Westwood Elementary School teachers hit the Westwood neighbourhood on bikes and cars, honking and smiling in an attempt at connecting with students who they haven't seen since March 13. (Photo Courtesy, SD57)

By Veronica Beltran

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Teachers missing students hit the streets for a neighbourhood parade

Apr 24, 2020 | 10:40 AM

PRINCE GEORGE—In an attempt to reconnect with their students, Westwood Elementary School grade 2 and 3 teachers weaved their way through the streets of the neighbourhood, in a parade on Wednesday.

For one teacher, the experience was an emotional one.

“I was holding back tears the entire time.”—Allison Westfall, Teacher, Westwood Elementary

“They looked really happy to see us,” added Westfall, “that’s a big part of our job, where we’re connected and we have those relationships with our kids.” The idea for the parade came from teachers missing their students.

Teachers dressed up, rode their bikes, honked, waived and smiled at families gathered on their front lawns as the parade made it’s way through the neighbourhood.

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“I was blown away. There were pockets of families on a corner here, a corner here—families that I had no idea where they lived. I know they live in my catchment area, and they came out of their houses. There was such a great engagement from our community and from our families.”—Steve Dalla Lana, Westwood Elementary Principal

Students and teachers haven’t interacted with each other in the classroom since March 13, the last day before spring break, due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Dalla Lana says that Westwood Elementary students continue to receive quality instruction, with teachers emailing and sending work out regularly.

Other schools in School District 57 have also held car parades including, Malaspina Elementary and Southridge Elementary.

by Veronica Beltran

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