The Open House - January 20th, 2011
It all began with a book, Hana's Suitcase. The first time we were read this book was in our Grade 10 History class with Mrs. Simon. We are now in our final year, Grade 12, and our inspiration has not changed. It has grown, like a tree. Like a tree in which we have used to depict the lives of our heroic surivivors.
Treasures and Testimonies first Open House was on January 20th, 2011. It was a huge success. We are extremely thankful to all that attended; whether they be a donor, volunteer, survivor or guest. We were happy to welcome guests like chair of the Limestone District School Board, Helen Chadwick, survivor, Jochebed Katan, Assistant Director and history teacher, Krishna Burra, chair of Limestone Learning Foundation, Phil Perrin, members of B'Nai Brith, Q.E.C.V.I.'s principal, Janet Sanderson, Everyone was respectful of the delicate subject, the Holocaust. Every guest's attention was extremely appreciated.
The Open House marked the beginning of our memorable museum, however it also marked the end of a wonderful experience for many students in the Treasures and Testimonies program. We hope the we've paved a path for future students of the museum. We will never forget that one person can make a difference.
The students and Mrs. Simon were interviewed by Cogeco television. Here is the link for the interview:
http://www.tvcogeco.com/kingston/gallery/k-town-source/2479-feature-stories/38559-holocaust-museum
- Brittany Whan-Peters, and the Treasures and Testimonies program
It all began with a book, Hana's Suitcase. The first time we were read this book was in our Grade 10 History class with Mrs. Simon. We are now in our final year, Grade 12, and our inspiration has not changed. It has grown, like a tree. Like a tree in which we have used to depict the lives of our heroic surivivors. Treasures and Testimonies first Open House was on January 20th, 2011. It was a huge success. We are extremely thankful to all that attended; whether they be a donor, volunteer, survivor or guest. We were happy to welcome guests like chair of the Limestone District School Board, Helen Chadwick, survivor, Jochebed Katan, Assistant Director and history teacher, Krishna Burra, chair of Limestone Learning Foundation, Phil Perrin, members of B'Nai Brith, Q.E.C.V.I.'s principal, Janet Sanderson, Everyone was respectful of the delicate subject, the Holocaust. Every guest's attention was extremely appreciated. The Open House marked the beginning of our memorable museum, however it also marked the end of a wonderful experience for many students in the Treasures and Testimonies program. We hope the we've paved a path for future students of the museum. We will never forget that one person can make a difference.
The students and Mrs. Simon were interviewed by Cogeco television. Here is the link for the interview:
http://www.tvcogeco.com/kingston/gallery/k-town-source/2479-feature-stories/38559-holocaust-museum
- Brittany Whan-Peters, and the Treasures and Testimonies program
