Q. What does a scientist have in common with a flight attendant? What does a doctor have in common with a dog salon owner? What does a lawyer have in common with a special effects computer engineer? What does a professor have in common with a systems analyst? What does a neuroscientist have in common with a dance therapist? What does an architect have to do with an international seafood broker? Answer: They are all Hudson parents.
Hudson Guest Speakers Program presented the 1st ever Careers in The Community Day on Wednesday May 9.
Every speaker today was a parent or grandparent of a Hudson student. We had 14 parent volunteers who generously shared their time to speak to the children about their educational paths and their careers. The event was an inspirational job fair for students to get thinking about potential careers. We heard from an architect, marketing co. executive, Federal fisheries contamination specialist, a physician, an artisan, a dancer- therapist, dog groomer shop owner, a teacher naturopath, a flight attendant, an IT specialist, a software architect, a lawyer-professor, a behavioral neuroscientist and a seafood broker. Students were invited to ask questions of our parent panelists following the presentations. If students have further questions, they may contact Victoria and she will forward questions to our guest speakers.
Victoria Shroff, the Hudson parent volunteer who organizes the guest speakers program would like to warmly thank PAC, Mr.Cannon, teachers and all our parent volunteers for making this event a resounding success. Special thanks to Rootbeer and Cooper, our two canine guests and Max and Gabby, our student helpers.

Hudson School History May 30, 2017
Former Hudson teacher from the 1960’s and 70’s, Mrs. Kathy Anderson, and Michelle, a past student at Hudson from the same era, regaled Hudson students with stories of what it was like to be a teacher and student more than 5 decades ago.
50 years ago Hudson had separate areas for boys and girls in the basement, donuts cost 5 cents, all children walked to school, and there was a dress code for students and teachers.  Chewing gum was forbidden as was throwing snow balls.  Kids who misbehaved were sent to the principal’s office and got “the strap”.  Children played hop scotch and soccer on the gravel pitch and Hudson had no playground equipment or grass field. The school basement would flood on a regular basis when it rained heavily.
Mrs. Anderson brought in some interesting memorabilia including a newspaper clipping from the Vancouver Sun in 1971 featuring Hudson.  We were lucky today to learn a little bit about our school history from these two very kind women.  At the end of the presentation, Mrs.Anderson and Michelle were given Henry Hudson baseball hats featuring the school logo as a token of thanks.
Victoria would like to thank the office for its continuous support of the guest speaker program.

Constable Heather Montgomery of the Vancouver Police Department attended Henry Hudson today to speak to intermediate and seniors children and parents about the timely topic of internet safety. The presentation was informative, interactive and lively offering kids and parents practical tips such as:

• do not allow a computer or other device in your child’s bedroom;
• know what your child is doing and who they are interacting with online;
• be mindful before posting pictures of yourself or others (a bad posting is forever);
• have a designated parent or adult whom the child can speak to about internet safety issues as they arise.

Parent Resources for Internet Safety–General Information

These resources are of a general nature and were not provided by the VPD, but researched from the Internet.
Centre for Digital and Media Literacy
Canada’s Center for Digital and Media Literacy – tips on how to keep safe and secure online, with extra tips for parents to use. Addressing topics like cyberbullying, body image, safety, and privacy.
Internet Safety
Common Sense Media
Some materials for parents to consult regarding online safety concerns, and some common-sense approaches for dealing with problems.
10 Tips for Internet Safety
This blog posting has 10 tips for parents to think about when talking with their children about Internet safety.

List of resources put together by MediaSmarts

• Study shows Canadian teachers very positive about technology in their classrooms, while facing challenges to successful implementation
• New Series on Emerging Technologies
• Sexting
• Digital Health
• Social Networking
• Instant Messaging
• Music

June 9th 2015
Hudson was fortunate to host Marilyn Rushton, a pillar in the Vancouver blind community, and her seeing eye dog Misty today as part of the PAC Guest Speaker Programme.
The energetic Ms. Rushton shared what it is like to be blind and to be a successful teacher, musician and mother. She candidly answered the kids’ insightful questions, demonstrated how to use a brailler and played the piano beautifully. She showed the kids that she can ‘see’, but with her other senses. It was a truly inspiring and delightful presentation.

On March 26, 2015, we were fortunate to have the Deputy Mayor of the City of Vancouver come to speak to our kids about one of our school goals of social responsibility.  Deputy Mayor Reimer engaged the children on topics such as biking and walking to school, youth leadership, food gardens and homelessness in our City.
The Deputy Mayor and past speakers such as a Vancouver Olympian, The Vancouver Fire Chief, Vancouver Police Department Officers with their dogs, and an anger management counselor have all come to Hudson as part of our PAC Speakers Series.