We enjoyed a great day of learning at The Confluence on Wednesday. Thank you to the five parent volunteers who spent the day with us. Their support was greatly appreciated.

The children participated in many interactive and hands-on activities at The Confluence. They worked together to build a map of Calgary and surrounding area from before the Settlers came to present day. We learned how the land and its uses have changed over time. We also learned about the impact the European Settlers had on the Indigenous People - how the land was divided into farms and the buffalo numbers were impacted by over-hunting by the Eurpoeans. See picture below:

The students also really enjoyed being able to see and hold artifacts from the Northwest Mounted Police, the Settlers, the Indigenous, and the Metis. They also learned how to build a log cabin with a sod roof!

We also had Barrett's mom, Tammy, come to speak to us this week about her job as the Director of Workforce Strategies with The Calgary Construction Association. She spoke to the students about the important role welders, electricians, plumbers, and heavy machinery operators play in the development and maintenance of our city. This was a great tie-in to our Social Studies curriculum about Communities. She also highlighted that many of these jobs are now performed by women.

* With our weather being all over the place these days, please send extra pants and socks with your child. We have had some messy times with mud recently!

IMPORTANT: A friendly reminder that children are not to bring toys, stickers or jewellry to school. Often these items get lost or damaged, and the children get very upset. Toys and stickers can also become a distraction for the students. Thank you very much for your support. :)

I hope you all enjoy a relaxing weekend or an invigorating one, shovelling snow and building snowmen!?! :)