Wexford CSA School Council Presents - Combatting Racism

Wexford CSA School Council presents COMBATTING RACISM

TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023

WITH GUEST SPEAKER: MARCI GRAY

Council Meeting: 6:30PM- 7:00PM

Guest Speaker: 7:00PM-8:30PM

Wexford CSA Library or Virtual via Zoom

Register now: https://bit.ly/3mSoGyX

Difficult Dialogues on race and racism

By understanding how racism manifests in school systems and affects children; parents,

caregivers, teachers and caring adults can recognize systemic barriers that play a role in

outcomes. Join us for a 1.5 hour session, where guest speaker Marci Gray, MSW, RSW, will

provide an introduction to discussions on race and racism. The following topics are covered:

• Our ideas around the terms race, racism, racist

• Discomfort in discussions about racism

• White fragility, white privilege, privilege with an assessment

• How to initiate conversations around race

• Stereotypes, prejudice & discrimination

Register now: https://bit.ly/3mSoGyX

Wexford Forecast April 17 - 21

Wexford Forecast April 17 - 21

NBE3U1 Students Growing Food

Students in NBE3U Grade 11 Studies in Indigenous Literatures, were recently planting strawberries, Swiss chard and lettuce in connection with readings from Potawatomi Biologist, Robin Wall Kimmerer. 

Students are focusing on lessening pressure the food system, practicing reciprocal relations and caring for the earth. 

Wes Hall Visit to Wexford Wexford

Wexford CSA was delighted to host a visit from Dragon’s Den investor and entrepreneur Wes Hall on April 4. He spoke to our school about his roots in Jamaica, the challenges that he faced growing up in Scarborough, to walking into the board rooms on Bay Street. Students and staff are doing a reading group on his inspirational memoir, No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot: My Rise From A Jamaican Plantation Shack.

WPA Presents MAMMA MIA! - May 10, 11, 12 @ 7:30pm

Tickets for this Springs musical go on sale to the community this Monday, April 17th. Tickets are only available to purchase in person, during lunch, 11:40 to 12:40 Monday-Friday, and also at the door on show nights.