Category: Core-Communication

This term we have also been learning to write our own poetry.  For this lesson students learned about blackout poetry and created their own poems from pages obtained from a novel that was going to be recycled. Blackout poetry is when you take a written piece of text from a book, newspaper, or magazine and redact words, in order to come up with your very own poetry.  Don’t forget to read your child’s blackout poetry in their digital portfolio.

Recently students from Division 5 and 3 had a presentation from ERASE BC about online safety.  They learned about good digital citizenship practises and how to keep themselves safe online.

PRIME & COMPOSITE NUMBERS

In class, we learned how to determine if a number is prime or composite. Prime Numbers have only 2 factors whereas composite numbers have many.  All even numbers are composite except the number 2.  The number 2 is the only even number that is prime because it only has two factors 1 and itself (2).  The number 1 is neither prime or composite where it’s only factor is 1.

To determine if an odd number is prime or composite we learned to apply the divisibility rule for 3.  If the sum of the digits is divisible by 3 then the number is composite.  If the sum is not divisible by 3 the number is prime.

Example:  27 (composite)                          18001 (prime)

2 + 7 = 9 – is divisible by 3         1 + 8 + 0 + 0 + 1 = 10 – is not divisible by 3

LOWEST COMMON MULTIPLE (LCM) & GREATEST COMMON FACTOR (GCF)

In class we’ve also been learning how to identify the Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) and Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of two numbers.

Example:

4 and 36

4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36

36: 36, 72, 98

LCM = 36

Factors of 4: 1, 2, 4

Factors of 36: 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 18, 36

GCF= 4

It was a wet day but we had so much fun at Britannia Mines today learning more about the rock cycle, types of rocks and minerals and the mining process.

Students, teachers, EA’s and parent volunteers participated in a one hour underground tour where they learned about how copper was mined and extracted from the earth when Britannia was a working mine.

After the underground tour we participated in a lab where we learned how every rock has a story. We learned more about how rocks tell us about the history of our planet, both distant and more recent. We also learned how rocks move through the rock cycle transforming from one type of rock to another.

To wrap up our visit we ended with an international award winning presentation called Boom where we were able to discover the thrilling light, sound, and special effects experience inside the historic mill.  We experienced all 20-storeys coming back to life with a thunderous roar and even saw some Britannia ghosts 👻

Here are some pictures and videos from today. Enjoy!

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In Class this week we’ve been learning about the the different types of rocks, the rock cycle, and the methods scientists use to classify rocks. Towards the end of the week they participated in a series of experiments to test and record the hardness, reactivity, and buoyancy of various rock samples before making predictions about the type of rock (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) each sample was.  Here are a few photos showing these busy scientists at work:

This week students had the privilege of learning about wild, native, and medicinal plants from Lori Synder, a First Nations Métis herbalist and educator. It was a rich learning experience and we are inspired by her teachings. We are also very excited about transforming our garden/outdoor classroom, making it a more diverse space where students can gather and learn more about native plants and indigenous ways of knowing and doing. As the season change and new plants are added, take time to observe, witness, and listen to what the garden is offering us.

In addition, students wore orange shirts throughout the week and explored age-appropriate lessons and had discussions about the meaning behind wearing orange shirts. This generation of children will have a far greater understanding of the history of residential schools, their negative impact, and the importance of reconciliation as we look critically at our country’s history and strive to do better. Tomorrow could be an opportunity to ask your children about what they have learned from their sessions with Lori and Mme Heardman this week.

After a very successful Business Fair students from Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 5 donated 15% ($607) of their profits to the Canadian Red Cross to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Congratulations everyone on a job well done at this years Business Fair and thank you all for your generous donations.

Friday, June 3rd is Outdoor Fun Day.  We ask that students come to school with a lunch and dressed for the weather (water bottle, hat, sunscreen, etc.)  Students will be dismissed from their classrooms, 12:15pm for French and 12:30 pm for English.  Parents are welcome to attend the outside activities.  Students will be participating in fun activities organized by the Grade 7 students. One of the activities will be jumping rope. Each teacher has some skipping ropes for their class,  but we also ask that students bring a skipping rope from home if possible. We are including Jump rope for Heart fundraising information should you choose to participate. This fundraising is solely done online this year. (more…)

Divisions 1, 2, 3, and 5 would like to invite you all to their Business Fair, happening on Tuesday, May 31^st in the Gym.

Students in these classes were given the task to create a product from scratch. They created a prototype in which they had to present to the class and receive feedback in order to improve their product. Going forward, they established a money plan covering their costs and looking at their potential profits. Finally, they worked on advertising and marketing towards a certain demographic.

This week marks the final week of preparation to kickstart their business. Flyers are already hanging up in the hallways, and we even have some infomercials to be broadcasted in classrooms promoting the business fair and the creative products that these students have made.

Prices range from $1 to about $4depending on the product. Products range from Stress Balls, Slime, and Fidgets to specialized bookmarks, soaps, and other creative little knick-knacks that children of all ages would enjoy!

Students will have their opportunity to purchase items on Tuesday, May 31^st with their class. Purchases are completely optional, but if students wish to buy something, it is recommended that Primary students not bring any more than $10 with them for this event, and Intermediate students not to bring any more than $20.

Come by and check it out! Parents are welcome to come preview the Business Fair on Monday, May 30^thfrom 2:30 – 3:00pm to see what wonderful products there will be. No purchases will be made however at this time, as students will have their opportunity to buy items the following day when the Business Fair is officially launched. Entrance and Exit will be from the exterior Gym doors only. 

Thank you everyone for your support!

“A medicine wheel is a foundation of teaching and learning that shows how different parts of life are connected and balanced. The symbol of four colours in a circle represents the interconnectivity of all aspects of a person’s relationship with themselves, others, and the natural and spiritual world”

Words by Joyce Perrault from “All Creation Represented: A Child’s Guide to the Medicine Wheels”