On Friday, November 6th, the Grade 3’s participated in a dynamic, hands-on workshop at The Ontario Science Centre. As an introduction to our Science unit on “Structures”, the Grade 3’s investigated types of structures, elements of force and tension, as well as special shapes that increase the stability of various structures. The workshop was highly
Category: Field Trips
Kindergarten to Willowgrove Farm
The JK/SK boys and girls had a beautiful day at Willowgrove Farm. They went for a tractor ride, picked a pumpkin in the pumpkin patch and even built a real Scarecrow! We weighed pumpkins and estimated pumpkin seeds. And did you know that pumpkins float! We ended our day having a picnic lunch and playing in the
From Ms. Hektor’s Desk
Gr.7 Trip The Grade 7 Trip to Ottawa has been confirmed. Grade 7 parents, please note that the dates for the trip are: Monday June 6 until Wednesday June 8th, 2016. Gr.5 and 6 to College Letters regarding the Grade 5 and 6 trip to Crestwood College on October 21st were sent home today. Please note that
Gr.1 to Chudleigh’s
Last Friday the Grade Ones braved a cold and windy day and set off to Chudleigh’s. Did the weather stop us from having a fabulous time – never! With our wonderful parent volunteers, we jumped on a haystack, tasted apple cider, saw many farm animals, enjoyed our tractor ride through the orchard, picked the juiciest
Cooper’s Choir Camp
The Junior Choir and the Art Committee are very excited this year as we are doing a combined retreat at Camp Tawingo from Oct 16-18, 2015. Further information will be sent home next week with details of this annual trip. It is a fun and educational weekend away, full of music and art and a great
Roaming the ROM with Gr.5
On Friday, May 22nd the Grade 5 students at Crestwood School travelled to the Royal Ontario Museum. They examined artifacts, were told several legends and myths and were able to inspect mummies. To begin with, I will discuss some artifacts found in Room 6. There were many stations, so you couldn’t get around to all, but
Grade 3 Pioneering
As an extension to our unit on Pioneers this term, the Grade 3’s visited Black Creek Pioneer Village on May 28th appropriately dressed in pioneer clothing! We participated in two hands-on programs. The first workshop was called Many Hands. We explored the lifestyles of the pioneers by using the tools, methods and recipes, which were commonplace on a
Terrific Times for Grade 4
The Grade 4’s visited Medieval Times on Wednesday. We first explored the front entrance and were granted a tour of their horse stable. We then entered the stadium where we were served a frosty beverage. Then the action got started. We saw horses doing tricks, knights battling for supremacy, other outside kingdoms attacking one another,
Gr.4 Explore ROM
Grade 4 classes spent the day at the Royal Ontario Museum investigating civilizations of the past and their relevance today. The grade 4’s were split into two smaller groups and were led through the exhibits by the ROM’s specialized staff. Highlights included a virtual tour of the inside of a tomb, an actual mummy, hieroglyphics,
