Friday, May 19, 2017
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
RV25 - More Nature Photos from the Archives
These images are scans of Kodachrome slides found in the Rouge Valley archives. The original photos were taken by Pam Keith during Rouge Valley's first year (1991-1992). Pam was one of the founding teachers of the school. Prints of some of these beautiful photos are still hanging in the staff room for all to enjoy!
Rouge Valley PS: 25 Years of Eco-Literacy
Rouge Valley PS recently celebrated her 25th anniversary. In preparation for the celebration, I had the opportunity to delve into the school archives. While doing so, I came across a collection of old Kodachrome slides taken during the very first year of Rouge Valley's existence.
Some of the slides show Rouge Valley staff taking a guided tour through the Rouge Park. Other slides show students going on nature walks and engaging in a variety of activities along the Rouge River.
It's a great feeling to know that we are continuing in a long tradition of place-based education and eco-literacy.
Here are a few slides of staff and students from the 1991-1992 school year:
Some of the slides show Rouge Valley staff taking a guided tour through the Rouge Park. Other slides show students going on nature walks and engaging in a variety of activities along the Rouge River.
It's a great feeling to know that we are continuing in a long tradition of place-based education and eco-literacy.
Here are a few slides of staff and students from the 1991-1992 school year:
Monday, May 1, 2017
Rouge Valley's 25th Anniversary - Tile Mosaic
We are celebrating Rouge Valley's 25th Anniversary.
As part of the celebration, each student made a painting on a ceramic tile. The theme for the artwork was wildlife from Rouge Park. For inspiration, students used their experiences from our walks in the Rouge, supplemented by researching online.
The tile mosaic was planned and organized by Ms. Calma.
Mr. Cooke helped with the assembly and mounting.
Here is the finished product that is proudly on display in the main floor hallway of Rouge Valley PS.
As part of the celebration, each student made a painting on a ceramic tile. The theme for the artwork was wildlife from Rouge Park. For inspiration, students used their experiences from our walks in the Rouge, supplemented by researching online.
The tile mosaic was planned and organized by Ms. Calma.
Mr. Cooke helped with the assembly and mounting.
Here is the finished product that is proudly on display in the main floor hallway of Rouge Valley PS.
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Canada 150 Tulips - Update #1
The Canada 150 Tulips that we planted last November have finally sprouted. Our Eco-Team has been busy watering the tulips. We're looking forward to the tulips blooming!
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Rouge Valley Participates in Clean-up Toronto
On April 21st, Rouge Valley participated in the annual Clean-up Toronto Day.
Primary classes focused on the school grounds, junior classes cleaned up the nearby playground and park, and the intermediate classes helped clean up the neighbourhood. Overall, the school picked up over twenty-five bags of garbage and recycling!
As part of their regular "Walk" to Rouge Park, Mr. Daffern's class collected three bags of garbage at the meadow!
Primary classes focused on the school grounds, junior classes cleaned up the nearby playground and park, and the intermediate classes helped clean up the neighbourhood. Overall, the school picked up over twenty-five bags of garbage and recycling!
As part of their regular "Walk" to Rouge Park, Mr. Daffern's class collected three bags of garbage at the meadow!
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| Rouge Valley collected over twenty-five bags of garbage and recycling! |
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| Mr. Cheng's Class and students from the Eco Club helped organize the school-wide event. |
Friday, April 14, 2017
Grade 2 Field Trip to Hillside
Mr. Daffern's Grade 2 Class went tree planting and mulching with instructors from Hillside and Friends of the Rouge.
Making friends with some early spring birds on our hike.
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