On Thursday afternoon, our class joined the whole school to recognize Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day happens every year on September 30 and is a day to honour the children who attended residential schools in Canada. Many children were taken away from their families and communities and were not treated with love or respect. Wearing an orange shirt shows that we believe every child matters.
Our Orange Shirt Day Assembly
We attended a special assembly put on by the Grade 4 students. They shared stories, songs, and messages to help us understand why Orange Shirt Day is so important. We listened carefully and thought about how we can help make our school and community a safe and caring place for everyone.
Our Classroom Learning
We read books about Orange Shirt Day, including the story of Phyllis Webstad, whose orange shirt was taken from her at residential school. After reading, students wrote thoughtful reflections about what they learned and created Visual Journal pages using pictures, words, and symbols to show their learning.
We read books about Orange Shirt Day, including the story of Phyllis Webstad, whose orange shirt was taken from her at residential school. After reading, students wrote thoughtful reflections about what they learned and created Visual Journal pages using pictures, words, and symbols to show their learning.
Why It Matters
Orange Shirt Day reminds us to:
Orange Shirt Day reminds us to:
- Respect others and treat everyone with kindness.
- Remember the past so we can build a better future.
- Include everyone, because every child matters.
Learning the Seven Sacred Teachings
In Social Studies, we have been learning about the Seven Sacred Teachings (also called the Seven Sacred Laws). These teachings come from Indigenous peoples of Canada and help guide us to live in a good way. Each teaching is connected to an animal that helps us remember its meaning:
Love – Eagle
Respect – Buffalo
Courage – Bear
Honesty – Sabe
Wisdom – Beaver
Humility – Wolf
Truth – Turtle
We talked about what each of these animals teaches us and how we can practice these values in our classroom, school, and community.
In Social Studies, we have been learning about the Seven Sacred Teachings (also called the Seven Sacred Laws). These teachings come from Indigenous peoples of Canada and help guide us to live in a good way. Each teaching is connected to an animal that helps us remember its meaning:
Love – Eagle
Respect – Buffalo
Courage – Bear
Honesty – Sabe
Wisdom – Beaver
Humility – Wolf
Truth – Turtle
We talked about what each of these animals teaches us and how we can practice these values in our classroom, school, and community.
Practicing the Teachings in Everyday Life
In our classroom: We can show love by helping a friend and respect by listening carefully when someone is speaking.
In our school: We can show courage by trying new activities or answering questions even if we are unsure.
At home: We can show wisdom by making good choices, like helping to clean up our rooms before playing.
In our community: We can live with truth by standing up for what is right and show respect for the Earth by recycling and caring for animals.
In our classroom: We can show love by helping a friend and respect by listening carefully when someone is speaking.
In our school: We can show courage by trying new activities or answering questions even if we are unsure.
At home: We can show wisdom by making good choices, like helping to clean up our rooms before playing.
In our community: We can live with truth by standing up for what is right and show respect for the Earth by recycling and caring for animals.
Why It Matters
The Seven Sacred Teachings help us build friendships, make good choices, and live together in a caring way. By practicing these teachings, we are not only learning about history and culture, but also learning how to be kind, responsible, and respectful citizens.
Through learning about Orange Shirt Day and the Seven Sacred Teachings, we are meeting our Social Studies goals of respecting diversity, learning about the histories and contributions of Indigenous Peoples, and understanding how we can work together to make our world a safe and caring place for everyone.
The Seven Sacred Teachings help us build friendships, make good choices, and live together in a caring way. By practicing these teachings, we are not only learning about history and culture, but also learning how to be kind, responsible, and respectful citizens.
Through learning about Orange Shirt Day and the Seven Sacred Teachings, we are meeting our Social Studies goals of respecting diversity, learning about the histories and contributions of Indigenous Peoples, and understanding how we can work together to make our world a safe and caring place for everyone.
Social Studies Learning Outcome:
Students explore civic actions.
Student Learning Intentions:
Student Learning Intentions:
I can…
- Recognize that individuals can participate in community events that contribute to quality of life and share and appreciate diverse cultures.
- Recognize how individuals and communities live together (respect, cooperation, responsibility, valuing diversity).
- Demonstrate respect for the traditions, celebrations, and customs of others.
- Identify how stories, traditions, and teachings of Indigenous Peoples contribute to identity and belonging.
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