Fun Times!

One of my favourite times of year is Christmas. I love Christmas for lots of reasons. First of all we have holidays so I have time to relax and sit in front of the fireplace on cold evenings maybe read a little and sip hot chocolate. Secondly, we always get together with our family and friends and talk, and eat, and talk, and eat some more. Everyone is happy and the children are excited. The seasonal music adds to the whole holiday feeling.
What about you---what time of year or what celebration is one of your favourites. What is it that you like most about it?

O.W.L. Presentation

Wow! What an excellent presentation! It was great to see that many of you were able to attend the presentation by the O. W. L. (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation) society, and had the opporunity to learn about the fabulous work that they do. I know you all enjoyed seeing a live owl and a Mexican hawk. Ted Williams, the presenter, shared a wealth of very interesting information. Additional photos taken at the presentation can be viewed at http://www.gvdes.ca/~jmattu/fieldtrips/owl/owl.htm

Let's start this year's blog by sharing one thing that you learned from attending the presentation. Those of you who were not able to attend can also add to this by looking up information about Canadian hawks and owls and give one interesting fact you learned through your research.

This is a 'live' blog in that you are able to add your comments here directly. So, decide on an interesting fact about hawks or owls that you'd like to share. Then add your fact by clicking on 'comment'. Only give your first name when you leave a comment. I look forward to reading your interesting facts.

Cruisin' the Fraser

What a great experience!
The elementary GVDES students rode down the Fraser on a paddlewheeler! It was a wet, soggy day, but this did not dampen the spirit of the participants.

Enjoy the video!

Connor Meets Manatees

This photo of a manatee was taken by Connor when he was in Florida. Connor writes that he went out on a boat, and with a wet suit and a mask on, jumped into the water to swim with the manatess for over an hour and a half!
Another unforgettable experience for one of our classmates!

Caroline Visits the Penguins

Caroline sent this photo taken during her visit to the Strait of Magellan.This is a penguin colony---what a super experience!
Do you know where the Strait of Magellan is?

Many of you are studying in various parts of the world and are visiting some very interesting places. E-mail me your interesting photos with a brief write-up explaining the photo, and I will post it here for everyone in our class to enjoy.