Monthly Archives: November 2022

Grade 3 Nature and Science Club

The Grade 3 Nature and Science club had a fun-filled few weeks with science experiment explorations and nature art activities. The students had a great time decoratively creating their own name art, leaf and nature scene artwork, and dreamcatchers. In addition, students had the … Continue reading

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Grade 4 Dioramas

In Grade 4, students created a diorama of a biome of their choice and were required to showcase some animals and plants that would live there, physical features, and human impacts. They worked very hard with a variety of materials. … Continue reading

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Grade One – I am Thankful…

Our Grade One students created some beautiful pastel leaf art to accompany their “I am Thankful’ writing topic. The children thoroughly enjoyed writing about what they were most thankful for and also using the colourful pastel art to decorate their … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Fun!

The students enjoyed decorating their pumpkins for Halloween. They used many creative ideas to to recreate their favourite characters and to also design different types of owls. The students also researched some interesting facts about owls. The children also enjoyed … Continue reading

Posted in Erin Mills News

Our Grade Two students have been busy creating Autumn poems. They are practicing using their five senses to add descriptive details to their writing pieces. The students also enjoyed illustrating their poems with colourful pictures.  

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Reading Buddies

Over the past few weeks, the Grade 8 Leaders have fostered meaningful bonds with the Grade 1 students through their Reading Buddies initiative. Once a week, Grade 8 students spend time reading books with a friend in Grade 1. Through … Continue reading

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Grade 1 Doodle Club

Did you know that Doodling fosters healthy brain development, the ability to retain information and future creativity? It’s a great way for children to relax and slow down their thoughts while they express their ideas and emotions in a tangible form.  We … Continue reading

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Grade 3 Trip to Ontario Science Centre

Grade 3 students enjoyed a fabulous trip to the Ontario Science Center that was well worth the drive across town! They enjoyed learning about different built structures. They also learned about structures created in nature such as spider webs, honeycombs and nests … Continue reading

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What’s New in Grade 6!

Grade 6 students have begun working on an in-class biodiversity and taxonomy project. The students have been tasked with creating a digital field guide to help identify the biodiversity on our campus. The students have been collecting, observing, and in some … Continue reading

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News From Room 4

Throughout the month of October, the children in Room 4 have been working hard to learn the different skills and concepts taught daily. They are beginning to apply the valuable lessons learned from our Character Education discussions on Teamwork and Cooperation in … Continue reading

Posted in Oakville Primary News