Prairies 2 Mountains

The grade 9 @theyorkschool Prairies to Mountains trip has been in Alberta since Sunday. The group had been entertained by some very friendly and knowledgeable people from both Drumheller and Banff.

Dear @dhamilton_david, we regret to inform you that we have not finished our @theyorkschool challenge week assignment and require an extension. We feel that one more week in Banff will be sufficient to finish it. We will attend workspace in the mountains each day. #yorklearns

Meeting Banff councillor Barb Pelham, Iconic Lake Louise, the Sulphur Mountain gondola (pay no attention to the prescribed burn that went slightly haywire) and a night of bowling at High Rollers was our day with the grade 9 @theyorkschool Alberta trip. #yorklearns

@Deuxy81 The senators would definitely beat the Leafs in accuracy on the golf course. They get so much more time on the greens by not making the playoffs. #leafsforever

Looks like the Senators beat the Leafs in the accuracy and slap shot competition today Gr8 CW #yorklearns

Bus rides can be long at times. We’ve been passing the time by documenting the many naps of @ICErgaio No one can nap on the bus like this guy. Twitter only lets you upload 4 photos at a time so stay tuned for further photo essays. #yorklearns #icenaps

The group arrived in Banff on Tuesday evening. While staying in the town, students are responsible for preparing their own meals. One group experienced the highs of a beautiful steak dinner and the low of an extremely burnt apple crumble. #yorklearns

This evening we hit up Bernie and the Boys for their famous burgers. @ICErgaio went for the double and it did not disappoint. Afterwards we were treated to a ghost walk of Drumheller. #yorklearns

The grade 9 @theyorkschool Alberta trip spent Monday afternoon at the Atlas Coal mine where we learned the role coal has had in the Drumheller valley over the years. #yorklearns

This morning we visited Blackfoot Crossing to learn more about the Blackfoot people’s history. #yorklearns

No trip to Drumheller is complete without a trip to WHIFS. The group is fuelled and ready to go for the day. #yorklearns

Yesterday the Alberta trip got acclimatized to the Badlands of Alberta with a hike in horse thief canyon. We also had a lot of fun on the bus. #yorlearns @MrEatonMath @ICErgaio @theyorkschool

After a 3 year hiatus, challenge week is back at @theyorkschool The grade 9 Alberta trip has kicked things off. Smooth flight to Calgary and we found our comfy ride for the week. Looking forward to hearing about everyone’s trip. #yorklearns @MrEatonMath

@jrobburkett I hope your new found balance is agreeable.

@YorkKillarney Looking forward to some good twitter chatter this year.

We’re back. Miss us? Turned right last year to NB instead, but the bus heads north May 04, 2020. Meeting #2 charcoal sketching. Here are the results from today #yorkcw #YorkLearns

@UPwithPE @HardwoodSkiBike Maybe one of these days I will be allowed on this trip. Looks like a lot of fun.

@YorkKillarney @MrEatonMath @banffcentre @aitkenhead13 @mscharley1 Please refer to our tweet from yesterday. We are extending our trip. We are unable to finish our work in this short week. @jrobburkett and @SwampFox75 have graciously offered to cover our classes.

@tyscwalberta @MrEatonMath @banffcentre I have exam supervision on Monday afternoon. I assume @aitkenhead13 or @mscharley1 or @MrEatonMath will cover for me.

Interviewing Rosemary Thompson of @banffcentre about the current Alberta situation, the arts, Banff and her view for the future. Thanks for your hospitality. @tyscwalberta #yorklearns #yorkcw

@YorkKillarney @MrEatonMath @banffcentre Happened last night. No pics though. It may happen again and I’ll be sure to get photographic evidence for your man-crush of him.

@MrEatonMath @banffcentre @tyscwalberta When is Kevin Eaton visiting?

@YorkKillarney @MrEatonMath @mscharley1 @aitkenhead13 That is amazing. Looking forward to hanging it over my fireplace!

Challenge Week Day 3 winning photo of @tyscwalberta. Mainly for Kate Basil and Ms. Eaton. I assume @MrEatonMath @mscharley1 and @aitkenhead13 will be meeting with David H Monday am. So much explaining.... #yorkCW

@hrswanson @MrEatonMath @SwampFox75 @YorkKillarney The same old Travelodge. Perhaps I have received platinum status for staying there so often. Not sure too many people have multiple stays at that place.

@MrEatonMath @SwampFox75 @YorkKillarney @tyscwalberta I think you’ve stepped things up out there?! Is this the new Ritz Drumheller??

⁦@SwampFox75⁩ & ⁦@YorkKillarney⁩ If this is not your sketch of the day then I don’t know what is. Living the high life in Drumheller. ⁦@tyscwalberta⁩

@SwampFox75 @MrEatonMath @YorkKillarney @theyorkschool @mscharley1 I feel that this is a career defining piece of work for you. Happy to be the one who allows you to make a name for yourself.

@MrEatonMath @YorkKillarney @tyscwalberta Dear @theyorkschool #yorkcw, the picture of the day contest has been officially declared over for Tuesday, May7th. @MrEatonMath @mscharley1 - mirrors, challenging perspective, a bathing beauty- this sketch will take me awhile.