Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the students of Burnsview Secondary School in my riding of Newton—North Delta. Following a project about social change, these students wrote personal essays reflecting their lived experiences. They have published these essays in a book that will be on sale at their school next week. The proceeds will go toward a new playground for children living in a transition house in Surrey—Newton.
As a teacher, parent and grandparent, I make no secret of the fact that young people are my inspiration, and the efforts of these students demonstrate why.
To the students at Burnsview Secondary, I applaud their project. Their passion and commitment to a better future for their generation is commendable. They are leaders in our community and we adults are learning from their example.
I would also take this opportunity to recognize all the amazing teachers that do an awesome job every single day across this country from coast to coast to coast.