Sunday, May 11, 2025

 May 5-9

Wellness

Students examine the effect of motivation on physical activity.

Students analyze and apply strategies and tactics that support improved decision making in physical activities.

Students demonstrate how collaboration influences physical activity.

Students reflect and relate life experiences to perseverance and well-being.

Students analyze responsibility and consider the impact on well-being.

Students acknowledge and connect perspectives of self and others through communication and listening skills.

Science

Students analyze climate and connect it to weather conditions 

What did students do?

Wow, students had an incredible experience at Camp Chief Hector this week! I am sure your child has already shared many anecdotes and stories about their time at camp. This blog post will not be able to effectively capture the richness of each students' experience with their group and camp leader. However, I hope the photos and quotes will give you a glimpse into the activities and experiences our class had and will spark additional conversations between you and your child. 



Departure from Andrew Sibbald



Students worked on their Outdoor School journal and created a pre-camp entry before loading the bus for outdoor school. Then we packed up one bus with luggage and headed onto the second bus with all of our friends and a lot of excitement.  







We had an awesome bus ride to camp with many verses of The Axolotl Song that Mrs. Harris taught them.  Our bus driver was kind and friendly. 


We've arrived! Students gathered their belongings and met up with their camp counsellor.




At the Challenge Course






Shelter Building



Meal time in Hector Lodge





Evening activities - Students met in their classes for a sharing circle and some journaling time. They then split into groups to enjoy some activities of choice which were art, bracelet making, board games, or field games. These were teacher led activities when camp staff had their break. 





We were so lucky to be surrounded by nature and have beautiful weather for the duration of our trip! Many students shared that they loved being oustide pretty much all day, each day.  







Some students even came up to present a song in front of all five schools!  Again, our students sang loud and proud to the Axolotl song. 




Getting ready to play the Animal Game




This is what the yurts looked like.

This is just a snippet of what camp was like for each child. I am confident each child left camp with a wealth of new experiences that they'll remember for years. 


Coming Up at Sibbald:

May 14 - School Council Meeting

May 16 - PD Day

May 19 - Victoria Day Holiday

May 23 - Volunteer Tea

May 30 - Fun Snack 








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