Dominion Cabinet Debates - 1867 to 1873

Today, the History 8 class held its third of four Friday debates to decide the future of our new dominion. Assigned the roles of cabinet ministers in Sir John A.'s first government, they receive their 'briefing documents' from their respective 'departments' every Tuesday, and show up on Friday eager and enthusiastic to debate issues as broad as whether or not to purchase Rupert's Land (July 1867) and the need for a police force in the North-West Territory (July 1873). With one debate remaining... the need for a transcontinental railroad (1880)... this new dominion appears to be headed in the right direction. Well done!

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SCIENCE IN REVIEW 09-10

It has been an amazing year. I very much enjoyed bringing science to these wonderful youth. Here are some of my favourite moments! What were your favourite times in science class? Mr. L.

YOUTH ACCORD UPDATE

It has been nearly a year now since we experienced our Youth Symposium on Biodiversity. Youth from many countries are now preparing to take our Youth Accord to COP 10 in Japan (in August and October). Here is the update on our signatures and the countries they are from. See our updates on Biodiversitymatters.org.

1. Canada- 576
2. Argentina- 1
3. Australia- 5
4. Bahamas- 2
5. Bangladesh- 1
6. Barbados- 2
7. Belgium- 2
8. Bermuda- 2
9. Brazil- 7
10. Bulgaria- 8
11. Cameroon- 3
12. Cayman Islands- 1
13. China- 16
14. Columbia- 1
15. Cuba- 1
16. England/ UK- 4
17. "Europe"- 2
18. Germany- 3
19. Greece- 1
20. Hungary- 4
21. India- 8
22. Indonesia- 4
23. Ireland- 1
24. Israel- 1
25. Italy- 4
26. Japan- 17
27. Kenya- 1
28. Korea- 2
29. Lebanon-1
30. Malaysia- 1
31. Malawi- 1
32. Mexico- 686
33. Namibia- 1
34. Nepal- 2
35. New Zealand- 1
36. Nigeria- 3
37. Panama- 2
38. Pakistan- 1
39. Paraguay- 1
40. Philippians- 1
41. Slovakia- 1
42. South Africa- 3
43. Spain- 87
44. Sudan- 1
45. Sri Lanka-2
46. St. Lucia- 1
47. Taiwan- 2
48. Tanzania- 2
49. Tunisia- 1
50. Uganda- 7
51. United Arab Emirates- 2
52. United States- 59
53. Vietnam- 2
NAMES WITH NO COUNTRY/ REGION LISTED- 17
(Duplicates not counted here)

GRAND TOTAL: 1746 signatures (includes hard copies from Spain, Canada, and Mexico)

Mr. L.

END OF YEAR CEREMONY

It is that time of year again for goodbyes. Have a wonderful and safe summer. We will meet again!

Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I'll miss you
Until we meet again!
~Author Unknown

GRADE 6-7-8

LAST MARSH VISIT OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
Frogs and baby toads were a common sight today. A tiny reddish leech was found that had never been seen before. One new species for our listing brings us to a total of 1297 species! Mr. L.

SPECIAL ASSEMBLY

Students were presented swimming certificates, JK/SK achievement awards, and thank yous for work well done. The school Green Team was acknowledged today as well.