Feb 2-6

Learning Outcomes

Students analyze and apply strategies and tactics that support improved decision making in physical activities.

Students demonstrate and adapt various movement patterns to enhance skill development.

Students reflect and relate life experiences to perseverance and well-being.


What Did Students Do?


This Week in Grade 5: A Fantastic First Day at WinSport

This week, our class headed to WinSport for our first day of skiing and snowboarding, and it was such a great experience for everyone! Students met their instructors, gathered their gear, and headed out onto the hill ready to learn and challenge themselves.

Throughout the day, students practiced key skills and strategies that supported safe decision making on the hill, such as choosing appropriate routes, controlling speed, and following instructor guidance. Even on the first day, there was noticeable growth in confidence and ability. We had several first-time skiers and snowboarders, and by the end of the day they were cruising down the hill with big smiles. Our more intermediate skiers also had a great day, working together in their groups and completing multiple runs while refining their technique.

This experience strongly connected to our physical education outcomes. Students analyzed and applied strategies to improve their performance, demonstrated and adapted movement patterns as they learned new skills, and showed perseverance when challenges arose. Back at school, students reflected on their experience by creating a visual journal page, connecting their learning to perseverance, well-being, and personal growth.

It was an exciting and memorable day that supported physical skills, confidence, and resilience. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!











Ask your Child
-to tell you about the lattice method and how it works to solve multiplication equations
-to tell you about their day at WinSport and what they're looking forward to next week for our second day
-to tell you about our read aloud, Odder and the livestream videos we've seen from Monterey Bay Aquarium and The Vancouver Aquarium
-to tell you about transition words, what they are and why they are important in writing



Upcoming Events

Jan 30 Non-Instructional Day – no school for students  
Feb 2 Fun Lunch 
Feb 4 Field Trip
Feb 11 Field Trip



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