I took a picture of the bridge in Flemingdon that’s above the highway.  You can see a lot from the bridge. If you look closely, you may even see the CN tower and a few buildings surrounding it.  A lot of my friends live on the other side of the bridge and they cross it everyday to go to school.

By: Anonymous (Step Up March Break program participant)

This picture represents the entire region of Flemingdon Park.  Many people call this home.  And many memories (good and bad) are made in this neighbourhood.  Many programs are used to help children, and adults.  There’s lots of room for everyone to play and hang out.  This neighbourhood itself has expanded a lot over the years and is accustomed to many cultures and religions.  Lastly, Flemingdon is my home and home to many others.

By: Anonymous (Step Up March Break program participant)

Introducing ESL class is a great idea for newcomers, especially for the people who do not have English as their first language.  It will allow them to get involved in the community and will also make them feel comfortable.  ESL classes will enable them to interact with other people and will make their lives easier.  Many newcomers really don’t know what to do or where to go, especially when they don’t know anyone or don’t have any relatives or friends in the area. They may feel lonely and may need assistance.  ESL classes perhaps could be the right thing for them. There they can be told more about the country, law and order and how things go around here. This may be a vital help to them and can benefit their family too.  Helping them in learning a new language may not be as beneficial to the adults as we think.  Educating the parents may not help them as much but it will help their children for sure. Educated children mean a bright future for our country.  This ESL program can be very good idea for newcomers and the government should plan more about such classes so our country can have a much brighter future.

By Ali (Step Up March Break program participant)

This picture represents the community because it shows that we as the people of the community don’t respect our community.  We need to learn how to share.  So we should start to respect our community and help out by not throwing garbage, and trying to pick some up.  If everyone picked up one piece, then that would make a huge difference.  Also, if people see you picking up garbage they will start too.

By Anica (Step Up March Break program participant)

This is a picture of Gateway Public School.  This is important and it represents the community because a lot of children from Flemingdon attend this school.  My youngest sister goes there as well.  It is mostly important because most of the kids went to this school when they were young and they spent several years there.  The teachers and the playground of the school are important to the people living in this community as well.  They learned a lot from the teachers and played a lot at the school’s playground with their friends.  Therefore they have a lot of memories attached with the school.

By Ammeta (Step Up March Break program participant)