Black History
February is Non-Stop at CGS
Our week started with a spectacular Lunar New Year performance that was coordinated by our CGS Early Start educator, Cheryl. We watched with amazement as the talented Chinese Folk Dancers performed in vivid costumes, and the beautifully polished Qipao Fashion Models elegantly danced with feathered fans in hand. The duo of Cucurbit…
Read MoreCharacter Trait of the Month: WARM
“A warm heart can heat us even in very low temperatures…” ~ Mehmet Murat ildan A new term, a new month, a new character trait at CGS: WARM ~ having, showing, or expressive of enthusiasm, affection, or kindness. _______ In this, traditionally not warm, month of February, our focus is on equality, diversity, inclusivity, positivity and active engagement. …
Read MoreAnd Thats a Wrap on Black History Month!
What an outstanding month we’ve had Recognizing, Remembering and Celebrating Black Leaders from all over the world! Some of our staff members, Jessi, Simon and Sophia, worked tirelessly to provide such incredibly engaging content and activities for every class here at CGS. As we had 4 themed weeks planned with different educational books and…
Read MoreSo Far in Black History Month
This beginning of February has been a busy one celebrating Black History Month. We have a whole month of activities planned for all ages to recognize and remember Black Leaders across the world. We have different focus themes for every week in February along with bipoc readings, art projects, special guests and an entire booklet…
Read MoreOur classrooms this week
Early Start To wrap up their Black History Month learning, the Early Start listened to two wonderful stories this week. ‘I am Enough’ by Grace Byers is a beautiful story teaching us that although we are all different, we are enough. In the story ‘Hair Love’ by Matthew A. Cherry tells the story of a…
Read MoreIn our classrooms
Early Start The Early Start class has been busy preparing for Pink Shirt Day coming up next week. They created their own anti-bullying pledge and committed to being kind, treating others with respect and making sure that they step in if they see mean or bullying behaviours. Junior Kindergarten The JK class has been busy…
Read MoreOur classrooms this week
The Early Start class is continuing their Black History Month curriculum. Today they read the book ‘I am Strong’ featuring the life of Rosa Parks. The Early Start classes read the story and had a lively discussion time. They showed their solidarity with a display of their strong muscles. The reading time was followed by…
Read MoreBlack History Month, Valentine’s Day and Thoughtfulness
The Early Start classes are preparing for Valentine’s Day fun. They have been busy decorating their classrooms with hearts and their phonics lessons have been incorporating Valentine’s Day vocabulary. Junior Kindergarten The JK class surprised their teachers this week. Meesh and Sara are always encouraging the class to line up their boots like it’s a…
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For Groundhog Day, the Early Start class made Groundhog puppets and learned all about shadows. They conducted a science experiment using a sheet and flashlights creating shadows and learning about light directionality. Junior Kindergarten For ‘Fun Fact Friday’, the JK class created their own ‘Mystery Bag’. Each student chose a small item from home that…
Read MoreBlack History Month and Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year began on Tuesday, February 1st and CGS will be celebrating with gusto over the two-week celebration! Our classrooms were decorated, students and staff dressed in red or arrived in traditional dress. Two beautiful balloon arrangements decorated our main entrance and the Early Start main classroom. The arrangements were created by Balloons By…
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