This week Division 5 has been learning lots about the simple machine called “wheel and axle.” On Wednesday we went to Rollerland at the PNE to learn some new skills on rollerskates. We learned how to safely fall, and how to move ourselves forwards and backwards on the rollerskates. There were many falls, but most people managed to keep getting back up and trying again. All that perseverance led to lots of growth throughout our session–I was very proud of our students!
On Monday and Thursday we participated in HUB Cycling workshops on how to enjoy our bikes safely in the community. We went over safety checks for the bike (ABC) and helmet (2V2). Students learned about right of way, hand signals, and some rules of the road. When we got on the bikes on Thursday, students were able to practice what they were learning on “mini-roads” on our school field.
It was a “wheelie” busy week!
(okay, I’ll stop now with the “wheel” pun now…)
As part of our media literacy studies, and in preparation for Earth Day next week, students in Division 5 have been discussing the concept of “greenwashing.”
Author, filmmaker, and animator, Jeff Chiba Stearns, visited University Highlands today to talk about his art. We were particularly interested to hear about his newest book, On Being Yukiko, because we have been learning about the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War 2. On Being Yukiko explores Japanese Canadian family history and cultural identity, and how the impacts of displacement and racism echo into the lived experiences of people today. Jeff worked with artist, 
