Mystery Reader on Galiano

The Galiano library is a happening place, made even more happening with mystery readers coming by regularly! It all starts when clues about the mystery reader are posted on the bulletin board just outside the library. Students try to guess who the reader is, write their guesses on slips of paper, and put them in an envelope. The day of the mystery reader, the students come into the library, the clues are reviewed and all of the guesses are read out. The best part is when the reader is revealed: shocked and excited faces abound! Now it's time for the story!!

The latest mystery reader:

Portfolios on Pender

This awesome porfolio is an example that the grades 7-8 class put together to keep their work organized and to guide their parent, teacher, student conferences. They were made by folding large poster paper: the pocket on the left are things they are getting started on (things that need work or things that they might be struggling with), the middle folder is for records (spelling progress etc.); and the left for celebrating their best work (the work they worked the hardest on, work they are proud of, etc. ). 

October on Galiano

A complex soccer field designed and built by primary students during "Outputs" - which is first period after the whole school warms up their bodies and brains with a jogging or running circuit around the gym (every morning!). What a great way to start the day!

Apple Fest on Galiano is a collaboration between the school and community (organized by the Galiano Food Program) that celebrates the apple harvest. Students got to participate in a number of learning activities involving apples including using an apple press (super yummy juice!), creating an "apple" battery, and - pictured below - splatter painting involving toothbrushes!

Students complete a circuit in the gym that incorporates reflex integration - an idea that a number of teachers in our district are exploring and working into to their daily routines. It's called "Foundations for Learning". For more information about this program send me an email.

Music Presentation on Mayne

The Mayne Island students were treated to a music performance by Michelle Footz, former Mayne Island student and SIMS music teacher, who was kicking off her cross-country (also International!) music tour. Check out her blog: electricclamfish.blogspot.ca.

Michelle played a number of accordion tunes and a super catchy ukulele tune, then let students try out her instruments!