Spring Break has Arrived!

Arts Umbrella

The Intermediate class was incredibly lucky to spend an entire day at Arts Umbrella. Our instructors were kind, caring, and encouraged us to step outside of our comfort zone and just go for it. We learned drama games called Shark, Mirror, and Play Doh. They taught us how to move like ocean animals, say our name loud, and own who we are through these games. By the end of drama class, we were brave, confident, and laughing with our new friends.

Then we took a lunch break and were treated to delicious macaroons from one of our families. Their kindness and generosity is always appreciated because they are always taking care of the entire class, and not just their own family. This shows their commitment to community, which is what the Home Learners are all about!

In the afternoon we were split into two fine arts groups. Some of us learned water colour painting and others did oil pastels. It was an extraordinary day of art!

David Suzuki Presentation

Ms. Francis attended Dr. Suzuki’s presentation. His message was that Nature teaches us to slow down, and how to re-evaluate how little we really need. Nature is able to correct environmental problems, but it will take up to 10 million years to recover. Human time is too short for nature time!

Indigenous people have learning stories of elders teaching younger generations about their errors so we can all do better in future generations.

Youth can help by using their voices. Speaking up is making a difference. Build the dream and expand what is possible. All across communities, solutions are happening. At the small scale, community gardens, and planting native species, are examples of solutions. Tell your story. What are you doing to be part of the solution? And are you acting on your solution? Be the change!

Ms. Francis purchased Dr. Suzuki’s book “Bompa’s Insect Expedition” for the classroom, and he signed it for us!

Our classroom has received another book donation from one of our families! They attended a book signing and had the author sign a book for our library! Thank you for thinking of the Home Learning Community! The book is a hit with the students!

Total Lunar Eclipse

Our region will be experiencing a total lunar eclipse tomorrow! The moon will start crossing into Earth’s shadow around 9 p.m. on March 13 and the total eclipse – when the moon is fully obscured – lasts from 11:26 p.m. to half past midnight. The event ends by 3 a.m. on March 14.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/weatherhood-local/viewing-total-lunar-eclipse-march-vancouver-2025-

March 14 is Pi Day!

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/pi-day/highlands-school/

Home / Spring Break Learning Opportunities:

A webinar hosted by Sierra Club BC: “Old Growth is Awesome”
Wednesday, March 26, at 6:00 PM

Registration link: https://sierraclub.bc.ca/old-growth-is-awesome/?mkt_tok=Nzg4LVlCRi0yOTYAAAGZJcRcrkOJi-mIN6CZs6rSHgnO1dXKSMeeellLPGFYs_4-_omfIgZCXdqem4uTz2TRKH9dH0qTFnBmJx0p6S_12BunNtpr9aSju5cJEjS5

PBS has many opportunities to learn at home. Check out their many subjects and lessons online! https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/search/

Visiting Vancouver Island over Spring Break?

Kids & Teens can visit the Malahat Skywalk for free!

https://malahatskywalk.com/plan/spring-break-tickets/

Here are some other ideas for March:

https://letstalkscience.ca/events/program-timetable/stem-storytime-stretch-lab

https://letstalkscience.ca/events/program-timetable/stem-storytime-march-mushrooms