Safe, Caring & Inclusive Learning Communities

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The families at Marie Sharpe StrongStart have been learning about bees. Spring time is a very important time to be reminded that bees need to collect pollen from the flowers. Learning how the flowers "feed the bees" is a relatable way for children to learn the importance of not "picking the flowers" when they are out for a walk, "because the bees need them".</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/17ef4b22-171e-48b2-b063-88403f823847?fingerprint=ppb20260611161810" alt="A buzzing classroom 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/c33d900b-ad5d-428d-be20-533361f2a772?fingerprint=ppb20260611161811" alt="A buzzing classroom 1" 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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bike Hub provided a trailer full of bikes, including a recumbent bike and stride bikes, that was available to students for a week on site at our school. Some students brought their own bikes while others were able to use the ones provided. They played games to practice skills and engaged in activities designed to teach riders road safety, protective equipment, hand signals and some bike maintenance. The group even got a visit from an RCMP officer. Riders of all experiences were able to find a way to learn and enjoy riding!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4b9e9f66-6d87-4986-9569-42277cdbbd42?fingerprint=ppb20260525173250" alt="Everyone Rides! heather mckinnon" width="579" height="579" style="width:579px;height:579px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to presenters Allison, Lara, and Tatyana from Children of the Street for delivering workshops on child and youth exploitation. These workshops were delivered in schools and also streamed for SD27's rural and remote students. Students from grades 6-12 got to partake in workshops that discussed online sexual exploitation and sextortion, warning signs of online luring and grooming, the impacts of intimate image sharing, digital citizenship and permanency, online safety tips, as well as safe adults and ways to reach out for help. Resources were shared with students and staff. Workshops were also offered to staff, parents &amp; caregivers and service providers in collaboration with Denisiqi and the Child Development Centre. A big shout out to schools that hosted the presentations: 100 Mile Elementary (hosted grades 6 &amp; 7 from Forest Grove, Lac La Hache, Mile 108, and Horse Lake), Peter Skene Ogden (hosted grades 8-12, staff, parents &amp; caregivers), Columneetza (hosted grades 7-9 and grade 6s from Marie Sharpe, Nesika, and Cataline), and Lake City Secondary (hosted grades 10-12, parents and caregivers)!</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/bfa0f1a9-efb2-48b3-9af8-2eecf9c0f98e?fingerprint=ppb20260519171341" alt="Keeping Kids Safe Online from Sexual Exploitation" 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/51c68cb5-3e47-4e48-a0bf-2169ab9aedf7?fingerprint=ppb20260519171341" alt="Keeping Kids Safe Online from Sexual Exploitation 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"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Collection of the Art that adorns the hallways of our school!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8e399bbd-e5d6-4fef-aa2d-46958efff43f?fingerprint=ppb20260110011454" alt="MSE Winter Art marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At the end of our assembly today, some classes prepared holiday performances for the school and our many audience members to enjoy!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to everyone who put in so much work to prepare for this assembly. The performances were heartwarming and fantastic!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2b60512e-dd7e-41d3-b0f6-c5bdfa9cca64?fingerprint=ppb20260106230345" alt="Holiday Performances at MSE marina campsall" width="635" height="476" style="width:635px;height:476px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We were surrounded by holiday sweaters and shirts all day today! What a Fabulous end to our Spirit Week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fb166b57-d3a8-4e3b-805c-e27ec4bd0b9a?fingerprint=ppb20260106230059" alt="Holiday Shirts Sweaters marina campsall" width="599" height="799" style="width:599px;height:799px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We saw all sorts of pajamas today, and everyone was very comfortable!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/33e8de5c-f307-47fa-b988-3612318af234?fingerprint=ppb20260106223811" alt="Pajama Day marina campsall" width="625" height="834" style="width:625px;height:834px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students and staff dressed up in the colours of Frosty the Snowman today! What a fabulous and fun day!!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/547e759e-a74f-4e0a-aed3-e71199025cba?fingerprint=ppb20260106213556" alt="Frosty the Snowman marina campsall" width="598" height="897" style="width:598px;height:897px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students and staff dressed up in Candy Cane colours today! Lots of red and white to be found!!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/59edcba7-4bc2-4f8b-ae1d-1a45bf1adaf2?fingerprint=ppb20260106213344" alt="Candy Cane Day marina campsall" width="608" height="912" style="width:608px;height:912px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Merth's, Ms. Hird's, and Ms. Craig's classes went carolling on Tuesday! They visited the Senior's Centre close to us, and also paid a visit to the School Board Office!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We love it when our teachers take our students out to spread cheer!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7f622452-cd18-4dd4-b676-210e2705e6a1?fingerprint=ppb20260106213118" alt="Carolling marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board office staff and passersby were treated to an impromptu concert out in the fresh air by Marie Sharpe students. The singers, led by teacher Ashley Merth, also visited a seniors' home and a few local businesses to share their holiday songs and good cheer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1147118424" width="640" height="480" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1147118424" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Vimeo video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in Ms. Hird's Gr 2/3 and Ms. Brown's K/1 classes have become 'Problem Solving Experts" in their Human Flourishing classes with Ms. Campsall!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students learning the difference between Big &amp; Small Problems, and practiced the strategies Ignoring, Walking Away, Taking Turns, Taking a Break, Talking it Out, and Apologizing for helping to solve Small Problems they might encounter!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students did excellently!</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/6c64ab1e-9e3f-4a68-b46e-a9c8bf467782?fingerprint=ppb20251217194730" alt="Problem Solvers 1 marina campsall" 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/137ba690-8016-4af0-9909-befc010b3af2?fingerprint=ppb20251217194731" alt="Problem Solvers 2 marina campsall" 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 and Staff at Marie Sharpe dressed in their best fun socks today and showed off their Mistle Toes! What a great way to start the last week before the break!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a9890c1f-71c0-4b74-8669-0b560ed360fa?fingerprint=ppb20251217194329" alt="Mistle Toes marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Clarke's class got to practice using the Boomwhackers with three members of the Mustangs today! Thank you for visiting us!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1e8e306e-e6ea-4c4c-a63d-9a0571ee75f8?fingerprint=ppb20251217033752" alt="Boomwhacking with the MUSTANGS marina campsall" width="535" height="803" style="width:535px;height:803px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Merth's students have been diligently decorating Coffee Sleeves for customers of the Cariboo Cafe! Their goal was to bring cheer to all this holiday season! They had fun doing it too!!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What a fun way to contribute to our community! Thanks, Mrs. Merth!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d30a606e-eb5d-4ce4-8a3c-02564e288cc0?fingerprint=ppb20251217040307" alt="K 1 Students Bring Cheer to The Cariboo Cafe marina campsall" width="542" height="378" style="width:542px;height:378px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Parkin's class spent some time this week pairing with seniors and playing board games in Kiwanis Park! What a fantastic way to contribute to our community!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a3c3822a-2729-4bbd-93f7-48b1c155e219?fingerprint=ppb20251217035221" alt="Mentorship In The Wild marina campsall" width="268" height="358" style="width:268px;height:358px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Fichtner and her Grade 1/2 class from Marie Sharpe and Mrs. Sabatino and her Leadership class from Lake City Secondary got together to create some Fall decor for one of the Seniors Centres here in town!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was an afternoon of Big &amp; Little Buddies.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Both classes are headed to the Seniors Centre this week to gift their decor and meet some of the residents there!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f5f798fa-0aa0-4ea3-b477-f176b17f7a8a?fingerprint=ppb20251217040525" alt="Marie Sharpe Lake City Big Little Buddi marina campsall" width="584" height="730" style="width:584px;height:730px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Katie Clarke, a first year teacher at Marie Sharpe, has started an Art Club! Their focus for this week is Terry Fox! They completed a beautiful collage and recruited other students to contribute to the collage with shoes to honour and remember the sacrifice of Terry Fox and his run across Canada.</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/e15dfb2e-d008-4b11-bc74-627a2b63cb7b?fingerprint=ppb20260208060423" alt="Terry Fox &amp; Art Club2 marina campsall" 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/9879c808-eeb1-4f8c-afbd-4982ed424072?fingerprint=ppb20260208060423" alt="Terry Fox &amp; Art Club1 marina campsall" 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;">In the first days of September, Marie Sharpe staff and students engaged in community building activities, including a picnic lunch outside and accidental twinning with a teacher! Many of our teachers created calm corners to help students regulate and our Vice Principal, Marina Campsall, worked diligently to transform some of the shared spaces in our school so that everyone feels welcome, comfortable and safe.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e8e0327e-8ea6-431c-afa6-1faf0883ff2b?fingerprint=ppb20251217040459" alt="building community at MSE heather mckinnon" width="540" height="540" style="width:540px;height:540px;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 January 13 Lohri is celebrated in India. This celebration marks the end of winter solstice and the beginning of longer days which also marks the time to harvest crops. Mrs Uppal brought this celebration to school today, bringing with her great music, delicious traditional food, and great learning for all of us.</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/3c7d61e3-4002-58c6-b685-bb8ba40cf932?fingerprint=ppb20251217033929" alt="m9t2b47d.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning happens in so many places and in so many ways. Our amazing EA Tracy Campbell works hard to find access points in the curriculum for all the students she works with, and incorporates real-life skills like task completion, payment for jobs, and as seen here, shopping at the book fair with your payment.</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/5304b5f4-a00e-51ab-91b3-1a6089fc40c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217034036" alt="g2uuepfj.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here at Marie Sharpe, we pride ourselves on providing nutritious meals in a stigma-free way. Thanks to a few great partnerships, and the support from our entire staff, we are able to provide hot meals twice a day to any student who needs it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fd3e49ad-1880-43e9-9eaf-8e34d35ab323?fingerprint=ppb20251217040636" alt="Food for All" width="714" height="535" style="width:714px;height:535px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>