Welcome Back!

Welcome back!

I hope everyone had a restful and adventurous summer! I'm looking forward to meeting and getting to know all of my new grade 6 students!

This website contains lots of information about what we are learning, updates on assessments and updates on lessons and questions for practice at home. There are also important educational links and other resources to assist in your child’s learning.

If you have any questions, please feel free to jot a note in your child’s agenda or leave a message at the office and we will get back to you as soon as possible. The school phone number is (613) 692-6164.

Thank you in advance for all of your efforts in supporting the school as well as the personal and academic growth of your child.      

Mlle Carroll       

UN BON VOYAGE!
Summer seems to have flown by with all the traveling I managed this summer observing orangutans, komodos and dolphins, OH MY!. I'm excited to share pictures and stories and for us to have a fun and successful year! 

Here are a few pics from Indonesia :)

Starting with me at Borobudur Temple on the island of Java.

I think I might have got a little too close...

 This male orangutan was definitely king of the jungle in Sumatra.

This is me scaling the hilltops on Padar Island on my way to Komodo Island.

Here's a school bus in Indonesia! Could you imagine arriving to school like this?!?!

HOPE EVERYONE HAS A FABULOUS FIRST DAY!!!

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.