District 16 technology mentors, Mr.Hayward and Mr. Savoy provided a fun filled morning for the grade five students of Gretna Green Elementary. The students participated in their first official geocaching session of the year in Story Land park. Each cache had a part of a word puzzle that could only be solved once all of the caches were found using their GPS units. All the caches were also associated with a specific Christmas carol that had to be solved by each team of students. This activity proved to be an authentic differentiated activity for our grade five students. Thanks again to Mr.
The grade five Intensive French students of Gretna Green
Elementary have been working on a collaborative French technology project
with their partnered school, Vincent Massey Elementary. On December 4th, they met with their respective "pod pals" in our province's capital. The students' visit to Fredericton was made possible by Capital Encounters. Our GG Times crew enjoyed a private
interview with our respective Miramichi Bay Du Vin MLA, Bill Fraser
along with Speaker of the House, Honourable Ron Boudreau. Check out our latest GG Times video for a full summary of our trip!
On Friday, December 4, Kindergarten and Grade 3 classes went to District office to help decorate for Christmas. All Gretna Green students made a star for the Christmas tree. The stars have their pictures on one side and their wish for Christmas on the other. Our Superintendent, Mr. Keoughan helped out by placing the star on top of the tree for us. Check out the Image Gallery to see more pictures.
The grade 4/5 boys' baketball team will be playing their first "away" game of the season vs. Croft Elementary on Monday, December 7th. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 and finish at 4:30. All team members are reminded to make their own arrangements for transportation to and from the game. Good luck boys!
(Zachary, Mr. John Forbes, A.J., Bailey)
Our very own A.J., Bailey and Zachary took part in a memorable project today at the media studio located at James M. Hill. They had the unique opportunity to interview local WWII veteran, Mr. John Forbes. This video was created for its eventual submission into a national contest called, The National Video A Veteran Contest, sponsored by Friends of Veterans Canada.
On Thursday, November 26th Gretna Green students had a Mock Olympic Torch Relay to help celebrate the real Olympic Torch coming to Miramichi. Classes made their own Olympic Torches the week prior to this event. Inspiring music was played through the school intercom while classes lined the hallways and ran their torches throughout the school. All classes then proceeded to the gym to continue the celebration.
The grade 4/5 boys basketball team will be playing their first home game of the season on Monday November 30th vs. Harkins Elementary. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30. Good luck boys!
The deadline for Grade 5 students to purchase their sweatshirts has been extended to Friday, November 27. Grade 5 students have the option of purchasing a sweathsirt at the cost $35.00, a zip up hoodie for $40.00 and/or a T-shirt for $15.00. Student names on the sleeve are included in the price. A deposit of $20.00 must accompany the order. Orders can be given to the grade 5 class teachers, Mr. Comeau or Mrs. Gallant.
Our Gretna Green girl's grade 4/5 team will play their first home game of the season on Tuesday, November 24 against Harkins. Game time is 3:30 Good luck girls!
Please note that the second dosage for the H1N1 vaccine has been cancelled for children ages 4-9.(See uploaded memo). Some school children with underlying medical conditions could still require the second dose, and parents are invited to call Public Health to make an appointment for this purpose.
