Day: 28 February 2018

Eco School News ~ Earth Hour

In March, the Environmental Committee will be promoting Earth Hour. Earth Hour is an  initiative from the World Wildlife Fund that asks everyone to turn off all lights and electronics for one hour on March 24 at 8:30-9:30 p.m. This event aims to     create awareness of people taking responsibility towards a how much we consume throughout the year.

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Scientist in the School—Gr.5 Human Body Session

On February 23rd, Ms. Coniglio’s Grade 5 class welcomed the  Scientists in the School. The students explored the Human Body and its functions. The workshop allowed the students to test their reaction rate and measure their lung vital capacity. The students utilized stethoscopes to measure heart rate, build a filtering urinary system and working lungs, identify bones using X-rays and locate and manipulate joints on ... Continue reading "Scientist in the School—Gr.5 Human Body Session"