November Newsletter Supplementary Issue
October 21 - Music Education Day in Ottawa
Marching to the beat of our own drum
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ave you heard the band playing in the main campus parking lot after school, or did you catch them playing at the parent parade? If you didn’t get a chance to hear them, you may have to wait for warmer weather. Ottawa Mayor, Jim Watson, declared Tuesday, October 21 to be “Music Education Day in Ottawa.” This was in response to a rally organized by local public and Catholic school music teachers who are longing to have their programs restored in full. The rally culminated in a performance of Leonard Cohn’s “Hallelujah.” Each musician was to demonstrate how special masks and instrument coverings can lead to safe practice and performance environments. Mr. Beatty was on hand to give his support with his trumpet and trumpet mask. Ottawa Public Health guidelines caution against the continued on page 10-11
Mr. Beatty at the rally to give his support with his trumpet and trumpet mask
Contents
Page Upcoming events and announcements............................. 2 Welcome back from IB................................................................... 2 Remembrance Day.......................................................................... 3 Art - Textile Club...................................................................................4 Joanne's Casa class............................................................................ 5 KMHS Math & Science................................................................ 6-8 Art - grade 7-8 stylized personal signature.......................9
Celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights
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iwali is the Festival of Lights and many people celebrate Diwali. Diwali is celebrated all over the world, especially in India. Diwali is a five day holiday. They eat special foods like mithai, which are sweet treats. They also eat dried fruit and nuts. Some activities people do at Diwali are to light floating candles and make rangolis. They also wear special clothes like suits and jewelery. One of the last things they do on Diwali is light candles and light fireworks. I love Diwali! by Ekam
Jaanvi dressed beautifully to mark the special day.
Students had fun learning about Diwali traditions and celebrations.
Page JH music program continues to roll with it...............10-11 Sunset Celebration............................................................................ 11 Junior Elementary at MacSkimming............................ 12-13 Halloween fun...............................................................................14-15 North Campus Toddler & Casa .........................................16-17 Art - grade 7-8 In the style of Keith Haring..................... 18 Art - grade 1-3 learning gouache technique.................. 19
Page Senior High mountain biking..................................................20 Nirmalee's Casa class...................................................................... 21 Tanya's Casa class............................................................................ 22 Junior Elementary explorations............................................. 23 Calendar................................................................................................. 24
