P.S. 69Q
The Jackson Heights School
Student Government
The fifth grade students of PS69Q play an important part of student government. They have discussions on real world problems and try to bring awareness to others.
Our students have a voice.
SoapBox
What is SoapBox?
I am going to tell you the importance of SoapBox. Soapbox represents the importance of our voices heard and changing the World. Without our voices, how would we share our opinions on things that need to change? Having our voices heard is a very lucky thing to have, because in the past it wasn't as common. Did you know that even in today's world, some country's rulers control everything you do? I have experienced a Soapbox event where kids from all around the city gather to talk about issues that matter to them. It is amazing to see so many brave children using their voices for good. Just as the great William Faulkner has said, "Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed." And now I present to you PS69Q's first ever student Soapbox.
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Speech presented by Julia A.
List of Presenters and Topics
Cameron B. - Kindness
Yvonne R. - Animal Abuse
Golem N. - The Hazards of War
Kalaya B. - Phone Overuse
Rakin S. - More Recess Time
Cecile F. - Smoking
Maria Z. - Child Abuse
Maria C. - Smoking
Victoria H. - Animal Captivity
Olivia G. - Climate Change
Areeb R. - Smoking
Azmayen S. - Dress Code
Brody S. - Gun Violance
Kader N. - Air Pollution
Rayan W. - Trash
Fataha B. - Oil Drilling
Severin C. - Bullying
Sidratul M. - Food Waste
Nasif R. - Pollution
Jazmyn M. - Homelessness
Tasnia A. - Global Warming
Ruhana I. - Racism
Samira L. - Equality for All
Rebecca T. - Ocean Pollution
Lola J. - Online Shopping
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PS69Q's first ever SoapBox event which our students voiced their opinions on real world issues. Thank you to our 5th grade students and teachers that supported them in this important event.