Black History Month

Celebrating Who We Are

The Toronto District School Board’s theme for this year’s Black History Month is The Power of Us. In kindergarten, this month, we focused on helping students celebrate who they are and build belief in themselves.

We encouraged children to share what they love about themselves and talked about having a positive self-image. Students proudly spoke about their hair, their smiles, their families, their cultures, and the special things that make them unique.

As part of our learning, students drew pictures of themselves and shared what they liked about who they are. These moments helped reinforce confidence, self-love, and pride in their identity.

Our students are learning that they are important, capable, and valued. When children believe in themselves, they shine brightly.

This month — and every month — we celebrate confidence, courage, and the beautiful uniqueness of every child in our classroom.

Valentine's Day

For Valentine’s Day, our kindergarten classroom was filled with love, laughter, and creativity. 

Our students created beautiful heart-shaped art pieces to celebrate the love they have for their families. As they worked, they eagerly shared stories about their moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, and even special pets. It was such a joy to hear them describe what makes their families special — from bedtime hugs to fun in the park and everything in between.

Each heart was uniquely designed to represent their special family. Through this activity, our students were not only exploring perception and use of space and artistic expression, but also reflecting on gratitude, belonging, and the importance of family.

We are so proud of the love our kindergarteners carry in their hearts. Their artwork is a beautiful reminder that even the smallest hands can express the biggest love. 

Chinese Heritage Month

Celebrating Culture in Kindergarten 

This month in Kindergarten, we are excited to celebrate Chinese Heritage Month! It is a special time to learn about the rich history, beautiful traditions, and vibrant culture of Chinese communities in Canada and around the world.

Our students learned that fireworks are an important part of Lunar New Year celebrations, symbolizing joy and new beginnings. To connect with this tradition, we created our own colourful fireworks using paint! With bright bursts of red, gold, and many other vibrant colours, our classroom artwork sparkled with creativity and excitement.

We also learned a friendly greeting in Mandarin: “Nǐ hǎo!” (Hello!) and talked about how celebrations around the world can bring families and communities together.

It has been a joyful time of learning, creativity, and appreciation for the many cultures that make our community so special.

Pongal

(January 14 - 17, 2026)

In January, we learned about Pongal, a special harvest festival celebrated mainly by people in South India, especially the Tamil community. Pongal is a time to say thank you to the sun, the farmers, the animals, and nature for helping food grow.

For children, Pongal is about learning gratitude, sharing joy, and understanding how food comes from the earth to our tables. We talked about kindness, teamwork, and being thankful for the good things in our lives. Our classroom was filled with curiosity, smiles, and celebration as we learned about this beautiful tradition together.

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays

As we celebrate this special season, thanks to our students and families for making our classroom such a joyful place to learn and grow. December was filled with creativity, kindness, and many wonderful memories. We wish you a peaceful holiday filled with love, rest, and time together. May the New Year bring happiness, health, and continued learning. 🎄✨

Holiday Craft Week

A Celebration of Creativity and Community

Our Holiday Craft Week has been filled with joy, creativity, and incredible teamwork! So far, we’ve had the chance to work with about half of our school, and we’re thrilled that all our classes are part of the schedule —including our special needs classes.

Throughout the week, students have been creating a variety of crafts: general holiday pieces, as well as projects inspired by Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah. Each station celebrates the diverse traditions within our school community while giving students a chance to explore, design, and express their creativity.

Holiday Craft Week is truly a whole-school initiative, and the excitement in our classrooms is real. We look forward to finishing up with the rest of the school later this week and seeing all the beautiful creations that come from this special time together.

Celebrating Cultures - Building Community

Building Cultures, One Map at a Time 🌏

Our school is buzzing with curiosity and creativity as we explore the world through our Building Cultures initiative! Students are learning about other countries and the things that make them unique. 

So far, we’ve explored seven amazing countries, discovering unique traditions, greetings, and landmarks. Our students have designed their own flags, which are proudly displayed on our growing hallway world map, creating a vibrant, interactive journey for everyone in our school community.

This initiative isn’t just about maps and flags—it’s about connection, understanding, and celebrating the rich diversity within our school. Every new country we explore gives students the chance to see themselves in the world and appreciate the experiences of others.

We can’t wait to see which countries we’ll explore next and how our world map continues to grow with the stories, flags, and voices of our students.

                          Our World Map

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