Teacher credits students for third GG award nominationBy Nathan Howesoverseas and follow the paths of these Calvert said the stories students haveIf I didnt have wonderful work OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFtwo mystery soldiers, one was a soldier researched have had an impact on themto display and show about what they and one was a pilot, said Calvert. In and how they view the contributionsdid with it, there wouldnt have been Let those who come after, see to it one case, the son was still alive and in Canadians have made to the country inany recognition. They are the reason that his name be not forgotten.the other case, it was his brother who times of conflict.the projects got recognized, said Those words inspired Grade 10 stu-was still alive. It gave them credible clo-They are saddened by the loss andCalvert.dents at Oakville Trafalgar High School sure to know those two events.the potential these men had, what couldThis year marks the 15th year of the (OTHS) to honour the lives of Canadian In 2009, Calvert and her students they have become when they cameawards, which will be given out Nov. 18 soldiers who died in the First and focused on First World War soldiers in back, what jobs were they returning toat Rideau Hall in Ottawa.Second World Wars.their cenotaph and collaborated with and some of them had wives and familyThe students efforts were led by the Oakville Museum on an exhibit members, said Calvert. their historyOTHS teacher Pam Calvert teacher, Pam Calvert, who titled, Words to End all Wars.The stories became very personalrecently earned her third nomination gThey had their own workout of the with a microscopic look into their lives.ave a speech to the students as part of for the 2011 Governor Generals Award The Memorsoldiers stories, some of them did a They know what it must feel like fory Project.for Excellence in Teaching Canadian YouTube (video) (and) a group of them the families of the soldiers who have notThe Memory Project sends veterans History, as selected by Canadas History did wonderful, large posters of the sol-returned and always tell me they willinto the school to tell students about DENTAL HYGIENE Society.diers, said Calvert. They wrote poems remember the name of their soldier,their (Second World War) experiences. Its nice to be recognized, but the Wh(and) their work was a part of the actual said Calvert.en he was in the schooEDUCATION INl, the students recognition belongs to the school (and) hexhibit the community came in to see.Nobody really knew, but barely thead to write him thank-you notes for his LESS THAN 2 YEARS!to many groups of students who con-pStudents also helped purchase more basics, what battalion or unit they wereresentation, said Calvert. tinue to research, not only soldiers from Calvethan 40 Juno Beach Centre Memorial in, when they were born (and) whenrt said the students were taken Start in September 2011 at an our school, but continue to research with his presentation and were engBricks to recognize Oakvilles First and they died. We didnt know what their lifeaged Accredited Programsoldiers in Halton, said Calvert. Its Second World War soldiers. These bricks in the military was like, she added.in real stories about the war. been the most fulfilling thing Ive ever are mounted on a kiosk at the Juno The students were proud to haveWe knew his story so the next step FREEiPad and e-texts for alldone as a teacher because I can see how would be to tell the storBeach Centre in Normandy, France. contributed, and been part of the proj-y of our (Second September 2011 students!much the kids appreciated the job.World WLast year, OTHS unveiled 34 bricks to ects, and also her award nomination,ar) soldiers in our cenotaph, of They liked the research and became whrecognize the Second World War sol-Calvert said.ich there are 35, said Calvert. really good critical thinkers when look-The research for the first prodiers in their cenotaph.It says a lot to the types of studentsject View our virtual tour and video ing for the historical significance of what begOur school is very much into we have at OTHS, that they were able toan in 2008 on the school's 100th testimonials at was happening, she added. anniversary. Thremembering and honouring the sol-take these projects to the level they did.e information students www.on-dei.comThe idea to research the lives of diers from our community. The stu-Theyre happy for me, but know howfound out about the Second World War or call Canadian soldiers during the two world dents and the school community have much they contributed, said Calvert.resulted in them filming an episode of 1-866-979-ODEI (6334)wars can be traced back to 2006 when Ancestotaken these efforts to heart, said Six recipients will be selected fromrs in the Attic in Europe.Lieutenant Commander Gord Hendery Calvert.the 22 finalists.Two of the boys were chosen to go O ering a full range of hearing solutions to suit your needs.NOWOPEN!Youronestopserviceandsupplycentre)5(( +HDULQJ 7HVW? Service and Client Satisfaction Guaranteed? Upfront Pricing96% CUSTOMER? No Hidden Fees!!! SATISFACTION? 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