Gingerbread Decorating

The Gr. 5s celebrated the end of first term with a Christmas Party, complete with music, food and of course gingerbread decorating.

Some students were very creative and really layered on the fixings, making for a very heavy gingerbread!

Merry Christmas!

James and the Giant Peach at YPT

The Gr. 5s went to see the theatrical production of James and the Giant Peach at the Young People's Theatre on Front Street.

It was a poignant, yet very humorous musical production with interesting characters. 

Afterwards, the Gr. 5s explored BCE place and got a history lesson on the St. Lawrence Market. It was a very nice way to end the year before the Christmas holidays.

The Gr. 5s went to see the theatrical production of James and the Giant Peach at the Young People's Theatre on Front Street.

It was a poignant, yet very humorous musical production with interesting characters. 

Afterwards, the Gr. 5s explored BCE place and got a history lesson on the St. Lawrence Market. It was a very nice way to end the year before the Christmas holidays.

Student Vote

On Oct. 27th, the day of the Municipal Elections, the Gr. 5 class held their own vote for who they thought should be mayor based on three main issues:  commitment to improving transit, creating more green space for parks, and for having more community centres for children to play.

The students each had an official voting card with all the candidates. After the school election, the votes were tallied.

John Mayor won by a landslide, as did Catholic School Trustee, Joanne Davis.

The kids were super excited about voting, especially when they learned how important it was to have a voice in government.

Kyle casting his vote.

Visiting the Legistative Assembly at Queen's Park

The Gr. 5s were excited to visit the Legislative Assembly to tour the building and take part in a mock parliamentary session using role play.

They later had an opportunity to view the members of provincial parliament during question period and saw our democratic process in action.

This was part of our Gr. 5 social studies curriculum on Aspects of Citizenship and Government in Canada.

The Grade 5s ready to tour the Legislative Assembly and see the Democratic Process in Action.

Excursion to Downsview Park

On Sept. 12th, the Gr. 5s visited Downsview Park to learn about energy systems including biomass, geothermal, turbine, solar and gas and oil.

They went on a hike to see a coal generated building, as well as a geothermal powered building on the premises and compared them.

Learning about fungi.

Ms. Hille and her wonderful grade 5s.

Learning about different forms of energy.

Purpose of Classroom Blog

The purpose of this classroom blog is to showcase student activities in the classroom and on excursions in and around Toronto with pictures and video.

It will also provide students and parents with assigned tasks, classroom activities, timelines and due dates for the 2014/2015 school year. 

Links will also be added to curriculum specific websites, wikis, as well as informational sites for children.