Category: Around the District Story

How can everyday materials be reimagined? A school art display offers a glimpse into the possibilities. Styrofoam cups were turned into a lamp, a miniature car and other inventive sculptures, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Throughout February, a Black History Month book display invited students to learn about the history, achievements and impact of Black Canadians and Black communities. The display featured influential figures and […]

A classroom wall radiated with colour following an artist study inspired by Brazilian pop artist Romero Britto. Through guided exploration, students learned about Britto’s background and the defining features of […]