2022-2023 LEVEL I INFORMATION FORM
Excursion Name Holocaust Museum
Date(s) and Times (And Transportation Details)
Transportation: School Bus
6C: Nov 27th 10:30 a m leave school 11:00 a m -12:15 p m tour12:15 p m -12:45 p m home lunch at the museum. Return to school
6B: Nov. 27th 12:00 noon leave school. 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. tour. 2:00 p.m. return to school. (Bus will shuttle students from both classes.)
6A Thursday, Nov. 30th. leave school 12:30 p.m. tour from 1:00 p.m.-2:30. p.m. Return to school by 3:15 p.m.
Group Involved (and number of students) Grade 6 A,B,C - 50 students
Group Leader and Staff Involved
Sherry Pielsticker, Barb Prevodello, Teresa MacDonald + 3 staff members
Destination Address Prosserman Jewish Community Center
Activity Description and
Educational Rationale
4588 Bathurst St, North York
In class we are looking at the experiences and contributions of Jewish communities and the impact of antisemitism on these communities, as well as the Canadian government response to the Holocaust, acts of hate and human rights violations This museum specifically addresses the history of the Holocaust, as well as Canada’s role during this time period
Service Provider(s)
The York School, The Holocaust Museum Educational Department
Emergency Contact Information Classroom teachers: (416) 926-1325
6A Teresa MacDonald, 6B Sherry Pielsticker, 6C Barb Prevedello
Approximate Cost Per Student $ 25 00
Cost includes: The school bus (The class tour is free of charge)
Costs will be levied to student accounts after the excursion.
Special Considerations and What to Bring
6C students are required to bring a packed lunch and water bottle in order to eat at the Jewish Community Center 6A and 6B students will eat early lunches at school before leaving