Have a great summer!

With the last day behind us, I just want to say thank you. We spent the day creating a selfie poster reflecting on what qualities makes each student who they are. They also asked to paint, so they created a watercolour art work of their choice. 

It has been a privilege teaching your children, and I can only hope they enjoyed their year. They are definitely ready for grade 8. Until then, they can continue to practice improving their reading skills with readtheory.org (Password: SAWMILL 219) Have a safe and fun summer wherever your travels take you. Ms. Roberts

SUMMER SOLSTICE

Today the grade 7s (both classes) attended the National Aboriginal Festival as part of their year end trip, where they learned about the cultures of Metis, Inuit and First Nations. They played the Inuit bone and stick game, watched a Pow Wow with Metis dancers, and attended a theatre production by a First Nations group. Although it was a hot day, the students had lots of fun and celebrated the day supporting Aboriginal artisans by purchasing beautiful jewelry, dream-catchers and other decorative items.

Towards the end

Students have been hard at work these past few weeks learning how to write a research essay and today they finished them. It is one of the last few major assignments they are working on. They still have Monday and Tuesday to complete their Geo Slides that are due Tuesday, and they will finish their group Blendspace activity Thursday so that they can teach the class on Friday. A few fun activities like improv speeches are still left, so lots to do and time is running out!

20 School Days Left...

I can't believe it! Neither can the students.Still lots to do and we're having fun until the very end!

It's a busy week!

It must be near the end...

It's only Wednesday, but the week started off with an assembly from Esteem Team where former NFL and CFL football player, Mark Hatfield, talked about setting goals. His sense of humour made the presentation well received.

Yesterday was not only pajama day but it was also the girls regional soccer tournament and Meadow, Kierra and Amber represented our school with great pride and enjoyed the day. 

Today, Hadi and Alsedek went to the boys regional soccer tournament and had an equally great day. Go Cyclones! This Friday, I will be attending the regional track and field meet with grade 7 and 8 students. 

In between all of these events, students continue to work hard on final tests and projects bringing the school year to a close.

Geo Project Begins!

Students have started working on their collaborative inquiry about a topic related to sustainability of a natural resource. The choices range from mining and fishing to solar energy and hybrid vehicles. Independently, they are writing a research essay but with a partner they are investigating their topic and writing in different genres about it. They will present it in a Google Slideshow to the class, and to small groups of other classes in the school.

Jump Rope for Heart

Today is Jump Rope for Heart. In groups of 3-4, the grade 7s are group leaders of 15-20 primary and junior students. For 2/3 of the day, the grade 7s led these groups through various activities, keeping them active. A great day!