BC Wildlife in the Classroom
This week, the primary cohort had the chance to learn so many new facts about BC wildlife. Please ask your child what they learned about animals that are found in our province.
Mule Deer : Ask about their antlers and why they shed them every year.
Mountain Goats: Ask how their horns and skull grow.
Barn Owls: Ask about their ears.
Wolves: Why do they hunt in packs?
Peregrine Falcons: How fast can they dive?
Mountain Lions: How high can they jump?
Black Bears: What is an omnivore? Describe their teeth.
Bald Eagle: Why do they always look angry? Can they “swim”?
Orca Whales: Are they a whale or a porpoise? Tell me about the three type of orcas: Resident, Transient, Offshore
Sea Otters: Talk about their fur and diet. (It is the densest fur in the animal kingdom! It helps keep their skin dry and keeps them buoyant.)
What are the top three things we can do to help wildlife?
1. Do not feed wildlife.
2. Put garbage and recycling where it belongs, so no wildlife can get it.
3. Keep your distance from wildlife, so they stay wild.
What is diurnal and nocturnal?
The Secret is Revealed!
While students were away from the classroom during Portfolio week, we created a Reading Nook in our Classroom! Under twinkle lights, students can cozy up and read their favourite books! It’s a magical place!

Mammoth Presentation
Our Mammoth Presentation will take place next Tuesday. We are excited to learn more about Mammoths and the Ice Age.
https://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Meet-the-Mammoth.pdf
Super Seeds Workshop
Next Tuesday, we are also having a workshop about seeds with Fresh Roots Farms. We will be choosing seeds to plant at our next visit to the Farm in April! More from Fresh Roots……
Fresh Roots Farm
A SNEAK PEEK OF WINTER ON THE FARMS
While the fields may be resting under the snow, winter is a busy season on the farm! At Millside Centre in Coquitlam, our team has been hard at work pruning fruit trees in the orchard and tackling a big challenge: removing invasive blackberries. With gloves on and pruners in hand, we cleared a tangled mess of blackberries, freeing up benches and “Carrie’s Corner” to be enjoyed again by youth in the Spring.
Winter may be cold, but the work keeps us warm—and so does the vision of a thriving farm ready for spring!
Discover everything that’s growing for the 2025 season!
https://freshroots.ca/
SUMMER CAMP FRESH ROOTS – EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Camp Fresh Roots is the best place to grow this summer!
Every day will be full of play, learning, good food, great friends, and caring staff to make sure your camper has the best camp experience ever.
2025 camp registration will open soon – on February 14th at 9am!
Still hesitating? Get a glimpse of a typical camp day, and hear what past campers have enjoyed!
Sierra Club BC
Their first online drawing lesson of 2025 will dive in the deep end to draw one of our most unique ecosystems – deep ocean ecosystems!
Join scientific illustrator Dr. Julius Csotonyi and Sierra Club BC on Wednesday, March 5th at 10 a.m. PST for an art lesson where we will learn how to draw anglerfish and more!

Hydrothermal vents, and underwater reefs are often underappreciated compared to some of our other charismatic ecosystems. Despite this, they are some of the most important and endangered ecosystems on this planet. In B.C., these ecosystems can be found right off the coast of Vancouver Island and are home to unique marine lifeforms who rely on them.
Not only will we be making art, but we’ll also learn about these incredible ecosystems and the beings that call them home, while discussing the effects of human intervention and climate change. This event is open to learners of all ages.
Registration: https://sierraclub.bc.ca/learn-to-draw-deep-ocean-ecosystems/?mkt_tok=Nzg4LVlCRi0yOTYAAAGYlLYdO5ZJlXVck–8UHGoYiLJHjdppwQnLXByY-8Md8rcw9ybw8NFI9uCxXlSZrur7zPwc1j29wkoVRlK3Pc08vSmnZqvnF87tfSKtQwH
CONTEST ALERT! Attention Budding Artists: Great news!


We’re thrilled to invite young artists to share their creativity for Pink Shirt Day 2025!
Thanks to our presenting partner, Fortis BC, we are offering one lucky artist a chance to win a $500 OPUS gift card.
This year’s theme, “Let Kindness Grow” celebrates the power of kindness to bring people together. Your artwork could inspire others across Canada—and perhaps even beyond!
Selected pieces may be featured on our social media channels and website as part of this year’s campaign.
You can check it out here: Submit Your Artwork. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 26/2025 and draw date is Feb. 27/2025
Thank you for helping us spread kindness and creativity! Good luck!