Posts Tagged ‘Social Responsibility’
Chisholm Academy Recognizes Pink Shirt Day
On Wednesday, February 19th, Chisholm Academy recognized Pink Shirt Day, also known as Anti Bullying Day, in order to highlight the importance of creating an environment where all people can feel safe, valued and respected. Staff and students came together amidst beautifully decorated tables with pink floral and chocolate centrepieces, for a Pancake Luncheon prepared…
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On September 30th, The Student Council, in cooperation with the Grade 12 Comm Tech class and the Drama Club, put together several activities to honor the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Our staff and students dressed in orange, and participated in several activities to learn more about indigenous…
+ Read MorePink Shirt Day / Pancake Breakfast
On Wednesday, February 21st, Chisholm Academy celebrated Pink Shirt Day, also known as Anti Bullying Day, an occasion which allows us to celebrate diversity and create an environment where all people can feel safe, valued and respected. Upon arrival, staff and students took part in a Pancake Breakfast prepared by staff, which included pancakes, assorted…
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Chisholm Academy students and staff dressed in orange colours and participated in learning moments to mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, September 29. The Equity and Drama Clubs organized events for Orange Shirt Day that dovetails with this national statutory day, marked on September 30 (a Saturday this year). In Canada,…
+ Read MorePride at Chisholm – May 24
Our LGBTQ+ club was excited to bring back our Pride initiative for the 2nd year in a row! This year, we offered custom shirts, sweaters, tote bags and buttons for students to wear proudly around school every Friday. With the sales of these shirts we were able to give $425.00 to “Pflag Halton”. Pflag Halton…
+ Read MorePink Shirt Day + Pancakes!
On Wednesday, February 23rd, Chisholm Academy recognized Pink Shirt Day/Anti-Bullying Day. Students were encouraged to rock all things pink. The Equity Committee, Student Council and Grade 12 Leadership Class also organized a pancake breakfast for the whole school to enjoy while taking part in an Anti-Bullying Presentation.
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On Friday, February 26, Chisholm Academy celebrated our annual Pink Shirt Day as a part of the anti-bullying and kindness-centred initiative. Students all rocked the colour pink (with pink masks too!) and participated in a whole school assembly put on by Ms. Curic and the Equity Committee. Students reflected on actively participating in standing up…
+ Read MoreEquity Club’s Food Drive
As we are still in the midst of a global pandemic, it is important to remember those who are less fortunate. Chisholm Academy students all contributed to collecting items for those who are in need of assistance. Donations were collected at school by the Chisholm Equity Club from October 15th to the 30th. All donations…
+ Read MoreOrange Shirt Day
On September 30th, a majority of Chisholm’s population came to school dressed in orange shirts to acknowledge and open up the conversation about Indigenous peoples and their histories with residential schooling. In the morning, the entire school reviewed an informative presentation that detailed the experiences of residential schools and their impact on Indigenous communities in…
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February 26 marked the Canada-wide anti-bullying initiative: Pink Shirt Day. Chisholm Academy’s Pink Shirt Day event took place on February 28. Led by Ms. Gilbert’s Communications and Technology class and the ME to WE team, students started their day with a fluffy pancake breakfast, a video presentation spotlighting some of Chisholm’s own and a school-wide…
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