Monthly Archives: June 2016

Butterfly Release

It was a very exciting week with the release of our Painted Lady butterflies! After weeks of nurturing our caterpillars in their terrarium and studying the life cycle of the butterfly in our classrooms the day finally came to release them … Continue reading

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Math Contest Results

Grade 4-6 This year Rotherglen was proud to have 50 students in Grades 4 through 6 participate in the Mathematica Centrum Math Contest. These students spent weeks preparing for the contest, using a variety of strategies. As a school, Rotherglen … Continue reading

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Grade 1 Students Visit African Lion Safari

The Grade 1 students had a wonderful day at the African Lion Safari. The weather was perfect.  The children enjoyed the guided tour through the park, as well as the birds of prey show and the elephant swim. The students were able … Continue reading

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Rotherglen Greenhouse News

We are thrilled to report that our greenhouse is now in place in our outdoor classroom!

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French Cafe and Fashion Show

Our French Cafe and Fashion Show event was a wonderful celebration of French language and culture. In the very popular cafe, our student waiters/waitresses from Grades 4-6, serving patrons en français, offered a variety of French-style desserts and coffee. Our … Continue reading

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Guest Speaker – Erin Mills

A community officer from the Peel Region Police Department visited our school to speak with our students. Their outreach program involves speaking about bullying with children. The officer discussed the effects of bullying and some of the best ways to … Continue reading

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Grade One Field Trip- Erin Mills Campus

Our Grade One students had a beautiful, sunny day for their spring field trip to the zoo. They enjoyed their guided tour of all the animal habitats. Upon their return, the students completed stories describing their favourite part of the … Continue reading

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Grade Three Artist Study – Erin Mills Campus

Our Grade Three students enjoyed learning about Pablo Picasso as part of their art program. The children discussed the different abstract style Picasso used to paint portraits and still life paintings. The students completed their own water colour paintings using this … Continue reading

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