6 Responses to “a number of assaults, both within and outside of the schools”

1. Resident
   February 17th, 2009 @ 3:59 pm

   Again, I think it’s interesting that people ignore the pertinent posts about true concerns, and completely disregard the call for information via asking questions…how can you make an informed decision without any information ?

2. tammy
   February 17th, 2009 @ 5:26 pm

   Resident,

   You are right, this is the best question that this blog has produced. I wish I had an answer, but I know of no such research. Perhaps someone else could provide some insight. Unfortunately, if the research does not exist, the research does not exist and we are left to speculate according to our own personal tastes.

   Bring this one to the meeting, hopefully a productive discussion ensues.

3. Kirsten
   February 19th, 2009 @ 11:47 am

   I don’t know why everyone always likes to concentrate on some ‘reported’ negative aspects. Having been through the three stages of school and made observations…not all teenagers are bad, in-fact all the ones I have come across are careing, considerate, enthusiastic about life and possibilities, mentor each other and are in general a good influence on guiding the younger children. It can be a good thing to have these students to look up to. After all these are the MAJORITY they are not all crack smoking abusive criminals that some people try to make out. I have found far worse cases of abuse in elementary/middle schools, do we need them spoiling our hard working High schoolers!!

4. tammy
   February 19th, 2009 @ 3:51 pm

   Kirsten,

   You raise a very good point. When I first encountered the sign campaign, I was extremely offended for many reasons. I felt that the instigators of the campaign terribly underestimated the sophistication of their audience, but also, I was concerned about the message that this type of campaign sends to our youth abouth their relative worth within our communities. I, like you, believe that most kids are good kids and that painting them as little vandals on there way toward a life of crime is horribly unfair.

   I am quite sure that none of the people who disapprove of the middle school actually feel this way about the youth of our community and yet this is the danger of such rhetoric. When extreme arguments are used for dramatic effect the message is not always received as it was intended.

   Let’s work this out, there is a way to move forward in support of our elected officials for the good of the larger community while still respecting the concerns of the minority.

5. anmore school vandalism : REFUSE To Do NOTHING
   March 30th, 2009 @ 5:26 pm

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6. Speak Softly And Carry A Big Stick
   March 30th, 2009 @ 5:30 pm

   For more information regarding the proposed building of Heritage Middle School please contact: Village of Anmore - Anmore Mayor Hal Weinberg, Councilor John McEwen, Councilor Kerri Palmer Isaak, Councilor Mario Piamonte, Anmore Councilor Chris Sedergreen. 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC, V3H 5G9

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   School District 43 – SD43 - Tom Grant Superintendant of Schools, Dan Derpak, Assistant Superintendant of Schools, Holly Butterfield School Trustee. 550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6A7

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