by Susan LOPEZ | May 20, 2026 | ECC, Grade 1
This week, Grade 1 students continued exploring author’s purpose. We learned that authors may write to persuade, inform, or entertain. Students worked together to sort different book titles and ideas into the correct categories. The children were brave communicators...
by Maria DUPLESSIS | May 20, 2026 | ECC
This week, we explored the work of Eric Carle, one of our favourite author-illustrators. The students watched a short video showing how Eric Carle used painted tissue paper and collage techniques to create the colourful characters and illustrations in his stories. We...
by Nuria TOBIA | May 14, 2026 | ECC
Dear Parents, This week in Kindergarten Physical Education, we continued strengthening our learning through familiar activities, allowing the children to build confidence, refine their skills, and enjoy success through practice. In the swimming pool, it was especially...
by Nalumino MUNDIA | May 14, 2026 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Kindergarten 3 (GS), Kindergarten 3 (ICS), Music
The energy in the music department has reached a crescendo this week! As the Summer Concert approaches, our students have transitioned from understanding the “why” of music to the intense, disciplined practice of the “how.” We are moving into...
by Kristina HAFSETH | May 14, 2026 | ECC
One important facet of exploration, play and learning in early childhood is what is often called ‘small world play’. Small world play is the use of miniature figures, objects and environments to represent real or imagined worlds and experiences. It allows children to...
by Susan LOPEZ | May 12, 2026 | ECC, Grade 1
This week in Grade 1, we continued our unit How We Express Ourselves. Students shared more of their Flat Teddy adventures and practiced being brave risk-takers and clear communicators.In writing, we continued writing personal accounts about our own lives. Students...
