In partnership with Myths & Mirrors, the Aboriginal EarlyON Child and Family Centre has been working on a project to depict “family”. Each week, the project focusses on a different theme which helps people to better understand and express the community’s view of family. This week, St. David School Native Language teacher, Mrs. Fielding and her class took part in the project which is ongoing until the final celebration which includes a traditional feast and seasonal teachings.

“It is a wonderful experience for my students and gives them the opportunity to express their views and build confidence in gaining a voice which supports diversity, identity and community. We are proud to participate”, stated Dawn Fielding, Native Language teacher at St. David School.

St. David Catholic School has embraced the unusually warm weather by bringing classroom instruction outside. Classroom teacher, Terri-Lynn Lepage believes that “children benefit from being outside not only for physical activity, but also to enjoy the trees, rocks and the natural beauty that surrounds us. When we are outside completing academic work, the students are more focused and are able to work independently. They enjoy being outside of the classroom and are learning to appreciate nature as an extension of our classroom”.

St. David School was fortunate to access a 2016 TD Friends of the Environment Grant to create an outdoor learning space in nestled in nature. The newly build learning environment is regularly used by classes to promote experiential learning opportunities for students from the full day kindergarten program to grade 6.