Kate Smith

Writing for @ConversationCA, OISE PhD candidate and researcher @tanitiamunroe Munroe explores one thing she would do to change elementary education in Canada, to improve the outcomes of all students... Read on. bit.ly/3ADHrtX

4/5s board games are almost done. We are all excited to test them out this week.

Grade 6 Glow Dance is in the books. Such a fun afternoon. Grade 5s ran the tuck shop for us. Special thanks to @MsVidak for creating a custom Gr 6 playlist, and Mr. O for setting up all the tech/lights, and Mrs. Golightly for arranging the photo booth. 🎶

Grade 6 year end things 🎉 🌟

Yesterday ‘D’ Platoon learned not to underestimate the power of numbers. Thank you @RobertLittlePS for inviting @HaltonHillsFD to participate in your annual fun day. @HaltonDSB @_HaltonHills @RickBonnette1 @ChiefRehill @HHPFFA

Who needs popcorn when you have a salad grown on the schoolyard to snack on? Our lettuce, swiss chard and kale paired perfectly with a viewing of “Le Petit Prince” 🥬

Last gym class as North Stars 🌟 🌟

Celebration of Learning things 🥳

Who is hungry for Swiss Chard? Most were surprised at the salty taste 🥗

Sharing our Reader’s Theatre with primary FI @RobertLittlePS

4/5 had a great day today with @focusonnatureca . Our yard has so much beautiful nature to photograph. Many students took some great shots of some frog friends that came for a visit. 📸

Election Day! Grade 5 has been learning about Government and today is the perfect opportunity to prepare a mock election.Which candidate will be elected?

Pride Month starts today. Today 4/5 learned about the Stonewall Uprising and how we can protect the human and legal rights of everyone through allyship, inclusion and education.

Track and field day today @RobertLittlePS Students had a blast! So much appreciation to staff for organizing this amazing event and elevating student mental health and well being!

We were so happy to have Matt and Rebecca from @HDSB_TheShift spend some time with us @RobertLittlePS yesterday. Students were highly engaged exploring abstract lines and connections to well-being. Here is a 🧵 about our awesome experience.

Grade 1/2 planting today. 4/5 and 6 made seed bombs with wildflower seeds and planted in our pollinator garden.

More digging, transferring, and planting today. Both 4/5 classes and 6 today.

Dirt Day! 6s are loading up buckets on the wagons and bringing fresh soil to our equity garden. Once complete, we will behind planting our diverse plants! 🥕 🌸 🌻 🫑 🍅

The #HDSB recognizes International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia tomorrow (May 17). On this day, and everyday, we are committed to providing all students, staff and community members with an inclusive and caring environment that supports well-being.

Analyzing our own work and the work of our peers this morning in a Gallery Walk. What did we think the same about? What new ideas emerged?