Social-Emotional Learning at Home
Learning at home during the current health crisis can be difficult for students of all ages. Students in Grade 1/2 spent time talking about big emotions – we call those The Beast. We watched a video by Class Dojo, and then talked about how sometimes we feel some pretty big feelings like anxiety, stress, anger […]
The Human Body Models
During our “How the World Works” unit, students investigated the central idea “Multiple systems interact to keep the human body functioning properly.” To have a hands-on experience, students built models of different body systems, and used their hands to learn and explore. Students built a working model of the human hand and watched as they […]
Online Assessment
Our Grade 11 students wrote their first online assessment in Functions. Some of you may be wondering how our high school teachers conduct online assessments. Before starting, teachers are taken on a virtual tour of the test area. Students then keep the video call going during the test, enabling teachers to supervise students in real-time. […]
Les haïkus du courage
En célébration du “Poetry Month” du mois d’avril organisé par l’Académie de la Capitale, les élèves ont rédigé , pendant la classe de français, des haïkus sur le thème du courage. De belles réalisations Source:: MYP & OSSD
cOMMENT FABRIQUER UN PLASTIQUE NON-POLLUANT?
Pour célébrer la journée de la Terre du 22 avril dernier, les élèves de 5ème année avaient pour mission de résoudre le problème de la pollution due au plastique. Ils ont mené des expériences avec différentes recettes afin de fabriquer du plastique non-polluant en utilisant uniquement des ingrédients naturels. Il y a là de jolies […]
Systematic Literacy Teaching – Remote Learning
The Systematic Literacy Teaching Program (SLT) involves 1:1 tutorials that use an explicit, direct, and systematic method to teach reading, writing, and spelling skills to students who need some extra help. The school closures have provided an opportunity to work with students in online formats. Here is one example of how we are adapting our […]
Systematic Literacy Teaching – Remote Learning
The Systematic Literacy Teaching Program (SLT) involves 1:1 tutorials that use an explicit, direct, and systematic method to teach reading, writing, and spelling skills to students who need some extra help. The school closures have provided an opportunity to work with students in online formats. Here is one example of how we are adapting our […]
Artwork inspired by Ted Harrison
During our unit on National Identity in January/February, students learned about symbols representing Canada. One symbol we learned about was art created by famous Canadians, and how they represent Canada around the world. We learned about Canadian artist, Ted Harrison. Ted Harrison is one of Canada’s most known artists. His paintings of nature in the […]
Can you crack the code?
This is one of the math tasks from the Kindergarten telelearning program. Students had to solve the equation and then find the letter that corresponds to the answer to find the secret message. Source:: JK & SK Blog
Model United Nations
Model United Nations – CAPMUN 2020 – Ottawa In late February, OSSD students attended the Model United Nations held at Ottawa University. They had an opportunity to play the roles of country delegates or characters in various scenarios. Some of the committees included: General Assembly on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, Specialized Agency on […]
