Place-based learning uses the local environment and community as the starting point for teaching the objectives of the curriculum. We will provide resources and create opportunities for cross-curricular learning on the land while fostering relationships between school and community. Teachers are expected and supported to take more learning outdoors for all the health and learning benefits that come with spending time outside and in nature. Examples of this work include:
- Investment in equipment for outdoor activities and learning
- Ensuring all students have access to clothing, and footwear for outdoor activities
- Participation in the year-long Take Me Outside For Learning Challenge
- Support for educator participation in learning opportunities to build capacity for outdoor learning (Cariboo-Chilcotin Teachers Association workshops and network, Environmental Education Provincial Specialist Association (EEPSA) partnerships, Open Learning Store webinars, Outdoor Council of Canada certification, other)
- Interactive digital map of place-based learning sites, resources, and opportunities
- Relationships with community educators, organizations, and facilities to bring community educators into the classroom and students out into community settings
- Independent Directed Study (IDS) framework to honour community and cultural learning with graduation program credits
Explore the ways we are LEARNING BETTER TOGETHER in, on, with, and from the Cariboo-Chilcotin School District land and communities:
Hands On Science
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students are continuing to engage in exciting hands-on science learning with BC Science in the Classrooms. From fascinating solutions to owl pellet dissections, these organized, teacher-led lessons are capturing the minds of our young scientists. Students are thrilled to explore, test and examine scientific content through hands-on learning. Whether using the pipettes or identifying bones, students are truly enjoying their learning experience. The conversations and sharing after each lesson have been super engaging as well!</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/21dbc72d-7533-4807-8865-0a97454fcee1" alt="Hands On Science 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/749b8c51-4691-4abb-a892-d8df5536eee6" alt="Hands On Science2 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>
Winter Activities 2026!
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students returned to the start of the new year - 2026 - to a fresh falling of snow. Teachers used this opportunity to get outside and participate in winter activities. Students finally had an opportunity to slide, taking advantage of our Crazy Carpets and soft snow, while other classes used snow shovels and snow saws to build forts. Mrs. Dikur's class took advantage of the great weather conditions to venture out snowshoeing for the first time this school year. Hoping for many more great winter weather days ahead.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bff82b9b-92e2-4beb-818a-12e18bea943e" alt="Winter Activities1 dwayne benvin" width="267" height="267" style="width:267px;height:267px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/f1ce7dbf-7d8b-46f5-829e-1c1cfc94dfb4" alt="Winter Activities2 dwayne benvin" width="265" height="265" style="width:265px;height:265px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Scientist in Schools
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline teachers have partnered up with BC Scientist in Schools, a hands-on science STEM program where students explore various themes connected to the curriculum, engaged through exploration and manipulation. Each class is provided a kit and guided through a virtual, interactive lesson, led by a science expert. The students loved the science and experimental process.</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/f1c42dc1-4626-454e-9be3-13567b875a2a" alt="science 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/70989c50-4dab-46e3-98a4-e431ed0fc78c" alt="science1 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>
Trustee Show of Support
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cariboo-Chilcotin School District trustees sported their Take Me Outside for Learning shirts at the BC School Trustees Academy to show their support and enthusiasm for this priority in our district.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c739b255-e1fe-4860-99af-0e6b7578c17b" alt="Trustee Show of Support cheryl lenardon" width="484" height="363" style="width:484px;height:363px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day at FNESC
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cariboo-Chilcotin team at First Nations Education Steering Council (FNESC) got to hear from Niigaan Sinclair about Truth and Reconciliation in education in Canada. It was meaningful for our team to see Phyllis Webstad and Orange Shirt Day honoured alongside the achievements of the great Murray Sinclair.</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/bab5f82e-e402-4c0c-a283-08756d8f6aa0" alt="Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day at FNESC1 cheryl lenardon" 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/53cabbc0-9430-489b-abe3-4d7ad498315e" alt="Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day at FNESC2 cheryl lenardon" 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>
Finger Photo Frames
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 1 students headed outdoors during a beautiful day. They participated in art time outside where the students made photo frames with their fingers to focus their drawing. Then they were to try to draw as many details as they could on a clip-board, focusing on their surroundings.</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/0d704c84-ea7c-4361-ad0f-203070d13d4b" alt="Finger Photo Frames2 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/7fff42e9-858b-4c0e-8255-3de8d8a954cd" alt="Finger Photo Frames1 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>
First Snow Snowmen
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Sache's grade 1 students were the first students to explore and play in the untouched "first snow" of the school year. The students ventured out onto the playground first thing in the morning to explore the properties of snow and talked about why it sometimes works to build snowmen and not other times. Of course, you need the right weather conditions, and that perfect snow consistency. As a result, fantastic snowmen creations!</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/8533609a-6eeb-4a9e-881e-11709e8458e0" alt="First Snow Snowmen1 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/0842e6ff-e4c4-48de-8583-83a65527be79" alt="First Snow Snowmen2 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>
Take Me Outside for Learning Week
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the week of October 20-24, Cataline teachers took learning outdoors! Teachers took their students outside to participate in targeted and intentional learning that was embedded into or extended their classroom instruction. Students engaged in activities such as journaling, story telling, science experiments, numeracy problem-solving, data collection, and exploration. The week was full of various activities that brought curiosity, imagination, and smiles.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></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/e0a3e0ed-7ec0-4169-8dd3-917d5e512984" alt="IMG 3890 dwayne benvin" width="399" height="331" style="width:399px;height:331px;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/cc265c5b-07ec-4a9c-acc7-b2e2b5393d0f" alt="IMG 3996 dwayne benvin" width="372" height="330" style="width:372px;height:330px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Journey to System Change for Place-Based Learning
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cariboo-Chilcotin School District is honoured to have the story of how we are intentionally growing place-based learning across our district in the BC School Superintendents Association journal InspirEd. We are engaging leaders, teams, and students in activities and experiences beyond the walls of the classroom. We are working with partners to build capacity, equip schools, and expand opportunties. It is good work that we are proud to share. https://flip.matrixgroupinc.net/bcsb/2025/fall/#page=21</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/46504310-d6c5-4a39-b065-39ef953392b2" alt="InspirEd 2025 cheryl lenardon" width="563" height="316" style="width:563px;height:316px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
TMOFL Challenge - October 22, 2025
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline teachers took learning outside! October 22, 2025 was Take Me Outside For Learning Day, and Cataline classes braved the strong winds and cooler weather to head outside for various learning activities. From math lessons on the field and blacktop, to journaling among the swaying trees, students put on their boots and jackets to extend their learning outside of the classroom. It was an amazing day out in the elements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></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/0642671c-b625-4e71-9fbf-a235c78749ba" alt="IMG 3999 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/439586b8-7bb0-4125-8bb5-3c4b0debcac1" alt="IMG 4100 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"><br></p>
Autumn Scout Island Adventures
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. LeBourdais and Mrs. Hopkins grade 1/2 classes went to Scout Island this past week. Students got to go on a nature walk and look at how the plants and animals are changing and getting ready for winter. With the guidance of Martin Kruus and his Scout Island staff, students also participated in a color scavenger hunt, a literacy walk to find the secret message, and ended with learning a new game about squirrels getting ready for winter and collecting food. It was a wonderful day!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e0dda3d6-0a6d-4f97-b7ef-af8a849a93b7" alt="scout island dwayne benvin" width="481" height="641" style="width:481px;height:641px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
CCSD Educators Participate in Classrooms 2 Communities Conference
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Educators from across the school district participated in professional learning through the Classrooms 2 Communities (C2C) conference. The keynote featured a presentation from Monique Grey Smith and then a number of choices for break out rooms. In the afternoon, we gathered to participate in outdoor, place based learning led by local expert Frances McCoubrey. CCSD continues to display a targetted effort to get all teachers and learners out doors through a partnership with both The Outdoor Learning Store (and their professional offerings) and EEPSA. We are looking forward to lots more learning and opportunities in the future!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ddcee6b5-f029-4a51-87f2-3d2817d3b143" alt="IMG 0639 Tess Riley" width="261" height="196" style="width:261px;height:196px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Math In The Outdoors
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For Take Me Outside day, Ms Riley’s Gr 5/6 class took multi digit multiplication outside. Students went on a scavenger hunt looking for challenges hidden amongst our school grounds.</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/695b7599-5b96-4808-8d9c-6fe7e15b042c" alt="Math in the Outdoors2 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/1c050d7e-1221-47a0-8ff8-27a46ac29c8d" alt="Math in the Outdoors1 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>
SD 27 at Outdoor Learning Leadership Conference
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SD27 champions for outdoor and place-based pedagogy is learning and sharing our success in leadership and system change at the national conference in Banff.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5e8adf3e-ecaa-4818-a43e-9fe13e9faa3b" alt="Image cheryl lenardon" width="474" height="410" style="width:474px;height:410px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Building Communities
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. LeBourdais class has been learning about needs and wants in our community during Social Studies. To wrap up the unit students built a community out of recycled cardboard. Parts of the building had to be things our community needs, and things our community wants.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7ce1a4f9-a188-4245-98b5-c3ea20135036" alt="IMG 3879 dwayne benvin" width="792" height="792" style="width:792px;height:792px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Welcome Back To A New School Year
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Cataline Elementary School welcomed back new and returning staff, as well as school district staff, to the first day of the 2025-2026 school year with a morning of connection, inspiration and hope. Staff had the opportunity to connect with colleagues from all departments, as well as listen to and reflect upon the upcoming school year with welcomes from district, school, and community leaders. It was a wonderful morning filled with optimism and excitement for the 2025-2026 school year.</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/3feff204-582d-421b-b35e-2b62ed4f7ae5" alt="Welcome Back to a New School Year1 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/87dd7319-937f-48cc-9004-b38d40f13f6d" alt="Welcome Back to a New School Year2 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>
Staff Learning At The Dairy Fields
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline staff attended the Dairy Fields on our first day back at school to learn from archeologist Wesley from Sugarcane Archeology. Wesley shared some history of the land as well as Williams Lake, noting some historical sites and events between settlers in search of gold and the local indigenous population. We learned most of the Dairy Fields was the original settlement of the local indigenous community, although there are sites of historical significance from there all the way down to the lake.</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/2566fc0b-0b30-4cab-9b50-def5d294d5a5" alt="Staff Learning at the Dairy Fields 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/6eb854a6-08e3-4ed3-88a1-a406ca480c77" alt="Staff Learning at the Dairy Fields1 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>
Grade 4 Gavin Lake
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline Elementary grade 4 students had the opportunity to pilot the new Grade 4 Gavin Lake Educational Spring Program. Cataline had the privilege of sending two groups of grade 4 students to experience the overnight learning adventure, participating in wall climbing, camping, and lichen modules. The students enjoyed the entire bunking and camping experience. Thank-you Gavin Lake Camp for hosting such an amazing experience!</span></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/cd779dfc-d063-4804-be7d-1bdd1ab09aeb" alt="Grade 4 Gavin Lake" 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/9c252140-ff05-4022-a4af-9bf476ec0958" alt="Grade 4 Gavin Lake" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br><br><br></p>
Scout Island
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline has been an active participant at Scout Island, engaging in numerous outdoor place-based learning opportunities supported by the amazing staff Scout Island nature staff. Students have been learning about various ecosystems, habitats, invasive species, and local plants and animals. The students love the outdoors learning and adventures, no matter the weather!</span></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/92a3528c-9d50-4c06-b6e5-f0350765043a" alt="Scout Island" 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/5428c53f-7616-4421-8c2b-4eb385369f7c" alt="Scout Island" 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>
Dairy Fields Adventures
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many classes from Cataline Elementary are taking advantage of our own local backyard ecosystems. Classes are regularly setting off towards our community Dairy Fields where students explore season changes, habitats and various ecosystems. The students love to see the deer, birds, bugs and plants as they make their way through the forest, in and out of the streams and ponds, and meander around the lush fields. Each trip brings a new adventure of learning and many stories to share.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/7074da18-d490-4c72-ad40-9a5fda11cf3d" alt="Dairy Fields Adventures" width="668" height="489" style="width:668px;height:489px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>
Buddy Time At The Dairy Fields
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Armstrong's class weekly attends the Dairy Fields to participate in place based science and literacy learning. Bi-weekly, they bring their little buddies along to explore the dairy fields. We are lucky to be so close to an amazing place!</span></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/a872397d-03c7-4336-9a60-b3a237f7eaed" alt="Buddy Time at the Dairy Fields" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ac64c6f3-dfcf-4faf-b213-73155e54a0ba" alt="Buddy Time at the Dairy Fields" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Fitness Friday Goes Outside
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students at Cataline participate in circuit PE classes on Fridays. As the weather has warmed, we’ve been able to move circuits outside. Stations stay up during recess and lunch, giving students a chance to practice their slack line, badminton, and ladder ball skills among others!</span></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/045da979-678b-41b0-84eb-d48c628fbc91" alt="Fitness Friday goes Outside" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/46326e00-d47f-4409-8ee7-64eb427a78f0" alt="Fitness Friday goes Outside" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Mystery Science
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teachers at Cataline are enriching their science program using Mystery Science lessons and activities to help support their classroom programming. Students are actively engaged in fun and exciting place-based activities that help students challenge their inquires and explore and analyze their findings through hands-on learning.</span></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/e839908a-3a65-48cd-8ef4-78527ff92051" alt="Mystery Science" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f63ce631-04fd-4f67-a1b8-efe466e41f0f" alt="Mystery Science" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
All It Takes Is Some Extra Wood
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline students were introduced to a kind gesture from a community neighbour when they arrived at school on morning. Noticing Cataline students love to make forts in the school forest, a friendly neighbour donated some spare, cleaned wood pieces for our students to use to support their creativity and spark their imaginations. Students were super excited to get started on their creations. Now the wood is used in collection with Cataline's fort making kits.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5fdefdcd-8646-43c1-af2b-f8373207ee50" alt="All it Takes is Some Extra Wood" width="709" height="709" style="width:709px;height:709px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Cold Weather Training at Scout Island
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scout Island educator Mr. Kruus leads Ms. Riley’s class in learning about cold weather exposure and how to react. Students learned how to ‘burrito’ a hypothermic person and carry them to safety. Students, as always, also enjoyed exploring the nature house and playing man tracker on the island.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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/7e7b3c5a-5384-40ea-9ece-343dd6f7c70c" alt="Cold Weather Training at Scout Island" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cc64b5cf-300f-4619-9cdc-396cb1d69aba" alt="Cold Weather Training at Scout Island" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Poops and Prints!
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Mary Forbes spent the week presenting to students about animal poop and prints local to the Cariboo. Even though the weather was cold, students were still able to engage with place based learning through Mary’s excellent hands on examples. Thanks for the visit, Mary!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bcb4a564-14e0-447e-8ae9-aa22276dd92e" alt="Poops and Prints" width="735" height="507" style="width:735px;height:507px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Moving (Outside) In The Right Direction
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">While participating in the Take Me Outside for Learning challenge, Cataline teachers continued their commitment to place-based learning and getting outdoors. Students were actively doing activities taking to the outdoors or bringing the outdoors into the classroom. From writing to art or connecting fort building to math, students are really enjoying being outside for learning.</span></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/1bf8e0af-52f7-590b-91da-96d9a0246536" alt="qxjn059i.png" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7f3aadc0-d667-50f5-b70f-cd513a0baba9" alt="byas9f8q.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div></div>
Planting During the First Snow
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Sache and Mrs. Ulrich kindergarten and grade 1 students went to work outside, getting their hands dirty in preparation for spring. Even though the snow was falling, and fingers were cold and noses wet, students had so much fun digging holes, getting dirty, and planting their bulbs. Strong Start teacher, Mrs. Schindle also came out to assist and encourage these future botanists, as well as EAs, Kera-Lee and Chelsea, who rolled up their sleeves with the students, helping put holes in the ground. What a fun afternoon!</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/2c28bb0c-50f0-5f73-9469-2cb898cff9b6" alt="dstgk3ap.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/bb0bcc9a-b4a9-53ac-95d9-e99ea63d5ef4" alt="sgum5o89.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div></div>
Cataline TMOFL Week Challenge
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To expand on the Take Me Outside for Learning challenge, Cataline teachers were further challenged to get their classes outdoors for learning. Each day, teachers were encouraged to take learning outside using school and Take Me Outside resources. Teacher were then asked to complete a “Exit Ticket” documenting the lesson or activity, where they could then enter to win staff/class prizes to help with further outdoor activities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline had 100% teacher participation rate during the TMOFL Week! In all, teachers may have received a prize and students were engaged in the outdoors, sparking interest and fostering further outdoor learning opportunities.</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/14f6cfab-34d4-5687-ab03-4125e7aded23" alt="iggbv996.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a1b9bb9d-828d-54ee-b5b3-aa154885ada0" alt="jrjw73qs.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div></div>
Outdoor Investigations No Matter the Weather
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Sache utilized Cataline’s outdoor learning structure to protect her students from the wet and cold weather to inspire outdoor curiosity. Students were able to sit and remain dry while exploring the properties of sunflowers and their seeds.</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/66fd862a-99a8-5222-981a-15354552bf51" alt="ca0g3s7f.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/2ec47dd8-b746-57ec-814b-6db57368e83e" alt="wtga2y69.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div></div>
Cataline Goes Gleaning
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Wilson’s class took a trip today to Soda Creek Sweet Corn to participate in ‘gleaning’ (the process of collecting excess produce from farms to provide for those in need). The extra produce is donated to a variety of organizations and in part to the Williams Lake Food Bank. Thanks to Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society for providing this opportunity to our students to put some kindness and love into our community!</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/9ec69454-e4e6-5647-9549-82e18676a63e" alt="jo4rjzbh.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/646f07a1-e08f-530b-9caf-237f86d4a767" alt="89tl5iom.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div></div>