Thank you to all the parents who donated prizes and coffee funds for the Staff Appreciation Breakfast! We had some happy Tupper teachers & staff on Friday morning as they assessed their relative chances in each prize draw and picked up their coffee or tea and a pastry. Big thanks also to Libby for providing decorations and helping set up, & Christy for the coffee runs and chalk art outside. We had a grand total of 47 prizes to give away (there was a LOT of wine) so plenty of happy winners! Our PAC teacher rep Dara Hendren shared the following message to parents on behalf of the staff:
"On behalf of the teachers and staff at Sir Charles Tupper Secondary, I would like to thank-you for the breakfast and for the lovely messages of support. We know it has been a challenging year for everyone: parents, students, and staff. Reading the messages brought many tears and smiles of appreciation for many staff members today. We should be giving you breakfast for health checking your children daily, ensuring they wear their masks and all the other things that helped make our community safer. Thank you for recognizing our efforts. "
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Orange Shirt Day is a little bit different this year, with most events and Survivors' Gatherings happening virtually. There's a large virtual event taking place for grades 5-12, hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation that your student's class may be participating in. But if your student is at home, or if you want to check out some events yourself, there are public events all across the country to choose from. Here are some local ones to get you started.
The University of Victoria is hosting a free online event featuring Phyllis Webstad, whose experience at a residential school inspired the recognition of Orange Shirt Day. There is also a virtual ceremony you can watch at noon. The Orange Shirt Society and Medicine Wheel Education are also hosting a Q&A with Phyllis Webstad which will be streamed live. If you aren't familiar with Phyllis's story and how Orange Shirt Day came about, the Orange Shirt Society website is a great place to start. UBC's Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre also has a wide variety of resources to check out. For some reading on the topics of residential schools and their legacy, check out this list of recommended titles on the VPL website. And last but not least - don't have an orange shirt to wear to mark the day? Here's where to get one! We've all heard the saying... "Little kids, little problems. Big kids, big problems." Teens & the high school years can definitely present us with some bigger problems - and wider societal issues - than we faced as elementary school parents. Here are some good information sessions coming up to help us with handling some of these "bigger" problems.
Parenting in a Digital World What do we need to know as parents to protect our children in a connected society? Topics in this session include: current research in brain development, current social media apps and trends, digital footprints, and finding a balance between rules & independence. When: Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 to 8 pm Where: Windermere Secondary, 3155 East 27th Ave Read more about this session and register online here. SACY Adult Toolkit Add to your knowledge about teens, alcohol, cannabis and other substances(including vaping). Gain facts, bust myths, and get comfortable having conversations with youth at this friendly, non-judgmental evening for adults. When: Thursday, December 12, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Where: Sir Charles Tupper, STEP Portable (corner of E23rd and Prince Edward) Seating is limited for this event, so please register online here. If asking your teenager that gets you only a shrug or a grunt (or both, on a good day) - then you might need another way to keep on top of upcoming events. Here are a few suggestions:
The Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) will be running another PAC 101 session for any interested parents/guardians. Remember, if you have a student at Tupper, then you are a member of the PAC. Want to know more about what that means and what PACs do? Come to this presentation to find out.
PAC 101 Thursday, October 24 7:00-9:30 pm Vancouver Education Centre Room 180, 1580 West Broadway You can find out more about this session including how to register here. If you can't make it to the event but would like to see the presentation anyway, the slides are available online . Canadian Universities Event (CUE) BC brings public universities from across Canada to visit high schools in British Columbia. There's one public event in the lower mainland this year, it's open to both students and parents, and it's free!
When: Tuesday, October 8 from 6 to 8:30 pm Where: Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby Visit the CUE BC website for more details, including a list of participating universities, and to register online. For students (or parents) who want to find out about all the different post-secondary options that are out there, EducationPlannerBC is a fantastic resource. Trades training, apprenticeships, universities, colleges, career profiles ... it's all there! The section on the cost of education is really useful as well, with budgets, tips on saving money, and links to information on student loans, scholarships, and bursaries available to BC students. (One tiny flaw with this great site - it's glitchy on Android Chrome. So if you're having trouble with it on your phone, try Firefox - but you may need to use a PC instead.) Happy planning! Tupper's Annual Terry Fox Run takes place in all PE classes this coming Thursday Sept 26th (Day 1) and Friday Sept 27th (Day 2). Donations can be brought to PE teachers or made on line on Tupper's donation page. Pledge forms are also available from Mrs. Irvine. The top fund raiser will receive a prize! David Thompson PAC has arranged for a VCH doctor and nurse to present to our families on Vaping on March 5th at 7 pm.
It is a really cool presentation and open to all for free. Spread the word! Anyone is welcome to attend, including students. Please sign up here. British Columbia, we're coming for you!
Talk at the Top, our youth-led Summit on mental health, is returning November 16th, 2018! Talk at the Top is for high school students from the North Shore and throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor. Delegates develop leadership skills, increase their mental health knowledge and learn how to decrease the stigma that surrounds mental illness in their schools and communities. This single day is jam-packed; exciting speakers, workshops, activities, and brainstorming sessions. Breakfast and lunch are provided, and transportation will be arranged for students from the Sea to Sky Corridor. You might be a young leader thinking "this sounds great! Exactly what I want!" Then scoot on over to the application form at jack.org/talkatthetop. Or you might be an adult thinking "I know a young person who would love this!" Then forward them this email! You can email [email protected] if you have any questions at all in the world. Love, Jack.org 7th Annual Mid-Main MultiFest Friday, June 8th, 3:30-7:00 pm Tupper Neighbourhood Greenway Music Cultural Art Food Face Painting Henna Balloon Art Games Activities and More! Please help get the word out & if anyone is interested in singing, dancing, or otherwise volunteering in any way, please call Marty at 778 840 1812. You can also help by distributing/handing out fliers (below)
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