Mission Assiniboine

November 12-17, was bullying awareness week and this year's theme was "Stand Up! (to bullying). On Thursday, November 15, all students at École Assiniboine participated in an activity day focusing on respect, responsibility, friendship, and bullying. Students and teachers wore pink in honour of our anti-bullying campaign and Mme Hussey handed out "Not in our School" bands for the students.

In the gym, students participated in ten stations that focused on cooperation and getting along with others. Before earning their checkmark, they also answered questions about how to solve problems and act respectfully. In the classrooms, students participated in a variety of activities about bullying, friendship, kindness, feelings, politeness, encouraging others, good behaviour and how to solve a problem. Some stations included: the Smartboard, making a bracelet, drawing, writing, poetry, discussions, drama, creating a song or dance and a puppet show. 

In addition, the older students had the opportunity to act as a leader to a younger partner. They participated in all the activities together. It was a fantastic day and fun was had by all!

Science Design Process

We have been studying Rocks & Minerals during our science classes. We learned that many products and items we use everyday are formed with minerals. Our class used sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate along with some flavourings to make our own toothpaste. It was a lot of fun to measure and create the toothpaste in a little dixie cup. Although, we tried our best, it did not taste great! Most students took the toothpaste home to try it for their evening ritual. We also designed and created a new box for our creation. Overall, it seems that Colgate and Crest have a corner on the market.