Character Building: Blind Pole Vaulter Flies Fearlessly

Today we read an article about a blind pole vaulter named Charlotte Brown.  After, we watched this excellent video from ESPN.

I Am Malala

After viewing this interview, answer the following questions in your Character Building notebook and discuss together:
1) Which "character" words, or values describe Malala best?
2) If someone asked you, "Who is Malala Yousafzai?" In 3 sentences, summarize Malala's story.
3) What is Malala's passion? What would she fill in the blank, "____________ just isn't right" ?
4) What can you learn from Malala's example?

The Amazing Race 2014

Word of the Week: Perseverance

On Monday, watched this clip from the movie "Facing the Giants".  Students were asked to use one "character" word to describe the scene.  Words like determination, effort, tenacity and perseverance surfaced from our conversation.  As a teacher, I was also reminded of the importance and impact of encouragement.  Students, please include your chosen quote in the comments!  Let's collect quotes that inspire us towards greater determination!

Devotion

This week, we are talking about devotion. Dick and Rick Hoyt, a father-son team, are an amazing example of this value.

Application Video

You can view our "video application" to Mr. MacKenzie's Acts of Kindness by going to this link.  You'll need to use the password "kindness" to view it.  Student created!  Thanks to Kale and Kyle for their work on this!

Gratitude

This morning we viewed this short film and pulled out important ideas for our "quotes of the week".  Can you find an inspiring quote from this film?

Fare Thee Well

The Grade 6 students did a fantastic job of performing their interpretive dance to the song Fare Thee Well.  I have uploaded the video and you can view it by going here.  It will ask you to type in a password.  The password is "smarties".  Enjoy!

Boggy Creek Adventures :)

Shocking Discoveries!

For a peek into what's happening in our Science class, check out this video of our adventures with static electricity today! The password to view the video is: smarties.
Enjoy!

Difference Makers This Week...

We have had some excellent discussions in Grade 6 this week!  Here are a couple of the videos and organizations that inspired the discussions...
Water:Charity - Water Changes Everything
TOMS Shoes- The One for One Movement
Ryan's Well Foundation