This program is designed to prepare students entering grade 7, 8 or 9 in September for the upcoming year’s Math curriculum. 

Taught by qualified teachers the summer program is designed to be fun and engaging with a focus on social justice. Students must be approved by their principal to register for a Math Prep course.  

For more information go to http://www.thelearningcentres.com/learning-centres-programs/summer-school

Registration form – 7-8-9-prep—august  Note: We can forward the registration form to the Collingwood Learning Centre.  Transportation is provided (centrally located stops).

On Tuesday June 4^th, Birchview looks forward to a visit from Errol Lee.  These presentations are intended to build and sustain strong character through music and multi-media.  Please visit the website at http://www.errollee.com/ for an overview.    

 9-10am

Golden Rule (Level: Grades K-3)

This concert presentation is accompanied by a song book written by Errol Lee, focusing on the importance of developing the character quality of empathy. Empathy helps us to understand how our behaviour feels to other people. The Law of Empathy is The Golden Rule. Children will be reading along with the songbook, singing along with the songs, dancing to the music and learning “The HERO Club Hand Signs.”

 11:15-12:15pm

The HERO Club (Level: GR 4-6)

Children will be shown the power of caring, and how they can make a difference. The HERO Club book focuses on the four main character qualities necessary for children to develop into caring, positive young people-Honesty, Empathy, Respect and Optimism. Children will be reading along with the story, singing along with the songs, dancing to the music and learning “The HERO Club Hand Signs.”

 1:35-2:15pm 

Workshop GR 3-4

2:20-3:00 

Workshop GR 4-5  

6:30-8pm

Music is the Method Evening Concert GREATER SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Music is the Method concerts bring the greater school community together to participate in a creative blend of song and dance that supports character development, equity, inclusive education, bully prevention and parental engagement. Audiences are captivated and become an enthusiastic and integral parts of the concert fun.

We would like to thank OPP Constable Deakos who met with our K-5 students today. She talked to the primary students about what to do when a stranger approaches and to have a family plan if you get lost in a public space.
We would also like to thank paramedics Jackson, Kingsborough, and Williams who taught our grade 7 & 8 students about CPR and the defibrillator.