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...
Catch a Leaf Before It Falls

Catch a Leaf Before It Falls

By Larkin – Grade 5 It was a windy afternoon on October 5th, 1994 and Edna was in her living room reading a magazine filled with poems and pretty pictures. It was a Fall edition. One of the poems in the magazine was all about catching an autumn leaf before it...