Our English First Peoples 12 class interviewed Penticton seniors using a style inspired by Brandon Stanton’s Humans of New York blog. This project was part of the creative writing unit and supported the course’s intergenerational learning component.
English First Peoples is an academic equivalent of English 12, designed around the First Peoples Principles of Learning. One key principle is intergenerational learning. Students in this class already have kindergarten buddies, so this project offered an opportunity to connect with the opposite end of the age spectrum. Teacher, Erica Fitton has taught this course for the past 10 years, and it remains popular at Princess Margaret Secondary for its emphasis on experiential learning and weekly field trips.
The Brown Bag Lecture Series is an opportunity to spice up your lunch hour with interesting presentations and discussions on a variety of heritage and culture topics.
Museum Auditorium (785 Main St). Admission is by donation. Suggested donation is $2 for adults, $1 for children. For more information contact: 250-490-2451 or museum@penticton.ca