At the end of September approximately 200 ISD grade 4 students took part in the annual Ecology Day at Oak Hammock Marsh. The staff at the marsh led the students in activities such as critter dipping, a marsh walk, ecology games and a lesson on Hawks, Owls & Falcons. Presentations were in English and French. Thankfully the weather cooperated, and both students and teachers reported the day to be a success.
Part of our school plan is to increase student discussion in the classroom, and to encourage students to explain their thinking when problem solving. One approach we are taking at Balmoral School is to practice discussing topics/issues with peers. Our grade 3 and 4 students are using discussion cards to show them different ways to respectfully communicate with each other. The goal is to give them a foundation for working collaboratively, and to instill confidence in their ability to think… Read More
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Kathy Simcoe, Grade 7 teacher at Teulon Collegiate, is named Manitoba Education and Training’s Indigenous Educator of the Month. https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/aed/publications/educators/2018-2019/mar2019.html
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Stony Mountain School held a Drop In Family Games Night on Feb.6th from 5-7pm. Families enjoyed popcorn and hot chocolate while learning new card and dice games.
The Facts On Education – Cannabis
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Teulon Elementary School once again focused some of our holiday cheer on helping our community – specifically the Teulon & District Christmas Cheer Board. Over a 2 week period, classes tracked their progress daily by charting the number of items they brought it. Students estimated how many items their class would bring in and how many the school would bring in as a whole. The end goal was a class pizza party followed by some fun activities in the gym… Read More
The school year is well underway and at Woodlands School one of our many approaches to teaching mathematics is learning through games. Grade 2 students at Woodlands School are playing games that reinforce mathematical concepts and skill development while promoting positive social skills.
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