Cornell, Markham
One of the interesting changes in the Town of Markham over the last 5 years is the development of a new community based on new urbanism. Apparently this new form of community is one that is supposed to combat sprawl, using the old Main Street model. New urbanism is meant to save space, reduce dependence on cars, and increase ties to the community. To me, this design is quite aesthetically pleasing!
Pacific Mall
The display at the central nexus of the Pacific Mall, on the Markham side of the Markham-Toronto border at Steeles Avenue and Kennedy Road, a neighbourhood largely populated by well-heeled immigrants from China.
Vacation memories inspiration for festival entry
Faces AND Places
Mar 21, 2006
Simone Joseph, Staff WriterAs young as age six, Markham native Cheryl Mackey remembers spending summers with her father and sister exploring museums, exhibits and memorials across the United States. Her father, a former principal at Brother Andre Catholic High School, took his daughters on these trips in part for their educational value.
But instead of recalling the dates of wars, descriptions of exhibits and the vastness of the memorials, Ms Mackey remembers experiences such as admiring the widescreen television in her cousin’s house and the time she threw up right before entering a cave.
Ms Mackey has created a miniature scene, or diorama of these trips, called Historical States, the same kind of exhibit she gravitated toward during her journeys with her family.
A diorama is a representation of a scene with three-dimensional figures, often with a painted background.
“It (dioramas) is what I was most attracted to at the time. They give me an erie feeling. Everything would be still. There would be this mountain of dead bodies, the sounds of death, guns. They almost look like toys but (were on) a serious topic,” she said.
Catholic schools in Markham
Elementary schools
All Saints CES
Blessed John XXIII CES
Kateri Tekakwitha CES
Mother Teresa CES
Sir Richard W. Scott CES
St. Anthony CES
St. Benedict CES
St. Edward CES
St. Francis Xavier CES
St. Joseph CES (Markham)
St. Julia Billiart CES School
St. Justin, Martyr CES
St. Matthew CES
St. Michael Catholic Academy
St. Monica CES
St. Patrick CES (Markham)
St. René Goupil-St. Luke CES
St. Vincent de Paul CES
High schools
Brother André CHS
Fr. Michael McGivney Catholic Academy
St. Augustine CHS
St. Robert CHS
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