As we wrap up the official Black History Month (but plan on continuing our work), we celebrate Director X, Yolande James and Zanana Akande as Black Canadians you should know. #think35#BHM
ALT Bulletin board with the words “X Director X” and a photo.
ALT Bulletin board with photos, drawings and information about Yolande James.
ALT Bulletin board with info and images about Zanana Akande.
Letters V for Viola Desmond (cleverly designed to look like a $10 bill) and W for Willie O’Ree, hockey player. Glad to see them both finally getting proper recognition. #think35#BHM
ALT Bulletin board made to look like a Canadian 10$ bill with Viola Desmond.
Bulletin boards featuring Tessa McWatt (author) and key people and places on the Underground Railroad as part of James Kennedy Elementary’s celebration of Black History Month. #think35#BHM
ALT Bulletin board of Tessa McWatt - quotes and facts.
ALT Bulletin board of the Underground Railroad - key people and places.
James Kennedy Elementary celebrates the Number 2 Construction Batallion (World War I) and Oscar Peterson (jazz pianist) as part of Black History Month. #think35#BHM
ALT Bulletin board with drawings and writing about the Number 2 Construction Battalion.
ALT Bulletin board with writing and drawings related to Oscar Peterson.
JKE is celebrating Black History Month this February with a Schoolwide display honoring influential Black Canadians, from A-Z. Classes will conduct walking tours to learn more about how each person made history! @LangleySchools#mysd35community#BHM
James Kennedy celebrates Black History Month! Here is the introduction to our focus on Black Canadians and a feature on Anne Clare Cools. Check back tomorrow for B and C! @JKEschool#think35#BHM
ALT Bulletin board with the words “Grand rêveurs Big Dreamers”.
ALT Bulletin board with a description of Anne Clare Cools and a heart of multicultural hands.
“The classroom remains the most radical space of possibility in the academy” - bell hooks. Grateful for all that she left us, and for the lasting impact she has had on so many.