Under the Maple Tree

Under the Maple Tree

By Monica – Grade 5 October 20th, 1962 was a day that would change Ross Gillanders’ life forever. His friend Barb had invited him to a cocktail party and at the party he had been introduced to Barb’s roommate Carol. Ross found Carol to be very intelligent and...
For Ever and Ever

For Ever and Ever

By Paige – Grade 5 When Suzanne was 19 years old, she often went to the Young People Church Club. One of the other members was a young man named John, who lived in Orangeville.  One night John decided to talk with Suzanne and ask her out on a date.  Suzanne was...
Home is Family

Home is Family

By Jessica – Grade 5 Nola was born on December 6th 1927 in Bolton, England. She lived with her parents and 4 older siblings. The family loved living in Bolton, but when she was 2 years old she moved away from her childhood home. The family of seven settled in...
Bad Singer, Good Singer

Bad Singer, Good Singer

By Emily – Grade 5 When Cecil was in grade 8, on Friday afternoons, once recess was over, Ms. Wain the singing teacher would come into his class. Ms. Wain was a kind looking lady. She was about five and a half feet tall. She never had a strict look…until this...
Only One Bono

Only One Bono

By Mackenzie – Grade 5 Lorraine had always liked dogs. She liked how cute they were, thought they were nice pets, and that they deserved to be treated nicely. Lorraine, however, had never had a dog before. At least not until one spring day when Lorraine and her...