Social Media Safety

  This presentation was shown to us in a very unique way. The white hatter started his presentation like any other person, but unlike any presenter I've seen, was very emotionally invested in his presentation. He genuinely  loved what he was doing, which made the presentation much more enjoyable.

Stay Safe Online

 He taught us about the technical points of social media and it's risks. Showing us how easy it is to get our personal information stolen. Also, helping us protect or phones from potential risks.

 
  It is important not to post any personal information online, such as home address, phone number, full name, etc. Also to be sure your phone or personal profile settings are as secure as possible.

  The only way to keep everyone around you safe is to make sure any pictures of friends on profiles are safe, and to share your knowledge about internet safety.

  It is important to talk to an adult if you feel like your safety is at risk, and to tell then about everything that has gone on in the situation.

  I believe that the presentation was very helpful. The way it was presented made the audience to pay more attention then they would at a regular assembly. It was a long, but information packed presentation.

12 Tips For Safe Social Networking

Lest We Forget: Part C

Lest We Forget: Part A

Remembrance Vignette 2014

Remembrance day was brought about to remember all fallen and some active members of the armed forces. On November 11th at 11 am in 1918 World War I was ended. Sadly it did not end soon enough, as around 100,000 soldiers died in World War I and II.

 In Canada, this day, is a federal statutory holiday.  A 2 minute silence is shared at exactly 11 am, as well as all government buildings flying the Canadian flag. To show respect for the troops many people wear artificial poppies on the the left side of their chest. The US also honors troops with this day, but to them it is called Veteran's Day. 

Before 1931, Remembrance Day was known as Armistice day, until a bill was passed to change it. In the States this day was also known as Armistice Day, their holiday changed in 1954 though, into Veteran's Day. Every year there is a national ceremony held in Ottawa, at the National War Memorial. 

The Canadian War Museum

Halloween

There are multiple different origins concerning Halloween, for each tradition or custom. The whole idea of Halloween coming from a specific and individual origin.

Origin Of Halloween:  Over 2,000 years ago the Celtics celebrated a pagan festival called Samhain. During Samhain, the living and dead were believed to intermingle, without ghost being able to realize what was occurring. This made them unable to contact any living being.

Trick-Or-Treat, Candy And Costumes:  The Celtics are said to have dressed up as ghouls, so the dead would believe they were also deceased and would not bother them. While others offered candy or sweets to make them happy. The Catholic clergy in Medieval Europe took on the tradition of going door to door in costumes and requesting gifts.
 
             (Halloween Candy - Candy Corn)                           (Halloween Costume - The Tin Man)

Zombies, Witches, Werewolves, Vampires And Ghosts:  All of these have always been seen as evil beings, and the Bible warns to not have any contact with them.

                                                       (Skater Dressed Up As Dracula)

Pumpkins/ Jack-O-Lanterns:  There are multiple origin stories about Jack-O-Lanterns, none being 100% sure. The tradition is believed to have started in Ireland though, where turnips where carved instead. The faces carved are supposed to represent ghouls or spirits. Some say they were only used as lanterns, others say they represented a soul trapped in purgatory. Although, neither of the stories can be verified and there are most likely other stories out there.

                                       (Example Of Some Carved Pumpkins/Jack-O-Lanterns)