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Letter #2 May 10, 2007

Dear Parent/Guardians of Confronting Injustice Students: (Please read and sign below. I need to ensure everyone got this message.)

Your son/daughter has agreed to participate in the John Peters Humphrey Model United Nations Parliament held in Fredericton at St. Thomas University over the weekend of May 11-13. See http://w3.stu.ca/stu/sites/jphmun/contact.html for details on this very exciting opportunity.

He/she will not be missing any school as registration will be between 5-7 PM on Friday. **I am staying over as a supervisor for both nights**
 * What is JPHMUN?** From May 11th to May 13th, 2007, St. Thomas University will be hosting their 8th annual John Peters Humphrey Model United Nations. JPHMUN, for short, is a simulation that attracts participation from 200 grade 11 and 12 from approximately 40 schools across Atlantic Canada. Typically, participates come from the Maritimes (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island) but we are anticipating participation from the United States, China and Europe as well.
 * Our goal is to create a Model United Nations simulation that will open and excite the minds of the students participating.** This opportunity allows students to get to know other students from across the Maritimes and world while challenging their abilities to act as a Country Ambassador

There is no expense associated with this event other than Friday evening’s meal. As well, there is a Saturday morning outing to the Fredericton market so if students need money for that, they must provide their own.


 * While on school-sponsored events such as this, all students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with their roles as ambassadors of their home, school and community. I am not worried about this group but I must inform all students and families that any behaviors that are in violation of school behavioral expectations as explained in the handbook and by common sense, can and will be dealt with in a disciplinary manner by the WHS administration.**

Thanks to Emily and Courtney’s families for getting us there and back.

Sincerely, Richard Blaquiere 506-325-4437 (School) 506-328-4868 (Home 5-8 PM) Richard.Blaquiere@NBEd.NB.ca

Student’s Name _____________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________