RECIPIENTS OF GRANTS IN SUPPORT
OF SOCIAL JUSTICE LEARNING
2012-2013
Genocide Conference St. Thomas More Junior High School
Using the Aspen Foundation grant, organized a two day conference for students to learn about genocide and the opportunities to promote equality among global citizens.
Student Voice:
"I knew about genocide, but this really opened my eyes and I learned a lot more about it. From the group activities I have already started a blog. [...] It made me excited about getting there and doing something." -Nicole
"I had heard stories from my parents and I wanted to learn more about it. This conference helped me learn more." -John
Kidz Konnect Covenant Christian School
Aspen Foundation grant provided opportunities for groups of students to interact in significant and meaningful ways to connect and establish positive relationships with students from a neighbouring First Nations community.
Student Voice:
"Some people were a little bit shy to start with, but by the time it came to say goodbye, everyone was high-fiving, giving hugs and exchanging phone numbers."
"I learned how important it is not to judge people before you even meet them."
"When they did their dances, a wonderful feeling came over me! I really enjoyed the dancing and their "Indian Tacos"!"
Aspen Foundation grant provided opportunities for groups of students to interact in significant and meaningful ways to connect and establish positive relationships with students from a neighbouring First Nations community.
Student Voice:
"Some people were a little bit shy to start with, but by the time it came to say goodbye, everyone was high-fiving, giving hugs and exchanging phone numbers."
"I learned how important it is not to judge people before you even meet them."
"When they did their dances, a wonderful feeling came over me! I really enjoyed the dancing and their "Indian Tacos"!"
Building Peaceful Communities Together Cranston School
Used the Aspen Foundation grant to encourage respect, dignity and compassion through song, dance and visual art, in an effort to improve the sense of community and lower the incidence of bullying. Grade four “Peace Ambassadors” planned and led activities for all students with a focus on peace, hope and harmony.
Student Voice:
"I like my peaceful community because I have nice friends and my playground is more safe." -Tommy
"I really like a peaceful school because um, it makes me feel very happy and safe." -Isabella
"We are here to build a peaceful community in Cranston School." -Kristopher
Used the Aspen Foundation grant to encourage respect, dignity and compassion through song, dance and visual art, in an effort to improve the sense of community and lower the incidence of bullying. Grade four “Peace Ambassadors” planned and led activities for all students with a focus on peace, hope and harmony.
Student Voice:
"I like my peaceful community because I have nice friends and my playground is more safe." -Tommy
"I really like a peaceful school because um, it makes me feel very happy and safe." -Isabella
"We are here to build a peaceful community in Cranston School." -Kristopher
CTK Rotary Interact Club Christ The King Jr/Sr High School
With the help of Aspen Foundation grant, developed a student led service group that plans monthly local service projects with the intention of engaging in international projects every two years. Nine students fundraised and used grant money to go to Costa Rica for two weeks to help repair an orphanage.
Student Voice:
"Going on this trip made me more socially aware. [...] Thank you Aspen Foundation for the generous gift that you have bestowed up not only the children of Costa Rica, but to myself as well." -Caline
"I loved all the children I got to work with and help out at the orphanage! I learned so much about myself and [..] I will never forget the smiles of all the kids we helped." -Kyrra
"Joining Rotary Interact Club was one of the best decisions in my life and I hope to see it continue to grow and hope the new kids who decide to join have the same opportunities I have had. Volunteering truly is an amazing thing." -Shae
With the help of Aspen Foundation grant, developed a student led service group that plans monthly local service projects with the intention of engaging in international projects every two years. Nine students fundraised and used grant money to go to Costa Rica for two weeks to help repair an orphanage.
Student Voice:
"Going on this trip made me more socially aware. [...] Thank you Aspen Foundation for the generous gift that you have bestowed up not only the children of Costa Rica, but to myself as well." -Caline
"I loved all the children I got to work with and help out at the orphanage! I learned so much about myself and [..] I will never forget the smiles of all the kids we helped." -Kyrra
"Joining Rotary Interact Club was one of the best decisions in my life and I hope to see it continue to grow and hope the new kids who decide to join have the same opportunities I have had. Volunteering truly is an amazing thing." -Shae
Working Towards a Better Tomorrow Holy Trinity Academy
Aspen Foundation grant used to help develop a student led Social Justice Committee that created a website and presentations to inform students on “Responsible Citizenship”.
Aspen Foundation grant used to help develop a student led Social Justice Committee that created a website and presentations to inform students on “Responsible Citizenship”.
