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Dancing Across Cultures: Celebrating Diversity through Bollywood Traditions
Excitement filled the air as students immersed themselves in the vibrant world of Bollywood dance. This form of dance is a highly expressive and energetic style rooted in Indian cinema, characterized by its intricate choreography, colourful costumes, and fusion of various dance forms, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of India. The initiative was made possible…
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Teamwork and Perseverance: Lessons from the Goldilocks Chair-Building Challenge
In a delightful display of creativity and collaboration, students recently took on the Goldilocks Challenge, an engaging activity that showcased their innovation and teamwork. Drawing inspiration from the timeless tale, they worked together to build chairs strong enough to cradle Goldilocks’ cherished books. This hands-on project presented various challenges, offering students invaluable learning opportunities. When…
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Music with a Mission: Local Concert Supports BC Children's Hospital
As December unfolded with its unmistakable holiday charm, our talented students and staff fully embraced the festive atmosphere. With great care, they packed their musical instruments and set off for the local mall, ready to share the joy of music with our community through two heartwarming and unforgettable concerts. At the mall, amidst the usual…
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Weaving Stories: The Identity Art Project's Journey of Connection
The Identity Art Project, celebrated at the school board office, showcases a heartwarming collaboration by students from various grades, united under the theme “We Are All Connected.” The project began with kindergarten students examining the similarities and differences in their family meals. Capturing their favourite foods in photographs and displaying them on paper plates, they…
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Connecting to ‘Our Place’: Creating an Accessible and Inclusive Outdoor Space
McNeely’s Inquiry Questions: Why ask these questions? What was being noticed about learners? What actions were taken? Together with friends and community members, we worked to create a new space which showcases native plant species. The children researched various species of native plants, specifically varieties which thrived in full sun and moist to dry soil. They were able to understand…
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Learning Maps at McRoberts
How has using learning maps made a difference for students?
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Integrating Student Voice into the Creation of Learning Maps
What have we been wondering about? How can we integrate student voices and perspectives in the creation of learning maps in French Immersion? Why does it matter? We found:
