The subject or topic can be as varied as the student’s imagination or interest, as long as it is related to history in general of the last 100 years, whether in Quebec, in Canada or the world. Examples: an invention that changed our way of life, history of current or former residents that were enrolled in wars or even peace missions, residents that were associated in some capacity with the Montreal Canadians or NHL teams, history of current or former residents who participated in the Olympics. (See other suggestions on next page.)

N.B. As much as possible, students are encouraged to make a link with Beaconsfield or the way the event or the person influenced the way of life of its residents.

Your project can take many forms, for example:

1-An interview with a former or current resident or simply relating his life story, someone who may have been responsible for an invention or who distinguished himself/herself during an important event or period. You will have to explain the influence of the invention or the event on people or life in Beaconsfield.

2-A presentation of an invention or event that took place in the last 100 years (1910-2010), making a link to Beaconsfield as much as possible.

SUGGESTED TOPICS

Beaconsfield Personalities (please provide a brief biography as well as length of residence in Beaconsfield)

Accomplishments of current or former residents of Beaconsfield who have been:

- Mayors or councillors

- Members of Parliament or politician

- Business leaders (CEO), presidents of large public corporations

- Recipients of the Order of Canada (Beaconsfield has 13)

- Quiet heroes and super volunteers

- Judges, lawyers, notaries

- Participants or associates in various sports, for example: players, owners, coaches, or those involved in the invention of particular equipment or trophies

- Participants in the Olympics games

Themes

- Transport: various means of transport that may have had an impact on the life of the people of Beaconsfield:

roads, railway, aviation, etc.

- Housing development in Beaconsfield: stories on architects, builders, urban planners

- Religious development: history of the churches in Beaconsfield, etc

- School development: history of schools, major events, history of former graduates who have made an impact in Quebec, Canada or elsewhere

- Political events: local, provincial, national, international

- Major events: fires, accidents, crimes, etc.

- Business: Any major event related to Beaconsfield

- Games or toys: old games and toys made or used in the past 100 years

- Environmental issues, pollution, etc.

- Food: history of locally grown products

Tell us about an event, a group or person that

has influenced life or has a particular link to

the City of Beaconsfield over the last decades

or the last century. Here are a few examples . .

1. SUGGESTED TOPICS

2. The subject or topic can be as varied as the participant’s imagination or interest, as long as it is related to history in general and has a particular link to Beaconsfield. Examples: an invention that changed our way of life, the story of current or former residents who have received the Order of Canada or distinguished themselves in other ways, residents who were associated with the Montreal Canadiens or NHL teams, the story of current or former residents who participated in the Olympics.

3. N.B. As much as possible, the participants are encouraged to make a link with Beaconsfield or the way the event or the person influenced the way of life of its residents.

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   Your project can take many forms, for example:

   1-An interview with a former or current resident or simply relating the individual ‘s life story, someone who may have been responsible for an invention or who distinguished himself/herself during an important event or period. Explain the influence of the invention or the event on people or life in Beaconsfield.

   2-A presentation of an invention or event that took place over the last decades or century, making a link to Beaconsfield as much as possible.

    

6. OTHER TOPICS:

    

   Personalities (please provide a brief biography as well as length of residence in Beaconsfield)

    

   Accomplishments of current or former residents of Beaconsfield who have been:

   - Mayors or councillors

   - Members of Parliament or politician

   - Business leaders (CEO), presidents of large public corporations

   - Recipients of the Order of Canada (Beaconsfield has 13)

   - Quiet heroes and super volunteers

   - Judges, lawyers, notaries

   - Participants or associates in various sports, for example: players, owners, coaches, or those involved in the invention of particular equipment or trophies

   - Participants in the Olympics games

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   Themes

   -Aviation: 100th anniversary of the Blériot flight over Montreal and the West Island in 2010

   -Religious development: history of one or more churches in Beaconsfield

   -Sailing events that took place in Beaconsfield, either at the Beaconsfield or Lord Reading Yacht Clubs

   -Summer activities in Beaconsfield in the early 20^th century, formerly a rural/ cottage country

   - (Stories from your parents or grand parents)

   -Old time Kirkwood residents (one of the oldest streets in Beaconsfield having been developed in 1891)

   -Jean Lemire and his expedition to Antarctica, accomplishments, environmental causes etc…

   -History and purpose of NOVA (formerly VON), this agency will be celebrating its 100^th anniversary in 2011.

   -The OKA crisis and the involvement of John Ciaccia (a long term resident and author of a book on the subject)

Tell us about an event, a group or person

that has influenced life or has a particular

link to the City of Beaconsfield.

Here are a few examples . .

Tell us about an event, a group or person

that has influenced life or has a particular

link to the City of Beaconsfield.

Here are a few examples . .

TOPICS, PROJECTS OR RESEARCH AREAS:

The subject areas can be wide, limited mainly by the individual’s interests and scope; ideally, of course, there will be a link with Beaconsfield or an indication of how the event or subject touched the city and its residents.

Here are some potential topics:

1. Who was Roberta Angell and what has she done for us all?

2. What is a hero, and can you identify one from Beaconsfield. Tell what you know about this person and what you consider heroic about his or her behaviour.

3. What do you know about Canada’s Stonehenge? Clue: it’s older than England’s Stonehenge.

 
4. How many parks does Beaconsfield have? Are any of them named in memory of something special? Are any of them unnamed?

5.What story do you remember being told about Beaconsfield by your parents or grandparents?

6. First Nations history: Who was here before the Europeans came? Where are they now? Have you seen any traces of them?

7. Can you name a famous Canadian or better still, a Beaconsfield artist? Or a famous writer? Write an interesting biography of him or her.

8. Do a project on an aspect of Beaconsfield’s natural history, which might touch upon the birds, butterflies, insects, animals, reptiles, fish, trees, wildflowers, or wild/edible natural foods.

9. For the artists among us, do a drawing, or a painting, that particularly represents Beaconsfield.

10. Provide an historical account of a specific building or church in Beaconsfield.

11. Have there been any outstanding events in Beaconsfield that should be recorded?

12. Have any people from Beaconsfield been awarded military medals? Name one and explain why.

13. Who were The United Empire Loyalists? What did they do?

14. Identify a famous Beaconsfielder and write a short essay showing why a street or a park should  be named after him or her.

Tell us about an event, a group or person

that has influenced life or has a particular

link to the City of Beaconsfield.

Here are a few examples . .

TOPICS, PROJECTS OR RESEARCH AREAS:

The subject areas can be wide, limited mainly by the individual’s interests and scope; ideally, of course, there will be a link with Beaconsfield or an indication of how the event or subject touched the city and its residents.

Here are some potential topics:

2014 will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Great War, WWI. It will also be the inauguration of a cenotaph in Shore Park in Beaconsfield in honour of soldiers, policemen, firemen and first responders who gave their lives.

Their involvement would make a great subject for this year's contest: the tale of those who fought or of those who waited their return, of restrictions due to the conflict or the joy at the end of the war, tales of those who made it back or of those who lost a loved one.

Besides the anniversary of WWI, all armed conflicts as well as the work of policeman, fireman or first responder could be inspiring historical accounts.

1. Write a biographical account of a Beaconsfield person who was involved in one of Canada’s wars.

2. What efforts can we here in Beaconsfield all make, however small, to delay global warming and why is this important?

3. Why is it important to remember those who died to save others?

4. What is a hero?  Explain and give examples. 

5.  Are any Beaconsfield streets or parks named after heroes?

6. There is one small park in Beaconsfield that has no name.  Do you know where it is and after whom do you think it should be named?

7.  Write an essay about Vimy Ridge.

8. What were the effects of one of Canada’s wars?

9. Who was Nichola Goddard and why is her name significant?