FAREWELL

As we wrap up this school year, I'd like to thank my students for a wonderful year full of fun and learning. Take this summer to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. I wish you the best of luck next year as you begin a new chapter in grade 7 at St. Joe's.

Farewell and take care,

Mlle Carroll

Mark your calendars!

We've got some important events happening as the school year comes to an end...

• Wednesday, June 14th  -  Grade 6 Farewell Photo 
• (please remember to wear your Stingers Class of 2017 t-shirt!)
• Thursday, June 15th  -  Grade 6 End of Year Field Trip to St. Brigid Camp
• Please be at school at 9:00am sharp & have parents ready for pick up between 7:15-7:30pm
• Be dressed for rain or shine!
• Don't forget you swimsuit and towel
• Friday, June 23rd  -  Grade 6 Farewell Ceremony 
• Students arrive at 12:30
• Ceremony begins at 1pm-3pm
• Sunday Best attire
• Cake and juice after the ceremony
  

Sharing our knowledge with our grade 2 buddies

Today FLEW by for the Grade 6 students and their grade 2 buddies. We took them to flying school and showed them how to make a throw paper airplanes with accuracy. 

Air and Flight

Students have been investigating the properties of  air and flight. Today we talked about 

Bernoulli's Principle: an increase in the speed of a fluid produces a decrease in pressure and a decrease in speed 

produces an increase in pressure. 

The curved top of a wing creates a longer distance from front to back than the straight bottom. This causes the air on top to travel farther, and thus faster, to reach the back than the air underneath, creating a difference in pressure between the two surfaces

Here's a quick video that explains Bernoulli's Principle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8qCA2mZvVI

History in the making

The grade 6 students just finished their new version of the Canadian Coat of Arms. Students were asked to update this important symbol to better represent Canada's history and identity.  They were then asked to explain and support their choices with facts and examples. 

Students can continue to deepen their learning by visiting #OnThisDay ... in Canada's history! On this page, you'll discover significant events that shaped our society. 

Communautés Canadiennes

For Education Week and as part of our CANADA 150 celebration, students are looking at different Canadian communities up North. Students formulated thoughtful questions to help guide their inquiries and discover how these and other communities begin and develop. They will also explore the important issues and events that have shaped them.

World Peace Gong

The grade 6 students have been working on redesigning our Canadian Coat of Arms to better reflect our Canadian heritage and identity. Symbols can be a powerful representation when combined into something monumental. Pictured here is the Peace Gong in Indonesia. It sparked some interesting conversations :)