5G - proud to be Canadian!

And the answer is...1965!

Canada adopted its current red and white maple leaf flag in 1965. Congratulations to many of you who answered correctly!

Lester B. Pearson (a man who certainly got things done in Ottawa!) spearheaded the campaign to create a symbol of Canada that distinguished us as a country. George F. G. Stanley's design was chosen from many possibilities and the inspiring and welcoming flag flies proudly today as it did in 1965.

Did you know...in 1921, King George V proclaimed the official colours of Canada as red, from Saint George's Cross, and white, from the French royal emblem since King Charles VII? You learn something new every day...

Black pants needed for the Spring Musical

Hello all!

The Grades 4 and 5 Spring Musical is fast approaching, and the Music department would like me to send out a request for black dress pants for the performance on the evening of Thursday, June 5th. More details of the timing of the day to come, as soon as I find out myself!

Thank you!

A class of winners...

Here is a beautiful quilt Sophia and Olivia have made for a homeless person.


Our 5G track superstars (sadly missing Matthew, who is enjoying life on the ranch!)


Lasermaster Champion: 1st High Achiever!


Lasermaster Champion: 2nd High Achiever!


Lasermaster Champions: Participation Achievers!


Sibling love


Sherveen had a turn with the camera...


The MacRae's!

Kenneth Oppel's favourite books

The Author talk with Kenneth Oppel yesterday was so interesting, and I know that those of us who haven't yet read all of his books will certainly do so now! One question asked to Mr. Oppel was about his favourite books, and the three he recommended all sounded great (they are bolded on the list below). His website gives us an even better idea of the kinds of books he likes to read, so here you go!

• The Lorax; How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Dr Seuss)
• The Alfie and Annie Rose stories (Shirley Hughes)
• Night Cars (Teddy Jam)
• Emily of New Moon (L.M. Montgomery)
• The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
• The Wooden People (Myra Paperny)
• Danny the Champion of the World; The BFG; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Roald Dahl)
• The Golden Compass (Philip Pullman)
• Angel Square; Up to Low (Brian Doyle)
• The Sky is Falling (Kit Pearson)
• The Maestro (Tim Wynne-Jones)
• Dust (Arthur Slade)
• Everything on a Waffle (Polly Horvath)
• Skellig (David Almond)
• Mortal Engines (Philip Reeve)
• Feed (M.T. Anderson)
• The White Darkness (Geraldine McCaughrean)
• The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay (Michael Chabon)

Happy reading!

Homework tonight!

Welcome back for another great week! There are some homework announcements for tonight:

• Please return the bright orange permission form for Science World on May 22nd ASAP.
• Number One uniform tomorrow for Kenneth Oppel field trip tomorrow! (come to school in gym kit but prepared to change for the trip)
• Read up to Chapter 40 in Holes.
  
• Return any textbooks to school (Socials, Science)
• Problem Solving sheet handed out this afternoon
• Any remaining Math homework from Friday
• Outstanding library books

Happy Monday!

The motto of British Columbia is....

...splendor without diminishment!

Congratulations to those of you who answered correctly in our blog poll!

A few more photographs for your enjoyment...

We have the greatest view in the school!


When you pose for 50 pictures a day, you're bound to have your eyes closed in one of them. I still like this one, though...


Friends in 5G


I am not sure about the masking tape...


Aiming for success at archery!


Having fun at camp (more photos from camp to come, but on disk due to size!)


Riding the bus...


Clowning around in 5G


Indoor recess



Touring Morven


School is exhausting


It's not all fun and games in 5G (but it is sometimes)


Visiting the new Director of Middle School (and eating his jelly beans!)


What a pair!


Enjoying the sunshine at the end of the day.


5G is the greatest


Good luck at the track meet!


Hanging around with Ms. G at lunch means you have to have your photo taken...