KING TO THE YEAR OF 2010-2011
Grade 9's class trip to downtown toronto with the Italians
Hey King, Mr. Bodor's grade 9 Geography class went on an amazing trip yesterday. They went to the CN Towere, saw the heart of Chinatown, walked around Kensigton market and even saw Little Italy. It was an amazing trip. The food in Chintown was delicious, most of the students had bubble tea. Don't let the name confuse you though, it has absolutely no tea in it but it does have tapeoca balls. A very delicious drink and a must try. While we were on this amazing trip we had some company.... It was none other than the Italian exchange students. We all had a blast but were tired when we got home. What a day!
Mostly Happy by Pam Bustin
Mostly Happy by Pam Bustin is an awesome book about a young girl seeking happiness through various obstacles in life. It is about a mother and her daughter Bean who go through different kinds of challenges and must overcome bad situations in their life since Bean's father leaves them. She grows up watching her mother being very involved in abusive relationships. She was always aware of her mother's relationships with the many different guys but never told her mom about her inner feelings about her interactions.She happily accepts her second father and her little new born sister. Furthermore, she fulfilled her responsibilities of taking care off them when her mother is not able to.
However, slowly she turns around from her hard time and decided to live a new life by herself. As she said in the text, "I spend half of my life yelling at God". The quote reveals that Bean wants to start a new life. It tells us that no matter how hard our past may be it is there is always time to embark in a new life for the good. Pam Bustin uses this novel and the character of Bean as a letter to the world and the people in it. She uses the determination and perseverance of Bean to show us that we can help ourselves. Things can ALWAYS change: but only if we want it to.
The best thing about this book is the ending. After all the heartache, the pain and the sorrow, Bean states, “God came”. Bean was able to find the hope and the courage to go on. She was glad “someone was in charge”. After running away from her problems her whole life Bean finds peace after the storm and finds the will to go home and help the people the storm has hurt. I think we all want a beautiful ending; this book shows us that we can.
However, slowly she turns around from her hard time and decided to live a new life by herself. As she said in the text, "I spend half of my life yelling at God". The quote reveals that Bean wants to start a new life. It tells us that no matter how hard our past may be it is there is always time to embark in a new life for the good. Pam Bustin uses this novel and the character of Bean as a letter to the world and the people in it. She uses the determination and perseverance of Bean to show us that we can help ourselves. Things can ALWAYS change: but only if we want it to.
The best thing about this book is the ending. After all the heartache, the pain and the sorrow, Bean states, “God came”. Bean was able to find the hope and the courage to go on. She was glad “someone was in charge”. After running away from her problems her whole life Bean finds peace after the storm and finds the will to go home and help the people the storm has hurt. I think we all want a beautiful ending; this book shows us that we can.
World Vision: 30 hr Famine
What can u do on an empty stomach? This simple question does not only represent a question, but a quest for thousands of people around the world who will be taking the 30 Hour Famine Challenge. World Vision's 30 Hour Famine is a worldwide movement of students who are serious about serving God and fighting hunger - all on an empty stomach. For 30 hours, participants get a taste of hunger by not eating - something more than a billion people around the world experience every day. So all of the students of R.H. King Academy, don’t miss out because now you have the power to fight hunger, poverty and injustice. When you participate in the Famine, you make a difference in the lives of children and communities around the world. So show your friends, parents and people in your community that committing a bit of time or making a donation can change lives. Spread the word and sign up today! If you still want to get a pledge form, it’s not too late. Go to room A32 to get yours today!Turn off your Lights and Help Support Earth Hour!
As many of you are aware, March 27th at 8:30 pm is Earth Hour and for those who don’t know about this special day, Earth hour is a day where you turn off all your electrical appliances for one hour. Although you can`t turn off all of your everyday appliances, you can do one thing to help support this cause. As a student, you can turn off all your lights for one hour and encourage your family members and friends to join you.
In 2007 Earth Hour began in Australia where many people turned off their lights for one hour. It is organized by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The intention of this was to raise awareness and fight against climate change. As we all know, our climate is drastically affected and is constantly being affected by us, humans. Earth Hour is intended to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere and protect our planet for the future generations. We encourage everyone to participate in this global cause and help save the planet!
In 2007 Earth Hour began in Australia where many people turned off their lights for one hour. It is organized by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The intention of this was to raise awareness and fight against climate change. As we all know, our climate is drastically affected and is constantly being affected by us, humans. Earth Hour is intended to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere and protect our planet for the future generations. We encourage everyone to participate in this global cause and help save the planet!
Updates
Hi King, I'm just posting this to notify you guys about what's coming up in the school year; we've got the admission fee of $50 due on Tuesday, March 2nd, double bubble day on the 3rd, and our next late start is probably going to be on March 31st. We have also got another poetry coffee house coming up some time in the spring, and this time it'll be outdoors! For all you grade 10's who are anxious to get the literacy test over with, there will be tutorial and question- and - answer periods on Mondays and Fridays at clinic in the library. I wish you all another great year and all the best in your courses.The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones makes it's debut with a stunning cast consisting of Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, and Rachel Weisz. The plot involves murder, heaven, action and love. The movie was nominated for the Golden Globe Awards, Broadcast Film Critics Association and Screen Actors Guild awards. The movie was released in theaters on January 15th 2010, and grossed over 30 million dollars.
The Lovely Bones is based on a New York Times Best Seller author Alice Sebold.
The Lovely Bones is based on a New York Times Best Seller author Alice Sebold.
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