Hi everyone!
Our names are Anya and Carley and
we are excited to tell you a little about our experience with the Queen
Elizabeth Collegiate Vocational Institute’s (QECVI) Futures program! The
Futures program consisted of QECVI female students along with around fifteen
Grade 7 and 8 female students from Rideau Heights Public School. We had the
pleasure of teaching in the classroom once a week, using YouTube videos and
activities to enhance our lessons. The classroom was set up in a way that
fostered a mentor-mentee relationship amongst the girls. We covered topics
including social media use, cyber bullying, female empowerment and personal
well-being. Diana Oke, the Future’s teacher, was a wonderful outlet for ideas
and supported us as we picked topics that were relevant and beneficial to
junior high and high school aged girls. Throughout the semester, we strived to
create a safe environment where the girls felt comfortable expressing
themselves and could take on leadership roles. We have really enjoyed teaching
in this classroom and hope that QHO will have the opportunity to return in the
future! We are very appreciative that Diana welcomed us into her class with
open arms and for her constant support!
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