Author: llchen

Students explored movement, voice and imagination through the Young Actors Project, guided by visiting drama educators. They acted out scenes, turned chairs into boats or stages, and discovered how everyday objects could spark storytelling. Each activity invited them to try new ideas and immerse themselves fully in the creative challenges of the classroom. “I liked…

Every morning, students entering the school gym were greeted by a giant map of Canada. Over the course of the week, classes from different grades wandered across cities, rivers and mountains, tracing the lands of Indigenous communities while connecting geography with culture and history in engaging ways. With resource cards in hand, students eagerly located…

Layers of sand, scattered debris and shifting surfaces helped bring the science of natural disasters to life as students presented interactive models created through the “Master of Disaster” learning unit. Working in groups, they designed tabletop installations that illustrated how events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods or powerful storms can transform landscapes and affect people,…

On February 25, Indigenous students and families from across the district gathered for an evening of learning and shared traditions. Bannock, chilli and other refreshments along with gift bags for guests created a warm and welcoming atmosphere as participants arrived, settled in and enjoyed performances and activities.  Two siblings, from Sq’e’wlets in Stó:lō territory and…

A class took part in a collaborative mask design project that brought together history, cultural study, personal reflection and visual art within a single learning experience. Working alongside a local artist, they began by examining the historical and cultural significance of masks across civilizations, grounding their work in broader context. The focus then shifted from…

A cardboard box sat on a classroom stool, its small window revealing a glowing “moon” inside. Kneeling beside it, students leaned in closely, watching how light struck a Styrofoam sphere and changed its shape. What began with the question, “Why does the moon change shape?” grew into a month-long inquiry connecting science, math, literacy and…

Octopus tentacles stretch across the page. A dragon rises from layered waves. Underwater cities, coral reefs and riverbeds unfold in panoramic scenes shaped by imagination and technical skill. In this mixed media unit, students built their final water-themed compositions after practising watercolour pencil crayon techniques. Expressive mark making, activated washes, resist effects and layered blending…