Swan Lake Outdoor Education Centre

On Monday December 7, Ms. Krackovitch's Grade 4 class had the opportunity to visit Swan Lake Outdoor Education Centre. Swan Lake is an exciting place where we learned about Mother Nature and how to be environmental stewards. In the morning, we were given cameras to take photographs of the beautiful scenery. After lunch, we played a great game that helped us understand why certain animal and plant species are at risk and how we can help. We cannot wait to visit again in Grade 7! 

These are some of the photos we took - enjoy!

MOvember!

It's clear...the staff and students of Thornhill Woods P.S. want MOre MOvember! All month long, school spirit was evident - Plaid Day and Mo Day. Staff and students rocked their favourite plaid pattern and then got creative when it was time to make their moustaches. We raised just over $550 and our male staff raised over $1000 online! Wow! Amazing job, everyone. Ms. Rapp's Gr. 3 and Mr. Carra's Gr. 6 raised  the most money. 

These two classes had the very exciting job of dyeing the male teacher's moustaches funky colours (Stiletto, Electric Lava and Electric Lizard). Thank you to our 8 gentlemen who were good sports and bravely sported their coloured MO's all day long.

 Thank you to all those who donated toward this good cause. Way to go, T-Wolves!

Message From Our Trustee, Linda Aversa.

It is that time of year when our schools brim with energy and excitement for the many diverse celebrations taking place across our region. I am always happy to join the festivities happening in our schools and appreciate the efforts of our students, staff and community members to bring the holiday season alive.

As we wind down 2015, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our parents and guardians for their support of our students and staff over the past few months. A school community is only as strong and welcoming as the people who make up that community. Our students, staff and community members have continued to demonstrate respect, character and commitment in their work and interactions over the last few months. As a trustee, I consider myself very fortunate to work with such supportive community and staff members.

On behalf of all of the trustees and staff of the York Region District School Board, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy holiday season.

All the best for 2016!

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Gr. 3's visit Black Creek Pioneer Village

On Wednesday November 18^th the Grade 3 students went on a field trip to Pioneer Village.           The  Gr. 3 social studies curriculum includes a focus on Pioneers and the trip enables students to experience how pioneers lived day by day.

During our visit the students explored the village and learned about life in the 1800's.  They visited various buildings unique to different aspects of pioneer life in the historic village.  One favourite was the schoolhouse. Students were fascinated to learn that up to eight grades could be housed in one room and that punishment may include placing one's nose against the blackboard. 

Another favourite building was the tinsmith. The tinsmith demonstrated to students how designs were created on metal and he shared how important a simple lantern was in the life of a Pioneer. Back in the classroom,  students commented on how life was very different, and yet familiar, in interesting ways. They continue to make comparisons between life in the 21^st Century and that of pioneer times and to acknowledge the contributions pioneers made.

  

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