Before the break, the Young Entrepreneurs counted their sales and recorded their profits from the Big Sale! They also completed a survey about the program in order to provide their feedback and experiences. All in all, it was a fun and productive activity, where the process trumped profits!
This week we observed the potatoes we planted before spring break. They are already growing and sprouting! We also planted the remaining potatoes outside in our school garden. Spring brings many opportunities for growing our own food.
We also recorded the growth of our daffodils and drew and coloured pictures while outside!
Show and tell… One student brought in a black bear pelt for the class to see. They shared facts about black bears such as:
- They are omnivorous (they eat both plants and animals)
- They grow to 5 or 6 feet
- They can weigh between 200-600 pounds
- They can live 20 years
- Around this time of year, they emerge from their dens
We also learned that if we encounter a black bear while hiking, we are to stop, stay calm, and slowly back away.
Thank you again to our Homelearner family for sharing this with our class, and teaching us what to do if we come across a black bear in the forest!
The primary cohort had the Elements Society visit this week. They will be teaching the importance of reducing the amount of garbage we produce through four Zero Waste workshops. In the first lesson, we learned about compost, the green bin, and what we can and cannot put into it. Did you know all 100% compostable bags and plastics CANNOT actually go into the compost bin? Instead of using compostable bags you can use weekly flyers to line your compost container. Save your money and the Earth at the same time!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Granville Island Children’s Market: Hop, Hunt & Play: April Adventures Begin! 🥚✨
Ms. Baker, our former teacher, wanted everyone to know about this fun event happening on the Sunshine Coast. It’s the Salmon Release Festival – A Family & Community Day, with Free Admission! The Sunshine Coast is a quick ferry and this is the May long weekend! Plan ahead! More info: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshinecoastsalmon/
