This week students from Division 4 visited the Burnaby Village Museum to learn from Indigenous Educators about hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwxw̱ú7mesh history and culture. Using the First Peoples Principles of Learning, they explored the Indigenous Learning House and the Matriarch’s Garden at Burnaby Village Museum.

“I can fill my silhouette with zentangles (miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract art created through simple, and structured patterns).”

“I can demonstrate knowledge of line, line qualities, and how line is used to make patterns.”

“I can explain how artists use line to convey information.”

“Together We Unite” student artwork inspired by the work of Canadian textile artist and designer Elizabeth (Libs) Elliott.

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This week students of Division 4 and 8 harvested 242 potatoes that we have been growing and tending to since March. Students thoroughly enjoyed digging in the dirt and discovering the different insects that decided to call our potato plants home. They were fascinated by the root system and had no problem locating the original  mushed up seed potatoes.

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Recently students learned the basics of watercolour painting with Meeta Dani who is an internationally renowned award-winning Indian watercolor artist who is now based in Burnaby, Canada.

We are so thankful that we had the opportunity to work with her and we learned so much from her.  Take a look at these amazing animal portraits the students created.

For more information or to view her work visit: https://www.meetadani.com/pages/about-the-artist

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We were so lucky to have Ms. Deins come into the classroom and share her knowledge and talent for wet felting.  Take a look at what we created.

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In class students have been learning about simple machines and how to build their own.  Here are a few of their designs.

For PE this term students have been learning and perfecting the basics of tennis in the gym and on the court.

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Throughout May and June student will continue to learn the basics of canoeing and beyond from certified RCABC canoe instructors on beautiful Deer Lake.

Lesson 1 (the canoe and paddle, launching & landing, group raft, and basic canoe strokes)

Lesson 2 (basics of hypothermia, safety equipment, propulsion and correction, and strokes)

Lesson 3 (basic boating safety, and manoeuvering strokes)

Lesson 4 (trip planning, advanced strokes, nature etiquette, and Eco-tour around Deer Lake)

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In Term 3 students researched and presented their history projects about Canadian history at the School Fair with students from Division 3.

Fenix, Liam, and Sierra from our class along with Dylan, Ivy, and Alicia from Division 3 were all selected to attend the Regional Fair this year in Delta.

At the Regional Fair students had the opportunity to visit the Port of Vancouver and learn about the various types of ships that import and export goods.  They also got to create a photographic print using cyanotype. At the Regional Fair Liam, Fenix, and Dylan all won individual awards and Fenix was selected also selected to attend the Provincial Heritage Fair in Victoria this July.

All the students put an outstanding amount of effort into their projects this year and should be very proud of the research and presentations.