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Celebrating Lunar New Year
BY JOANNA LANE VICE PRINCIPAL
To mark Lunar New Year at Seymour Heights Elementary, I wanted to work with a student to create a presentation that was both informative and personal.
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After receiving an enthusiastic reply from Grade 6 student Nichole Skelton, and support from her parents, we worked together, bringing together photos and stories, including examples of how our families celebrate Lunar New Year. We co-presented to all classes, with Nichole explaining that 2023 was the Year of the Rabbit, and sharing traits and qualities of the rabbit, some of which include having a soft and calm personality.
Both Nichole and I shared some of our traditions, including giving and receiving red envelopes, spending time with family, going to dim sum in the morning, and watching the parade.
There were a number of students who also celebrate Lunar New Year who really connected with the stories we shared.
At the end of each presentation, we surprised everyone with Chinese Good Luck Candy! ■
BY LUKE SMEATON MANAGER OF ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
The school district’s first Climate Action and Sustainability Week was a great success, with thousands of students engaging in conversations about environmental issues and taking action in our community.
We are incredibly grateful for the support from students and staff, and to participating organizations, including partners Ocean Wise and The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, for their valuable contributions.
Climate Action and Sustainability Week kicked off with a series of short videos, followed by a virtual exhibition of the entries in the Take Action Art Contest.
Mid-week, the BeAware Fair at Carson Graham Secondary gave students a chance to learn from
The week concluded with the NVSD Community Cleanup. We had an amazing turnout on a beautiful day with over 4,000 students from 20 schools participating. A huge thanks to all the staff champions and volunteers who stepped up to lead and support the cleanups across the school district.
Activities highlighted the many forms climate action can take. Let's keep the momentum going: What action can you commit to? ■
