With Canada turning 150 this July, Ms. Hughes’ Grade 6 class at Gordon Greenwood Elementary was asked what Canada means to them.
While maple syrup, Tim Hortons and hockey were mentioned, some larger themes emerged in their comments that would make any Canadian feel proud to live here.
Most students said Canada means ‘freedom’ and ‘peace’, and many said they were so proud to live and such an accepting country where the people are kind.
Students who have come from other countries, such as Korea, to call Canada home, were stunned by Canada’s vast beauty, by our quantity of parks and the proximity of our homes to nature, something their countries don’t have.
Some students appreciated health care and gender equality, while others mentioned their love of lacrosse and bacon.
Karson wrote, “Canada means freedom and to be whoever you want to be because everyone is accepted. In Canada everyone is nice to each other.”
Brendan wrote that Canada has diversity and lots of freedom.
“It is extremely safe and peaceful and it is a beautiful place to live.”
Photos by Troy Landreville
Jake Kim: “I really like Canada because of its nature and because Canada is a free country. Canada feels like a safe home. “I feel safe in Canada. I am so lucky to be living in Canada.”
Erica Wade: “Canada is amazing because we have a Charter of Rights and Freedoms. “We have open arms to all people no matter race or gender and we have lots of amazing environments to gaze upon.”
Nathan Prodanuk: “I love Canada because of all the peace and freedom. I also like Canada because of all the nice people and places.”
