Teacher E. Sills and Principal M. Wagner are very proud of the successes at Sir John A. Macdonald School. They predict an even stronger focus on the environment this school year.

Sir John A. Macdonald Students Make Good on Their Promises...

November 13, 2006

In this urban JK-Gr. 6 School, a tree decorated the front foyer in the school year 2005-2006. On this tree, students hung their promises for the environment on individual leaves. Eunice, a grade 2 student promised 'to pick up garbage around her.' Madison promised 'to write a letter to Tim Horton's asking them to make their cups recyclable.' Zachary in grade 4, promised to 'spend more time outside rather than inside playing video games.'

That activity was just one of the many activities performed by the students and staff during their very successful first year of involvement in the EarthCARE initiative. Others included a Trash Bash, an emphasis on litterless lunches, flower and seed planting, and a reduction in 'Tipping costs'. The teachers at SJA worked hard at making the links to curriculum. In science, the students made paper; in writing, environmental stories were written and in art, posters were designed.

Coordinator Sills said that the programme was resounding success because of the strong participation and commitment of not only staff and students but also community volunteers like Mr. Shorey. She suggested that this year the initiative should show even better results.

Thank you staff, students and community volunteers at SJA. You continue to make a difference!