Place-Based Learning

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Riley’s Grade 5/6 class spent the night at Scout Island (on the roof) after a full day of outdoor learning. Students took part in lessons about mammals and reptiles/amphibians, played lots of outdoor games, and spent time journaling.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Friday, we had an amazing lesson with FireSmart and Travis from the CRD, who taught us how to FireSmart our communities.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/637db1ea-ff21-445e-8669-c5632c594646?fingerprint=ppb20260623184054" alt="Outdoor Overnight at Scout Island 1" 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="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/354673eb-31cd-4228-b7a7-9e63c6902ed5?fingerprint=ppb20260623184049" alt="Outdoor Overnight at Scout Island 2" 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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It began in doors during the late winter months and is now transitioning outside now that spring is upon us. Cataline teachers and students have been actively participating in various gardening activities, from Mrs. Tomlinson’s class working with BC Agriculture in the Classroom, Spuds in Tubs program, Ms. LeBourdais’ ½ class planting vegetables, and Mrs. Kohlen’s K/1 class grow and examining various types of grass, students are learning about the life-cycles of plants, as well as preparing vegetation to be transplanted and grown around our school. New growth brings new learning opportunities, and these hands-on projects are a wonderful way to connect our students to outdoor science competencies and our local environment. Hopefully, we see some of these plants yield results!</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7c139dab-f1e0-4ed5-a910-20713f225632?fingerprint=ppb20260519210519" alt="Growing Season at Cataline" 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="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/99c8c4bd-e0f7-4e6d-ba86-6aefe88bcded?fingerprint=ppb20260519210517" alt="Growing Season at Cataline 2" 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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring is here, and with that comes more opportunities for outside learning. Cataline teachers and students continue to take learning outdoors, from planting flowers and creating beautiful works of art, to examining new signs of life and observing the little critters that roam our local school environment. There is no shortage of learning opportunities in and around our amazing playground!</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b78bf122-90f0-4fae-99a9-7f8b38307b5f?fingerprint=ppb20260519205419" alt="Spring Outdoor Learning 2" 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="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7b73b38e-b20c-42f5-ac30-9c249ec3c11a?fingerprint=ppb20260519205421" alt="Spring Outdoor Learning" 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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With the snow and ice finally off the ground, Cataline teachers and students are taking advantage of our outside classroom. Teachers are leading lessons outdoors. Students bundle up, prepare for the Spring weather conditions, and head outside, participating in regular instruction. But instead of being surrounded by 4 walls, students are learning among the weather, trees, and natural sounds of the outdoors. Cataline Elementary School is very fortunate to have such a wonderful learning space!</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a5a6ecd9-f949-4281-b0ab-fe6c80957980?fingerprint=ppb20260428060858" alt="Outdoor 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="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/52bda36d-223d-4149-b7c2-a1118510b2d3?fingerprint=ppb20260428060857" alt="Outdoor 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;">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?fingerprint=ppb20260218000333" 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?fingerprint=ppb20260218000333" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20260110014101" 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?fingerprint=ppb20260110014102" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20260110012814" 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?fingerprint=ppb20260110012815" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217033659" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217034556" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217034611" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217033645" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217040405" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217040230" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217033645" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217033943" 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>

<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><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/09a9093d-41ef-4b15-8f43-42391fa900f1?fingerprint=ppb20260415045022" alt="scout island1 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="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9eb62e54-f04a-4646-b374-fcfe11e387be?fingerprint=ppb20260415045020" alt="scout island 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;">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><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0e960259-3cff-4cd3-bdaf-c08eb221605f?fingerprint=ppb20260412033259" alt="Classrooms 2 Communities Conference1 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="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/67b9a78d-e2e0-4afd-b2ac-9655a5b7802b?fingerprint=ppb20260412033259" alt="Classrooms 2 Communities Conference2 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;">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" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/695b7599-5b96-4808-8d9c-6fe7e15b042c?fingerprint=ppb20260318043705" 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="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1c050d7e-1221-47a0-8ff8-27a46ac29c8d?fingerprint=ppb20260318043705" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217034541" 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>

<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" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3feff204-582d-421b-b35e-2b62ed4f7ae5?fingerprint=ppb20260310235338" 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="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/87dd7319-937f-48cc-9004-b38d40f13f6d?fingerprint=ppb20260310235338" 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>

<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" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2566fc0b-0b30-4cab-9b50-def5d294d5a5?fingerprint=ppb20260310234447" 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="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6eb854a6-08e3-4ed3-88a1-a406ca480c77?fingerprint=ppb20260310234447" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217040255" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217034828" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217035006" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217034036" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217034422" alt="Dairy Fields Adventures" width="668" height="489" style="width:668px;height:489px"></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;">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?fingerprint=ppb20251217035244" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217035552" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217033632" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217033956" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217040417" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217040525" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217034115" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217034556" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217040230" 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>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217035632" alt="Poops and Prints" width="735" height="507" style="width:735px;height:507px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217033752" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217034556" alt="byas9f8q.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div></div>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217033835" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217035632" alt="sgum5o89.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div></div>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217033726" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217035031" alt="jrjw73qs.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div></div>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217034128" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217033835" alt="wtga2y69.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div></div>

<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?fingerprint=ppb20251217034854" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217034115" alt="89tl5iom.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div></div>