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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2015-04-15, Page 7Submitted During a Skype session, the 5/6 LCPS students could see the students at Dr. J. E. Davey School in Hamilton projected onto a screen in the classroom. Children from each class were given the opportunity to ask the other class questions. Many in the Hamilton class were from Somalia, Africa. Students took turns moving up to an iPad to be seen and heard by the other school while asking or answering questions. March 27, 2015. Valerie Gillies/Lucknow Sentine Mrs. Black's grade 5/6 class learned about students who are immigrants to Canada via a Skype call to a Hamilton school. The LCPS students talked to the Hamilton students on an iPad the same as the one in the LCPS class photo. Front from left: Coby Schumacker, Madelyn Ferraz, Mikayla Havens. Second row from left: Kealan Conley, Samantha Hallam, Brandon Metske, Terri Bateman, Jessica Furness. Third row from left: Tyler Hallam, Damion Donaldson, Willian Nelson, Tyler McDougall. Back from left: Riley Dowler, Skylar Murray, Jacob Smith, Connor Thomson, Jacob Cuillerier, Cody Moffat, Cassie Wilson, Kloe Livingston. The class photo was taken on Pink Shirt Day, where students can wear a pink shirt to take a stand against bullying, April 8, 2015. LCPS students talk with Hamilton students about immigrating to Canada Skype session allows dialogue between schools Valerie Gillies Lucknow Sentinel Grade 5/6 teacher, Mrs. Black, at Lucknow Central Public School learned of a classroom in a Hamilton school with students mainly from Somalia, Africa through a Facebook page. She con- tacted Dr. J. E. Davey School and arranged for a Skype session where the students could ask each other ques- tions. There were approxi- mately 40 students in Hamil- ton who answered in groups from 2 classes. The questions were sent ahead of time to allow for preparation of answers and to determine which students would ask or answer for the classes. A practice call was held the day before to make sure eve- rything would work. The actual call took place on March 27, 2015. Using iPads from the school, the students were able to see and hear each other, including a projected image onto a screen in the classroom. As each student's turn to speak came up, they moved up to the iPad to be seen by the opposite class- room. The LCPS students were given the opportunity to ask many questions of the Hamilton students, followed by a chance for the Hamilton students to ask what it is like to attend a small rural school. The LCPS class shared the most interesting questions and answers with the Lucknow Sentinel on April 8, 2015. The LCPS students asked if the Hamilton students have to leave anything behind when they came to Canada. Most were sad that they had to leave their grandparents, other family members and their friends behind. One student had been able to bring only one small toy while another arrived with just the clothes on his back. Most of the students had come to Canada as their countries had wars. Some of the countries of origin were Somalia, India, Afghanistan, Vietnam and the Czech Republic. One student related that two different countries had attacked theirs, so they had to go to various countries to find a safe place to get to Canada. Another student said that the boat that they were on to come from Vietnam to Can- ada broke down quite a dis- tance from shore and they had to swim the rest of the way to arrive in this country. One student was born in Calgary Airport once the family landed here. The Hamilton students described what is different in Canada from where they were born. Many were impressed with the nice buildings here, as they had to live in houses built from sticks and blankets. Many students said that they feel really safe in Canada and feel that they are pretty lucky to live here. They feel more comfortable having clothes and shelter. They are glad to have the chance to go to school and in some coun- tries they could only attend once a week. Some of the sports played in the Hamil- ton students' place of origin were hide a ball, cricket, swimming and soccer. One question that the LCPS students found difficult to answer was why they had moved to Lucknow and attended a rural school. Most in the class had grown up in or close to Lucknow, while others moved here with their parents. They were also asked how they got to the school. LCPS students responded that they come by school bus, bike , walk or in cars. The Hamilton students responded that many of them got to their current school by city bus, but some also walked or were dropped off. The lessons that they LCPS class took from this session is that they now also feel pretty lucky to live in Can- ada. They imagined it would be really scary if there were wars near here. Approxi- mately one quarter of the class had never participated in a Skype call before and those who had done so pre- viously had only talked with people they knew so this was a very different experience. The level of excitement was still very high as they recalled the conversation with the Hamilton students. eVoe Jess Gilchrist e Neil Froats SAT, APRIL 18, 2015.9PM Lucknow Arena 662 Campbell Si, Lucknow Tickets: 8.2for 15 Games • DJ • Late Lunch • 19+ Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Lucknow Sentinel 7 Lucknow UCW Submitted Lucknow UCW units and friends, many in Easter "bonnets'; met together on April 7 in the Church Fellowship Room for a delightful sandwich luncheon and Easter pro- gram MC' d by Marlene Struthers. We were happy to see three 90+ long-time mem- bers with us on this sunny day too: Jean Macleod, Anne Anderson and Marg Finlay. We enjoyed the singing of the Church trio Carol Atkin- son, Glenda Morrison and Lloyd Latour. Evans and Barb Helm sang "Upon the Calvary Road". Four couples of the Huron -Bruce (and one Perth) Swingers square dancers and their caller twirled and whirled through several intricate dances that had us toe -tapping. They celebrate their 45th anni- versary this year. Ross and Elaine Errington have been dancing with them for 44 years here and across Can- ada—no flies on all of these young -at -heart folks—and new members always welcome. Lloyd Latour and his piano accompanist, Mary Stewart, sang "Nothing is impossible when you put your trust in God". Karen Latour read a meditation referencing Romans 5:8 and Psalm 105:1 that reminds us that amidst the secular traditions of Easter, to take time to thank God for his love and the hope of eternal life that encompassed that very first Easter in Christ's sacrifice for us. Lloyd sang "When He was on the cross, I was on His mind'. Marlene read a medi- tation about "that new Easter outfit': Doreen Mali shared the anecdote of little Hunter Greig choosing a Noah's ark and animals toy to buy after hearing the Noah story in Sunday School, and bringing it to Church to share with his Church family. A short skit about Easter dress angst with Glenda, Charlene MacEwan, Mary Lou Irwin and Edna Alton reminded us that the dress is not to impress, it's one's presence in faith that matters. The Church singing group Sunday Sunshine with Anne Pritchard on piano had us singing along with "In Your Easter Bonnet" which prompted an impromptu sashay about the room of many of the ladies who had donned an Easter hat for our Easter luncheon. Sunday Sunshine also sang "Since Jesus came into my Heart" and "Life's a Railway to Heaven': Marlene thanked every- one for their time and talents and closed the program with prayer. The few announcements reminded the Afternoon Group that their May meet- ing will begin with a 12:30 light luncheon at River Val- ley Apts. Saturday, May 2 is the Town -wide Yard Sale including donated items and barbecue at Lucknow United. We also learned that long-time member Ilene Greer is moving to a retire- ment facility in Guelph— new address available from the Church. BUCK AND DOE For Brad Hodgkinson and Ashleigh Shaw APRIL,18 ,2015 AT THE WINGHAM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL Music and prizes TICKETS $10 AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR