It is my privilege to be teaching a grade 12 geography class called Living in a Sustainable World (CGR4E/M) this semester, and we have had a busy month! Here is a recap of what and how we have been learning about Species and Spaces, and exploring the challenges and wonders of ecosystems, conservation, and the impact humans have on the…
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Team-building during our first Advisory Groups day!
We had a great time at our first Advisory Groups day on Wednesday afternoon. Students completed challenges and team-building activities such as Face the Cookie, a tower-building challenge and a Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament to help foster their sense of community as we begin a new school year. Students eagerly participated and cheered each other on throughout the activity!
Annual year end Centre Island trip
On Wednesday May 29th, staff and students boarded the Ferries to attend our annual year end Centre Island trip to celebrate another great year. This was our first time heading to the small and self contained archipelago in May, but the weather could not have been more perfect. The sun was shining across a bright blue sky, and there was…