Enlightening day with Scientist Charlotte!

On Thursday, March 7th, the students in Room 111 were excited to meet with scientist Charlotte who introduced us to 5 hands-on energy centres. Charlotte has inspired us to explore and investigate STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) through practical resources and science experiments that can also be conducted at home!

The five centres included: 

1.  Energy Conservation Center: Students identified how to build and maintain an eco friendly home (e.g., insulation, turning off taps/lights, adding a solar panel, etc.).

2. Heat Energy Center: Students investigated how different coloured fabrics affect the absorption of heat energy and the temperature of an object. We also conducted an experiment using soap and our body heat from friction.  

3. Solar Energy Center: Students discovered how the sun affects the movement of air over land and water to create wind and constructed pinwheels. 

4. Solar Panel Center: Students used a solar panel to spin a wheel, play music, and create a piece of artwork. 

5. Light Energy Center: Students discovered the importance of the sun's energy in the growth of our food and tested the power of the sun's rays using sun glasses, sun screen, and a black shirt.  

Many thanks to the fabulous SLT volunteers: Eva, Nashiya, Carisa, and Ashley. 

Black History Month Competition

For the African Heritage competition, the students in Room 111 read the book entitled "Mirror" by Jeannie Baker.

The students made a connection with the life of a child in Africa and their lives using puzzle pieces. In the story, there are two boys and two families. One family lives in Australia and the other family lives in Morocco, North Africa. The lives of the two boys look very different from each other. However, some things connect them; just as some things are the same for all families no matter where they live.

"We are the mirror of each other". 

Pyjama Day Tomorrow (Feb. 22)

Tomorrow is pyjama day! So just relax; rest assured that you don't have to decide on what to wear and come in your comfy onesie or pyjama. Youpie !!

Primary Winter Activity Day was a blast!

On Thursday, February 14th, the students in Room 111 had fun creating 3-D cards for their parents/guardians and making chocolate covered apples. They took part in an interactive and unique theatrical piece entitled "The Snow Queen" at our school gym.

We enjoyed our day!

Interviews postponed today due to school closure

Dear parent(s)/guardian(s),
Interviews scheduled for Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 will be postponed at a later date due to school closure today. I will connect with you via phone or your child's agenda once school re-opens.

Thank you in advance.
Enjoy the snow day with your child.
A bientôt!