Total Solar Eclipse – April 8th

Posted on March 17, 2024 by jpreshaw Standard Respond

On April 8, 2024, a spectacular and rare celestial event is set to unfold over Canada, the United States and Mexico – a total solar eclipse. As the Moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the Sun, temporary darkness will sweep across parts of the country, captivating countless spectators.

In Canada, the solar eclipse’s path of totality will pass through some cities and towns in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, plunging them into darkness for a few minutes. People outside the path of totality will be able to observe a partial solar eclipse, during which the Sun is not hidden in totality.

Quebec hasn’t witnessed a total solar eclipse in over 50 years (1972), and it will be over 80 years before the next one (2106). However, partial solar eclipses, as well as total and partial lunar eclipses, take place regularly in Canada.

Very important!

Looking directly at the Sun, without appropriate protection, can lead to serious problems such as partial or complete loss of eyesight.

Lacrosse

Posted on February 4, 2024 by jpreshaw Standard Respond

This week the students will get one lacrosse session in the gym. It’s the oldest organized sport in North America, with its origins with the indigenous people of North America as early as the 12th century. Canada’s national winter sport is hockey and Canada’s national summer sport is lacrosse. I hope the class has fun learning about this exciting sport.

Hallowe’en Safety Tips

Posted on October 22, 2023 by jpreshaw Standard Respond

See and be seen. Make sure drivers can see you. Wear reflective clothing or place reflective tape on the front and back of costumes and clothing. Make glow sticks part of your costume and carry a flashlight.

Are fake swords part of your costume? Make sure they look fake, but remember, some people still may not be able to tell the difference.

Safety in numbers. Walk in groups and stay together.

Stay on the outside. Never enter a house and only accept treats at the front door.

Use crosswalks whenever possible. Visit houses on one side of the street at a time and cross the street only at intersections or at marked crosswalks.
Save your treats. Wait until you get home before sampling your treats. Though tampering is rare, a responsible adult should check out all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped, or suspicious items.

A Beautiful Day at the Beach

Posted on May 27, 2023 by jpreshaw Standard Respond

The students participated in a low tide walk in the intertidal zone. They saw Dungeness crabs, a Red Rock crab, Purple Shore crabs, Hermit crabs, Periwinkle snails, Ochre sea stars, Bristleworms, Barnacles, Sea Anemones, Heart Cockle clams, Mussels, Limpets, Sugar Kelp, and Rockweed. The weather was perfect and the students learned a lot from the park interpreters. Thank you to all of the parent drivers who made this field trip possible.

Happy Easter

Posted on April 2, 2023 by jpreshaw Standard Respond

I hope all the families in Division 9 have a happy Easter long weekend. There will be no school on Friday, April 7th ( Good Friday ), and Monday, April 10th ( Easter Monday ). School will resume on Tuesday, April 11th.

Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF)

Posted on February 4, 2023 by jpreshaw Standard Respond

Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF) hasn’t been this close to Earth since the last Ice Age and the time of the Neanderthals which was about 50,000 years ago. On February 1st it will come to within a distance of 42 million kilometers of our planet. It’s difficult to see and you need binoculars or a telescope.

Welcome to Division 9!

Posted on September 25, 2022 by jpreshaw Standard 1

I’d like to welcome everyone to Division 9 which is a grade 2/3 class with 19 students. We are located in room # 11 of our school. In Art, the students have been creating First Nations salmon. They coloured their salmon, cut them out, and then used the leftover scrap paper to stuff the salmon with eggs or roe. The artwork is on the bulletin board outside of our classroom. Please feel free to check out their wonderful work.

Steller’s Jay

Posted on May 8, 2022 by jpreshaw Standard Respond

The Steller’s Jay is British Columbia’s provincial bird. They are common in forest wildernesses but are also fixtures of campgrounds, parklands, and backyards, where they are quick to spy bird feeders as well as unattended picnic items. When patrolling the woods, Steller’s Jays stick to the high canopy, but you’ll hear their harsh, scolding calls if they’re nearby.

Wear Some Green

Posted on March 6, 2022 by jpreshaw Standard Respond

Bring out your green! St. Patrick’s Day is on Thursday, March 17th. There are parades, good luck charms, and all things green. The event started as a religious holiday, but over time it’s become a celebration of Irish culture.

Hearts In The Window Movement

Posted on May 12, 2020 by jpreshaw Standard Respond

In Art the students learned about the Hearts In The Window movement which is spreading around the world. It encourages people to display something heart-shaped in their home where neighbours and passersby can see, in the hopes of raising a few spirits during these challenging times. It also shows support for essential workers like doctors, nurses and grocery workers.