Our Field Trip to Mennonite Heritage Village!

Last week, our class went on an exciting field trip to the Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach! It was like stepping back in time and getting to see what life was like many years ago.

We explored lots of old houses, barns, churches, and schools. One of the coolest buildings we saw was a grass-roofed semlin! We learned that people used buildings like these for storage and other important jobs.

There were so many interesting things to see outside, too. We saw antique tractors, cars, trucks, and even an old firetruck! It was amazing to see how different vehicles looked compared to the ones we use today.

One of the biggest highlights was getting to climb up on a windmill. We could see so much from up high! It was definitely an experience we won't forget.

Of course, we can't forget the General Store! Getting to go inside and buy candy was a favourite part of the day. There were so many treats to choose from, and it was fun to experience what shopping might have been like in the past.

Our trip to Mennonite Heritage Village was a great way to learn about history while having fun with our classmates. We saw, explored, climbed, and learned so much. It was a field trip we will remember for a long time!

🏺 Stepping Back in Time

Our class has been traveling through history—no time machine required! We explored the amazing worlds of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, and Ancient Greece. We learned about their people, buildings, inventions, and daily life.

To show what we learned, we created detailed dioramas. Some showed towering pyramids, others busy Roman streets, Chinese palaces, or Greek temples. Each one told a story from the past, bringing these ancient civilizations to life in miniature form.

It was a creative way to connect art and history—and to imagine what it might have been like to live long, long ago.

🗳 Student Vote: Learning About Canada’s Federal Election

 

Our class has been learning all about Canada’s federal election! We explored what political leaders and candidates do, and how each party has a platform—a set of ideas and plans for our country.

To put our learning into action, we took part in the Student Vote program. We each received a real ballot, marked our choice in private, and placed it in the ballot box—just like in an actual election.

It was a great way to learn about democracy, how voting works, and why every voice matters. 🇨🇦

Discovering Mexico with Simon

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Simon gave a super fun presentation all about Mexico! He shared lots of cool facts and even brought some special items to show us.

Simon showed us real Mexican money called pesos. The colorful bills and shiny coins looked so different from our money! Everyone loved seeing the designs and pictures on them.

But the best part? Snacks! Simon brought in a couple of tasty Mexican treats for us to try. Yum! It was a delicious way to learn more about the culture.

Thanks, Simon, for taking us on a mini trip to Mexico right from our classroom! 🌮🎉🌎

 

Student Vote Manitoba 2023

 

"MANITOBA STUDENTS ELECT NDP GOVERNMENT IN 

PROVINCE-WIDE VOTE"

According to studentvote.ca, more than 32 000 elementary and high school students participated in Student Vote Manitoba, coinciding with the 2023 provincial election.

After learning about government and democracy, researching the parties and platforms, and debating the future of the province, the students cast their ballots for the official candidates running in their school’s electoral division.

Ancient Society Dioramas

We learned about a variety of ancient civilizations such as Ancient Greece, Rome, China and Egypt. Our final project was to show our understanding in a diorama. 

The Seven Sacred Teachings

The Seven Sacred Teachings

Paraguay

Daniel got to experience living in Paraguay first hand! He showed us on Google Earth where he travelled and where his family lives. Daniel taught us that Spanish is the official language in Paraguay but many people like his family speak low or high German. Farming is very important is this country. Famers grow soybeans, wheat, corn, sugarcane and cotton. We got to taste chipa Piti which were similar tasting to cheesy crackers. Daniel showed us souvenirs and told us about the currency, Paraguayan pesos. 

Indonesia

Maverick took us to the islands of Indonesia. Did you know there are over 17000 islands in this country? Many tourists visit the capital city Jakarta as well as the beautiful beaches like in Bali. Indonesia is in the hottest spot of the pacific Ring of fire. The people are often threatened by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Maverick brought us an Indonesian cookies to taste. Yummy!

Sweden

Sweden is known not only for its meatballs but for its lakes, forests and islands too. Many tourists visit Sweden in the winter for ski vacations. Edwin brought us Swedish cookies to taste called Hallongrottor (Swedish Thumbprint Cookies). They were yummy!

Iceland

Freyja’s family connection to Iceland was the reason she chose to research this country. She wants to visit the ice caves in this beautiful barren land one day. There are as many as 130 volcanoes in Iceland! Did you know that a famous bridge in Iceland is shaped like a sword? 

Ireland

Jason took us on a virtual tour of beautiful Ireland. We got to see some amazing Irish dancing like the river dance. Did you know that rugby is the national sport in Ireland?

Germany

Greta took us on tour of places that her and her family visited in Germany. Her and her dad told us about some of the traditions in Germany and taught us a few words. Greta read us a book written in German and showed us the currency, Euros. 

China

Isla took us to China where we saw many temples. Using google earth we got to see how truly massive the Great Wall of China is. Did you know that China has the largest population in the world? Isla taught us a few words in Mandarin Chinese!

New Zealand

New Zealand is a popular tourist destination. There are beautiful beaches and many species of birds. The Māori people are indigenous people from New Zealand. Not only is the kiwi fruit grown there but there is also a type of bird called the Kiwi! Ethan brought us some fruit to sample. 

Canada

Ben took us on a tour of Niagara Falls Ontario. What a spectacular sight! He also explained how we used to have a $1 and $2 bill before the loonie and toonie. The CN tower in Toronto Ontario was once the tallest tower in the world until 2009. The 360 revolving restaurant takes 72 minutes to complete a full rotation. Many visitors visit the tower each year. 

South Korea

Important products in South Korea include rice, fish and electronics. Jaxxen brought us kimchi to try which is a popular dish. It’s common to find hotdogs at the street vendors. The Siberian tiger is the national

Animal and the country was once knows as the land of the tiger. 

England

Sebastian chose England because of his family’s roots. He shared that popular meals in England are fish and chips and bangers and mash. He brought Yorkshire pudding for us to try! Did you know that in England there is no traditional clothing?

South Africa

We learned a lot about South Africa! Did you know that this country is the largest producer of macadamia nuts? There are more than 2000 shipwrecks around the coast. We learned that elephants, girafes and zebras and wild animals in South Africa. 

Ukraine

Adalynn took us to Ukraine. We watched Ukrainian dancing and looked at some places to visit like Oink Lake and the Kherson cliffs. Adalynn brought us kovbasa sausage to try.