GCVI photos featured at Guelph GoGo Grandmothers calendar launch
September 19, 2018
GUELPH, Ontario – Beautiful photographs from around Guelph, including works created by students at Guelph CVI, were celebrated this week.
On Tuesday evening, the Guelph GoGo Grandmothers (4Gs) held an event to launch their 2019 calendar.
The 4Gs formed after a conference in 2006 when the Stephen Lewis Foundation indicated the dire need for help in Africa, where grandmothers were raising grandchildren due to the AIDS pandemic. Since 2006, the 4Gs have raised more than $375,000 for the Foundation by organizing numerous annual fundraisers.
One such fundraiser is the annual calendar. Tuesday’s event was a time to celebrate and build awareness as well as a time for the 4Gs to thank the people and businesses who contributed to the project.
This year, the 4Gs decided to feature interesting photos of Guelph sites and statues for the 2019 calendar. One site in particular caught their eye – the statue of Johnny Barnes standing at GCVI. Members of the calendar committee approached the school to ask permission to take a photograph of the statue. Not only did the school principal agree, he also put the 4Gs in touch with GCVI teacher Mike Chaves and his photography class.
Students were photographed with the GoGo Grandmothers next to the statue and were also challenged by Mr. Chaves to complete an assignment by taking a photo of Johnny Barnes. The 4Gs selected two students’ photographs to be featured in their calendar, works by students Maya and Anastasia.
In addition to the collaboration with GCVI students, the 4Gs also make regular visits to Upper Grand DSB schools. Each year the Griots (storytellers) visit approximately 40 schools, engaging with students, playing music and telling stories about Africa and various social justice issues.
For more information on the 4Gs, visit www.gggg.ca.
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