Students and their families celebrated Family Literacy Day at Immaculate Conception School on January 27th, 2017. From Winter Word Pictionary to a Winter Themed Kahoot game, the students participated in a range of fun and engaging activities that sharpened their literacy skills. Sarah Brosha and her daughter Cordelia enjoyed literacy activities together.
Month: January 2017
Family Literacy Day at Holy Cross
Mme Blais-Callaway and Mlle Henry’s classes combined for an interactive math literacy activity for Family Literacy Day at Holy Cross on Friday January 27th. Students worked together as programmers to write code for their “robots”. They had fun programming real robots and family members as they moved around various maps and activities.
Gr. 5/6 French Immersion take part in fun language learning on Literacy Day!
Students were invited to dress up as their favourite book character and they each prepared a presentation (en francais) about this character. Students then played a class game of “Taboo for Kids”, practicing French Literacy skills while having fun! Finally, each student received a family literacy day package to bring home to parents, with information on Family Literacy, tips for literacy at home, and resources for parents. A great day all around!
St. Francis School celebrates Literacy Day with an annual book swap
On Friday, January 27, the students from St. Francis School celebrated Literacy Day. Students and staff arrived to school dressed as their favourite story book character to kick off the day. The school’s staff and students celebrated their love of books with its annual book swap organized by the school’s resource teacher, Ms. G. Visentin. Students in every classroom from kindergarten to grade 6 were asked to donate gently used books from their home and trade them in for “new” books. The school’s gathering room had a large selection of book titles on display for students to choose from in both English and French languages. The book swap provided an excellent opportunity for students to exchange books for free within their own school community, encourage reading and recycling.
Pius XII celebrates Family Literacy Day
On January 27th, Pius XII Catholic Elementary School welcomed parents and family members into the school community to enjoy a morning of literacy activities with their children. Families enjoyed a variety of simple literacy crafts and activities with their children while also using the time in the school to help build community and model what a trusting home/school relationship looks like.
Smiles were abundant throughout the school as families laughed and learned together. “What a great morning of community building and learning! It was a wonderful opportunity to share our literacy curriculum and the simple ways that families can support their child’s success at school” stated Sabrina Kutchaw, Pius XII School Special Education Resource
St. Charles College Students learn to tape injuries as part of the CARDS Sports program
CARDS Sports Specialty Program puts the focus on taping injuries
Students who are part of the High Skills Major in Health and Wellness got to try their hand at taping injuries this past week.
They learned how to properly assess an ankle injury and studied recovery time. The students also learned how to apply basic support mechanics in order to return to sport.
Their teacher, Mrs. Poirier says “Students are not only presented with the information necessary for injury assessment but are given the time, material and guidance to feel comfortable performing basic skills. My goal as their teacher is to ensure they develop the knowledge and confidence to help others if a situation arises.”
The students in the Health and Wellness class will continue to learn about sports injuries, treatments and preventions with focus was on rehabilitative taping skills.
Marymount Academy students take silver in province-wide poster contest
Congratulations to two Marymount Academy elementary students for being recognized in the Royal Canadian Legion’s province-wide Literary and Poster Contests!
Both girls came in second place in the province. Lena Fedorowich took home a silver medal for her essay titled “Remembering the Lost” and Sofya Mishchenko for her poster reminding people to “Wear a Poppy” on November 11th.
Way to go Regals!
Science and Art Fun at Holy Cross
What happens when Science meets Art? An infusion of beautiful colours! Ms. Visentin’s Grade 2 students at Holy Cross School had an opportunity to experiment by inflating balloons to test whether air takes up space. The children then used the balloons and acrylic paint in order to explore what happens when you mix the primary colours. Amongst the “ahs” of surprise, the results were amazing as the patches of colours melted together and peaked textures were created as students twisted the balloons and applied varying pressure to their paper.
SCC student to be the face of the North American Indigenous Games
Grade 10 student Hannah Morningstar is about to be the “face of Naig”. NAIG is the North American Indigenous Games and she will be featured on posters and banners to promote the event in Toronto this summer.
Hannah will be in Toronto tomorrow to see the pictures taken last year as part of a news conference for the games. She has participated in the games in 2014 as a track and field athlete. This time, she is hoping to qualify for track or volleyball. The tryouts are taking place right now.
This semester, Hannah is taking Indigenous Studies. She beams with pride when talking about representing her country and culture. “This is such an honour” she says.
The games being held in July will bring more than four thousand athletes to Toronto.