Category: Classroom

Today in class we reviewed how how to do an image search and select only creative common photos that are available to be reused and do not infringe on copyright laws. One website students are encouraged to use for projects is:   www.photosforclass.com

Also, we reviewed how to select photos in a google search that are safe and able to be reused.

Lastly, we spent some time reviewing where to find information for projects in our online library catalog under Destiny Discover oand through our online library web resources.

The Burnaby School District is transitioning to Office 365 for grade 4-7 students, giving them free access to a Microsoft Office 365 cloud based account. It includes a personal email address as well as access to the most recent versions of Microsoft Office tools, such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote and more. It also includes an online file storage space (OneDrive) so work can be accessed on any device. Office 365 enriches the learning experience providing students and teachers the ability to communicate, store files and collaborate on documents and presentations from school or home, all within a secure online environment. 

As we get ready to introduce this at Stoney Creek, more information will be sent home. Attached below is a copy of the District letter to students with more details.

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At the beginning of the school year all students of Stoney Creek had an opportunity to develop their ADST skills with Alex McKillop, our Applied Design, Skills & Technologies District Advisor as they planned, designed, cut, sanded , and decorated wooden leaves for our school kindness mural. The next time you are in the school be sure to stop by the office and admire their beautiful artwork.  Like leaves blowing in the wind this mural will be a permanent reminder for us all to perform random acts of kindness and give back to the community in positive ways.

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Aaron Nelson- Moody led students through a guided session on indigenous art and storytelling.  Students learned about the significance of a house post and learned about the symbols commonly used in First Nations art and carvings.  They then had an opportunity to create a drawing of a salmon using the techniques demonstrated by Aaron Nelson- Moody.

Big Idea

Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world

Works of art influence and are influenced by the world around us

Engaging in creative expression and experiences expands people’s sense of identity and belonging

Curricular Competencies

Identify how story in First Peoples cultures connects people to the land

Explore a range of cultures, and the relationships among cultures, societies, and the arts

During our first week back to school the Grade 5’s created this amazing mural to remind us all to be kind to one another.  The mural also showcases that positive actions no matter how big or how small do make a difference.

Welcome to our class blog! We are excited to have you share in our learning. On our website, you will find samples of our learning and  important reminders about events and other activities happening in our class this year.

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Students of Division 9 recently harvested 342 potatoes that they’ve been growing and tending to since March.  They also prepared detailed presentations for our Strong Start students and their parents to explain the potato lifecycle and how to grow them. Students thoroughly enjoyed digging in the dirt and discovering different insects that decided to call our potato plants home. Once the potatoes were harvested each student took their own bag of potatoes home to enjoy with their family members.

This year for “Earth Week”, 12th Avenue students participated in the Plastic Bag Grab Challenge. Students learned about the importance of the 3Rs (Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling), strategies for keeping our Earth healthy and clean, and how to use reusable bags instead of plastic bags.  Together, we collected a grand total of 1176 bags, which will be recycled instead of sitting in the landfills.  Many thanks and congratulations to our all students, staff and our families for all their support and contributions!  

At today’s community gathering Div 9 students performed their rewritten version of Flo Rida’s song My house to remind everyone of Twelfth Avenues behaviour expectations for inside days.  They did an incredible job and should be very proud of their performance.  Well done Div 9!

Click on the link below and take and listen to see for yourself how they did.