Good news!
A local geography teacher thought that his Grade 8 class would be interested in getting involved. After much discussion in the classroom, the students wrote letters to Metrolinx (who will be designing the station) and the local Member of Parliament to try and save the tree.
And they were not the only letter writers. Many students from other schools and members of the public were asking for the tree to be spared from the chainsaws. It seems the outpouring of mail has had the desired effect, and Metrolinx has announced that the station site is being redesigned around the tree.
Hooray!
What a great learning experience for the kids.
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL news.
ReplyDeleteHuge thanks to all those who lobbied to save the tree.
That is great news. People making a difference!
ReplyDeleteIt seems like a victory.
ReplyDeleteThey will design the whole station around the tree and then there will be a heavy storm and the tree will fall down. Sorry, joking. That's great news, proving if enough people kick up a fuss, others will listen.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is such good news.
ReplyDeleteI like seeing kids especially ,learning that they can have a positive influence.
You delighted me with this news as I have been interested since I read your post. People’s voice can make a change. Action, not worries or complaints.
ReplyDeleteYoko
Just great news! I agree with Bill, people making a difference!
ReplyDeleteSending to you big hugs and Love!
A good lesson for the kids!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news!
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