Near North District School Board

TOK Exhibition

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By: Astra Vainio-Mattila

students learn at TOK Exhibition has chippewa secondary schoolThe IB class of 2022 has recently completed their culminating tasks for the new and improved Theory of Knowledge course, and there’s no better way than this exhibition to see how much they have improved over the course of the past month. Theory of Knowledge is a course which is mandatory for all full IB students, and involves thinking about the ways in which we as a society acquire, pass on, and use knowledge. This is done by studying the ways different subjects interact with knowledge, as well as several written papers. Even without the traditional year long course, Ms. Skorich has made the TOK class has been a joy to participate in, and this exhibition is a fantastic example of that.

Each student was tasked with choosing three objects of either personal or societal importance, and was challenged to relate eachTOK Exhibition has chippewa secondary school of these objects back to questions surrounding the concept of knowledge and other topics discussed in class. The whole class participated, along with a few teachers, and they all learned about several different topics as well as their social and personal impacts on the students. This was a fantastic way of showing how IB students have to expand their horizons and go out of their comfort zones while still having a good time and being creative, and it proves how essential TOK is to the IB experience.

Communicating with friends during COVID-19

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By Reese Rowley

Communication has changed a lot since Covid. So, my friends and I have found ways to keep in touch. When the lock down began I found myself using Text and Facetime. As the lockdown extended, we started to communicate and hang out through various apps and gaming together. I learned how to use a PS4 and started playing Fortnight which was cool because my whole family got involved. Then, I started finding new ways to invite friends to other games like Among Us, and Roblox. We sometimes use other creative apps to make videos and chat like Tik Tok, Instagram, and Snapchat. It has been fun but nothing beats communicating in person. It will be good to be back to that someday soon.

How am I staying connected with my Family?

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By: Manoela Galhardo

I am staying connected because my family lives in Brazil, so it is difficult for us to visit or talk to them, both from a distance and having to pay for plane tickets every time we go to visit, especially with the COVID-19, that makes it all very dangerous.

So, to be able to communicate, we decided to talk to our relatives using WhatsApp, talking to friends on social networks like Instagram and visiting friends with all the precautions.

We hope that all this passes, so we can visit and communicate with everyone.

 

 

 

 

Ways we get to communicate with our friends and family during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Made by Oliva McVeety and Danica Lavoie

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We understand that during this time, people have been missing their friends and loved ones. So, this is why we are writing this article to tell you some tips on how you can safely visit people while still following the COVID-19 guidelines.

(We would like to inform you that we aren’t encouraging you to go out and be expose to the virus. We are just stating some tips that might help others.)

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Some things I have done during this hectic time period is going on a nice walk after school with my peers while social distancing myself away from them at the same time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is always best to stay at least 6 feet away from everyone around you. Basically, what we are trying to say is stay in your own bubble when you are out of the house. It is not worth taking the risk of getting the deadly virus at this time.

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Recently, we have been using video calling and messaging platforms on our devices to keep in contact with our close peers who we cannot go see at the moment.

Here is a short list of the online platforms we have been using to keep in touch with our friends and family:

  1. Face Time.
  2. Standard Calling.
  3. Zoom
  4. Microsoft Teams
  5. Google Meet.

There are many other apps that you can use during this time, but these are the main platforms we use when talking to our close peers.

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We hope you enjoyed reading this article! We appreciate you taking time to read this since this is our first ever Student Voice assignment. See you soon!

Danica Lavoie & Olivia McVeety

30-03-2021

Virtual Canadore College Presentation Gives Students Insight into their Future

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NNDSB Note: The following story was written by Emma Dupuis, an F.J. McElligott Secondary School student.

By Emma Dupuis

F.J. McElligott Secondary School recently participated in the Motive Power: Universal Skills Initiative. This project is designed to inspire young women to view apprenticeship as a viable pathway and to explore several skilled trades in the motive power sector including Automotive Service Technician and Truck & Coach Technician.Student learning

This virtual workshop was hosted by Canadore College and funded by School College Work Initiative (SCWI) and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP).

The event was broken into two parts. The first part of the day ran remotely by Randy Hall, a Canadore College motive power instructor, involved students working with callipers to measure engine components, measure spark plug gaps, and use tire pressure gauges.

“The day was very informative about the college. I enjoyed getting to measure the bore cylinder and not just watching a demonstration,” exclaimed Grade 11 student Bryn Davis.

When asked about why this day was important Mr. Hall said, “Many trades have been male-dominated and now changes in different trades, especially motive power, have opened up many more avenues that young women may find appealing.” He added, “Employers are also doing their part by making accessibility pathways easier for young ladies. It’s important to remember that it was the amazing female workforce during the First World War and Second World War that built all types of equipment, from tanks to planes to support our troops.”

Student learning The second part of the day involved a Zoom meeting in which students had the opportunity to attend a virtual tour of Canadore College hosted by either Ric Potvin or Darryl Oliver.

“I really enjoyed having the opportunity to get a virtual tour of the college. The best part was getting to look at engines and spark plugs,” said Brooke Dumont, a Grade 11 student.

Fellow student, Emilio Lavoie stated, “The presentation was really helpful in looking at different programs Canadore offers, how a typical course ran and what types of jobs we might want to pursue in the future. I thought it was very interesting how practical the course layouts are along with the variety of resources Canadore had to help everyone reach their full potential.” He added, “I enjoyed learning about the different types of engines as it helped me understand if mechanics was something I was passionate about.”

Each student received a “grab bag” organized by the Canadore College Recruitment Team containing a toque, tire pressure gauge, a spark plug gap measuring tool along with information about Canadore.Student learning

Students enjoyed the educational opportunity and learned potential pathways after secondary school. “It was cool to have a virtual tour of the Canadore campus and learn about the different apprenticeship programs the college has to offer. Overall, the entire presentation was really educational,” said Nicky Botham.

This event was an excellent way to engage students in the world of the trades and help them better understand the options available for their post-secondary careers.

“It was great that girls were given this experience,” exclaimed student Shannon Wall.

FJ Intermediates Experience being a ‘Chef for a Day’

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**NNDSB Note: This article was written by Emma Dupuis, a grade 12 student at F.J. McElligott Secondary School**

By Emma Dupuis

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, grade 8 students from all four local school boards had the opportunity to grow their knowledge in the culinary field through a synchronous ‘Chef for a Day’ event, held by the School College Work Initiative (SCWI) and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). Students learning via the at-home learning platform along with students studying in-school were invited to participate in the culinary event.

During the first portion of the day, each student was provided a backpack filled with ingredients to make their own personal batch of nut-free energy bites. All students received instructions through a live virtual lesson from a Canadore College chef and each student brought their goodies home to enjoy.

photo of student building gingerbread house

FJ students thoroughly enjoyed the culinary event. Bradlee Bernard, was one of the excited participants who shared his experience. “My favourite part about the day was learning how to cook the protein bites. I thought it was super cool that we got to learn new recipes that I can cook at home. Overall, the day was very educational.”

The second portion of the day involved students building and designing their own gingerbread house. This was also demonstrated through a live virtual lesson facilitated by the chef.

photo of student building gingerbread house“I really enjoyed decorating these houses. It was great to be able to bring treats home for my family,” stated participant Jorja Sparks.

Echoing fellow FJ classmates, Logan Morin shared his experience with the hands-on learning. “I had lots of fun today. I really enjoyed learning how to make the protein bites and building the gingerbread house.” He added, “I thought it was cool learning new skills that I will use in the future.”

These interactive, hands-on lessons allowed students to see what it’s like to be in a culinary program and provided students with a window into the world of skilled trades.

“I loved getting to make the gingerbread houses. This was a great experience that I’m glad I got to participate in,” exclaimed Carliephoto of student building gingerbread house Adams.

Following the experiential learning opportunity that saw 19 FJ students embrace new skills, discover potential career avenues, and bring home some tasty treats, FJ intermediate French Immersion teacher Nicholas Walters reflects on the event.

photo of student building gingerbread house“Overall, the ‘Chef for a Day’ event was an excellent opportunity for FJ students to learn about the possible avenues of their future and specifically, receive essential culinary skills that will help build a greater understanding of the importance of cooking.”

Henry Wunsch summed up the learning opportunity that he and his classmates experienced perfectly. “I am really happy that there are still opportunities given to us despite the COVID pandemic and I will remember these skills moving forward.”

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