Throughout the year, you may have heard of Ontario's new phone ban laws in classrooms all over the province. This proposed policy has been created with the intent to lessen distraction and eliminate cell phone use in classrooms. The purpose is to allow students to focus on their learning. Ontario will be restricting the use of cell phones in class starting November 2019. The movement for a cell phone ban gained momentum during the last provincial election. Premiere Ford highlighted classroom cell phone bans in his election platform.
We’ve all grown accustomed to the bright red poppy worn throughout the beginning of November. Even though Remembrance Day occurs every year it’s easy to forget the importance of it. Remembrance Day isn’t only for remembering the past wars, lives lost and sacrifices, but also the present wars happening in countries around the world. Lives are being lost in the present. Although November 11th is Remembrance Day, we must remember everyday throughout the year of the past and present sacrifices of soldiers have made for you. Allowing you to live in peace and freedom. 
This year, you can submit a short story, poetry piece, and/or photography connecting to one of three possible themes. Your options are "Hush", "Bang", and "Click". Be as creative as you want!
Entries will be accepted starting Monday May 1st 2017
The deadline for entering is Friday May 20th 2017
First place winners in each category (short story, photography, and poetry) will have their entry published on the Ridge Report website and will be awarded a prize.
Click on each category to submit and know about the rules and requirements.
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