http://thereckoner.ca/marc-garneau-qsa-receives-tdsb-award/
The Queer-Straight-Alliance at my school won an award last year.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Local Problems and Issues.
Firstly, the area is incredibly packed. There are two highly populated elementary schools in the community, and the middle school and high school those two schools (and Thorncliffe, which is larger than Gateway and Grenoble by far) feed into are also in the area. In addition, the Ontario Science centre is a popular tourist attraction, meaning there are even more people here on the weekends.
Secondly, the cultures are very much diluted. The area is almost entirely populated by people from the middle east, so cultural diversity is practically nonexistent.
Thirdly, the nearest major mall is all the way in Thorncliffe. This is either a bus ride or a long walk every time people want to get their groceries.
Fourthly, besides the rec centre and the Science Centre, there's not much to do. Swimming and walking in the park loses its fun after awhile. The nearest attractions, like the grocery stores, are in Thorncliffe. In fact, the closest attractions outside the community are in the same mall as the grocery stores.
Secondly, the cultures are very much diluted. The area is almost entirely populated by people from the middle east, so cultural diversity is practically nonexistent.
Thirdly, the nearest major mall is all the way in Thorncliffe. This is either a bus ride or a long walk every time people want to get their groceries.
Fourthly, besides the rec centre and the Science Centre, there's not much to do. Swimming and walking in the park loses its fun after awhile. The nearest attractions, like the grocery stores, are in Thorncliffe. In fact, the closest attractions outside the community are in the same mall as the grocery stores.
Local Interesting Stuff
First and foremost, the Ontario Science Centre is in Flemingdon Park. It's probably the reason why most people come here, other than living here of course.
Grenoble and Gateway Elementary schools are here as well. They have quite large populations, though Thorncliffe elementary is much larger. Valley Park middle school is also here, which all three schools feed into.
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute, home to the very famous TOPS program, sits in Flemingdon park. Many students come from across the city to participate in the program, which focuses on English, Math and the Sciences.
The Dennis R. Timbrell recreational centre is also in Flemingdon Park. It has a library, a gym and a pool, and is home to many summer break programs.
Grenoble and Gateway Elementary schools are here as well. They have quite large populations, though Thorncliffe elementary is much larger. Valley Park middle school is also here, which all three schools feed into.
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute, home to the very famous TOPS program, sits in Flemingdon park. Many students come from across the city to participate in the program, which focuses on English, Math and the Sciences.
The Dennis R. Timbrell recreational centre is also in Flemingdon Park. It has a library, a gym and a pool, and is home to many summer break programs.
History and Geography.
Flemingdon used to be a patch of farmland owned by Robert J. Flemming. When he died in 1925, it became public land.
Starting around 1958, the community as it is known today was built in order to house the influx of immigrants. It was completed in the early 70s.
The Ontario Science Centre opened in 1969 in the community.
Starting around 1958, the community as it is known today was built in order to house the influx of immigrants. It was completed in the early 70s.
The Ontario Science Centre opened in 1969 in the community.
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