The students were divided into two groups: one representing a family that will stay at their home, and one representing a family that will have to evacuate or leave their home,

Each group had to pack a large rubber tote with all of the emergency materials that would be required for 72 hours (3 days) that they then presented to the rest of the class.

​​Important items to remember:

• important papers
• extra sets of keys (house, car)
• hand operated can openers
• hand crank flashlights
• medication
• toilet paper
• water
• dog food, and bowls, leashes
• food (dry goods, canned goods)
• clothing for each family member

Flip books can be tricky... :)

These books are each as unique as their creators... Some are about their favourite foods, favourite animals, and favourite charcters from books or movies.

Will you be able to figure the riddle out?

Good luck to the grade 5's at The English School!

K. Losey

Today the grade six class was fortunate enough to visit with Peter Raspberry at the Blair Outdoor Ed Centre where we were learning about and discussing biodiversity.

What is biodiversity?  In simple terms, the variety of living things.  Each living thing has it's own important role in the the natural world, and when this great variety of species works and interacts with each other correctly, everything is in balance.  However, whenever one plant or animal species becomes disturbed, interrupted, or displaced (through habitat loss, lack of food, natural disturbances, etc) it effects all other species that come into contact with that single species, either as predator, prey, or a more symbiotic relationship.

What does all of this mean? As humans, we need to become more aware of the potential risks that our behaviour has on other species and the habitats necessary for their survival.

Can you think of an action that humans do that may have negative impacts on a habitat or species in your area?  Please share your thoughts with us!  We look froward to reading them.