Language Arts

• Reading and writing activities connected to units of inquiry
• Developing oral presentation skills
• Exploring fiction and non-fiction stories and texts
• Refining skills in both reading and writing – continual assessments of reading and comprehension skills through Developmental Reading Assessments
• Discovering spelling and cursive writing programs

Math 

• Developing critical thinking skills including introduction to passage of time, units of measurement (length, mass, volume and area) and exploring perimeters
• Relating math to real world situations, beyond rote memorization and computation

Social Responsibility 

• Understanding the importance of mindfulness in day to day life and personal wellness
• Learning conflict resolution techniques

Physical and Health Education

• Developing an awareness of the various aspects of personal health in developing a balanced lifestyle
• Discovering physical activity preferences
• Playing indoor and outdoor games and organized sports

Social Studies

• Studying current and past Canadian events to learn to analyze information and understand various beliefs, values and world views
• Learning through Indigenous ways of knowing and being

Science 

• Engaging in hands-on, inquiry-based activities and experiments
• Learning safety with tools

Applied Skills (Technology)

• Using class sets of iPads
• Discovering various educational apps used to enhance student learning
• Exploring coding through the use of apps and robots
• Obtaining an introduction to circuit boards

Mandarin Language Arts

• Developing oral language skills
• Learning to write in Mandarin
• Exploring topics related to units of inquiry

Fine Arts

Art

• Exploring various skills and media
• Developing fine art skills
• Engaging in artist studies

Drama

• Playing drama games that teach students to better understand their bodies and the space around them
• Engaging in two major performances per year
• Developing oral presentation skills
• Learning through movement activities

Music

• Exploring orff and percussion instruments
• Choosing between learning the recorder or ukulele
• Playing music games
• Exploring rhythm, beat, tempo and pitch

Career Education

• Developing good leadership skills through buddy work with other students and community service
• Engaging in community service club opportunities
• Developing good learning and work habits
• Understanding goal-setting
• Discovering problem solving skills
• Exploring self-identity through project-based initiatives