Students had a great day at the Science Fair on Thursday, March 6. Thank you to Mrs. DeGroot for organizing this year’s Science Fair and to Mr. Smith and the NPSS students who judged projects. Congratulations to the following students who have been chosen to represent Robert Ogilvie in the Regional Science Fair in Dawson Creek on April 2.
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March newsletter and calendar of events
Did you receive this month’s newsletter from your youngest child? If not, please click on the link provided to download a copy. Also, consider adding yourself to our parent e-mail list by e-mailing me at lucygibson@prn.bc.ca. All newsletters will then be e-mailed to you.
Science Fair
Our school’s Science Fair will be on this Thursday, March 6. Budding scientists have been busy carrying out experiments, gathering data and completing their display. Come to the gym and see the many exciting projects that students have worked on,
Read and Feed – March 14
Click on the link to find information about ‘Read and Feed’ which will be happening on Friday, March 14. Read and Feed
100 Day
The primary students had fun on Feb. 11 – 100 Day! They celebrated the 100th day of school by doing a variety of  activities related to the number 100. Check out thephotos of the students busy with their activities.
Jump Rope for Heart
Wednesday is Jump Rope for Heart day here at R.O. Students are excited to be collecting money for the Heart and Stroke Society in preparation for Jump Rope for Heart. To raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Society,
Washroom expectations
The latest area of our School Wide Matrix is expectations for behaviour in the washrooms. This has been shared by teachers in the classes, at an assembly and is posted in the classrooms and washrooms in our school. Take a few moments to review the expectations with your child(ren). Washroom expectations
The Media and our Children
What is the effect of our ever increasing media on our children and our families? If you were not able to be at Kym Stewart’s presentation last night, please take a moment to read her handout to parents. It will make you think and question some of the things we take for granted! We all need to be aware of the effects of the media on our children and our families.
Ski trip reminders
Please find attached the newsletter of Ski Trip Reminders that was sent home with all students who are going on the ski trip to Worsley on Wednesday, Feb. 20. It looks like it will be a great day for skiing!
Media Education workshop for parents
Be sure to mark your calendar for a presentation by Kym Stewart, an expert in the area of Media Education and our students. Kym has studied students and the effects of media on them for many years here and in other countries. She will have many interesting facts to share and ideas for us as adults to help our children become more aware of what the media is trying to say to us and to be more cognizant of the time we are influenced by media. Please check this link to read more about Kym Stewart and her work. kym-stewart-bio.pdf