Jan 20, 2023 – Hyland Heights Parent Update
Jan 20, 2023 – Hyland Heights Parent Update
Dear Parents and Guardians, please see below for some updates from Hyland Heights
Supply Lunchroom supervisor needed
We are looking for someone to be a substitute lunch supervisor who could come in when we have a lunch supervisor away. The hours are 10:50 – 11:30 and 1:00 – 1:40. This is a paid position. If you are interested in this role please email [email protected]
PA Day – January 27 – Term 1 Report Card Writing
Next Friday Jan 27th, there will be no school for students as teachers will be writing Term 1 Reports. More information to come in February about accessing Report Cards online.
Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures Month ~ February 2023
Throughout the month of February across the UGDSB and Canada, Black histories, experiences and contributions are being highlighted to support learning and celebration across all grades in the UGDSB.
The month of February provides us with an excellent opportunity to celebrate Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures. It is our intention continue to enrich the teaching and learning in the UGDSB throughout the year and that the celebration of Black identity and diversity is a continuous aspect of culturally relevant responsive pedagogy and inclusion across the UGDSB.
The Black Student Alliance at HHES will be leading the celebration of Black Culture throughout the month of February, but more importantly, throughout the year! We thank all involved for their enthusiasm, support and contributions.
Tamil Heritage Month – January 2023
The month of January is Tamil Heritage Month in Canada. Approximately 200,000 Tamil people call Canada home. The theme of this year’s Tamil Heritage Month is “Tamils in Trade and Commerce.”
Celebrated in Canada each year since 2016, this month is an opportunity to recognize the major contributions Tamil people have made to the growth and prosperity of the country, while overcoming tremendous obstacles.
Facts About Tamil Culture & Traditions
- The Tamil people are an ethnic group originally from southern India and Sri Lanka
- The Tamil language is considered a classical language, like Hebrew, Latin or Greek.
- Tamil People practice a variety of faiths including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Jainism.
- Tamil Heritage Month is celebrated in January to coincide with the celebration of Thai Pongal, a Tamil harvest festival, as well as other Tamil artistic and cultural events.
- A common greeting in Tamil is to say “Vanakkam” while joining your palms together over your heart in a prayer position.
Human Trafficking Informative Webinar Please join Women In Crisis Educator Cindy McMann and Jaseth Purcell, Human Trafficking Counsellor for an informative webinar which will provide information to parents and guardians about human trafficking: what it is, how traffickers operate, red flags and risk factors and ways to talk about this issue with young people. January 31st 6pm-7pm on Zoom.
Have a great weekend from all of us at Hyland Heights ES
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