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恐怖分子会来我家吗？向孩子解释巴黎事件

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:45:32 GMT

“恐怖分子会来我家吗？”

“法国将会有战争吗？”

这些是在法国各地的小朋友们向家长提出的疑问。家长们应该如何解释ISIS的极端分子的理念，还有为什么迫害那么多无辜的人呢？针对于11月13日巴黎发生袭击事件，孩子们的疑惑把家长们都难倒了。家长们应该如何应答呢？就连中东问题的特种部队负责人也说他无法有效地向孩子们解释这些概念。

在巴黎，你能看到各地的儿童在公共广场上献花，点上蜡烛悼念他们记忆中的受害者。帮助这些孩子理解事件，跨越悲伤是每一位家长必须面对的挑战。

法国儿童杂志 Astrapi 发现孩子和家长有同样的问题。所以采用了直白，易懂的语言向孩子们解释这次袭击事件。文章围绕着来自小朋友们的提问，解答了的几个核心问题：谁是恐怖分子？为什么无辜的人会被杀死？我们应该害怕吗？将会发生什么？(法文文章原文)

杂志展现了一个“恐怖分子害怕自由”的核心理念。并加上了彩图（与孩子们牵着手的哭啼的艾佛铁塔，还有写着“自由”的法国国旗盾牌保护孩子）杂志告诉小朋友不需要恐惧，学会维护自由的理念，并且尊敬他人。

谁是恐怖分子？为什么无辜的人会被杀死？

警察们还在调查，所以我们还不知道太多。不过我们知道这些杀手是恐怖分子。他们以暴力的手段把自己的想法强加给别人。他们甚至愿意为此而死。

这些袭击是由伊斯兰恐怖分子制造的。他们以他们伊斯兰宗教的名义，想把他们的想法强加于所有人。这些及其暴力的人们并不代表大部分的穆斯林人。普遍的穆斯林教徒和平地膜拜他们的宗教。
他们袭击法国因为我们是一个自由的国家。一个人们可以说出他们想法的地方。在叙利亚、伊拉克（伊斯兰国家），法国的军队有参与战争。他们的袭击是为了报复。

这些恐怖分子在大街上随意地杀死无辜的人，希望吓到大家。让每个人想“被射死的人有可能是我。”而产生恐惧。这是他们想要的。

我们应该害怕吗？

当一个人面临着一个严重的事件，我们不知道如何反应，你觉得第一件事情就是恐惧。大人们也对这件事很震惊，我们绝不能屈服于恐惧。

无论你住在巴黎或者是其他地方，知道你的家和你的学校是安全的。回答这些人的暴力和疯狂的最好的办法就是继续正常生活和捍卫自己的想法和尊重对方。

Voice K Journalist Wins Silver Key Award for Scholastic Arts and Writing Award 2014 -International Region

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 02:15:49 GMT

Voice K journalist, Michelle Zeng, has recently won the Silver Key for Scholastic Arts and Writing in the Science Fiction Category. Michelle's "Hunter" is an intense short fiction story about a mysterious little girl and the hunter who found her in the forest. Below is Michelle's experience in writing the story. Her experience is a story worth to be shared, as it shows an excellent story's conception, and a young writer's inspiration, determination and hard work.

Michelle Zeng (Age 12) Silver Key Award Winner

To be honest, I had never planned on ever writing The Hunter; I had absolutely no plot ideas and no motivation to write anything longer than a role play post. The Hunter was originally a random, rather inane piece of writing that I had been using to improve on my descriptive writing skills.

It started out as a short description of a forest at night; then inspiration hit me and I continued on writing, eventually adding in the first character; a hunter prowling the midnight woods. My fingers took over my mind by then as I started adding more and more details, eventually incorporating a young girl into the story. This short drabble-type writing, originally just a descriptive paragraph, actually managed to turn into a thing with some sort of plot; a hunter in the woods at night, hunting deer, eventually finding a girl who has lost her way home.

How did the supernatural aspect of the story come into being, you may ask? I personally am not very sure. For the past few days prior to writing The Hunter, however, I had indulged in reading things like paranormal claims by people over the internet, as well as reading horror stories on sites such as Creepypasta. I think that the little ghost girl in the story was mostly inspired by all those legends of White Ladies that can be found all over the world.

By definition, White Ladies are women and girls that have lost something – be it a husband, children, or some other valuable sort of object – and have set it upon themselves to search for that lost item, even if it takes them forever to do so. The girl in The Hunter may very well be a sort of White Lady, doomed to wander in the forest in the eternal search for her home, but what the girl truly is – well, I can leave it to your imaginations.

I rewrote The Hunter two times before deciding to send it off to the Scholastic writing competitions. It is probably the best short story I have ever written, as I rarely write anything beyond fan-fictions, poems or role-play posts. I had mixed feelings regarding the final outcome of The Hunter; pride, as I loved the way the story ended up in the end, and apprehension for the competition. I was going up against amazing high-school students from gifted art schools like Etobicoke School of Arts; what kind of chance did I have?

When I got the email announcing that the Regional International winners had been decided, I scrolled through the PDF file anxiously, scanning for a name that I wasn’t even sure would be on there. But finally, at the end of the second-last page, there was my name: Michelle Zeng, author of The Hunter, had won a Silver Key award! I must admit, I shamelessly screamed aloud.

Even though my Silver Key award means that I cannot advance any further in the competition, I am still immensely proud of this achievement; this is my first time entering a competition as big as Scholastic, and the fact that I actually managed to get an award really means something to me. Either way, it’s given me hope, and the knowledge that regardless of age and experience, even a normal literature-obsessed girl like me has the chance to reach high with my passion.

Voice K Member Parents Meeting

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 21:27:45 GMT

* Following message is for Voice K member parents

Dear Member Parents,

How have you been? Summer is almost over, a new semester at school begins soon. Voice K has been very busy getting everyone's articles ready for publishing. The issue production time (from Aug 15 to Aug 31) is the busiest time for Voice K. As our next issue Fall 2013 will be published in September, we have lots to plan.

During this time, we are making sure all the articles are being finished editing and send off to the designer and illustrators. Our editorial team is also busy looking for new ideas for you for next issues.

Recently, a lot of parents has been asking me about how to maximize member benefits, so we have decided to host a Voice K Parents' Meeting
Date: September 8, 2 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Mississauga office, 3558 Erindale Station Road, Mississauga, ON

We will cover the following topics:
1. How does Voice K magazine work? Who's involved and how do we create our magazines?

2. Exactly what do you get as journalist member of Voice K

3. How should parents help to maximize benefits for your child?

4. How to help children be prepared at events and get better at writing?

5. Voice K's next step and directions.

I would like to have as many member parents here as possible. This is an essential meeting for all the parents. Please reply through email regarding to whether you will be able attend.

If you have any questions, please call (905) 896 7600

Voice K 2013 小记者会员说明会

亲爱的家长们，
愉快的暑假即将结束，Voice K也进入紧张繁忙的秋季杂志出版筹划期，我们有许多计划在运行中。在此期间，需要得到大家的积极配合，保证所有的文章按时交到编辑和美工人员手中，不延误出版日期。
同时，我们也已进入下期杂志的内容设计。

感谢家长们对小记者工作的大力支持。最近，由于会员人数和活动的增加，我们将召开一次小记者家长说明会。很多家长希望了解更多小记者活动信息，以及如何配合杂志社，让孩子们在活动中获得最大效益。针对家长们的诸多问题，我们将进行解答。

具体时间，内容如下：

时间：九月八日下午 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
地点：3558 Erindale Station Rd. Mississauga， ON.

内容：1. Voice K杂志社是如何工作的？
2. 我们的活动是如何运行的？
3. 家长应该怎样帮助孩子准备采访，获得最大收获？
4. Voice K 下一步的发展方向。

请您务必回函，通知我们您是否能够参加。我们的email是 voicek.mag@gmail.com

如有问题，请联系（905）896 7600

Voice of Kids:Future Journalism Training Program Graduation Party

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 23:55:14 GMT

Graduation Day. Diplomas. Gowns. Pictures. Flowers. Happy memories of friends and stressful studies. All ends with new beginnings. Voice K had showcased the new generation of future kid journalists at their personal grad ceremony. This event was held on July 23, 2013 at 6pm in the Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre.

Teachers, families and the journalists were bustling with excitement in the beginning of the ceremony. A camera crew from Fairchild TV was also present ready to capture the special moment for the graduated journalists. The ceremony began with a short film of the journalists’ field trip to the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto. Next, Voice K’s Editor-in-Chief, Joanna Liu started off with an open speech to the delighted kid journalists and parents, emphasizing their hard work and dedication to journalism. After the speech, Liu began handing out each journalist’s diplomas and their contributions during their time in the program.

Then, the festivities began with balloons, games and candies. There was a lot of laughter and merriment as each journalist talked about their fun journey into pursuing journalism. There were plenty of pictures being taken with the journalists, families and teachers. Later, the ceremony concluded with food and drinks where everyone congregated with each other to reminisce. The event was a huge success as many journalists were sad to see it come to an end. A special thanks was contributed to Joanna Liu, who hosted as well as organized the event. None of this would have been possible due to her hard efforts. We hope to see many more events in the future and many more additions to the Voice K family.

Book Week 2013 Writing Contest

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:12:11 GMT

Voice K encourages journalist to apply their writing from Voice K to:

Book Week 2013 Writing Contest
Do you love to write? Are you in Grade 4 to 12? If so, enter the Book Week 2013 Writing Contest!
Young writers from across Canada, in grades 4 to 12, are invited to submit their stories and/or poems (fiction or non-fiction) to theBook Week 2013 Writing Contest for Kids & Teens. Judging is done by noted writers from across Canada and one winner from each grade will receive a $250 gift certificate for the bookstore of his or her choice. Two honourable mentions from each grade category will also receive $50 gift certificates. The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2013.

Winning entries will be posted here on the Book Week website on May 8, 2013 during TD Canadian Children’s Book Week 2013.

CONTEST DETAILS

Entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2013. They do not have to be received by this date.
Entrants must be in Grades 4 to 12 at the time of the contest deadline.
Entries must be written in English and must not exceed 1,500 words.
All entries must be original content.
Multiple entries are allowed and can be mailed together in one envelope.
All entries must include a fully complete ENTRY FORM.*
Please staple one entry form to each story/poem being submitted; do not use paperclips, binder clips, folders or duotangs.
Entries may be handwritten or typed.
No faxed or emailed entries will be accepted.
Due to the large volume of entries, we cannot acknowledge receipt of entry.
Contest open to residents of Canada only.
Winners will be announced on May 8, 2013 during TD Canadian Children's Book Week 2013.

* Please note that entries not accompanied by an ENTRY FORM will not be considered.

MAIL ENTRIES TO:Writing Contest
c/o The Canadian Children's Book Centre
Suite 217, 40 Orchard View Blvd
Toronto, Ontario
M4R 1B9

For more information about the Book Week 2013 Writing Contest, please contact Shannon Howe Barnes at 416.975.0010 ext. 227 orshannon@bookcentre.ca.

View original website:http://www.bookweek.ca/book-week/2013/book-week-2013-writing-contest

Voice of Kids: Future Journalist Training Program

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:29:27 GMT

Hi kids reporters and future journalist, do you want to hear what people from the industry say about a career in media? Voice K is collaborating with Dixie Bloor Center, getting $1500 from United Way of Peel Region and Region of Peel for a 12 session journalist training program. The program will launch on Feb 5th 2013.

The registration will start on Jan 7, 2013. See details at
http://www.voicek.ca/future-journalist-training-program.html

Upcoming PA days for Peel and Toronto School District Board

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:25:35 GMT

Parents has been asking about this, hope this post would help! Voice K's sponsoring organization, Golden Key Cultural Center is hosting classes and daycare services on these dates. Voice K is teaching the Public Speaking & English Essay sections.

P.A. Days for 2012/2013 School Year

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

Friday, September 14, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Monday, January 21, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Friday, June 7, 2013

Peel District School Board (including Roberta Bondar)

Friday, September 14, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Monday, January 21, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Friday, June 7, 2013

Toronto Catholic District School Board and Toronto District School Board
Friday, November 16, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Friday, January 25, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
Friday, June 7, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013

Magazine is the voice of kids

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:20:08 GMT

Voice K presents a journalism award to Wendy Wang.

Article copied from Mississauga News
Article by Jan Dean

Being an editor is child's play for Joanna Liu. In fact, she's editor-in-chief of Voice K, the Mississauga-based magazine that's written by children, for children.

Liu, 24, has tutored kids for years at the Golden Key Cultural Centre, a tutoring facility at 3558 Erindale Station Rd. that's owned by her parents. That gave her space to work and ready access to a team of journalists between 7-15.

"It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be to start the magazine," said Liu.

The easy part was the name. Voice K stands for "Voice of Kids."

Some 13 months later, there are 15 young reporters contributing toVoice K, which gets its story leads from about 25 local organizations.

It's been a lot of work for the young editor, who still works for the Golden Key Culture Centre and is also completing an internship in marketing at the Mississauga Food Bank.

Liu, who has lived in Mississauga for a decade, is good at multi-tasking. She speaks Chinese, English and Japanese. She studied arts management at University of Toronto and public relations at Humber College. Along the way she fit in some journalism courses.

At Voice K, she's teaching her cub reporters about interviewing techniques and magazine writing.
"The kids were shy at first about asking questions, but they've learned a lot," she said.

They also love what they're doing. Wendy Wang, 13, is a Voice Kjournalist who says it's exciting to meet new people and see her work published.

The magazine publishes original short stories, reports on events, and assessments of current trends from a kid's point of view.

After publishing online for months, Liu used a $2,000 donation from her parents to publish paper editions of Voice K.

Now she's applying for grants in hopes of building a broadcasting studio for Voice K.

"It would be so awesome to catch our reporters on film actually doing their interviews," said Liu.

Liu has also pitched her idea for a broadcasting studio to the Aviva Community Fund, which backs ideas that are chosen through several rounds of online voting. Those who submit the winning ideas get anywhere from $5,000 to $150,000 to make them reality. The second round of voting started Oct. 22. For more information visitwww.voicek.ca and www.avivacommunityfund.org.

Free Halloween Party for Kids

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:37:59 GMT

Free Halloween Party for Kids
Saturday October 27, 2012 6:00 pm to 9:00pm
Golden Key Cultural Center:
3558 Erindale Station Road, Mississauga, ON

Games & Activities
- Halloween Bingo
- Pumpkin Bowling
- Dress up your teammate as a Mummy competition
- Monster Interviews
- Halloween drawing and crafts
- Face painting

From ghouls to ghosts, vampires to vixens, now's the time to take your kids to enjoy a night of dress up Halloween Party
Dress code: Kids in costumes have a chance to win prizes!
Age: 4 to 12
Space Limited: Please call to register (416) 587 5178
Or online at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEl2YVhEWmttc1VvQXdIbjVwYmVubkE6MQ

Vote for us on Aviva Community Fund

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:33:29 GMT

At the heart of Voice K, is a desire for constant growth and development, with each little journalist and/or author improving his or her craft (whatever it might be, e.g. writing, reporting, reading, etc.) whilst simultaneously providing a valuable resource for kids of all ages and from all over the GTA to read and learn from.

There is nothing quite like seeing your name in print, and all that hard-work and energy amount to something so worthwhile. It can be an exhilarating experience; one that we hope to share with more bright and talented young reporters and writers.

Voice K aims to become an even larger platform for kids, showcasing their unique, informative and often quite humorous voices more effectively through a larger media outlet. We hope to expand our reach whilst continuing to provide a diverse, social learning experience for everyone involved in new and more exciting ways.

We've given our journalists the chance to see their name in print, now we want to focus on capturing their little faces on screen, behind the camera, starting with a series of online episodes, conducting interviews and reporting on different events.

We hope to build a studio within our current building and transform it into a news station for children. But we can’t do it without the support of other people like us who believe in the power and value of a child’s voice and the insurmountable possibilities of that voice’s range when given the proper guidance and allowed enough room to grow.

Please vote for us at http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf13429