Week ending May 12

This week's post will be a long one, filled with the many events of these past two weeks! Please read to the very end to learn all about our exciting experiences. Thank you :) 

Spring Concert
On Wednesday, May 3rd, our Grade 4 students collaborated with Mrs. Dawar's class to put together an awesome performance celebrating Canada 150! It was truly amazing to watch each group take on their role and showcase Canada’s diversity in many different forms, including the spectacular artwork in the front foyer. 
               

Breaking the Stigma
Mental Health awareness:
        

Our Grade 8 students lead presentations about mental health by discussing the importance of breaking the negative stereotypes and stigma about discussing our own feelings. Students wrote words that are often used to describe mental illness on popsicle sticks. We collectively took part in breaking the popsicle sticks school wide to signify “Breaking the Stigma!”


Congratulations to Ryan for winning the Scholastic draw this year at the Book Fair. We were fortunate to receive the same dollar amount in books for our own class library!


Eric Walters visits Beckett Farm PS

On May 9th, well known Canadian author Eric Walters visited our school. He gave an inspiring presentation about his own life journey including how he became an author (he used to be an elementary school teacher!), how he decides on what topics to write about, and about his work in Kenya with school children there.


BFPS held our annual Science Fair in the gym on Wed., May 10th. It was wonderful to see all the experiments on display, along with the many student scientists eager to explain their hypothesis, procedure and results. These student driven projects are voluntary and entirely inquiry based. Some examples from our own class are shown below:

What is a Black Hole?

Paper Plate Speaker

Solar Power

     

Bubble Trouble

This week, we also had two very important presentations. The first one was by Youthspeak about bullying, and knowing that we are never alone when dealing with this issue. The young presenters told about their own experiences, which gave us inspiration to know that there is always someone to speak to, and that we should always reach out to someone if we are being bullied. The second presentation was by a student teacher about cyberbullying.

Happy Mother's Day to all who are mothers and caregivers. Your unconditional love, care and guidance in the lives of children is recognized and appreciated. Enjoy YOUR day!

Next week...

On Monday, May 15th, our school will be participating in this annual fundraiser to support our local hospital that serves our diverse community. We will be running or walking beginning at 9:30 in the morning. Please have your child dressed appropriately for the weather, along with comfortable running shoes and a water bottle.

Reminders...

Science Quiz (Gears) - Tuesday, May 16

YRDSB Survey for Parents/Guardians

Parents/guardians are invited to participate in a survey before May 19. This survey provides an important opportunity for parent/guardian voice. Results will be used to guide planning to support student achievement and well-being.

The English version of the survey is available online. Paper surveys are available in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hebrew, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Sri Lankan Tamil, Urdu and Vietnamese. Please contact the school to request a paper copy.

We value your input and encourage you to complete the survey. The information you provide will be anonymous, considered confidential and kept in strict accordance with all relevant legislation.  Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Thank you all for your continued support!

Mrs. McIntosh