2R at the Friday Assembly!

A re-post from the YIS Elementary Blog…

On Friday 2nd November 2012, elementary held it’s weekly morning assembly under a clear sunny blue sky! The Grade 5 hosts did a fantastic job running the schedule. The assembly was also well attended by parents and visitors!

First, there was some birthday announcements for Ms Nanwani and Ms Quinn, and a special cheer for “Happy Halloween”.

Next, Grade 4N shared their learning from their recent Unit of Inquiry, Where We are in Place and Time; People continue to migrate for many reasons. Students shared facts about the Ainu culture through a creative “Do you know… ?” skit.

Then, Grade 2R performed an Australian story that was part of their Grade 2 Cross Cultural Lunch. The students told an Australian Indigenous story from the Aboriginal Dream time, where they sang and played Orff instruments and acted out parts of the story.  The elementary music teacher, Ms Bridgewater, had collaborated with Grade 2 on their Unit of Inquiry, Where We are in Place and Time; People can be enriched by their own cultures and the cultures they connect with throughout their lives.

Friday Morning Assembly from Shanel Catasti on Vimeo.

Afterwards, the PTSA representative reminded the school community to come along to the YIS International Food Fair on Sunday 3rd November, from 10:00-15:30. After a few announcements from Ms. Pender, the Grade 5 hosts wishes everyone a “Freaky Friday”!