Over the next few weeks, we will be completing a series of Arctic S.T.E.M (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Challenges.  The Arctic theme of these tasks compliments some of our recent Social Studies lessons about the Canadian North and the … Continue reading →

During the month of January, we embraced all things winter with our ‘Winter Poem presentations‘, our ‘Trapped in a Snowglobe’ project, and the creation of ‘Watercrest Mountain’ on the bulletin board in our classroom.  The students brainstormed possible names for our … Continue reading →

Hello families and happy 2021 to all!  We wanted to share a book we explored this week in the classroom entitled, What’s My Superpower? by Aviaq Johnston.  We continued to explore the Personal and Social Core Competency Strand by reflecting … Continue reading →

It has been a festive and busy few weeks in Division 5!  We rolled candles, wrote cards, painted on our classroom windows, and found some gingerbread people that needed decorating.  Everyone has earned a well deserved winter break!  We wish … Continue reading →

Great job exploring your technological skills today by participating in the “Hour of Code” Challenge.  Feel free to continue exploring coding at home by visiting the website: hourofcode.com.  Happy coding!

Thank-you to everyone who participated in our Crazy Hair Day!  Our class definitely showed their school spirit! Taking our inspiration from the event, we carried on with the ‘Crazy Hair’ theme in art class and created these ‘crazily coiffed’ cartoon … Continue reading →

This week we have been exploring themes around Remembrance Day.  We used the book, What Does Peace Feel Like? by Vladimir Radunsky, as our inspiration and then completed the phrase, “Peace feels like”.  The students shared their ideas on these beautiful … Continue reading →

  We have started our Matter Unit in Science with a discussion about good questions.  We have lots of ‘wonders’ to help guide our learning.

We were able to take advantage of the beautiful weather yesterday and got outside to make some nature-inspired artwork.  All of the mandalas created were so unique.  The children worked collaboratively to create these masterpieces.  Way to go artists!   … Continue reading →

Hello Division 5 Families!  It has been an exciting first week of school.  We have enjoyed meeting all of your children and getting to know more about them and their families.  At the beginning of the school year, we focus … Continue reading →