Mr. Belliveau's Class

Production Requirements

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Division 1 and 2 are working on a play called Perseus’ Pursuits. The play runs June 18th- 20th   Thursday June 20th at 6:30 we will have a performance for the families of Division 1 & 2. We are looking to bring props from home that we can use at the play. (Example: pair of shoes, tin can, etc.) here are some of the items that we need for the play:

Torch/flashlight (Zeus)

Basket (Perseus)

• Golden Shield (Athene)
• Knife (Mercury) fake one
• Nike Shoes (Mercury then Perseus)
• Cauldron (Grae Sisters)
• One Eye (Grae Sisters)
• One Tooth (Grae Sisters)
• Tongue of Dog (Grae Sister #1)
• Toad with Wing (Grae Sister #1)
• Hair of Princess (Grae Sister #2)
• Nose of Pig (Grae Sister #2)
• Skinny leg (Grae Sister #3)
• Nuts (Grae Sister #1)
• Woven Bag (Nymphs)
• Helmet (Nymphs)
• Head of the Medusa (Medusa and Perseus)

• Apples (Atlas and Perseus)
• Chains on wrist (Andromeda)
• A rock to throw (Perseus)

If you and your child are able to help bring any props in, please label the item(s) that you send in and give them to your child to bring to school by Friday, May 17th. If the item(s) are unneeded in the play, we will ask your child to send them back. The prop that you choose does not have to be one that your child’s character needs. It can be any prop that you and your child can bring from the list above. Also listed below is the costume breakdown. You only need to find the items for the character your child is playing. We encourage everyone to get found items or borrowed items.

Thank you,

Div 1&2

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Division 1 will be participating in a Force and Motion walking field trip to the Shrum Science Centre at SFU on Wednesday, March 13. The lab we are attending is scheduled to take place between 10:00 and 11:30. The students will be departing from UHE at 9:30 and will return to school by 12:00.

Thank you for your continued support in enriching our students’ learning experiences. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Here is more information about the SFU science workshops: https://www.sfu.ca/science/community/k-12-resources.html

Students in Division 1 are using Twine which is an open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories to create their own “Choose Your Own Adventure” stories.  It’s been great witnessing them make their imaginative stories come to life.  Be sure to ask them how their story writing projects are coming along.  They may even be able to give you a short demonstration of what they have created so far.

Wishing everyone a restful winter break and holiday.  I hope you are able to enjoy some fun family time and create some lasting memories.  I also wanted to thank you for the support you have given to your child and to me this term.

See you in 2024!

Mr. Belliveau

In Science and Physical Health and Education, we started our unit on the human body, puberty, and making safe choices.

You and your child are approaching a big milestone and the difference you can make at this point in their life is huge! You can support their journey into adolescence by talking about it openly and being prepared with the facts. We will be learning how to be healthy and confident during puberty and we will answer their questions and help them understand their bodies.  By starting the conversation today – you’ll be helping to kick off their journey towards becoming a strong, healthy, and confident adult.

Information will be sent home (like pamphlets) during this time if you would like to discuss topics further.

Hello All,

Just a reminder about the Halloween Celebration occurring at Confederation Park on Saturday and Sunday.  It’s a chance to see your child’s pumpkin on display with over a hundred other student’s pumpkins.  Here’s a link with more  website if you’re interested in going:  https://do604.com/events/2023/10/28/guts-seeds-tickets

Also, please have your child bring a strong bag or two to school on Monday, so that they can transport their pumpkins home with them.  Some student’s carved two pumpkins, so they will have a lot to carry.

Have a great weekend!

Just a friendly reminder that Division 1 and 2 will be taking part in two free pumpkin carving sessions on October 24th and 26th with Guts and Seeds.  Please make sure to have your paperwork in by Monday, October 23rd.

University Highlands – Guts and Seeds Advanced Pumpkin Carving Sessions

This week Division 1 has been learning about Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Truth and reconciliation is an ongoing process that requires reflection and action. In an interview, Phyllis Webstad, the person whose experience inspired Orange Shirt Day, noted that there will come a time when the people who lived through the experience of residential school will be gone, and we are dependent on our youth to carry forward the knowledge of Canada’s history.

Many students already have some background knowledge about residential schools and are continuing to learn challenging truths of Canada’s past. Reconciliation starts with a willingness to listen and learn in order to restore positive relationships for affected communities.

Below are some links to support you in your truth and reconciliation journey:

• Orange Shirt Day – the story behind why we wear orange

• Native Land – learn about whose land you live on

• 94 Calls to Action – a child-friendly document to learn about important steps still needed to be taken towards reconciliation (did you know that this Day of T&R is #80 of the 94 calls to action?)