Hey everyone! It’s hard to believe that Spring is a month away considering the frigid temperatures we’ve been experiencing. Will it ever get warmer? Let’s hope so…  There are only three weeks left until March Break, after all! While we wait for the world to defrost, here’s what’s happening in class for the last week of February.

NBV3E Grade 11 Aboriginal Beliefs & Values students have been talking about identity and world view. Last week, students researched an issue that, depending on world view, had either benefits or drawbacks for Aboriginal people. Examples included mining and forestry operations. Students will need to finish these this week, plus any outstanding work such as the personal identity poster.

We’ll be looking at Trickster stories this week as well as Creation stories. I’m looking forward to students sharing some of their knowledge.

Following this, we’ll learn about the Medicine Wheel and the Seven Grandfather Teachings, and how they influence beliefs and values of Aboriginal people in our area.

Hey everyone! It’s hard to believe that Spring is a month away considering the frigid temperatures we’ve been experiencing. Will it ever get warmer? Let’s hope so…  There are only three weeks left until March Break, after all! While we wait for the world to defrost, here’s what’s happening in class for the last week of February.

ENG1D Grade 9 English students will be introduced to the second type of essay this week, Descriptive Essays. These essays focus on using the five senses to inform the reader on what is being described. Descriptive essays focus on the following:

• A clear subject
• Details! Lots and lots of details!
• Descriptive words, phrases, and ideas involving all five senses
• A clear conclusion

In addition, students will begin the Short Story unit this week. In this unit, students will be introduced to a number of short stories. A unit test and culminating assignment will close things off.

Hey everyone! It’s hard to believe that Spring is a month away considering the frigid temperatures we’ve been experiencing. Will it ever get warmer? Let’s hope so…  There are only three weeks left until March Break, after all! While we wait for the world to defrost, here’s what’s happening in class for the last week of February.

AVI3O Grade 11 Art students will be covering drawing techniques and figure drawing this week. We will start by focusing on three types of drawing: contour, gesture, and blind contour. Here are some YouTube video tutorials:

Contour Drawing:

Gesture Drawing

Blind Contour