We travelled back to ancient Egypt today to make papyrus paper! John Dearness Public School

Students are learning that both “ee” and “ea” makes the same sound. They categorized some of our common words and had a blast! TVDSBKindergarten John Dearness Public School

Students had the opportunity to spend some extra time in the sunshine 🌞 today, and created bird nests!

This cuisenaire-rod cake is built with halves! So creative! John Dearness Public School tvdsbmath

So grateful to welcome author Carolyn Morris to talk with all Dolphins about her book “Finding your Stars”. Students engaged in a great discussion about identifying areas of strengths and talents as well as fears and struggles! #MentalHealthMatters

Thank you Byron firefighters for teaching us about all that you do

Some fun characters in class today! Spirit day John Dearness Public School Thames Valley DSB

Students have really taken to having a shop in our classroom! Today some shopping lists will be created and then utilized at our store 😊 John Dearness Public School

Can you build the shape? Great for fine motor as well (pulling apart and pressing the cubes together will build those hand muscles!) John Dearness Public School

So appreciative of our school community who went above and beyond this morning to express their gratitude for JD staff. The feeling is mutual! #teamworkmakesthedreamwork Sheila Builder

#BearWitnessDay John Dearness Public School Thames Valley DSB

Working with watercolours this week! John Dearness Public School #tvdsbarts

Yesterday was a beautiful day for JD track and field! Thank you to Mr. Frank for organizing, the numerous coaches and the volunteers who made it all happen. School spirit was running high! So proud of our Dolphins! Sheila Builder

Perfect afternoon for #naturejournaling #getoutside John Dearness Public School

Fish installation day John Dearness Public School So excited to find our fish! Thanks again UTRCA Stream of Dreams Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Stream of Dreams™ Thames Valley DSB

We are so thankful to have our painted fish decorating the fences surrounding JD! Dolphins learned about the importance of our environment and protecting our local watershed. Thank you UTRCA Stream of Dreams and to the many volunteers who made it all happen! Sheila Builder

We travelled back in time today John Dearness Public School to investigate some ancient civilizations and wrapped it up with a Medieval Feast! Thanks Golden Gryphon Entertainment for another great day!

Plasticine portraits a la Barbara Reid look awesome, Mr. Gale! John Dearness Public School

A little air quality advisory can’t stamp out JD spirit! Staff and students pivoted to move Camp JD inside and enjoyed our team building activities in our colour house teams! #nostopping #schoolspirit Sheila Builder

Parents and caregivers are invited to attend a virtual workshop on AUGUST 24 to learn about supporting children through social anxieties and back-to-school worries. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/fwbcws18.