Let the Games Begin!

Today was the start of the Sturgeon Heights Olympiad. Mrs. Holmes put together a great opening video with students participating in a torch relay. We even had a special guest. Jim Hole carried in the torch he used as part of the official 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Relay. He spoke to the students about what it was like to be a participant in the relay and officially opened our Olympiad games. Part of the opening included a special video hello from Brendan Green, a member of Canada's Biathlon relay team in Vancouver. The students were pumped up and are ready to have a fun week. Thanks Mrs. Holmes for all your efforts.

Great things in Junior High Physical Education...

To fulfill the social dance portion of the Physical Education curriculum, grade 8 and 9 students choreographed and performed line dances before a live audience just prior to the Christmas break.

Wondering why your child has such great rhythm? Maybe they learned it in PE class at Sturgeon Heights!

The Battle on the Plains of Abraham Revisited

Recently, grade 7 Social Studies students were asked to put a 'fresh perspective' on a pivotal event in Canadian History. Grade 7 students created representations and recreations of the Battle on the Plains of Abraham and the results of this battle. Students were to include the perspectives of the British, French and First Nations peoples involved.

Below, is one example of a completed project.

Excellent work!

Ms Rommens