“Only 1% of water on earth is drinkable” ~ I.L.
Our IB PYP unit on ‘How the World Works’ has been filled with new discoveries and global perspectives. As you know we have been taking a critical look at energy use in...
Our IB PYP unit on ‘How the World Works’ has been filled with new discoveries and global perspectives. As you know we have been taking a critical look at energy use in...
Enriching our Understanding of Science Our visit to the Ontario Science Centre was an important learning moment for our Grade One students. The field study was a shared social experience that provided them...
Building Positive Attitudes “The IB-PYP Attitudes are a vital focus in the development of positive attitudes towards people, the environment, and learning. These are the day to day attitudes we use: appreciation, commitment,...
It’s Time for Fun! Our Grade One students have been deepening their understanding of Time as part of our ‘Measurement’ strand in math. They have been learning about the importance of...
Our Fascinating Journey Through the ‘Forest of Reading’ “Reading fiction is important. It is a vital means of imagining a life other than our own, which in turn make us empathetic beings.” - Ann...
Science and Technology "A scientifically and technologically literate person is one who can read and understand common media reports about science and technology, critically evaluate the information presented, and confidently engage...
Forming Reading Buddies with Our Senior Kindergarten Students Our Grade One students are provided with multiple opportunities to practise their reading skills in order to develop the required reading fluency. To compliment reading...
Spirit Week at Richland Spirit week at Richland is a special time when our students’ high spirits is allowed full expression. It is a show of energy and enthusiastic support for...
Learning about 3-D shapes Our Grade One students continue their study of shapes and space. Deepening their prior knowledge of two-dimensional shapes supported their understanding of three- dimensional figures, their properties...
Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical Lines within Geometry Our Grade One students are deeply immersed within our Geometry and Spatial Sense Mathematics unit of study. We have discussed the many patterns within the...