A breath of fresh air

We will come together as a whole school to do mental health walks. This is an opportunity to enjoy nature and to socialize.

– Kristy Dunn

 

I’m taking my class of high school EAL learners, who are new to Canada, to Waterton!

– Yvette Lowen

 

Depending on funding, we’re planning to visit Hideaway Adventure Grounds near the Kikino Métis Settlement, a rustic camping venue that immerses students in rich Indigenous culture and traditions.

– Lucie Theroux

 

Quinzhees, snowshoeing, skiing, slo-pitch, mantracker, Gaga ball, walking trails

– Malinka Kerr

 

• With my Grade 4s:
• Weekly nature walks to connect kids with nature
• Unstructured play
• Sit spots

– Sarah Burge

 

• 5K nature walk
• Outdoor scavenger hunt
• Obstacle course (to prepare students for track and field)
• Outdoor soccer/basketball

– Bobby Li

 

• We have been practicing “snow ice cream” recipes!
• We are partnering with our local butcher shop to teach students how to prepare fish caught from the local trout pond.
• We are exploring the local Indigenous place names in our area. We will be visiting Sitting Stone Lake, which has Cree history.
• My social studies students do a community cleanup every April.

– Kyle McIntosh

 

Insect or rock hunt

– Adrienne Biever

 

• Outdoor waterpark, year‑end fun activity
• Museum trip with outside activities, celebrating “Our Past” social studies unit (Grade 1)

– Angela Tilley

 

• Looking for insects in nature
• Grow/plant flowers

– Amanda Chornopyski

 

• Overnight canoe trip on a local river
• Two-day canoe and camping trip at Astotin Lake, in Elk Island National Park
• Trip to local waste management facility
• Track and field event

– Matthew Gelderman