Submission  by  Maya  Nadler  –  Villa  Maria  –  2A     Why  do  we  have  to  go  to  a  museum  to  view  interesting  and  creative  works  of  art?  Why  shouldn’t  our   everyday  surroundings  be  just  as  beautiful?  Why  is  it  that  when  we  see  a  red  Cardinal  bird  laying  on  a  tree   branch  or  a  rainbow  in  the  blue  skies  after  a  sun  shower,  we  stare  in  amazement.  Well,  that’s  because   these  natural  phenomenon  happen  rarely  and  they  give  us  a  sense  of  satisfaction  when  looking  at  them.     Imagine  a  city  full  of  vibrant  colors  and  where  everyone  uses  their  imagination  and  creativity.  This  would   be  the  Montreal  of  my  dreams.         If  we  use  the  colors  of  nature  to  improve  the  things  that  are  manmade  in  our  society  such  as   houses,  buildings  and  roads,  the  city  would  be  lively  and  would  be  one  of  the  most  colorful  and   interesting  places  in  the  world.  I  truly  believe  that  the  houses  and  buildings  in  Montreal  are  monotonous   and  would  be  better  off  with  some  artistic  skills  rather  than  leaving  them  as  is.  You  may  notice  that  many   of  the  structures  are  similar  and  either  have  red  or  brown  brick  which  in  my  opinion,  is  pretty  dull.  It  is  a   good  idea  to  change  and  spice  things  up  because  without  color,  everything  appears  to  be  dark  and  bleak.   For  example,  in  Venice,  Italy  and  in  some  locations  in  Mexico,  the  houses  are  painted  in  exhilarating  and   eye-­‐catching  colors,  which  brings  the  area  to  life  and  changes  people’s  moods,  making  them  more  joyful!   Not  only  should  our  architectural  works  be  expressive  but  also  the  roads,  which  make  up  a  large  portion   of  our  city.  Why  does  the  pavement  of  the  streets  have  to  be  black?  Why  can’t  we  have  multi-­‐colored   cobblestone  roads  like  in  Amsterdam?         Artistic  murals  can  be  a  beautiful  addition  to  our  buildings  and  at  the  same  time,  it  discourages   graffiti  artists  from  violating  the  rules.  We  should  add  more  murals,  sculptures  and  other  works  of  art   throughout  our  city.  Have  you  ever  seen  the  mural  on  the  corner  of  Decarie  and  Sherbrooke  Street  West,   depicting  a  young  boy  with  his  toys  and  his  cupped  hands  holding  a  magical  stream  of  light?  This  is  a   remarkable  artistic  expression  that  should  be  appreciated  just  like  any  other  masterpiece  out  there.         In  conclusion,  I  believe  that  we  should  bring  color  into  the  city  in  order  for  it  to  be  radiant  and   full  of  vibrant  colors.  The  configuration  of  our  city  would  look  ten  times  better  and  would  express  every   citizen’s  work  of  art!                  

Submission  by  Amalia  Mastroberardino  –  Villa  Maria  –  5C     A  Birthday  Card     Happy  birthday  Montreal!     Three  hundred  and  seventy-­‐five  never  looked  so  great!  Has  it  really  been  sixteen  years  since  we   first  met  at  the  Royal  Victoria  hospital?  I  wanted  to  tell  you  how  sincerely  grateful  I  am  for  all  of  our   adventures  together  and  also  that  I’m  honoured  to  call  you  home.  Don’t  listen  to  what  anybody  says,   you’re  way  better  than  Toronto,  that  said,  it  wouldn’t  hurt  if  you  made  a  few  improvements  in  the   upcoming  years.  If  I  could  give  you  a  couple  of  suggestions…         For  starters,  did  you  ever  consider  a  “facelift.”  Don’t  get  me  wrong,  you’re  a  beautiful  city,  but   I’ve  noticed  that  lately  your  potholes  are  very  noticeable,  and  your  bridges  are  crumbling!  The  state  of   your  haggard  infrastructure  is  putting  your  citizens  in  potential  danger,  making  them  suffer  from   unpleasant  congestion  and  inciting  them  to  covet  other  lovely  cities.  Your  public  transport  system  could   use  a  bit  of  a  makeover  as  well,  especially  regarding  timeliness.  More  often  than  not,  I  find  myself  waiting   forever  for  a  bus.     Moreover,  you  should  try  to  be  a  little  more  eco-­‐conscious.  Quebec  uses  almost  97%  renewable   energy  and  has  done  so  for  quite  some  time,  but  don’t  let  that  blind  you  to  the  fact  that  cities  are  to   blame  for  a  substantial  portion  of  carbon  emissions.  The  new  hybrid  buses  are  a  great  choice  and  I  think   moving  forward  with  cleaner  transportation  is  a  good  environmental  move  for  a  bustling  city  like  yourself.   Go  greener  still  and  grow  some  new  trees,  you  looked  absolutely  marvelous  this  autumn;  fall  colours   really  do  complement  your  St  Lawrence.     Lastly,  embrace  your  heritage.  You  are  so  privileged  to  be  the  home  to  such  a  large  number  of   cultures  and  ethnicities.  Now  more  than  ever  you  should  celebrate  your  diversity,  and  show  the  world   that  you  don’t  fear  being  different.       All  in  all,  Montreal,  you’re  a  great  city,  don’t  ever  think  otherwise.  I  mean,  look  what  you’ve   accomplished!  You  have  a  rich  and  influential  history,  you’ve  given  life  to  exceptional  artists  such  as   Leonard  Cohen  and  Mordecai  Richler;  inspired  movements  like  John  and  Yoko’s  sit-­‐in,  you’re  the  home  of   the  Montreal  bagel  (by  far  the  world’s  best  bagel),  Expo  67,  the  76th  Olympic  games,  the  Grand  Prix,  the   Jazz  festival  and  let’s  not  forget  the  greatest  hockey  team  in  the  world!  So  blow  out  our  candles,  or  let  the   wind  blow  away  some  of  those  unsightly  orange  construction  cones,  and  have  a  truly  magical  three   hundred  and  seventy-­‐fifth,  you  deserve  it!     Love  always,   Amalia     P.S.  If  you  don’t  mind,  could  you  cool  it  with  the  frigid  winters,  I  would  really  appreciate  it!        

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