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<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A number of classes put on a parade for our school to welcome in the Lunar New Year. Students made dragons, lanterns, and rung bells to welcome in the new year while music played on the intercom. We appreciated the opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our school population!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1d1cab53-29d0-4919-880a-ce8284583e4f" alt="Cataline celebrates the Lunar New Year1 Tess Riley" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7e894933-aaa3-4051-90c3-6c8d4cb5d9ae" alt="Cataline celebrates the Lunar New Year2 Tess Riley" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families were invited to Cataline Elementary School to spend time with their child(ren), while sharing a book and a healthy snack.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During Family Literacy Week, students and families were presented with resources to support literacy at home. This year’s theme, Mealtime, Learning Time, was supported through healthy snacks throughout the week, along-side children’s literature that is important to our district. Bringing families together, in a safe environment, connecting school and home, reinforces the import work Cataline is doing to promote a positive school culture, as well as foster and grow young readers.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8c1790c5-8945-4732-a0e0-ce7d42e81447" alt="Cataline Family Literacy Day – Jan. 29 2026 1 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/02103986-57e4-48d6-b123-560bd1795d83" alt="Cataline Family Literacy Day – Jan. 29 2026 2 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline PAC continued to show their support of our wonderful staff. PAC volunteers circulated around the school offering treats and warm beverages to our staff to show their appreciation of the work they are doing at the school. It was a wonderful way to send staff off for the winter break.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We at Cataline appreciate our PAC and all the support and volunteer efforts devoted towards our school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6421fefa-9d55-46cb-b068-aea4f57cc45e" alt="Staff Appreciation dwayne benvin" width="441" height="588" style="width:441px;height:588px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In honour of Family Literacy Week, Cataline Elementary School opened its doors to friends and family, offering a quiet place with a great book, healthy snack, and great company! Students and family shared time together during a school-wide literacy event, promoting the importance of family connectiveness, fostering literacy skills at home and at school.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3ed42fd3-1e6b-4a17-879c-a9bf30761bac" alt="Family Literacy Day1 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a31fd74c-314e-41de-91ca-4ad9c4fb00ad" alt="Family Literacy Day2 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Enns' kindergarten class celebrated halfway through kindergarten at the end of January. They did a tour of the school to share their accomplishment with their Cataline friends and then ended the day with a Pete the Cat read-aloud and some snacks. Congratulations, kinders!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e74893f1-d087-4935-8a81-111cc9b6ed13" alt="Mrs. Enns Class Celebrates halfway to Grade 1 Tess Riley" width="463" height="347" style="width:463px;height:347px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Thursday the 29th, caregivers were invited to Cataline to read with their students. The whole school spent half an hour reading with each other, supported with a healthy snack from PAC to connect with our mealtime is learning time theme. We had an excellent turn out, with parents sharing that listening to their student read at school gave them another perspective on reading time. The staff is hoping to host another one outdoors in the Spring!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8cbd0238-4824-4cc7-b1da-76213797fb71" alt="Family Reading Day for Literacy Week2 Tess Riley" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/74b1cbf8-8d96-4c6b-a3cb-acb8c8a1a279" alt="Family Reading Day for Literacy Week1 Tess Riley" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many Cataline classes attended the Winter Wonderland skate held at the Cariboo Memorial Complex. Sponsored by the Cataline PAC, students were provided the opportunity to strap on skates, some for the first time, and celebrate the winter skating theme with friends and family. We were even joined by a few Williams Lake Mustang players, who showed up after their practice to help tie skates, sign some autographs, and take some photos.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c2ba1f15-a211-4ca4-8d15-4289f53f78d0" alt="skating dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/37640485-cab7-41ca-a7ae-56aad46a902c" alt="skating1 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome back to school! We are so excited to have staff and students back in the building for our second term. Everyone joined together for a morning meeting first thing on Monday to review our code of conduct and re-connect in a good way. We are looking forward to continuing this school year as a safe, happy, and healthy school community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bc3f8e16-0412-46e1-a5b8-38b25c9664ba" alt="assembly Tess Riley" width="493" height="369" style="width:493px;height:369px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline Elementary School is please to once again welcome Williams Lake Mustang players to our school. These young men visit our school every couple of weeks greeting our students, spending time reading, playing, and spreading kindness. The students love the visits, connecting with local stars. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These players are great mentors who support and build positive school and community connections.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, Owen and Rory for reading and sharing during carpet time last visit!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8dffec0b-6fbe-40e2-b404-6466b9593b8e" alt="Williams Lake Mustangs Mentors1 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2765c51f-6dd7-49f9-945b-8e48ad299460" alt="Williams Lake Mustangs Mentors2 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline holds a monthly assembly to celebrate various aspects of our amazing students. It’s a time to recognize sports teams, attendance improvers, and students going above and beyond. Teachers also have the opportunity to recognize a number of students in their classes in areas from environmental stewardship to indigenous culture.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c4f6f0f5-4e17-401d-b086-eb5236f91721" alt="Student Celebration Assemblies1 Tess Riley" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/123e505d-f55d-4246-bc3b-929b453c6e09" alt="Student Celebration Assemblies2 Tess Riley" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today educators in a variety of roles and responsibilities within the school setting came together to train or re-train on non-violent crisis intervention strategies with district principal Kristina Beaulne. The verbal and non-verbal behaviours, actions and strategies that educators use can have a profound de-escalating effect with youth and with grown-ups in our learning communities. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this learning round today.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b92c04fb-4915-4e59-bd6c-12396a44229e" alt="Non violent Crisis Intervention Training1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/43f81bc7-7a97-49b2-8814-9de760f68238" alt="Non violent Crisis Intervention Training2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Using local apples and some parent volunteers, students in Mrs. Tomlinson's class had the opportunity to do a variety of lessons where they were able to connect agriculture to the classroom. Through their science inquiry, students first studied the characteristics of an apple before exploring and testing chemical and physical changes. This was then followed with preparing and processing the apples, before using the apples to make apple sauce. The day concluded with the students sampling their work. Delicious!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/90a95cc2-b975-46ef-9a2c-09e72a7f007d" alt="From Tree to Classroom1 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c9099807-2078-4840-819a-ebd9bd0e0384" alt="From Tree to Classroom2 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms Riley’s class took a trip to the transfer station to hone in our skills about where our waste goes once it leaves the school. Every Friday, the class collects, sorts, and bags recycling from our school. We are able to keep from the landfill at least a bag of soft plastic, hard plastic, and bottles or cans a week. This helps keep our school clean and safe! Thanks to our partners at the conservation society for making this possible!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9014ed73-dbf9-4859-b733-a9e5cbe2111d" alt="Catalines Recycling1 Tess Riley" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/804ec649-082a-4f2b-bfab-df71769923d9" alt="Catalines Recycling2 Tess Riley" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline Elementary students in Kindergarten, grade 1 &amp; 2, had the privilege of having some nursing students from TRU come to our school and teach all about hand washing. The nursing students put a special gel on the students' hands which represented germs. With the use of a black light, the children were able to see all the ‘germs’ on their hands. They were then tasked with washing the ‘germs’ off. They checked in with a nurse with the blacklight to see how effective their handwashing was. It was a great lesson and some students realized how they need to be a little bit more thorough with their hand washing.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/61a014f4-fb90-4e96-a7ef-40b705e2c37a" alt="TRU Handwashing Lessons1 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6ff49a70-4311-4e98-80a6-8c4f59ccc389" alt="TRU Handwashing Lessons2 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Enn’s kindergarten class and Mrs. Dikur’s grade 4/5 class are off to a strong start, building big buddies and mentorship for our newest friends at Cataline. This helps our kindergartens have connections if they need a hang and builds to on our caring school culture where everyone belongs.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2e3483aa-2be6-40eb-8a49-21a9977272ef" alt="Tess Riley" width="481" height="649" style="width:481px;height:649px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Led by Cataline Elementary's Youth Engagement Worker, Nathalie Bertrand, our littlest students have started the school year learning about emotions and feelings. As part of our school's Social-Emotional Learning program, students are introduced or re-introduced to the Little Spot of Emotions program through teacher and support staff instruction. It's a fun and interactive way for students to name, recognize, and work through their feelings, while using consistent language throughout the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/31d64789-abda-4430-a9c7-3a993f2dc8d5" alt="IMG 3813 dwayne benvin" width="500" height="500" style="width:500px;height:500px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In partnership with our PAC, Cataline hosted a welcome back BBQ for our school community. This was an important night for teachers, students, our community, and PAC to reconnect and spend some time together. There was lots of good food and laughter in the sunshine!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1c78b3d0-800a-43a0-8bd5-794ba2dce394" alt="IMG 0414 tess riley" width="414" height="310" style="width:414px;height:310px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline Elementary students returned to school in September to find that they had a brand-new walkway to their accessible playground. Thanks to the craftsmanship and skillful work of our School District Operations &amp; Maintenance department over the summer, all students now have access to our new play structure. There is a new paved walkway and accessible ground cover which allows for ease of mobility. Thank you, Operations &amp; Maintenance department, for your commitment and diligence towards completing this project over the summer.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/df2ca350-c169-4c65-b60e-cd2c968e1b99" alt="Playground Open1 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6457949e-0f5c-41e9-912e-6db25b42c7b2" alt="Playground Open2 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The grade 6 students at Cataline were treated with one last opportunity to connect with one-another before heading off to middle school. With a generous donation, grade 6 students were presented a lunch prepared for by the Hong Sheng Restaurant. The students enjoyed the food and the companionship.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1b29ca03-bfac-45f1-bc8e-ac1790c7bc00" alt="Year end Grade 6 Luncheon dwayne benvin" width="486" height="486" style="width:486px;height:486px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Wilson’s grade 5/6 class has been closely following the Federal Election, learning about our government system and the electoral process. This was concluded by hosting a student vote for our Cataline intermediate students. Students moderated the voting process and tallied the results. It was a fascinating and engaging experience for all the students involved.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0f2740dd-2c65-40e9-accd-a9bd2ce4b235" alt="Student Vote" width="657" height="657" style="width:657px;height:657px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With the support of Mrs. Ohlhauser, our Cataline School community starts each Thursday morning in a good way. Thoughtful Thursdays provides a soft and welcoming start to the day, as students and staff participate in mindfulness activities, from breathing to stretching. This presents a wonderfully calm feel to the building, while providing both staff and students tools for supporting social-emotional learning and self-care.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2b56f0a9-02aa-42d3-b70a-c681b7da7fed" alt="Thoughtful Thursdays" width="736" height="736" style="width:736px;height:736px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline students once again, participated in their annual Jump Rope for Heart event, raising money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Students participated in learning events, such as daily heart-smart morning trivia, as well as fundraising efforts, to promote awareness around heart disease and help raise life-saving funds for heart and brain research. The event concluded on May 9th, with an afternoon of jump roping and heart pumping activities. To date, Cataline students have raised over $2000.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2d4614fc-810c-4b48-81c0-16b33b999bf8" alt="Cataline Jump Rope for Heart Campaign – Heart &amp; Stroke Foundation" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2caafd6a-dae6-405a-9d5e-4d9f699faba7" alt="Cataline Jump Rope for Heart Campaign – Heart &amp; Stroke Foundation" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With the assistance and guidance of the Williams Lake quilting community led by Mrs. Pieti, Mrs. Hansen and Mrs. Sache’s grade 1 and kindergarten students were provided the opportunity to design and create a blanket to be gifted to a residential school survivor. Taking pride in their work, students chose their pattern and worked intently through the sewing process. Students are looking forward to presenting their final product during our gifting ceremony later this year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/606cad66-65c2-4235-93dd-5997b5397243" alt="Little Quilters" width="580" height="580" style="width:580px;height:580px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5/6 students at Cataline continue to expand their skill sets, learning and show-casing their musical talents each week through the guitar. With Mr. Armstrong leading the way, students are learning to read notes and strum cords, inspiring future musicians. Many of these students go on to join the Columneetza Band program.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1ff51876-d39d-417e-97a8-e540e97a0516" alt="Time to Play Guitar" width="576" height="576" style="width:576px;height:576px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline Elementary School would like to welcome Shilpa Rodriques to our school community. Cataline Elementary and SD27 partnered with Thompson Rivers University’s TWINQ Project (Teachers with International Teaching Qualifications) connecting and introducing international student teachers to British Columbia teaching standards.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Shilpa is learning and working along side Ms. Kirsty Hopkins and her grade 2/3 class. Ms. Shilpa was introduced to a wonderful first day of learning, participating in a school drumming presentation hosted by WLFN, an outdoor learning lesson, and many warm ‘Hellos’ and introductions from staff and students.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bed8a945-5b58-4497-9072-e23c82514b21" alt="Ms. Shilpa Rodriques1 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4bd29734-3035-4ec2-bc25-0183a699df43" alt="Ms. Shilpa Rodriques2 dwayne benvin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we enter interschool floor hockey season for intermediate students and the NHL playoffs around the corner, all students all excited for hockey! At Cataline, primary students have an opportunity to play hockey too! With the introduction of lunch time mini-sticks, primary students can run, pass, shoot and score their way to hockey success. It's been a fantastic way to burn energy, promote fair-play, and have fun!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/53b2406b-c3ec-4500-9099-725215d2467f" alt="Mini-Sticks" width="674" height="674" style="width:674px;height:674px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Over the winter, staff and students were introduce to the dynamic and inclusive game of Gaga Ball! Cataline staff were introduced to the aspects of the game during an afterschool session, where they then immediately took their passion and excitement for the game back to their students. Gaga ball is now an integrated component of Cataline's PHE program, utilized during PHE classes and an active station during Fitness Fridays. Gaga ball promotes fun and active participation for all, while teaching fair play and sportsmanship.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/41aaa581-f07d-44aa-b50d-298e1bfd6529" alt="Gagaball" width="681" height="379" style="width:681px;height:379px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, Cataline students have help foster and engage our primary literacy program through "Letter Buddies", a literacy buddy system where older students have been trained to mentor and teach our younger students letter recognition and phonics. Not only does this help reinforce the foundation literacy skills taught in the classroom, but also helps build relationships and a sense of community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/942f3a78-2389-4b8f-8195-55b77c7911fd" alt="Letter Buddies" width="638" height="638" style="width:638px;height:638px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students at Cataline were gifted with the opportunity to listen to the inspiring Michael Bortolotto. Michael used his power of storytelling to capture our young audience, and speak to building resiliency. Using his first-hand experience of living with cerebral palsy, Mr. Bortolotto introduced our students and teachers to a simple four-step strategy that could be used to foster a more socially inclusive and safer school environment. It all starts with the power of a smile!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/854746e1-c2c4-5985-8eb7-b21d11a415a3" alt="s5y8jo85.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>