Monthly Archives: October 2017

Grade 1A Students Learn about Diwali

The students in Grade 1A learned about the celebration of Diwali this past week. This holiday is also known as the Festival of Lights. The children enjoyed the opportunity to try traditional sweets and dress up in bright colours. They lit … Continue reading

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Grade 8 Students Challenge our Students in Assembly

History is not only learning about the past. It’s finding ways to remember, inform others, memorialize and take action. Students in Ms. Ralph’s Grade 8 History class have been discussing Canada’s 150, but from the perspective of our First Nations … Continue reading

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Grade 6-8 Halloween Dance

On Wednesday, we held our annual Halloween Dance for students in Grades 6-8. Congratulations to the members of the dance committee, who worked so hard to ensure the success of this event. From designing posters, selling tickets, decorating the gym … Continue reading

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News from Casa Room 7

Fall is such a fun time of the year, especially for making crafts! This Fall the students in Room 7 have decorated apples and scarecrows, created Autumn trees and made homemade cranberry sauce. We have also discussed the changing weather … Continue reading

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Casa Sports Club

The final session of the Casa Sports Club was held this past week. The club was a complete success! The children were introduced to a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, and dodgeball, as well as many outdoor games. They … Continue reading

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Grade 3 Students Visit the Ontario Science Centre

The Grade 3 students enjoyed their field trip to the Ontario Science Centre this past week. The students explored and had fun with geometry. They discovered the wonder of mathematics through puzzles and hands-on exploration. They played with mirrors and marvelled at how … Continue reading

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PSAA Cross Country

After weekly practices, our energetic and dedicated group of runners competed in the PSAA Cross Country meet on Monday, October 16, 2017. Throughout their training, the athletes demonstrated motivation and improved endurance, to reach their personal goals.  Rotherglen’s team of … Continue reading

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Harvest Lunch 2017

A special thank you to our organizers and volunteers for all your hard work! We appreciate the effort you put into ensuring our Harvest Lunch operated smoothly! The children were so excited to see their classrooms transformed to banquet rooms … Continue reading

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News from Casa Room 6

The children in Room 6 have been working hard to learn the different skills and concepts taught daily. They are beginning to apply the valuable lessons learned from our Tribes and Character Education discussions in their daily interactions. Room 6 … Continue reading

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Annual Fall Food Drive

Our annual Fall Food Drive was held this week. We thank our community for their very generous response to this event. Monday, October 2 will be a Day of Service and Learning for our Grade 8 students. They will visit Food For … Continue reading

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