TABLE OF CONTENTS Editor's Note and Acknowledgements | Page 2 Design.6668| Page 3 Grade 8 Camp | Page 7 In-House Camp | Page 9
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EDITOR'S NOTE Welcome to Press’s 2019-2020 year’s inaugural issue! This year, your Executive team has decided to take on ambitious endeavours to make Press the best it has ever been. Our plans for this year range from collaborating with SLSS’s other amazing clubs to featuring new regular columns and ensuring easier reads. As well, in an attempt to reach out to all Sharks, we now have a WeChat account! This month’s content is unrestricted — we decided to go themeless — and brings to you a variety of subjects. From covering school happenings like grade 8 away camp, grade 8 in-house camp, and an introduction to SLSS’s new and returning teachers to broader topics such as the Climate Strike and Canadian federal politics — this issue has it all! The team of this month’s edition hopes you’ll enjoy our work. And if you are just as excited about Press as we are, join us! Shadower applications are available online as a Google Form, but if you can’t find it, message any of the Executives! Meetings will now be on Fridays twice a month, one main meeting and one check-in meeting, in Ms. McBurney’s new room (404). Our first meeting is on October 4th. We look forward to seeing you there! The Press Executive Team
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Executives:
Editor-in-Chief - Krishangi Dandapure Editors - Felix Ma & Jessie Hall Secretary - Janice Chan Public Relations - Leo Li & Grace Xuan Content Directors - Lily Li & Bria Sequeira IT Director - Shirley Li
Front Cover/Art: Gina Guan
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DESIGN.6668 By: Leo Li
Observing students of Steveston-London and their growing interest in arts and design, Acknowledging that many Instagram feeds are in need of new additions, Guided by a desire to show the students of StevestonLondon the beauty of our surroundings, no matter how intricate or grand, 1. Publishes monthly issues on relative design and Instagrammable topics 2. Stands as its own column on the SLSS Press website 3. Encourages students to send suggestions for features at: slsspress@gmail.com, @slsspress — Ig, @slsspress — Sc.
SEPTEMBER ISSUE. September. The start of a season of falling leaves and rainy days. This season, which signifies the start of another school year, may come as a signal to many that the days of enjoying life are over, and while that may be true, SLSS Press believes that everyone can always make time to appreciate the environment around them. Metro-Vancouver may seem like a dull city of translucent glass buildings, but there are many notable pieces of architecture that can be discovered if one only takes the care to notice. Architecture is one of the primary ways of expressing the spirit and thinking of the people in this city. By taking a moment to consider the history of these buildings and the effort it took to build them, we can gain a greater understanding of the scenic city we call home.
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THE VANCOUVER HOUSE Everyone has seen it. But what is it?
The twisted building that is known as the Vancouver House spirals above Granville Bridge and is the most notable building entering the city. Designed by the worldrenowned Architect Bjarke Ingels, known for his tetrahedron-shaped VIA 57 West in New York (image below), this gravity building
Photo by Cadmakers - The Vancouver House
offers a dynamic introduction to the translucent city that is Vancouver. Fully embracing the clean colour palette of raindrops and snow, the building embodies Vancouverism,” a term used to describe Vancouver’s architecture phenomenon characterized by slim highrises sitting on commercial podiums, generous of green spaces and efficient transportation. Sitting at 151.5 metres, this 49 storey building is sure to anyone and is Vancouver’s newest architectural wonder.
Photo by Langan: VIA 57 West By Bjarke Ingels Group
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DOMINION BUILDING AND THE SUN TOWER With an exterior that matches the autumn trees with a golden beige and a pale maroon, the Dominion building was once the tallest tower in the British Empire standing at 53 meters. Its completion in 1910 signified Vancouver’s status as a city daring in its pursuit for architectural excellence, something that was lost after the early 1900s but is now being rediscovered. Though it stands steady, this building also has the unnerving story of being haunted by the ghost of its architect, J. S. Helyer, who was rumored to have met his end by falling down the stairs in this building. However, such a story is not true as the designer was recorded to die later in 1919 due to a stroke. Located on the edge of gastown on 207 West Hastings Street, the building is categorized as a class “A” Provincial heritage site. The Dominion Building did not last long as the tallest building in the British Empire. That honour was taken away from it just two years later by the 82-Meter Sun Tower. Originally named the World Tower for being the headquarters for the Vancouver World Newspaper, the tower was renamed after the change of its owner to the Vancouver Sun. Though the Vancouver Sun has left the building as well, its distinctive name, which is reminiscent of Vancouver’s period economic boom when the building was erected, was
This piece of Photos by: Skyrise Vancouver - The Sun Tower
Photos by: LeeScout Magazine - The Dominion Building
kept by the building.
history, distinct with its bright turquoise roof actually fabricated with painted steel, can be found on 128 West Pender Street.
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IG FEATURE:
CORDOVA PARKADE
. Photo by: HT Celebration This unknown parkade is truly perfect for an instagram shot. Whether it’d be looking up into a blue sky or capturing its mesmerizing azure walls, a photo of this parkade would elevate any instagram feed. Located in gastown, the building that houses this parkade looks decrepit and sketchy from the street, but it is not dangerous. However, the SLSS Press will not take the responsibility should anyone be harmed in this spiral parkade. An elevator can also be used to be transported to the top of the building to obtain an elevated view down. This out-of-this-world parkade can be found at: 151 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1E1 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1E1
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GRADE 8 CAMP
Outdoor fun? Good food? Interesting activities? Dancing Kings and Queens? Grade 8 camp has them all! Each year a team of students in grade 11 and 12 work hard to organize a camp for the new grade 8’s. The goal is to introduce the grade 8’s to the values we have here at Steveston-London. Camp is a great place to meet new people and to experience new things. Some of the main events at camp are the dance, camp fire, night games and talent show. However, this year due to some ghastly weather the night games were unfortunately cancelled and the camp fire became a traffic cone with a light under it. Despite the rain, the campers and leaders alike made the most of the experience bonding over a sing-along and dancing to YMCA. All in all, everyone made it to and from school in one piece and we are proud to announce that camp was a huge success!
Here are some interviews with some of the campers: Describe your camp experience in one word or phrase: Davis Lee: Fun! The camp leaders were inclusive of everyone no matter what and adjusted to each person’s personality. Jack Shaw: It was pretty good...except for the rain. Zebee Van Den Boer: A lot of waiting. Mika Sander: A lot of new people. Emma Yee: Fun! Micha Strydom: It was really fun! Niki Gu: Fun! If you could relive one memory from camp, what would it be? Davis Lee & Jack Shaw: THE DANCE! Zebee Van Den Boer: Eating s’mores!!! Mika Sander: Being with the group. Emma Yee: The hike! Micha Strydom: The dance. Niki Gu: The dance!
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Now some insight into the leader experience provided at camp: How would you explain you camp experience in one word or phrase? Trevi Dy: Memorable. The day time we spent with the kids, while the night time we spent with leaders were both equally fun and unforgettable. Kyle Yeung: Legacy. If you could relive on memory from camp, what would it be? Trevi Dy: Me and the “Best Crew” performing our dance in front of all the grade 8’s, teachers and leaders. Kyle Yeung: Performing with my kids in the talent show. What was something you learned from being a camp leader? Trevi Dy: I learned that if you are sleep deprived for two nights, the next night you sleep is gonna be the best sleep of your entire life! Kyle Yeung: That I am much more to many people than I think I am. What are some words you would use to describe your team of leaders? Trevi Dy: Versatile. Shir Dayan: Go with the flow, fun, collaborative, hard-working, good vibes! Miguel Thompson: Diverse!
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IN-HOUSE CAMP In-house camp is a three day experience for grade 8’s who aren’t able to attend away camp. This year there were 15 grade 12 leaders who planned and led multiple sessions. The team’s goal was to create a sense of community and pave the way to the grade eights’ high school journey.
Describe your in-house experience in one word:
Favourite activity:
Kalie: Great.
Kevin: Table tennis.
Kara: Memories.
Emerie: All activities were
Ethan: Serendipity.
great; meeting people.
Tilika: Campfire and s’mores.
What’s one memory you’ll take away from camp? Kevin: Participating in activities, it was fun! Caroline: Cooking tacos! I enjoyed the cooking experiences and creating the meal along with a team.
LEADERS What led to in-house? Melody: Having gone to away-camp last year, I felt it was another fun way to have the camp experience while working with kids at school who are unable to attend away camp. Enrico: What led me to in-house camp was not being cut from away camp itself, but it was because I knew that I wanted to help kids who wouldn’t get the same experience as they were going to get if they were to go away camp. I still wanted to be involved with the incoming grade 8’s even though I wasn’t at away camp and to be honest it’s easier to make a connection with the kids at in-house due to smaller numbers. The biggest takeaway is knowing that I made these kids smile over the past 3 days.
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Biggest takeaway: Lisa: The biggest takeaway was probably spending time with all the grade 8’s and realizing in-house camp is just as valuable as the away camp experience. Brandon: I really enjoyed the taco making session where all members built on teamwork and communication. All the kids also enjoyed making the food and eating it afterward.
Favourite memory: Kyle: I enjoyed the eggdrop session because it was a fun experience. Not only did the kids experience teamwork but seeing the kids’ reaction when the egg didn’t crack was priceless.. Ben: I enjoyed playing mafia since the leaders who led the session were almost as excited as the kids. Everyone participated well and the game brought a sense of community. I believe we all got closer in the end.
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To Be CONTINUED