May 25 was the official opening of Barbara Reid Public School, and what a wonderful celebration it was! Students, teachers and families worked for many weeks creating projects with the theme “Picture a School”. The halls were filled with inspiring words and art, and the gym was also full as the entire school enjoyed fabulous music, singing and dance presentations, including an original composition.
Scholastic Canada generously presented each student with a copy of my book Picture a Tree. My gift to the school was an original illustration from Picture the Sky. It shows a girl and boy in a hammock looking up at the clouds. It reads: “you can watch the passing parade”. I chose this picture because it is about observation, daydreaming and imagination. I can’t think of a better home for this artwork.
Of course, the name on the outside of a school is not as important as what is inside. I was amazed at how much BRPS has already grown as a community in the few short months since the doors opened in September. I am delighted at all they have created as they pictured a school in so many ways. This school opened as a fresh page. Each member of the community brought their own stories and started new ones, filling more pages. I look forward to watching the story continue. Congratulations students, families and teachers – everyone!
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- Presenting Picture the Sky artwork, with MC’s Mathusha and Harshaan
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- Cutting the cake with Principal Lynne Cohen
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- Book signing
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- Inspiring student work
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- Inspiring student work
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- Inspiring student work
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- Inspiring student work
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- Inspiring student work
