Category: Literacies-Expressive

Video: Navigating Mazes With Sphero

During Tech Day on Thursday, our class constructed mazes out of cardboard in small groups.  We then had to code Spheros to navigate through the mazes without touching the walls or running into any obstacles. Some of the challenges we faced were constructing the obstacles within the maze and then coding the Spheros to be able to navigate through the maze.  We had to learn how to adjust the speed, distance and angles to get the Spheros to navigate successfully through our maze and over ramps and bridges. We also had to learn to work together and divide tasks equally so that everyone was able to participate and take turns coding.

Written By: Carina, Emma, and Laurie.

During the first week back we read the book “Say Something” by Peter H Reynolds. The central theme of the book is that the world needs your voice and that a single voice can make a big difference.   Following the reading of the book students were tasked with making cursive name creatures and asked to use their voice to say something to inspire others. Don’t forget the world needs your voice too so don’t be afraid to use it.

During buddies we read a book called The Cool Bean written by Jory John and Pete Oswald.  We also watched a video about the origins of Pink Shirt Day and discussed what kindness is and how to spread kindness to others. Afterwards, we made pink shirts with our little buddies to help remind others to stand up to bullies and treat others the way they want to be treated.

Written By: L.M

This Valentines Day while we were handing out our Valentine Day cards and our teacher Mrs. Smith handed out compliment mats. A compliment mat stayed on our desks, and our classmates went around and wrote compliments for each other. Before we began the activity we discussed as a class what a compliment is and what it is not.  The main lesson we learned is to always be kind and respect one another.

Written By: F.G

Today we got to watch some of the Grade 6 and 7 students give powerful speeches. They all talked about really important matters including global warming, racism, mental health, boredom, the importance of family, and the benefits of travel. Everyone’s speeches were incredible and very insightful.  Every student who presented did an amazing job educating everyone about their topic. I cannot wait to do a speech of my own in Term 3 and again when I am in Grade 6 or 7 in front of a school audience!

By: C.G.

Last Thursday we had an amazing time watching a World Ringette Championship game at Bill Copeland Arena in Burnaby.  The United States were playing the Czech Republic.  When we left to return to school the United States were clearly defeating the Czech Republic by a long shot.  We all had fun cheering for our favorite teams.  For more information on the championship games visit: https://www.wrc2019.ca/?page_id=298

In case you didn’t know, Ringette is played on ice like hockey with a straight sick and hollow ring.   For more information on the rules of the game visit: https://www.ringette.ca/our-sport/basics-of-ringette/.

Author: F. G. and A. C.