Today, May 5th, we recognize Red Dress Day (National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S+) by wearing red to honor missing/murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. Students are encouraged to wear red to show support, learn about this critical issue, and help raise awareness to end violence against Indigenous communities.
Why Red? Red is believed to be the color spirits recognize, so hanging dresses or wearing red helps lost spirits find their way.
Why a special day for Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people? There is a disproportionate amount of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people, with many cases remaining unsolved. Inspired by Métis artist Jaime Black’s REDress Project, we use this day to confront this injustice and raise awareness.
This topic can bring up big feelings. If you find yourself needing support, please don’t hesitate to let a trusted adult know including your teachers, EAs, counselors, and any staff here at Colquitz.
Please join us outside by the garden for drumming at Nut break recess today in honour of Red Dress Day. Everyone is welcome.
Rugby rugby rugby- 6/7 team you have a game at Lansdowne. Please let Ms. Irving know today if you can’t make it. 7/8s you play here at Colquitz on Thursday.
No year end wrap up for competitive badminton due to conflicts with other sports and activities, thank you for a very fun season!
Lahal practice at lunch recess today in Red Pod.
Yearbook meeting today after school in Ms. Schuring’s room. Advisory teachers, if you would like to select the photos for your yearbook page, or add any extra special elements to your page that were not mentioned on your photo proof, please come by Ms. Schuring’s room after school or send her an email today.
Yearbooks are on sale now! Please order before May 13th!!
Track and Field News:
Highjump mandatory practice in the gym today for those jumping this Thursday at the track meet. You need a little more practice. Other jumpers are welcome who currently jump less than 120 cm.
We have our first track meet this Thursday. Make sure you have arranged your ride to UVic. If you need a ride, that should be indicated on the sign up sheet.
We will have a meeting in the foyer for all those who have signed up on Wednesday at NB to confirm which 4 athletes will be attending for their grade.. Make sure you have had confirmation that you have made the minimum requirement.
Grade ⅞ Girls Field Hockey we will have a practice at lunchtime today in the gym. Please come to the gym at the first bell.
Chess club in room 122 at lunch recess!
Fine Arts
*8:54am Grade 6 Band (green pod)
*9:34am Grade 6 Band (Orange pod)
*Lunch Jazz Band
*Lunch: Musical Theatre Dancers
*AFTER SCHOOL: 3:00 – 4:00pm Grasslands, Chanters review
*7:40 tomorrow morning Grade ⅞ Choir and Band 6 COMBINED. ALL INSTRUMENTS, ORANGE AND GREEN POD. (Remains the same for the remainder of the year)
It’s Anything But a Backpack Spirit Day is tomorrow!
Blue Pod Community Action will be hosting a treat sale today at nutrition break in the foyer. Come buy a soda for $2. All proceeds will go to support children with cancer on Vancouver Island.
IT IS TUESDAY TRIVIA TIME!
The Student Question is: What chocolate bar is the world’s bestseller?
The Staff Question is: Which country produces the most coffee in Africa?