How We Express Ourselves

The Grade 2 students began their sixth and final unit of inquiry for the school year, How We Express Ourselves.

 “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” 

– Thomas Merton 

 The unit is an inquiry into artists using different styles and techniques to create visual art. During this unit the students will explore different art forms, explore different techniques and styles, as well as create artwork of their own.

Through a See, Think, Wonder thinking routine the students did a gallery walk including different examples of art genres to share their initial observations and interpretations.

We are very proud of a group of our 2nd graders who took part, along with students from Upper Primary, in the Falcon soccer tournament at Canadian Academy this week. The junior team, which included three of our students, won the silver medal in the tournament. Congratulations to all of our players!

The students were treated to a fascinating presentation by the Stephens family, who have been sailing around the world on their boat over the last two years. Their visit to our school was a wondeful opportunity for the students to hear about their interesting way of life having a boat as your home and the ocean as your neighbourhood. The students were attentive inquirers as they asked many questions about the family's adventures and experiences. Ziah, one of the family's two daughters, spent a few days with us as a fellow classmate. We enjoyed getting to know her and the students appreciated her contributions to class discussions.

Have a super duper weekend everyone! 

Ms Theona