Paper Cranes for Japan

6Y made 1000 paper cranes to bring good luck to the students in Osaka, Japan:

Dear students of Osaka,

Our class feels greatly for all the tragedies that are happening in Japan. We felt that we needed to help in any way we could, so we decided to fold a thousand paper cranes for your country.

We understand that the thousand cranes have great meaning to the Japanese culture. They bring hope, good luck, and will grant wishes, which is what you need right now.

All the cranes have been hand-folded with great care by our class of 22 students. We have worked hard for two whole days, but our work is nothing compared to what Japan is experiencing right now.

We are very thankful that these cranes have made it to you, by our kind teacher Ms. Brayley. We hope these cranes bring all the luck you need.

Best wishes,

Class 6Y
York House School, BC
Canada

Pink Shirt Day: Bullying Stops Here

Today we’re wearing pink to symbolize that our community will not tolerate bullying anywhere.

The purpose of this campaign is to raise awareness on the issues of bullying in our schools, workspace, home and over the Internet. A big thank you to the junior students who made their own posters with anti-bullying messages!

Lisa & Shelley from the cafe, with pink iced cinnamon buns

Check out this anti-bullying flash mob by two local schools:

More Pink Shirt Day resources at www.pinkshirtday.ca