Post by Kat on Nov 30, 2016 0:27:46 GMT
What is the P.I.N. Project?
Project P.I.N. "Peace in Need"
The many varieties of student organizations have come together in light of recent and past events in an effort to make the campus feel more welcoming and safe for students and faculty. In its early stages, safety pins were passed around with a slip of paper with Project P.I.N.'s oath:
| "If you wear a hijab, if you're trans, if you're a person of color, if you're disabled, if you're an immigrant, if you're a survivor, if you're a refugee, if you're a veteran, if you're LGBTQ+, if you are a woman.. No matter what your walk of life, if you need me I'll be with you. All I ask is that you be with me too." |
Spreading the Love
Students would pin a safety pin to their clothing in symbolism of their willingness to spread love and joy to those of all walks of life and creeds. A hashtag was started (#SafetyPin), student outreach was doubled in size, and hotlines for stress and/or other factors were set up via the Counselling Services department. Students and Faculty are encouraged to reach out to one another in an effort to promote good health, safety, and benevolence on campus.
The Festival
The Low-down
Once a semester, usually around the last month or so, the athletic fields are set up for the P.I.N. Festival. The events normally last from Friday afternoon through late Saturday afternoon. Tents are set up, music and refreshments are provided, activities and games are set up, and even some carnival rides as well as de-stressing opportunities are found all over the fields. The Festival is an all-nighter event. Security checks bags at a main entrance to ensure safety (also confiscating any substances not up to school code) and glow sticks as well as glow-in-the-dark body paints are provided. Faculty, Students, and even some members of the community are invited.
Key Features of Fall 2016 Festival
- MUSIC-- Local bands have been asked to perform. They will take turns on stage, usually at one of the endzones of the field.
- REFRESHMENTS-- The Culinary Arts club have graciously provided many of the delectable goods found in its tent. A cotton candy machine as well as slushie machines have also been acquired for those fun fair-foods people love as well. All is free for consumption.
- ARTS AND CRAFTS-- Various arts and crafts to take home. Or even make your own! Found in the Arts and Crafts tent.
- GAMES-- Many games like wheelbarrow races, three-legged races, relays, even large group games of capture the flag and more!
- DE-STRESSING CENTERS-- The counselling services of Metric have offered quiet spaces throughout the festival grounds for students to relax. Medical attention can be sought here as well.
- P.I.N. IT BOARDS-- The Newspaper and Publications Team has paired up with those in shop classes to create large wooden boards at center field. Take a piece of paper, write words of encouragement, and pin it up for everyone to see!
- GLOW IN THE DARK DANCE-- Bring out the glow sticks, paint, and neon lights for a late-night dance at the endzone stage! The dance lasts until sunrise!
It's time to Party!
Assume the festival is in its beginning stages. The sun is still out and everyone is coming out of their classes, flooding to the athletic fields. As said before, all characters are welcome just keep in mind that everyone will be searched before entering the festival. Admission is free and backpacks/bags are allowed but alcohol, weapons, drugs, and other dangerous substances/objects will be confiscated if found. if someone causes trouble, they will be escorted off the field and will not be allowed re-entry.
Posting order
Will be updated as we go along! As with the other big boards, if someone has not replied within 3 days they can be skipped unless given good reason.
Name || Name || Name
Will be updated as we go along! As with the other big boards, if someone has not replied within 3 days they can be skipped unless given good reason.
Name || Name || Name
