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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Cross Country!

Congratulations to all our cross country runners! 

Out of 180 runners at the area meet,  everyone on our team placed within the first 100. 

Cady, Jordan, Jake and Andrew qualified for the regional meet which took place at Bruce's Mill on October 15th.  Jake placed 74th,  Cady placed 68th, Andrew placed 47th and Jordan came in at 29th!  These runners represented our school in races against hundreds of other students from across our school board.  

Congratulations to everyone and many thanks to our coaches Ms. Luk, Ms. Rapp and Ms. Taylor.  The running club will continue while the weather holds.  

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Terry Fox Run/Walk

On October 1st, the students and staff of Thornhill Woods P.S. took part in our annual Terry Fox Walk/Run.  This year it was decided to locate the walk entirely on school property.  Our Vice Principal, Ms. Nassar worked with our Gr. 8 student leaders to plan, organize and conduct the walk to symbolically complete the original Marathon of Hope that was sadly cut short 35 years ago.

The Gr. 8's planned routes around the school property and on that beautiful, sunny Thursday, participants ran or walked the laps; recording each one on tally charts (see below). In total, students, staff and parents walked/ran just over 3500 km in one day!  As well, through our "Toonies for Terry" Campaign, our school raised $1, 160 for the Terry Fox Foundation.

This achievement is a testament to the volunteerism and goodwill that is integral to our school spirit.   Terry Fox dreamed it, he believed it and together we achieved it!.

  Go Timberwolves!

Bill Crothers S.S. Information for Gr. 8 students