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- Grade 5/6 class was paired up with the K students to assist with computers
- Grade 1/2 class worked on Comic Creator program
- Grade 3/4 class used the Mimio for a variety of activities (including math activities, daily graphing, etc.)
- Grades 3 to 8 created PowerPoint presentations in various subjects
- Students in Grades 3/4 and 7/8 worked on the All the Right Type program
- Five teachers took training on how to use the Markbook program
- Several teachers used SAG Inservice day to work on the Mimio program
- The 5/6 class provided 15 lessons to the Grade 1/2 students on the value of healthy eating, vigorous physical activity and personal well-being
- Grade 5/6 class organized a Plastic Bag Roundup
- Grades 5 to 7 did an invertebrate study
- Grades 3 and 4 visited Mariash Quarry to study rocks and fossils
- Grades 3 to 7 learned about the Solar System with a visual presentation of a portable planetarium called the Star Dome
- We have continued our composting program
- We have continued our recycling program
- An Environmental Day was held for K to Grade 8, which focused on scats and tracks, oil spills, plants, composting, social justice PowerPoints by the Grade 8’s and a trip to the Balmoral Water Treatment Plant
- K to Grade 4 presented the play, “The Lorax” (Gr. 3/4 students also presented an excerpt for the opening of the Visual Expressions show)
- The Grade 3/4 class went to the Narcisse Snake Dens (along with Brant-Argyle students)
- Cho, the corn snake, visited the Kindergarten room
- Guest Speakers, Mr. & Mrs. Duncan, gave a presentation about owls to the K to Grade 2 students
- K to Grade 2 took a field trip to the zoo and learned about leaves at the Conservatory
- The Grade 3/4 class learned about homelessness, and raised money for The Ladybug Foundation
- Our annual Terry Fox Run raised $1340.76. Guest speaker, Janis Ollson, spoke about the technology of her prosthetic leg.
- Student Council held a raffle with proceeds to UNICEF
- Student Council members participated in the school Remembrance Day service, as well as two school choirs
- We collected food items and toys for the Christmas Cheer Board
- Students in Grades 3 to 6 participated in “Angels for Africa”
- Grade 5 to 7 students visited the Pioneer Quest site
- The Gr. 8 class, with Mrs. Margetts, organized the “Skate for Scott” skateathon, raising $3281.25
- Grade 8 students attended Student Voice
- Grade 8 students prepared Social Justice PowerPoints
- Aboriginal artist, Anthony Martin, led a 5-day carving workshop, through Artists in the School
- The Grade 3/4 class visited Omega School (Interlake Colony)
- Grade 5/6 students checked vehicle speeds in Balmoral through an MPI radar program
- Guest Speaker, Ron O’Donovan, presented on the “Grow a Row” program
- The Grade 3/4 class hosted a visit with “Flat Stanley” from Barrie, Ontario
- K to Grade participated in the iWalk to school around Balmoral
- Mrs. Riley led Zumba workshops with all the students
- The Grade 3/4 students participated in the Fitness Finders program
- X-Company did a workshop on dance/martial arts with Grades 1 to 8
- Grades 1 to 4 participated in the Speed Stack World Record attempt
- Students from Grades 3 to 8 took part in a curling workshop
- Student Council held a silent auction with proceeds to go to the new playground fund
- Grades 6 to 8 participated in a Curlorama
- K to Grade 4 created clay projects with artist Jennifer Sonnenberg
- Grade 8 students completed the First Aid Course
- Students from K to Grade 8 participated in a weekly skating program for Jan. and Feb.
Balmoral- teams represented our school at all the divisional sports activities
- Students from K to Grade 8 contributed art work to the Visual Expressions Art Show. Grades 1 to 4 were able to attend the show and participate in an art workshop
- A group of students participated in the Marathon run
- Students took part in Beach Day
- K to Grade 8 participated in a “Rocks and Rings” workshop
- K to Grade 8 did a community walk for Clean Air Day
- Grades 5 & 6 attended Camp Y
- Each class established their own respect agreements
- A Girls’ Self-Esteem Program was organized by our social work clinician, Ms. Beer
- Grade 3/4 girls participated in a craft club
- Balmoral School held the official opening of our renovated spaces and the dedication of our new library
- Students from K to Grade 8 created portfolios to share their learning this year with their parents