More Photos
Grade 8 Trip to Camp YoWoChAs - May 24-26, 2022
Our grade 8 students are having a blast at Camp YoWoChAs, an activity centre located on Lake Wabamun which focuses on outdoor education, team building, experiential education, leadership development, environmental education, and outdoor recreation. Many of our students say it is the highlight of their final year at T.A. Norris Middle School. Judging from these photos, this year's graduating class will agree.
Bike Road-e-o! - May 17, 2022
What a perfect spring weather day to learn about #bikesafety! Thank you to Angela Leadlay and Emily Smith from Alberta Health Services, and Constable Mitch Guenette from the RCMP, for organizing a Bike Road-e-o for our grade 5 students to hear first-hand about the importance of helmets, check that helmets are propertly fitted, and practice street and crosswalk protocol.
Mental Health Week - May 3-6, 2022
Did you know that the majority of people who suffer from a mental illness do not seek the help they need due to the stigma associated with being labelled mentally ill? During Mental Health Week we undertake various initiatives to show that we will not discriminate against those who experience mental illness and that we will take the steps needed to protect our own physical AND mental health.
Monday - PD Day (no school)
Tuesday - Fresh Air Classes
Many of our lessons are taking place outdoors knowing that fresh air and a connection to our natural environment is good for both the mind and body. Pictured are our Top Wolves students on their Empathy Walk this afternoon and a small sample of grade 6 students working on assignments in the courtyard.
Wednesday - Hats on for Mental Health
The wearing of hats and hoodies is discouraged on regular school days, but today is an exception. Students are encouraged to put something on top as a reminder to take care of what's underneath that hat!
Thursday - Wear Green
Green is the desginated colour of the mental health awareness campaign ribbon. May 5 is also Red Dress Day across Canada to acknowledge missing and murdered Indigenous women. Students can wear red ... or green ... or both!
Friday - Deadline for Magnet Design
Project PEACE is encouraging students to come up with a new design for a fridge magnet which conveys a message about mental health. Every school will get their own unique magnet and the winner of each design will get bragging rights and a set of bluetooth headphones. On Friday afternoon, our Top Wolves will also be passing out bags to each classroom with a treat they baked in the Foods Lab plus other goodies.
Fun in the Snow - January 14, 2022
It's so nice to see a return of warmer temperatures so we can spend our recess time outdoors in the snow! Here's wishing you a wonderful weekend. Follow the lead of the students in these photos by bundling up and heading out to the toboggan hills or whatever else your family does to have fun outdoors. No matter what your age, fresh air and exercise is great for your body and mental health.
School is open