by Liezel BOSHOFF | Oct 14, 2021 | Grade 1
We explored painting last week, getting familiar with water paint. We focused on how to use a paintbrush – applying paint in even strokes to create a water colour wash and how to clean your paintbrush before using a new colour. In math we have been looking at...
by Carolina UCEDA | Oct 14, 2021 | Grade 1
Grade 1 enjoyed sharing a kind message with a friend this week. We described how it felt to receive and give a special message to someone and reach out to new friends. The children also identified and used straight, curved, thin, and thick lines as they explored...
by Carolina UCEDA | Sep 23, 2021 | Grade 1
This week, the children enjoyed sharing what they wrote about what makes them special. We noticed similarities and differences and celebrated diversity!
by Liezel BOSHOFF | Sep 22, 2021 | Grade 1
For this Unit we have been exploring who we are. This week we we looked at what makes us special. The students made a drawing of what they think makes them special. We discovered what it means to be caring and how we can be ” bucket fillers”. We also came...
by Michael CLARK | Sep 16, 2021 | Grade 1, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
The kindergarten students have been extending their understanding of moving to a beat this week. We listened to an extract from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. In the ballet the toy soldiers march and the toy mice scurry around. Each child had to listen and...
by Carolina UCEDA | Sep 16, 2021 | Grade 1
Grade 1 has successfully established new routines and classroom agreements and has learned the importance of staying safe at school and practicing social distancing. We are enjoying our inquiry on who we are, making friends, and the impact of our choices. The children...
