We had a great day out in Stampede Park! The students enjoyed touring the Grain Academy museum with our wonderful guide, Alan, who along with his family has dedicated his life to grain production. We learned about different types of grain and what they are used for, and how a grain elevator works. A highlight was watching the incredible, huge, and detailed train model that shows grain's journey from Alberta farms all the way to Vancouver ports. We enjoyed a lovely picnic lunch in Weadickville, then spent the afternoon exploring and sketching public artworks that tell the story of our community and its past. Thank you very much to the fabulous volunteers who joined us!
A friendly reminder that we will be exchanging our library books tomorrow! :)
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Fort McMurray Book Drive
The families of Beacon Hill School in Fort McMurray have lost everything. Their principal, Garrett Tebay and her librarian, have asked for our support. They would like to help their families rebuild their home libraries. Prince of Wales can help!! Clean out your bookshelves, order some new books from Scholastic or stop by your local bookstore. Please drop off NEW or Gently Used books at the school. Mrs. Tebay will pick them up when she is in Calgary and deliver them. Thank you for your help!
Please and Thank You / Volunteer Opportunities
We would gratefully welcome 1 more volunteer to join us on a Suburban Community Tour around our school's neighborhood on Monday, June 6.
***The grade one Urban Community Tour will be on Tuesday, June 14. This is a while away, but we are hoping for 8 more volunteers to make it as smooth an experience as possible. It is always a highlight for grade one students and parents, so we hope you can join us!
Upcoming Dates
- May 20 – PD Day – NO SCHOOL
- May 23 – Victoria Day – NO SCHOOL
- May 25 – Fun Lunch – Edo
- June 3 – PD Day – NO SCHOOL
- June 6 – Field Trip – Suburban Community Tour
- June 7 – Bike to School Day
- June 8 – Fun Lunch – Boston Pizza
- June 14 – Field Trip – Urban Community Tour
- June 22 – Fun Lunch – Extreme Pita
- June 23 – Field Trip – Summer Ridge Walk
- June 27 – Sport’s Day
- June 27 – NOON DISMISSAL
- June 28 – Appeals Day
- June 29 – Org. Day
Daily Challenge
What was the most interesting thing you learned at the Grain Academy with Allan today? What was your favourite piece of public art in Stampede Park and why?