Dear families of D.E.P.S and D.A.S.S., I hope this letter finds you all well. It is so lovely having everyone back to school. I have some updates and reminders I would like to share with everyone. Wednesday, October 12th, we will have picture day at both locations. Though this is a gym day, we ask… View Article

Dear Parents; I hope this newsletter finds you all well. The following is reminders and updates. Please mark your calendars. D.A.S.S. midterms for grades 9 to 12 will be distributed on November 17th. Virtual or phone interviews will be on November 18th. Please communicate with your child’s teacher through the Remind App to schedule your… View Article

On October 25th, 2021 our grade 2 students received a hands on Science presentation on seeds and sustainability. https://photos.app.goo.gl/heirzsvjycq3aM4w7   Great Beginnings Montessori School Durham Elementary Private School 905-432-1400 [email protected] www.durhammontessori.ca

The grade 5 class for their virtual Discovery/Science projects designed built and presented models demonstrating how organs in the human body work and interact with other components. Great Beginnings Montessori School Durham Elementary Private School 905-432-1400 [email protected] www.durhammontessori.ca

The grade 1 class researched Energy for their Discovery/Science projects. They made solar ovens and baked Smores! Well done, grade 1! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HR-TpynAofFu0chSyXfyzi5LcusVsK7j3_l-J0B_I8M/edit?usp=sharing   Great Beginnings Montessori School Durham Elementary Private School 905-432-1400 [email protected] www.durhammontessori.ca

The Grade 7/8 class enjoyed a virtual presentation in Science called “All Systems Go!”. The strands covered were Systems in Action & Forms in Function. Great Beginnings Montessori School Durham Elementary Private School 905-432-1400 [email protected] www.durhammontessori.ca

Butterfly Garden for Orange Shirt Day at Durham Academy Secondary Private School The Monarch Butterfly has cross-cultural significance for First Nations people throughout North America. We hope that this garden will be a beautiful place for the community to share in reflection on the past and hope for the future. Great Beginnings Montessori School Durham… View Article

Durham Academy Secondary Students participated in student vote Canada. CIVIX provides experiential learning opportunities to help young Canadians practice their rights and responsibilities as citizens and connect with their democratic institutions. Student Vote, the flagship program of CIVIX, is a parallel election for students under the voting age, which coincides with official elections. Great Beginnings… View Article

The grade 7/8’s took part in a Scientists in the School workshop this afternoon called “Finding Solutions” . The focus was on understanding and investigating the properties of solutions and mixtures.

The Grade 5/6 class enjoying a Science workshop