The Swan
http://www.swansea-canada.com/

Pastoral. Urban. Take your pick. Nestled in the heart of Bloor-West Village in Toronto, Canada, Swansea Public School enjoys a rare city field, a skating rink, a pond, a hill, a swimming spool - all built on a former garbage dump. Welcome to the sounds and images from the grand old school.

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Poems by Students of B2-7
Posted: February 2008

January was a month for learning about and writing poetry. Students analyzed different forms then tried their hand at penning their own. The aim was to write poems that appealed to the senses and used evocative diction. A wide range of verse was created, from simple rhymes to complex, stream-of-consciousness confessionals. Students used Garageband to record their favourite pieces, then added layers of subtle sound over top to accent the language. As usual, you can hear the buzz of the classroom in the background which, while not ideal, gives a distinct feeling of "being in the room."

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MP Peggy Nash Visits Swansea and talks about doing service for the community
Posted: January 2008

The movie is about the class of B2 raising money for the Saint Phillips pantry. The students in our class (B2) had a raffle to raise the money at the winter concert. With help from Mr. Higgins and Ms. Gaudet, we raised $500. We are planning to give the money to the food bank.

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Fire in Montreal!
Posted: January 2008

New France? History? Boring right? Not this story. Anastasia and Michelle dramatize the tragic plight of Marie-Joseph Angelique, a slave from the 1700’s who ends up being executed for setting a fire in Montreal.