Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Grade 6 students participated in the Stronger Together: Diversity in Action workshop presented by Junior Achievement Canada.  Designed to prepare students for future success in the workforce, students learned the value of diversity and how it contributes to improving morale, … Continue reading →

The Grade 5 students were honoured to have Rotherglen parent Dr. T, a radiologist who specializes in the digestive system, walk them through the process of digestion. He creatively took the students on a journey from beginning to the end, … Continue reading →

We are excited to announce the launch of our very own REACH vegetable garden! During Earth Week, each of our homeroom classes were busy planting seeds to add to our garden. Within the next 2 weeks, we will be installing … Continue reading →

This week saw our Grade 8 students organizing a variety of events to fundraise for their Legacy Project, Malaria No More. Prior to March Break, representatives from each of the Grade 8 Leadership classes presented their Legacy Project proposals to … Continue reading →

The Grade 2 students enjoyed a workshop on Rocks and Minerals. They were excited to learn about Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks and how they were formed.The students worked in groups to classify rocks and identify the different properties of minerals. They … Continue reading →

Over the past month, the Grade 7 and 8 students worked diligently to both author and present a speech in front of their teacher and peers.  Grade 7 and 8 students focused their writing on topics related to personal interest. … Continue reading →

As part of Mental Health Week, we invited representatives from YouthSpeak to speak to our Junior and Upper Division students.  Our students listened to personal stories told by youth who suffered varying degrees of anxiety and depression, and overcame obstacles through … Continue reading →

The Grade 6 students participated in the Junior Achievement Dollars With Sense program. This full day workshop provided students with personal money management skills and challenged them to apply these concepts in their own lives.  From the origins of trade to the pros … Continue reading →

Congratulations to our Rotherglen runners who placed first overall in the  Mercedes-Benz 5K School Challenge, held at Appleby College on Sunday, April 24! This widely attended charity run benefitted the Lighthouse for Grieving Children, an Oakville organization that has supported children … Continue reading →

Model United Nations, is a Committee offered at Rotherglen School for Grade 7 and 8 students, and is an educational simulation and/or academic competition in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. M.U.N. involves and … Continue reading →