Huron Heights Grade 6 class wins Inclusive Education competition

Congratulations to Miranda Graham’s Grade 6 class at Huron Heights Public School in Kincardine, for winning this year's Inclusive Education competition, organized by Community Living of Kincardine and District.

Using the Community Living of Kincardine and District Barriers and Strengths lesson, students worked in teams with limited materials and engaged in a meaningful discussion about “a fish in a tree” — exploring how everyone has unique strengths.

Graham said the discussion also tied in beautifully to the book, "Fish in a Tree," by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, inspiring lots of deep conversations about how having a disability does not equal stupidity. There is more to an individual than any one particular label.

Well done to the Grade 6 class which is now looking forward to hosting a pizza party!



LOTS OF SOCKS

The "Lots of Socks" portraits have arrived and they are amazing.

Thank you to local photographer Jamie Edwards for donating his talents to capture and create these stunning photos. A big thank you to the models, and to Bruce Power which donated the printing of the posters and portraits - this event could not run without your support!

Now in its 11th year, Kincardine Community Living is once again bringing the community together through the annual Lots of Socks window display competition. Businesses, schools, and organizations are invited to decorate their windows with brightly-coloured socks for a chance to WIN the coveted Golden Sock Award!

Not only do businesses and organizations in, and around, the Municipality of Kincardine and Township of Huron-Kinloss get involved, but each and every community member can be a part of the excitement.

From March 18-20, visit the Community Living website, review the amazing window displays and click the heart to vote for your favourite display. The display featuring the most hearts (likes) will WIN the coveted Golden Sock Award.

Be advised, voting will end promptly at Noon, March 20!

The winner will be officially announced, March 21, World Down Syndrome Day.

March 21st, proudly rock your loudest, most brightly-coloured socks to create awareness and start a conversation!

Don't forget to post your #sockselfies and tag the Community Living of Kincardine and Disrict Facebook page.

More Important Dates:
 

• March 15 - Participating business to have their windows decorated and begin sending in your photos/video for judging. Files can be E-mailed to cmc@clkd.ca
• March 18 - Deadline for photos from participating businesses. You MUST submit a photo to compete for the Golden Sock Award. Files can be E-mailed to cmc@clkd.ca.
• March 20 - Voting for your favourite business window is OPEN until 3 p.m. on the website – everyone is encouraged to vote!
• March 21 - World Down Syndrome Day! Golden Sock Award winner will be announced! Wear your most colourful, patterned and even mismatched socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day. Take your "Sock Selfies," post them to social media and E-mail them to cmc@clkd.ca to include on Community Living's social channels.  #WorldDownSyndromeDay #LotsofSocks to join the global conversation.