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Jun 23 - 2010-11 Supply Lists

Click on the "Documents" link above and follow the links to the Supply Lists document. You will need a free portable document file format (PDF) reader to access the file. The file is also included in the June 17 edition of our weekly newsletter. Follow th... (read more)

Jun 18 - Cowbay Yoga

On Wednesday June 16, professional bull-rider Russell Friend came to Arrowwood Community School. He talked to all of the students about his background and how he became a bull-rider. He competed as a wrestler in the Olympics and then transitioned into bull... (read more)

Jun 14 - Grade 5/6 Biogeoscience Institute

On June 2 – 4, 2010 the grade 5/6 class went to a science camp in Kananaskis Country called the Biogeoscience Institute.  We stayed for two nights and two and a half days.  We went with students from Vulcan Prairieview school.  Throughout the whole ex... (read more)

Jun 3 - Grade 1/2 Butterflies

Over the past month the grade 1/2 class has been watching and studying the butterfly life cycle first-hand. Our larva arrived in early May and we watched as these tiny black caterpillars ate and grew to about 7 times their original size. We made observat... (read more)

May 12 - KidsSport Energy To Play Day

What a day we had! On Monday the Grade 1- 4 students took part in a variety of physical games. We learned about nutrition, had some healthy snacks and a great lunch. Ali from the L.C. Kodiaks Women’s Soccer Team was here to talk about what it takes to be... (read more)

May 7 - Badminton Tournament Results

Our badminton team competed in Vulcan last week at the county tournament. Janelle and Peter took Second in Mixed Doubles, Kole and Reid won Second place as did Sara. Cole placed Fourth in his division and Logan placed Third. Colin and Devon won the Boys Do... (read more)

Apr 22 - Grade 5/6 Circuit Quiz Boards

The grade 5/6 class has been working on the unit about Electricity in science.  This week we have focused our efforts on making a quiz board.  We split up into 5 groups and wrote questions that varied from Ancient Greek mythology to integers.  We then w... (read more)

Mar 25 - Badminton Skills

Tuesday and Friday at lunch all Grade 5 to Grade 9 students are welcome to come out to the gym for badminton skills lessons from Mr. Surmik and/or Mr. Shain. If you’re interested in athletics, please come out! (read more)

Mar 18 - Leprechaun on the Loose

The elusive elf, Paddy O’Mischievious visited the Grade 1/2 classroom again this year. He left behind evidence of his mischief with little green footprints and messes in the classroom. He also wrote us messages in Gaelic! A few students built traps at... (read more)

Mar 3 - Pajama Spirit Day

School spirit is alive and well at Arrowwood School! We had a great pajama day and the Grade 5/6 class had 100% participation. We’ll celebrate on Friday with a popcorn party provided by our Students Union. (read more)

Feb 26 - Elementary Students Tear Up The Slopes!

Our elementary students had a great time at Canada Olympic Park on Thursday. Despite some glitches in the lessons the weather was great and a fun time was had by all! (read more)

Feb 4 - School Brochures

The Grade 3/4 class has been working on brochures that highlight Arrowwood school and the many wonderful learning opportunities that exist here. One of the assignments for the brochure is to create a logotype that sums up our school community. The project... (read more)