Category Archives: Oakville Elementary News

This week in Library, Grade 4 students engaged in a MakerSpace session designed to explore physical science through hands-on activities. Working in pairs, they utilized Lego BricQ, building different Lego creations to investigate concepts of forces and motion. It was … Continue reading →

There have been so many wonderful developments at the Library since the start of the year! We have expanded our collection to include decodable books, wordless picture books and the latest in Teen fiction. We have also launched an exciting new lunch-time … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, February 21, Rotherglen students were invited to donate a box of cereal to participate in this fun, philanthropic event. All collected cereal boxes (532) were donated to Kerr Street Mission, a charity that supports our local community. The … Continue reading →

Each Grade 8 class was given the task to work collaboratively to brainstorm and vote on one person for their Black History Month Portrait. 8BC selected Serena Williams, 8C chose Viola Desmond, 8K decided on Barack Obama, and 8R agreed … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the students for their absolutely beautiful holiday performances, from the singing to the buckets, to the bands and Orff ensembles!

Our first R.E.A.C.H. Legacy Project, Mission Pawsible, was a tremendous success! The goal of Class 8C’s project was to raise $1000.00 and collect canned pet food for the Oakville and Milton Humane Society, also known as OMHS. Every year, each … Continue reading →

Grade 8 students did a fantastic job on their Endangered Species artwork. They built a low relief using cardboard. Students had to decide how they would feature their chosen species and what the habitat would look like. Colour was added by … Continue reading →

Grade 4 students have been busy learning about Impressionism and specifically Claude Monet. They have been inspired to create their own versions of the Water Lily Pond originally painted by Monet in 1899. Students have selected a section of the … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, October 17, Grade 8 students received their Leadership Ties during a special ceremony planned just for them. The Tie Ceremony is a tradition at Rotherglen. This ceremony is held to symbolize the seniority and leadership roles of the … Continue reading →

The Rotherglen School Parent Volunteer Committee held the first of many parent events this week. Parents gathered on Monday for a lovely walk through the trails, midweek parents met to enjoy coffee and a chat, and on Friday parents had their … Continue reading →