March 10-14

Social Studies

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the people and the stories of Canada and their ways of life over time, and appreciate the diversity of Canada’s heritage.

-appreciate the complexity of identity in the Canadian context: • recognize how an understanding of Canadian history and the stories of its peoples contributes to their sense of identity 

-examine, critically, ways of life of non-European immigrants

What did students do?


We began our day at The Confluence with a land acknowledgement. Then, students had the opportunity to explore and learn about how push and pull factors influenced immigration to Canada in the past and in the present. Students discussed factors such as living conditions, opportunities and jobs as pull factors that drew people to Calgary and Canada. They also learned that push factors such as lack of freedom and poverty may have been potential reasons for why people may have felt the need to leave their home country. Students had great questions and discussions while uncovering these factors. 







Then, students had an opportunity to do a scavenger hunt to find historical documents about a local Calgarian that played a significant role in Calgary's history. They read the documents and identified the push and pull factors that drew these people to Calgary. The individuals highlighted offered diverse stories and perspectives. Ask your child to tell you more about their historical figure. Students presented their findings to the group.









After lunch, students met with a staff member from the artifacts department. They got a sneak peek of various Indigenous artifacts that will be part of The Confluence's new exhibits. This was very exciting and special to see!





Students went on a guided tour of the surrounding land. They saw a Metis House, went to the Confluence (where the two rivers meet) and learned about the significance of these places and spaces from an Indigenous perspective and for Europeans during the Fur Trade. The Confluence has worked hard to preserve and maintain artifacts from this time. Ask your child to tell you about their favorite thing that they learned about during the tour. 










Then, students played a variety of Indigenous Games. They had such fun engaging in challenging games that tested their strength and stamina. They played a game that involved hand eye coordination. It was tricky! 








Coming Up at Sibbald   

March 20th – Parent Teacher Conferences – 4:00 – 7:30 pm  

March 21st – Parent Teacher Conferences – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm 

March 24th – 30th – Spring Break for students and staff  

March 31st – First day back after Spring Break  

April 2nd – Fun Lunch 


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