ASSINIBOIA — Teachers at Seventh Avenue School have put together an educational experience that involves fun, learning and new opportunities.
School field trips are ongoing and have included Grade 4s travelling to the RCMP Depot and legislature in Regina to learn more about these two important parts of their province. Grade 3 class travelled to Buffalo Pound, exploring species in water, learning about eco zones and keeping them healthy with a big hike in the afternoon (which also resulted in unplanned learning about tick season).
The Grade 1-2 class were in Willow Bunch June 5.
June is a month of wellness Wednesdays, which will include students going to the swimming pool.
“On June 4, each class will be provided with a scavenger hunt that will get everyone out into nature, exploring the colours, sounds, textures and smells, with a healthy snack delivered to the classroom following their activity,” says the Wellness Wednesday organizers.
June 11, there is a parent lunch and learn in the library over the lunch hours. The subject is “How technology and the modern world is affecting our children.” The lunch and learn speaker will talk about the increase in children’s anxiety and the impact that continual technology has on their overall mental wellness.
June 11 will include a journal activity for students. Journals will be delivered to all classrooms and a link will be sent out titled, “How to Journal”. The entire school will go outside and find a spot in nature to do some journaling with frozen snacks provided at afternoon recess. This activity encourages and teaches kids to find their peaceful spot amidst difficult situations, using music, drawing, colouring and writing as a strategy.
June 18, will include mindful stretching in the park, offering another outdoor experience for students. Healthy snacks will also be part of the activity.
June 25, students will enjoy an afternoon play day planned by school community council members.
Teacher, Sarah McNutt, says, “We received a grant from River Street Promotions that matched what our SCC contributed to the lunch and learn technology session, as well as our other Wellness Wednesday activities.”
River Street Promotions raises funds to help promote Mental Health Wellness Initiatives at Prairie Â鶹´«Ã½AV School Division Schools and Holy Trinity Schools.
The role of Wellness Wednesdays is to engage students in events that will encourage healthy lifestyle habits that will also teach them new activities that will positively impact their mental health and well being.
These are collaborative efforts taken by staff at Seventh Avenue School and showcase their ongoing efforts to keep students active, engaged and well.
