On the morning of September 19, 2008, J.E. Benson School joined many other schools across Windsor and Essex County, by taking part in the International art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace.
All week long leading up to this event, students joined Mrs. Moore in the library for a literacy lesson based on peace and to create pinwheels decorated with words and drawings which express their feelings of peace. Friday morning the students planted their pinwheels in the front schoolyard facing Wyandotte Street, as a public statement showing how Benson students promote peace at school, throughout our community and the world!
Toonies for Terry
Students continued to think of others Friday afternoon by participating in the annual "Toonies for Terry" Terry Fox Walk. Students raised funds by collecting loonies and toonies. A donation will be made to the Terry Fox Foundation to help find a cure for cancer.
Safe School Committee
The J.E. Benson Safe School Committee is made up of students who want to make Benson a safe and caring community for all learners! This team of student leaders meet weekly with Mr. Cutting, our CYW, to plan events, be trained as playground coaches, and share ideas to promote peaceful interactions at Benson School. One of their first initiatives is an Anti-Bullying Poster Contest.
Anti-Bullying Poster Contest
Students are participating in a school-wide poster creation contest to increase awareness about bullying and to continue our quest to prevent bullying in our school community. Winning posters from each division will be highlighted on our school web site and prominently displayed in the welcoming foyer of our school.
