Week of February 23rd

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Reminder: No school on Friday, February 27.

This week, our school community came together to recognize Pink Shirt Day. We attended a meaningful assembly and classrooms across the school participated in activities organized by our hardworking Grade 5 Leadership Team. It was wonderful to see students take initiative and help lead conversations about kindness, inclusion, and standing up for others. We are proud of the leadership and responsibility they demonstrated!



In science, we began our new unit on matter. Students explored the properties of solids, liquids, and gases by acting as “molecules” around the classroom. As solids, they stayed tightly packed and vibrated in place. As liquids, they remained close together but were able to move past one another. As gases, they spread out and moved freely throughout the space. 


In writing, we are focusing on grammar, sentence structure, and note-taking. Students practiced identifying complete sentences, improving sentence variety, and using correct punctuation and capitalization to strengthen the clarity of their writing.

We also held our Science Fair this week. A big congratulations to all of our Grade 5 students who worked so hard on their projects. They really put their curiosity, creativity, and effort on display. Well done, Grade 5s!



Additional information:

STORY TELLING / MEDICINE WHEEL SCHOOL-WIDE RESIDENCY


We are pleased to welcome Knowledge Keeper, Chantal Chagnon, to Northern Lights School for a school-wide residency with all students on March 5, 6, 10, 11, and 12. This opportunity has been funded by the NLS Parent Fundraising Society, so we pass on a huge thank you for their generosity!

Chantal Chagnon is a Cree/Métis Multidisciplinary Artist, Educator, Knowledge Keeper and Activist with roots in Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan. Cultural Wisdom and Traditional Ceremony are always present in her Teaching Artistry, as she carries her Ancestral Knowledge forward in a good way. Offering Storytelling, Songs, Drumming, Cultural Teachings, Traditional Indigenous Craftsmanship, Art Creation and collaboration has allowed Chantal to share throughout Canada and the World. 

Each class will get a chance to meet with and learn from Chantal individually. Chantal will focus on Storytelling and Medicine Wheel teachings based on her lived experiences and wisdom that she will share with us. Working alongside our teachers, Chantal will also provide insight and guidance on continuing to encourage Land-Based Learning in our building. 

To honor our school’s TRC commitment this year, Northern Lights School has made the following commitment to action for the 2025-2026 school year: 62.3: Utilize Indigenous knowledges, languages, and teaching methods in classrooms (focus on applying learning that includes inviting Indigenous community members to share knowledge with students). 

If you have any questions, please reach out for more information.


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