Ms. Gill's 2021/2022 Class Blog

Dear Families, Is it March already!?  One more school week until the Break!    I’m sure you’re looking forward to it as you get to spend quality time with your wonderful child(ren).   With the snow fall and colder temperatures being unpredictable, please be prepared to b undle up and stay cozy everyone! Primary Olympic Day: Today, we had a SUNNY day of fun participating in a variety of Olympic inspired events lead by the grade 7 leadership team!   Students loved participating in hockey, a torch relay, table curling, biathlon, rings, and moguls skiing!  Yes, it was amazing :-)   A big thank you to the primary team for setting this up for us, we had an absolute blast!!! Check out some of the photos below :-)  The weather was ideal and our scenery as you can see is picturesque!   Thank you parents for reading the agenda notes and having your child dress warmly for the conditions.  It truly made a difference!  Charac...

Dear Families, With the exception of an 'ice day' Wednesday, what a terrific week we've had yet again!  Lots of important and key learning about equity, inclusion, and diversity!  All topics near and dear to my heart.   My students are taking such an interest in the issues surrounding bullying, black history, and homelessness.  We are learning to apply compassion, understanding and ACCEPTANCE towards one another each and every day.   You will have noticed from time to time that your child comes home to share that he/she has either written or received a 'bucket filling' note for/from a peer.  I provide children with daily opportunities to express their appreciation towards each other.  'To love and be loved in return,' the ultimate gift! These messages of gratitude are designed for students to acknowledge and express their feelings for peers, teachers, friends, and family members.  Thank you boys and girls for taking the time and HEART to...