Mrs. Walji's Gr. 2/3 class | 2025 – 2026
Div. 20 was excited to perform “So much snow!” for you (for two shows!)
Bravo to our three volunteers with speaking parts- you were able to memorize many lines and deliver them with enthusiasm! Everyone sang their hearts out… and with such bright smiles!
Thank you families for coming out to enjoy the concert. We are all grateful to Ms. Seah, our music teacher, for helping our class prepare and perform!
To understand how heat transfers in science, we made popcorn in two different ways today!
We learned that we can transfer heat to the popping corn kernels by:
Heat turns the kernels inside out into the popcorn we can enjoy…which we definitely did! We also turned our popcorn into yummy and festive popcorn marshmallow balls!
We will be making popcorn by way of radiation very soon! Ask your child how we will be able to make popcorn this way!
Watch the heat transfer intro video again together at home > here
Div. 20 showed phenomenal patience and growth mindset skills when learning how to sew today!
(ADST focus: Use materials in a safe manner and develop new skills – via new procedures, trial and error, problem solving, and collaborative ideas- through individual projects)
Students chose their winter stocking colour and learned how to thread a needle.
They will adorn their winter stockings with fun embellishments shortly… stay tuned!
Division 20 has added MINI HATS to their ADST skill set (ability to design, make, and apply newly learned skills to produce a final product)
Students created their mini hats using only yarn and toilet paper rolls! Their Big Buddies came to help them this afternoon and filled our classroom with such positive energy.
Div. 20 learned to cut pieces of yarn to the same length and repeat a tie-and-knot process to create several knots that cover the paper roll. They then pulled the gathered yarn through to create the ‘rim’ of the hat. And finally tied the pieces together and gave it a haircut to create a pom-pom at the top.
An impressive growth mindset was observed with this task- it was very challenging at first to loop and tie knots, but they ALL persevered. I am so proud of them!
They are now excited to teach others and to also create hats for all their classroom stuffy friends 🙂
Div. 20 read stories and discussed the significance of Remembrance Day.
Students shared their thoughts on what peace looks like, feels like, sounds like… and what it is not.
A few students in our class volunteered to participate in our Primary assembly to showcase their collage artwork, while two students carried our class wreath we made with watercolour poppies to the front of the stage to join the other class wreaths.
I will remember by…
“Wearing my poppy.”
“Closing my eyes to remember what the soldiers did for us.”
“Singing O Canada.”
“Thanking the soldiers who fought for us.”
Div. 20 had a terrific start to Halloween despite the rainy day weather!
We started our morning off with our Big Buddies creating Halloween candy corn creatures!Â
Next, we headed down to the gym to show off our costumes and dance moves during the Primary Halloween Parade. Click on the witch below to see some of us dance!
In the afternoon, we played a variety of Halloween games together: Pumpkin Bowling, Ghost Races, and Hot “Pumpkin” Pass, along with a few other activities. Ask your child which one they enjoyed the most!
Happy Halloween to everyone! Be extra safe and warm this weekend!
As Scientists today, we made FINGER JELLO for some hands-on science fun!
We gathered our materials and observed and recorded THREE states of matter during the steps in our procedure. We showed a lot of patience while we waited for each layer to solidify in the freezer.
And the best part… we got to eat a yummy (and colourful) SOLID treat!
Scientist Mina from SCWIST came in to do a science workshop with us.
She talked about the three states of matter and the different types of chemical and physical changes that can occur in many items we are familiar with. We learned that atoms are tiny particles. We also learned that there is a 4th state of matter… plasma!
We were excited to engage in a messy, hands-on activity that tested the question:
“Can something be both a solid and a liquid at the same time?” YES!
We learned about Non-Newtonian fluids … and we made one today called Oobleck! (This fluid can behave like both a liquid and a solid depending on how much pressure is applied).
Check out Div. 20 scientists in action!
We were so excited to meet our Big Buddies today from Mr. Jung’s Gr. 6/7 class!
We asked a few questions to get to know one another and then chose an activity to do together.
We cannot wait to see them next week for a collaborative activity!
Today we had our Orange Shirt Day assembly in the gym. We listened to the significance of the orange shirt and learned the meaning behind the phrase, “Every Child Matters.”
As a class, we talked about why we matter as individuals. We also thought of different ways in how we can show others that they matter:
“Love their cultures.” ~Sophia
“By listening to people.” ~Calliah
“Being gentle.” ~Milan
“Telling them that they matter.” ~Helma
“Including others.” ~Maxime
“I can show them respect and show them that I care about them.” ~Yousef
Every Child Matters by Phyllis Webstad honours the history and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island and moves us all forward on a path toward Truth and Reconciliation.
You can read more books together at home with your child > here