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Welcome to Kindergarten. Inquiry-based learning begins with a child’s natural curiosity. Our play-based program provides a holistic approach to learning.

Stittsville
Joined October 2018
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All Souls Day - On November 2nd of each year, Catholics observe The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. We are encouraged to pray for the dead and to remember our loved ones who have gone before us.  @BernadetteOCSB
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All Saints Day 🙏 A day to celebrate all saints, both known and unknown. Those who have lived lives of extraordinary faith and dedication to God. These saints have played a significant role in spreading Christianity and leading others toward holiness. @BernadetteOCSB
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The children had a spooktacular week filled with Halloween fun! From exploring exciting activities to engaging in playful, hands-on experiences, the children enjoyed learning, creating, and discovering together. 🎃🦇🖤 @BernadetteOCSB
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The children enjoyed learning about bees while singing a new favourite counting song! Through music, movement, and playful learning, the children practiced counting and developing number recognition, Learning is always sweeter when we buzz along together! 🐝🎶 @BernadetteOCSB
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Halloween Fun!! 🎃🖤The children had a magical time creating their own potions!Using sparkles, coloured water, and a variety of measuring instruments, they explored colours, measurement, and mixing while letting their imaginations run wild. @BernadetteOCSB
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Take Me Outside Day! 🍁☀️⛅️♥️ Our children explored numbers and counting using our Outdoor Learning Bags, discovering that learning can happen anywhere—even in the great outdoors! @BernadetteOCSB
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Our Insect Inquiry 🐛🦋🐝🕷️ The children have expressed an interest in honey bees and their winter survival. Through inquiry based learning the children are developing their understanding of seasonal insect behaviour, and the importance of cooperation in nature. @BernadetteOCSB
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Our Insect Inquiry 🐛🦋🐝🕷️ At the Creative Arts Centre, the children used their imagination and creativity to design and create their own unique insects. They explored materials and textures while developing artistic expression, and problem-solving skills! @BernadetteOCSB
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Creating fall patterns offers children wonderful opportunities to develop math, observation, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Through this activity they explored patterns, sequencing, sorting, and repetition while strengthening fine motor skills! 🍁🎃 @BernadetteOCSB
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Our Insect Inquiry 🐛🦋🐝🕷️ The children noticed that there were fewer insects in our playground as the weather became colder. This sparked their curiosity and led us to investigate where the insects might go during the colder months. Great hypothetical thinking! @BernadetteOCSB
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Cranberry sauce love! ♥️ They worked together, took turns, practised patience, and developed a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a shared project. They are looking forward to this special weekend with their families! @BernadetteOCSB
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The children’s cranberry sauce-making activity provided a wonderful hands-on learning experience that supported foundational skills across several areas of development. The children are excited to share their contribution to their Thanksgiving meal! 🦃♥️ @BernadetteOCSB
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Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day! Our custodians do so much more than care for our buildings. They help create clean, safe, welcoming spaces where students can learn and staff can thrive each day. Their hard work is seen, valued, and deeply appreciated. @BernadetteOCSB
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October is the month of the Holy Rosary. 🙏✝️ The Church dedicates this month to the Holy Rosary, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary and her intercession. A meaningful opportunity to renew our devotion to the Holy Rosary and grow in prayer, faith, and love of God. @BernadetteOCSB
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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorates this day is an opportunity to honour survivors and deepen understanding of the history and impact of Residential Schools. It is one step in a journey towards truth-telling and meaningful reconciliation. @BernadetteOCSB
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Today is the Feast of St. Michael, the Archangel. He is recognized as the protector and leader of God's armies who cast out Lucifer and the fallen angels. He is associated with courage, protection, and divine intervention. saintmichaelcc.org/prayer-to… @BernadetteOCSB
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The children were delighted to discover this snapping turtle hatchling in our playground this morning! 🐢 What an exciting surprise! Lots of theories about how this little visitor managed to make its way into our playground. Definitely not an insect! @BernadetteOCSB
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A big THANK YOU to Ms. Gelineau for her generous donation of apples! 🍎♥️ The children had so much fun making applesauce this morning and were delighted to enjoy the fruits of their labour during afternoon snack! What a delicious and hands-on learning experience! @BernadetteOCSB
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Our Insect Inquiry 🐛🦋🐝🕷️ Our insect inquiry has sparked much interest among other classrooms! We have extended an invitation to anyone who would like to join us in our search for insects. So many curious minds eager to explore, observe, and learn alongside us! @BernadetteOCSB
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Our Insect Inquiry 🐛🦋🐝🕷️ The children were excited to take their specimen containers outside to search for insects on the playground! Lots of excitement, curiosity, and investigation as they discovered the tiny creatures living around them. @BernadetteOCSB
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