“To me, this is an opportunity to open up larger conversations around systemic racism and anti-Black racism that exists with the YRDSB,” said Magliocco, also a coordinator for Italian-Canadians for Black Lives, “So having a school renamed ... opens up a conversation around the work that still needs to be done,” she said. Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 100 languages, but does not capture all languages or dialects. It’s another blow to the legacy of Benjamin Vaughan. Republication or distribution of this content is Around that time that debate was happening in city hall, Ariana Magliocco founded the Instagram page “Who is Benjamin Vaughan?” to bring awareness around the city’s history. Our Mission.
As a result, in June, the city replaced Benjamin Vaughan Day with John Graves Simcoe Day, and also renamed the Benjamin Vaughan Complex to Jean Augustine Complex, after the first African Canadian woman elected to Parliament and appointed to the federal cabinet. 04-08) ... Twitter. Nathan said the process for selecting a new name would be made by trustees in conjunction with students and families from the impacted schools, as well as the equity and inclusivity advisory committee and community partners.
The students helped design molds, and utilize 21st century technology and their design skills to create a chocolate landscape to present on the world stage. In a statement on the board website, chair Juanita Nathan said the board wanted students, staff and families to “feel proud of being a part of this school and a school community.”, “We recognize that the association with Benjamin Vaughan causes hurt and harm to members of our school community. The Toronto District School Board is committed to equity and community engagement, and by providing this tool, we are making our information more accessible to families whose first language is not English. The basic translation goal is to capture the general intention of the original English material. We are committed to creating a safe, equitable and inclusive environment for all of our students,” said Nathan. Jean Augustine (née Simon), PC, CM, first Black female MP and Cabinet minister, social justice advocate, teacher, principal (born 9 September 1937 in Happy Hill, Grenada). This week York Region District School Board trustees unanimously voted to rename Vaughan Secondary School, after a months long campaign from community members who pushed for the change amidst awareness around the historical legacy of the 18th-century slave owner. Before you act on translated information, we encourage you to confirm any facts that are important to you or may affect any decisions you make. Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited.
By Wednesday morning, “Vaughan” had already been removed from the sign in front of the school.
It assists single mothers to undertake post-secondary study at George Brown College. Jean Augustine was born Sept 9, 1937 in Grenada, immigrating to Canada in 1960.
Please take a moment to learn about our beautiful school. Teacher Kojo Millington can’t resist a selfie. Wednesday morning, Jean Augustine, the first black female MP and cabinet minister in Canadian history, visited the new secondary school named in her honour. Read the full article at www.sharethesmile.ca Peel District School BoardWe inspire success, confidence and hope in each student. The Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment believes that an empowered young woman can improve her life and have a positive impact on the world around her. To order The TDSB does not guarantee or warrant the reliability, accuracy or completeness of any translated information.
“This is the right and necessary decision to make.”.
Coordinating and organizing a workshop to raise awareness of period stigma and to give an opportunity to next set of grade 11 Social Innovation students to take a lead on “Power of Periods within Jean Augustine Secondary School” as we will be leaving for post-secondary. The quality of the translation will vary in some of the languages offered by Google. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Welcome to #JASSlearns, the official blog of Jean Augustine Secondary School. The Girls' Leadership Academy offers options that can enable students to develop the academic, leadership and organizational skills necessary for personal success. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. 500 Elbern Markell Drive, Brampton, ON L6X5L3 Phone: 905-796-4562 Fax: 905-796-4566
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When world renown chocolatier, Chris Kwok, heard about The Colectve group at Jean Augustine Secondary School, he knew he had to meet them and collaborate on a project. This week York Region District School Board trustees unanimously voted to rename Vaughan Secondary School, ... Vaughan Complex to Jean Augustine ... her on Twitter… To order copies of Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. The Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment is dedicated to empowering girls & young women between the ages of 7-17 years by offering programs focused on arts, life skills, academic success & leadership. He enlisted the help of students to assist him in building his masterpiece for the Canadian preselections round of the World Chocolate Masters World Final.
“We wanted the school to know the history and legacy of this man, and wanted students to enter a building feeling proud of what the school stood for,” said Shernett Martin, the executive director of the Vaughan African Canadian Association, who has been leading this effort to see the school change its name. 423 Followers, 33 Following, 249 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jean Augustine SS (@jassphoenix) expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Girls’ Leadership Academy.
The Jean Augustine Scholarship Fund was named for her, which she helps support with fundraising. “The school board has been puporting to the do the work of anti-Black racism ... so we felt like this is was a way to hold them accountable,” said Martin, who said that an email campaign, a petition from 300 students, and support from staff at the school had led to this effort.
JASS is … Jean Augustine's legacy and continuing work is a strong example of how goals can be achieved through engagement. Earlier this year, the city’s heritage committee passed a motion asking the city to change the name of Benjamin Vaughan Day — as the city had named the August civic holiday a few years earlier — after a historical search revealed Vaughan was both an owner of slaves personally and a parliamentarian who “vehemently opposed the emancipation of slaves,” saying it would lead to the end of civilization in his homeland of Jamaica. For more information, visit www.peelschools.orgFollow us on social media: Twitter: www.twitter.com/PeelSchools Facebook: www.facebook.com/peelschoolsInstagram: www.instagram.com/peelschools Google Translate Frequently Asked Questions, Thank you for your interest in the Girls' Leadership Academy at Highland Heights Junior Public School. Jean Augustine Secondary School will open in Brampton in 2016.
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423 Followers, 33 Following, 249 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jean Augustine SS (@jassphoenix) presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution After university Jean worked as an elementary school principal with the Metro Separate School Board in Toronto.
Martin said that among the names VACA has put forward for the school — which opened in 1989 — include: Eva Smith, named after a Black woman who started a homeless shelter in Toronto; and civil-rights activist Dudley Laws. Where learners are Empowered. To enable all students to reach high levels of achievement and well-being, Scarborough Centre for Employment Accessibility, Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada, Responsibilities, Emergency & Safety Info, Read More about Jean Augustine Girls' Leadership Academy, JeanAugustineGirls'LeadershipAcademy@tdsb.on.ca, Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC). Jean Augustine Secondary School. ... Jean Augustine Girls' Leadership Academy (GR. Jean Augustine Secondary School – Company in Brampton, ON – 500 Elbern Markell Drive, Brampton, Ontario.