Water Treatment Plant Tour - June 6, 2023
Mr. Schamehorn’s grade 8 science classes toured the water treatment and wastewater treatment plants this week as part of their unit on Freshwater systems. Thank-you to the Town of Peace River, especially Dana, Ben, Joe and Randy, for hosting us and making sure that the best water in the land is always working!
The classes then did some of their own water testing down at Pat’s Creek. The Canadian Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality suggest that the pH of drinking water should be between 7.0 and 10.5. Our results showed the pH of Pat's Creek to be at an ideal 8.0.
Tipi Teachings - June 5, 2023
Indigenous Peoples Month kicked off last week with tipi teachings in the courtyard. Allan and Anne Koski from Sucker Creek First Nation taught students the meaning behind each tipi pole and how the shelters are set up in certain ways to survive each season of the year. Students had the opportunity to help put up the poles, lace the covering, and hammer in the stakes before entering the tipi for storytelling sessions. We are so grateful for our Elders who eagerly share their wisdom and culture with us.
Outdoor Classes - May 3, 2023
Mme Meghan's 7Fr class take advantage of the warm weather to work in the courtyard. During #mentalhealthawareness week, we are emphasizing how important fresh air is for our physical bodies as well as our mental health.
Virtual Guest Presenter & Building Activity - April 27, 2023
We are embracing the many opportunities of hybrid learning. A perfect example is the program Scientists in School in which instructors send out materials ahead of time then guide students virtually through engineering challenges. Today, students in 8B created linkages that mimic the design of modern prosthetics.
Speech Arts at the North Peace Performing Arts Festival - March 20 & 21
What an impressive showing at the Speech Arts competetion at the North Peace Performing Arts Festival. Our students were nervous but they got all those butterflies to fly in formation as they recited their speeches, poems, and stories. Thank you to adjudicator Tina Alexander-Luna for your helpful comments and encouragement. Each of our students gained insight on how to communicate more effectively and several are already making plans for next year.
Soloists:
Rexleye Besuyen (poetry), George Barkwell (public speaking), Catherine Hepburn (public speaking, storytelling), Mateah Forman (prose and public speaking solo), Lyra Bicknell (storytelling), Shresta Angusamy (storytelling), Lauren Smith (storytelling), Delaney Kyluik and Ava Lunn (public speaking); Samantha McTavish (poetry); Ashlynn Frayne (scenes); Elizabeth Vassallo (original poetry).
Groups:
Ms. Dryden's Fabulous 5C class (choral speech); Abigail Elkins, Aftyn Martin, Kenzie Schilds and Kacie Whitmey (group mime); Tatum Burns, Lauren Smith, Shyla Stewart, and Ashlynn Frayne (reader's theatre); Thomas Cardinal, Eli Bergen, and Gabe Grant (reader's theatre); Hannah Black and Hailey Murphy (public speaking)
Grade 8 Disection Project - March 17, 2023
Our grade 8 students had the opportunity to dissect pig eyes today in order to better understand how our bodies work. Mr. Schamehorn helped students identify the retina, the optic nerve, the cornea, and other parts of the eyeball as per their instruction sheets. Would it be a stretch to say it was an eye-opening experience?
A Visit from our MLA - March 17, 2023
MLA Dan Williams visited our school this morning to talk to our grade 6 students about how the provincial government works and his experiences being the Representative for the Peace River Constituency. Our students are studying the democratic process and will be visiting the legislature as part of their trip to Edmonton this spring. Thank you, Dan Williams, for taking the time to engage with us today!
Carnaval de St. Isidore - February 14, 2023
Our Grade 5 and 6 French Immersion students had une journée formidable today at the Carnaval de St. Isidore. The hall was decked out in a Harry Potter style theme and students rotated through various outdoor activities including a hay maze, maple syrup on the snow, the big ski, ball toss, hayride through the woods, and so much more.
Un grand merci to all the organizers for hosting us! This year's Carnaval de St. Isidore runs February 17-19 with traditional Québecois food and entertainment, https://carnavaldestisidore.ca/.
Amusez-vous bien!
Grade 5 Carnaval Photos
Practical applications of the French language in an outdoor setting!
Grade 6 Carnaval Photos
Practical applications of the French language in an outdoor setting!
"The Outsiders" Novel Study - January 26, 2023
Mr. Danielewicz's grade 8 students are reading "The Outsiders," a classic novel about rival gangs and the struggles faced by a 14-year-old boy and his friends on the fringe of society. On some days, the students read quietly to themselves; on other days, they practice reading aloud to each other.
Peer Tutoring en français - January 19, 2023
Today our Grade 6 French Immersion students got to put their teaching skills to the test by helping Grade 5 (English) students with some basic French vocabulary. How do you ask to go to the bathroom in French? Fill up your water bottle? Borrow a pencil? Our fifth graders get some practical advice through peer-tutoring.
Le cycle de la lune - December 16, 2022
Mme June's 6Fr class learns about the phases of the moon. And they get to eat cookies. Gagner-gagner.
Library Games - November 8, 2022
Did you know we have a "No Tech Tuesday" policy in the library to encourage our students to put their phones away and find alternate ways of entertaining themselves during lunch recess? Students can read, do homework, visit quietly, or play board games. We have a lot of fun games which help enhance brain development and build social skills.
"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes ... including you."
- Anne Lamott
Maple Man - November 2, 2022
Our French Immersion students had a taste of Quebecois culture today in more ways than one. René Turruel, otherwise known as The Maple Man, spent the morning with our grade 5-8 talking to them in French about how his family taps maple trees to produce syrup and the music-making traditions that follow at his cabane à sucre (sugar shack). Merci, René! Nous avons apprécié votre présentation.
Forensics Presentation - June 8, 2022
Our grade 6 students have just finished an Evidence and Investigation unit in Science. To complement their learning, Sgt. Bennett from the forensic unit of the Peace River RCMP detachment gave a presentation about the important work of the forensics team. Students learned about fingerprint and footprint identification, the different types of DNA, and the role of forensic investigators in the judicial process. Thank you, Sgt. Bennett, for bringing new life to our classroom studies.
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