"The answer is to try and help others."
~ Terry Fox
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| We were all 'thumbs up' after a successful 2024 Terry Fox Run! |
Learning Intentions: (Social Studies)
- Students explore the diverse regions of Canada
I Can:
- Locate provinces in Canada using a map
- Compare the different features of Canada's physical features
Learning Intentions: (Wellness)
- Character Development: Exploration of life opportunities and virtues develops resilience and personal talents and promotes lifelong learning
I Can:
- Examine ways that individuals can positively contribute to communities through various roles
- Investigate opportunities to participate in community roles
- Explore how the roles and responsibilities of people contribute to community well-being
Learning Intentions: (Physical Education)
- Active Living: Developing physical literacy through movement and active living supports well-being across a lifespan
I Can:
- Demonstrate positive interactions with others during physical activity
- Participate in physical activities that require various levels of exertion and energy
This week we spent some time learning about Terry Fox and The Marathon of Hope by reading stories and watching videos from the Terry Fox Foundation website. We learned that Terry was born in Winnipeg - the capital city of the province of Manitoba, and with his family moved to a place called Port Qualicum on Vancouver Island, in the province of British Colombia. Looking closely at the route that Terry had planned for his run provided a great opportunity for us to review the Canadian provinces starting at St. John's, Newfoundland. We discovered that Terry began his run by dipping his artificial leg into the Atlantic ocean with the Pacific ocean being his finishing line. Sadly, Terry never got to finish his run and we learned that he had to stop running in the city of Thunder Bay, in the province of Ontario. While we learned more about Canada through The Marathon of Hope, we also learned about the incredible character traits of our special Canadian Hero -
- "Terry always wanted help others. He cared about the WE not the me."
- "Terry was thoughtful and he wasn't just thinking of himself when he had cancer because he was thinking about the other people that had cancer too."
- "I think Terry is a good sport because he never complained even if he didn't win."
- "Terry is brave because even though it was really hard fro him to run he still tried to run across Canada."
- "He ran so many kilometres every day...that sure was perseverance!"
- "He never stopped even when things were hard because he was determined."
- "Terry Fox is a hero because he was running for the other kids that had cancer because he really wanted to help them get better."
- "He didn't get to finish, but I still think it was brave that he ran from Newfoundland to Ontario."
- "He was a kind person because he ran to raise money for others."
- "He ran even when it was rainy, windy and cold - he just never quit."
- "Terry never EVER gave up and that's why he helped so many people."
- "Terry Fox was a true HERO...because being a hero means you always care about leaving Heartprints for other people."
