Students at Alouette Elementary turned lessons about kindness into action on Pink Shirt Day by walking through their neighbourhood to share positive messages and sweet treats with seniors living nearby. “We went to two retirement homes in our community, up the street,” said principal Jennifer Gallop. “Our goal was to help students understand the impact their actions can have, … [Read more...] about Maple Ridge students spread kindness during parade to local retirement homes
Alouette Elementary students share significance of drumming circle
Students at Alouette Elementary took part in a drumming circle at the end of September for Orange Shirt Day. Staff and students gathered in a large circle on the school field, joined by Katzie First Nation elder Coleen Pierre and her daughter, Mavis Pierre. About 10 students stood next to them, holding drums. “I used this drum to represent where I came from and [to] h … [Read more...] about Alouette Elementary students share significance of drumming circle
Alouette Elementary students create artwork for Truth and Reconciliation community event
Sitting on the steps inside Alouette Elementary, Brayden pointed at the middle of his poster. “The kid at the bottom is supposed to be me going to residential school,” the Grade 7 student said. “Because I’m Indigenous as well, so it’s like I’m going to residential school.” “And then there’s a cross at the very top, meaning since they’re trying to make them Christian and ge … [Read more...] about Alouette Elementary students create artwork for Truth and Reconciliation community event