When your week starts with a Spirit Week Backwards day! Look closely…. @OttCatholicSB @ParentsCorpus @CorpusOCSB

Hoorah for Autumn !! What a great day for Take Me Outside Day!!! @takemeoutside @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus #takemeoutside #autumnleaves #artoutside #GroupofSevenartists

Take Me Outside Day!!! The Group of Seven would be proud of our students! We observed and sketched trees in the our school yard. @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @takemeoutside #takemeoutside #canadianlandscape #thegroupofseven

The Rising Sun! Creating landscapes using various line designs with a focus on space(foreground, middle ground and background). @OttCatholicSB @KMcCarthyOCSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

Blessings! Happy Thanksgiving! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

Today we gathered as a school community to talk about a Canadian hero ~ Terry Fox. We are getting ready for our school Marathon of Hope on October 7th (9:30~10:30). Please consider donating for research on Cash Online. Every little bit counts! @TerryFoxCanada @CorpusOCSB

Wishing students in the OCSB a safe and well deserved summer! Be safe! Have Fun! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

Today students coded in Scratch Junior. Ss enjoyed having their ‘sprites’ move in scenes they created. @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus #coding @scratch

On our field trip we visited the beautiful Rideau Chapel in the National Gallery, where students took on a different visual and musical perspective! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

When our first National Gallery ‘art stop’ is a Norval Morisseau….@OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

When your Caring for Others students are so thoughtful on their last day. One sang a thank you song and the other one gifted the students special treats!!! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #blessings #thoughtful #caringforothers @ImmaculataOCSB

Grade 3B collaboratively made a beautiful display for our school’s main entrance. #CorpusProud @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Today we had two mystery readers visit our class~ Mrs.Landry and Lucie. What a special gift~ the gift of storybooks!! @OttCatholicSB @ParentsCorpus @CorpusOCSB @MrsLandryOCSB

Tearing magazines to create recycled collage flowers for Mother’s Day. Almost ready! Education Week is a time to engage and share our multiple talents. @CorpusOCSB #OCSBARTS @OttCatholicSB

Join us at the Muffin Mixer ~ Open House this morning! @OttCatholicSB @ParentsCorpus @CorpusOCSB

Education Week is extra special this year as our school celebrates its 100th year. Students up-cycled CDs to create a garden of flowers into the number 100. One Hundred Years of Blooming Excellence! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #OCSBARTS @KMcCarthyOCSB

When Q-Mack visits, everyone learns cool ‘ball’ tricks!! #Ocsbgetsactive @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Using a Pan Balance scale to measure and compare the weight of school items in grams. #handsonmath #measuremass #massbenchmarks #Ocsbmath @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Frank Gehry would be sooo proud! Ss built chairs for their client ~ Goldilocks. #Science #structures @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #STEAM

Using milk and various containers to build our benchmark knowledge about capacity. @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #Ocsbmath #problemsolving #estimating #benchmarks #metricsystem

Ss read scriptures in Benjamin’s Box about the Easter Triduum. Then using clothespins, Ss created Jesus on the cross. #Holyweek #tridium #Easter @OttCatholicSB @ocsbRE @CorpusOCSB

Next on our lenten journey we prepare for Palm Sunday. @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #OCSBreligiouseducation #door #lentenjourney

What a great partnership! What a difference it makes when the ‘Caring For Others’ students help the younger students achieve their goals!! #MAC #corpuschristi @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Learning about comparisons using the Metric System benchmarks. Our stuffed toys were invited for Pyjama Day to help us learn about centimetres. @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #Ocsbmath #metricsystem #handsonlearning

After numerous experiments about what makes a structure strong, Ss were engaged in creating a sturdy chair commissioned for Goldilocks!! #Science #math #industrialdesigners #cardboardchairs #frankgehry @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Teaching music by introducing inspirational and talented musicians like Trombone Shorty from New Orleans. A few years back, I saw him at an amazing show at Bluesfest. #blackexcellence #music @Tromboneshorty @ottawabluesfest #angelabasset

Ss worked together to create a Pink Shirt Day mural. We focused on ways to be kind. High Five to Kindness!!! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #PinkShirtDay #kindnesscounts #spreadkindness #opendoors #buildingbridges

Learning about non-fiction text. Ss researched an Olympic sport from newspaper articles. Would you try a sport represented in the Olympic games? @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #olympicsports #olympicathletes #CanadaStrong

Might be Silver on the podium, but Gold in our hearts! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦Way to go Canada!!

Polyominoes make us think outside the box..lol. What do they have in common? How do you make a rectangle using all the shapes? @CorpusOCSB @OttCatholicSB #Ocsbmath #teamwork

When your week starts with a Shrove Tuesday pancake breakfast. Thank you to all the teachers and parents for making us this feast!! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ocsbRE #shrovetuesday

Ss were actively engaged in our ‘Scientists in School’ Forces workshop making catapults, exploring with magnetic force, making marble runs and so much more…#collaboration #teamwork #physics #experiments @OttCatholicSB #OcsbSteam @CorpusOCSB

Why not create an ‘Area’ Snowman Winter Wonderland bulletin board during our Snow Day? Can you find the snowman with the least and most Area ? @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #Ocsbmath

Ss created Valentine’s cards for St.Vincent hospital. They were made with so much patience and love. #ocsbbuildingbridges #spreadkindness #Ocsblove @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

In our STEAM project, we made columns and beams out of paper to test their strength. Can’t wait to build with them tomorrow. Will they hold each paper floor? @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #ocsbsteam #scienceinperiments

How can you make learning about Area snd Perimeter fun? Use square centimetre grid paper to create their names and then count the centimetres around each letter and the square units in each letter! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #Ocsbmath

Today we used non-standard measurement to figure out the perimeter of some of our school supplies. ‘Collaboration’ and ‘Team work’ are also important tools! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #Ocsbmath #math

Junglesport is here this week! Let’s Go!!! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Caught hangin’ at Junglesport today!!! So much fun! Hang on!!!! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

When you get asked to design the Thank you card!! Thank you Metro Glebe for your generous donation to our school event! #Ocsbbuildingbridges #CommunitySupport @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Ss built 3D solids out of paper nets to create a mobile. Team Work!!! A#OcsbMath @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Ss constructed 3D shapes using 2D nets of each shape. What 2D shapes make the faces of my 3D solid? Pivoted to ‘Hands-on’ Math inquiries when the computer system was unreliable today. #ocsbmath #handson #3Dsolids @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Today we reflected on the importance of spreading Christmas cheer and kindness in our community. Ss created ‘Snowflake’ cards for people at St.Vincent hospital. #actsofkindness #holidayseason #buildingbridges @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

In Gym today, the students were given Hula Hoops. They had to work as a team to build a snowman. Lots of ideas and trial and error. #collaboration #teamwork @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Join us tomorrow for our annual Christmas Concert. Doors open at 1 p.m. Ss are very excited to share their musical talents with you! Also please check out their beautiful art work on the walls. @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Get into the Christmas Spirit each day!!

Today we read a story about the importance of sharing kindness in our school and community. Then we collaboratively created a bulletin board for the primary hallway entitled, ‘We Rise By Lifting Others’. #Ocsbkindness #OcsbSpeakOut @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Getting ready for the annual Christmas Concert also means creating art work to display. Ss are busy designing and painting their own Nutcrackers. @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #thenutcracker #Ocsbarts

Today Ss in grade 3 were engaged in soil and plant investigations with Scientists in Schools. They investigated with microscopes, magnified glasses, soil samples,seeds and more…@OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #OcsbScience @Sci_in_School #handsonlearning

Learning about the function of stems using Super Straws and Celery stalks. Hand-on Science fun!!! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #science #growthandchangesinplants #OcsbScience

Act of Remembrance: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them. @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Today we looked at seeds. What’s inside a bean seed? @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

What a great day to make Rocket Candy bar graphs…. #OcsbMath #mathematics #Halloweenfun @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Students pressed leaves and created animals out of leaves. Check out the book : Look What I Did With a Leaf by Morteza E. Sohi #OcsbArts #leaves @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Ss were busy creating Media Literacy Week badges using Canva and also sang along with Ava in Wacky Media songs. #OcsbLiteracy #MediaLiteracyWeek @canva @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @MediaSmarts

Eating Under the Rainbow Collage~ The class collaborated to create a collage of healthy rainbow foods. We looked at various food advertisements and how they play into our choices. Can you spot healthy food? #OcsbLiteracy #MediaLiteracyWeek @MediaSmarts @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

OCSB Media Literacy Week: They only want us to see 'What's in the Frame!' Be aware... that there could be more than meets the eye.
#MediaLiteracyWeek #ocsbLiteracy @MediaSmarts @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Reminder ~ Tues.Oct.28th is Picture Day!! @CorpusOCSB @CorpusParent

What’s the expression…If you can’t beat them, might as well join them. Our Halloween door: Haunted by 6 ~ 7. #Ocsbarts @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @CorpusParent

Math,Math,Math. Today we started building our number skills by composing and decomposing various numbers! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #Ocsbmath #handsonmath

Today we built our Community Map using brown paper bags as the buildings. Lots of discussion about community builders. #PLCclass #socialstudies @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @CorpusParent

Congratulations to all CCH students for running, walking and rolling for The Marathon of Hope!!! Words of Hope Door. @CorpusOCSB @OttCatholicSB @TerryFoxCanada

Swim Day 3A! Tomorrow we are off to our first Swim to Survive water safety class. Don’t forget your swim gear!! @CorpusOCSB

Ss collaborated beautifully to create a banner and poster for our school entrance. Every Child Matters!!! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #buildingbridges

Orange Sprinkle Donuts ~ Tim Hortons. Today 100% of proceeds are going to various Indigenous organizations. Be sure to get yours today. @CorpusOCSB @OttCatholicSB #truthandreconciliationday

Truth and Reconciliation ~ let’s reflect and act by continuing to build meaningful bridges. #ocsbindigenous #everychildmatters #education

Just make a MARK and see where it takes you. The Dot coffee filter art. #mindset #thedot #Dotday #ocsbarts @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Making musical repeating Math patterns using Lummi sticks. Math is everywhere!!! #music #patterns #ocsbmath #mathup @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #teamwork

Friday calming activity to complete our week. Topic- Sunflowers. #ocsbarts @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Welcome Back !!! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Way to go Corpus🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶@CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus @OttCatholicSB

Today we celebrated our year end liturgy and a colleague’s retirement well wishes. 🙌🙌🙌 ♥️ @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

Some fabulous entertainment at the talent show! Way to go Corpus!!! Everyone shined! Thank u to Mr.Deacon for coordinating the show! It takes a village. @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

Today we worked in teams to measure and compare the capacity of various recycled containers. #Ocsbmath @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

Rideau Chapel experienced by lying on the floor looking up at the incredible ceiling and listening to choir singers surrounding us on speakers. A memory to hold forever! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

Meeting our pen pals for the very first time under the sculpture called ‘Maman’ by Louise Bourgeois. What a beautiful day! @CorpusOCSB @OttCatholicSB

Reminder~ Tomorrow is our field trip to meet our Pen Pals and view ‘Maman’ at the National Gallery of Canada. @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @NationalGallery

Love the new playground games!!! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Learning with a Pan scale. What is the mass of the classroom items presented? Which one is the lightest and the heaviest? Let’s measure!!!! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

What a wonderful outdoor camping day! We learned how to put up a tent, how to place kindle for a fire, how to recognize Ontario animals by sound and how to make various knots. Thank you to Parks Canada for this wonderful learning experience. @OttCatholicSB #outdoored @CorpusOCSB

Looking forward to learning some basic camping ~ wilderness skills! All I can think of is the slogan…’ If you wear Beaver Canoe~~~~you wear the wilderness’….lol. @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus @OttCatholicSB

Be well rested and have a good breakfast! Tomorrow we start the province-wide assessments. Good luck grade 3 and 6. You got this!!! @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

Our STEAM project involved using our knowledge from our Forces and Motion Unit, packing tape and cardboard to create a hand-held Marble Maze. #OcsbSTEAM @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB #collaboration #imagination #mazes

Ss were so happy to meet you! Can’t wait to show them the thumbs up tomorrow! Many thanks for an engaging show! The whole school loved it!!! Your energy, talent and enthusiasm was amazing! @JeremyandJazzy #ocsbarts @KMcCarthyOCSB #jeremyfisher @CorpusOCSB @OttCatholicSB

What a fabulous entertainer! The students loved learning about melody, rhythm and harmony! The dance party getting funky and freeze was so much fun! Thank u Jeremy Fisher for sharing your talents with us! @OttCatholicSB @JeremyandJazzy @CorpusOCSB #OcsbArts #sharemusicsharelife

Learning about special regalia, performing dance footwork and feeling various beadwork with Amanda Fox. Thank you for teaching the students about Indigenous culture. @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

When Education Week ends with a school-wide Dance Party!!! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

‘Rock, Paper, Scissors with a twist’ was one of three games we learned from our Virtual Play workshop. We thank Mrs.Amato for guiding the children in several fun games they could play at school. I believe their favourite was the balloon game!! @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB

Sharing ‘Our Stories’ was a great experience. Ss enjoyed learning more about one another. @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus

Wednesday during Education Week is about sharing our heritages. I have designated this day as Culture Day. As an extension of ‘My Story’, the Ss will be sharing their ‘My Story’ Shoeboxes /autobiographies with each other. @OttCatholicSB @CorpusOCSB @ParentsCorpus