) to view. It’s slow to load but will open a video window to [...] After 8 years of training (and two grueling days at Power Weekend which concluded today), our 13 year old son Tristan earned his black belt today from Robinson’s Karate. He will receive his official belt on May 2 at the Black Belt Spectacular. This achievement of Tristan’s is all the more inspiring to me because karate isn’t [...] Some photos from the beautiful exhibit at Harbourfront showcasing the thoughts and creativity of kids from nine challenged neighbourhoods across Toronto: The opening of the “Neighbourhood Diaries - Stories from where I live” art exhibit will be held at Queens Quay Gallery Friday, April 9th. The work is from 9 Toronto locations, a total of 72 sessions led by teams of artists, writers, volunteers, staff and students. It is an exploration into “my place and my place [...] Canadian National Vimy Memorial Each One Remembered — On se souvient de chacun
On Vimy Ridge Day, Friday, April 9, 2010, the Government of Canada will honour and recognize all the Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served in the First World War (1914-1918). John “Jack” Babcock, Canada’s last known veteran of that war, [...] Peter Stanton The spring-like weather during March break was lovely, but because of the unseasonably warm weather, much goodness and talent went out of the world with the passing of local dance teacher Peter Stanton. On Tuesday, March 16, Peter seized the day and went canoeing on the Holland River near his home. Despite the fact that [...] A friend sent me this link to the commencement speech J. K. Rowling gave to Harvard graduates in June 2008. Most of us know something about the fact that she struggled prior to her legendary success, but this inspirational speech not only made me admire her more, it also put perspective on my own efforts [...] |
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