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Month: April 2026

Simple Machines

April 26, 2026 / / 0 Comments

By  Ms.Vankadari

Division 7 has been exploring Simple Machines in Science and learning about Wheel and Axle. Students worked collaboratively in groups to design and build their own toy cars using clothes pins, buttons and toothpicks.  After creating their models, students tested how well their cars rolled and observed how the wheel‑and‑axle functions in motion. They used a variety of materials around the classroom to build ramps to compare how their cars performed on different surfaces. It was an engaging and fun learning experience for the class.

 

Thread Chorus Costumes

April 13, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Division 7 will be participating in the Spring musical, Woven: Threads of the True North, as part of the “Thread Chorus.”  Please help your child put together a costume this week. Our performance will be on April 21, 2026.

For the Thread Chorus, we are aiming for a “Canadian-inspired” look. Students are encouraged to wear:

  • Clothing with Canada or maple leaf imagery
  • Hockey or other Canadian sports jerseys
  • A mix of red and white, or plain black
  • Jeans or “Canadian tuxedo” style (denim tops and bottoms)
  • Patchwork elements that can be temporarily added to clothing
The overall goal is to create a visually unified but varied look that reflects Canadian identity and storytelling.

Important Costume Piece for the Performance

As part of the song “Here for a Good Time,” all Thread Chorus members will participate in a staging moment where they will remove a light jacket or shirt and place it into a pile on stage, helping us build a visual “mountain of discarded clothing.”

For this, please ensure your child brings:

  • A light jacket or shirt (something they are comfortable removing on stage)
  • An item that is okay to get slightly wrinkled
  • A clearly labeled tag with your child’s name and division

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