Month: June 2019

To say our field trip to Barnet Beach was fun is an understatement, we had a marvellous time!

It was wonderful to watch the kiddos relax, imagine and play together along the ocean shore. We had students who were adventurous and would go wave jumping, we had a few brave souls who even went SWIMMING (BRRrr)! New friendships were made, new skills (such as fishing + crabbing) were uncovered, and new games (like bocce) were played! As well as the discovery that team work makes the dream work! I think it is safe to say that everyone left the beach that afternoon with a full and happy heart, tired bodies and a smile beaming from ear to ear. Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to drive and supervise all the kiddos to and from the school. The day would not have been possible without your unconditional support and involvement. A million thank yous for all that you do!

The following day we reflected on our favourite part of our beach day.

What is one of your favourite activities to do at the beach?

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We are very enthusiastic about soccer. We loved the team effort, team enthusiasm, the race for the ball and the opportunity to showcase our soccer skills, passing, shooting and stopping the ball. After playing our little hearts out we are quickly becoming aware of the effects that physical activity has on our bodies. We are noticing that our breathing increases, are thirst is quenched, and our bodies are hot and at times perspiring. 

What other activities do you enjoy to play or participate in? What effects do these activities have upon your body? Do you notice any other positive effects from physical activity – what is your mood like? What is your energy like?

In Social Studies we have been learning about present day technologies and how they have changed over the years. How have computers changed and evolved over the years? What has the primary function of the computer always been? What is the sole purpose of a fridge? How have fridges evolved over time?

Yesterday, we worked together in groups to accurately sequence the evolution of the telephone. Do you know in what year the Bell Telephone Company was created and by whom? Did you know that in 1989, the first flip phone was made and it cost approximately $3,000?! When do you think the first automatic mobile phone system for cars was developed? Our young learners thoroughly enjoyed this activity and were amazed at the evolution of technology over the years.

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