Division 12 had an amazing time at Science World.  The workshop on comparisons senses taught us all about our 5 senses.  We also explored the many exhibits at Science World including a new one that celebrates Canada 150! Thank you to all the moms who came with us and helped us make the day very fun!

The butterflies have arrived!  It was a hard process for the caterpillars to metamorphosize into butterflies.  We learned that butterflies need drink nectar from their tongues soon after they come out of the chrysalis.  So today, we released them into our garden.  It has been a fascinating two weeks watching our caterpillars become butterflies!

Come and see the guests that have arrived in Division 12!  Over the next few weeks we will be observing the metamorphosis process.  Our caterpillars have already begun to eat and grow and in the next few days, will be changing into Chysalis!  Keep posted for more changes happening to our friends!

Division 12 braved the snow to plant parsley seeds with The Classroom Gardener today.  We asked Jenna our gardener whether the seeds will grow in these unusual weather conditions.  she said that it will be an experiment, since seeds, need lots of water, but also sun to grow.  it is exciting to try anyway.  We shall have to wait to see if our seeds sprout.  Stay tuned for more garden news in the next month!

It’s a wet job, but Division 12 did it!  We helped remove the leaves from some of the beds so that the sun and rain could reach the soil.  We will be planting soon!

Division 12 have started a healthy living unit.  So we had a hand-washing workshop with some UBC nursing students today.  We learned about germs and how they can make us sick.  Even though we can’t see the germs, we can spread them when we touch things and people. So, it is very important to wash our hands!  We need to wash our hands for 30 seconds and make sure we clean the top of our hands, under our nails, and even our wrists!  It is helpful to learn how to stay healthy!