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Entries from January 31, 2012

Why is Cribbage a Great Math Game for Grade 3s?

January 31, 2012 · 6 Comments · Our Community, Our Learning

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The Grade 3s in Division 5 have been learning the game of Cribbage during Math. The boys and girls found that playing Cribbage is a great learning tool for Math because . . . * we are continuously counting and adding while pegging * we have to look for different addends for 15 (i.e. 9 [...]

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The Great Hiccup of 2012!

January 19, 2012 · 7 Comments · Art, Our Community, Our Learning

Announcing the release of Shawn Pigott’s latest ’52 Weeks Project’ video, “The Great Hiccup of 2012!”, aka Week 18, staring the Grade 3 students of Division 5!!  What a great experience to be part of such an incredible project!  The music, the script, the filming process – the boys and girls have a great memory [...]

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Mary’s Boy Child

January 13, 2012 · 3 Comments · Our Learning

Did you miss our performance of Mary’s Boy Child at the school Christmas Concert?  Well, here it is!  Even if you were there, watch it again and enjoy!   Thanks, Nick!

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Cumberland Place Names

January 12, 2012 · No Comments · Our Learning

Dave Ward, grandfather of Max, recently came to class for a visit.  He is from Oswestry, which is on the border of Wales and England. Dave taught us where some of Cumberland, B.C.’s place names come from.  This is what we learned: a) Cumberland is named for Cumberland County, UK.  After joining with Westmoreland, it [...]

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