The goal of our social studies program is to educate students about their local, national and international communities, and their place within these societies. Combining the disciplines of geography and history, we help students develop into informed citizens in a culturally diverse and interdependent world, while instilling an understanding and appreciation of our unique Canadian identity and experience.
Through these studies, students acquire broad-based skills that are vital to future success. These skills include identifying and solving problems, critically evaluating different points of view, making informed decisions on a variety of issues, and engaging in articulate expression and debate. By exploring various points of view and evaluating a variety of evidence, students practise achieving a balanced perspective when making decisions on issues relevant to their world. |
| At Turnbull School’s Remembrance Day 2011 assembly we took a closer look at John McCrae’s poem, In Flanders Fields. Specifically, we reflected on the language and imagery in, “To you, from failing hands, we throw the torch: be yours to hold it high”. The video clip at right shows some student reflections, and was created as a gift from Rogers Television for our twentieth year. It was played at the ceremony for our school community. Please see how our students are committed to taking the torch and making our world a better place. |
