Orange Shirt Day
Westwood is acknowledging Orange Shirt Day today in recognition of the residential school program and in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.
If your child is a member of a First Nation, the Métis or the Inuit, then please consider having him or her self-identify. Self-identification helps in several ways:
- Students will have access to more culturally relevant programming and opportunities for unique cultural and academic experiences.
- The school system will have an opportunity to focus efforts and resources, as well as an increased awareness of the diverse needs of indigenous families.
- The school community will have an opportunity for building relationships to increase student success and well being.
Share your pride in your heritage! Please come to the office (or have your child do so) to get a card that can be filled in and submitted if you wish to self-identify.
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