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Wishing Our Families a Merry Christmas

12/19/2025

As we prepare for the Christmas break, our CKES community came together for a joyful Christmas carol sing-along in the gym. Students filled the space with music, laughter, and holiday spirit as we celebrated the season together.

We would like to wish all of our families a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. May your break be filled with rest, warmth, and special moments with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year!

A Visit from Garbage Truck Santa

12/15/2025

Our school was treated to a special Yukon tradition when Garbage Truck Santa came to visit! Students were excited to see Santa arrive!

It was a fun and festive moment that brought lots of smiles and holiday cheer to our school community.

Building, Designing, and Working Together

12/12/2025

Classes 6A and 2B teamed up for a fun paper chain ADST challenge during their buddy time. Working together, students were challenged to create the longest paper chain using only two pieces of paper and one piece of tape.
The room was full of problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork. It was exciting to see older and younger students learning from one another while putting their design thinking skills to the test!

Reading Buddies Celebrate Christmas

12/11/2025

During reading buddies, classes 1B and 3B came together to share a cozy story about Christmas cookies from around the world. As they listened, students made connections to their own family traditions.

After the story, students created a festive Santa craft to take home. It was a joyful time filled with reading, creativity, and meaningful connections!

Grade 1A Goes Skiing!

12/3/2025

Grade 1A hit the trails on December 2nd for their very first cross-country skiing session, and their excitement was contagious!

With fresh snow from the day before and a mild -2 degrees, conditions couldn't have been better. They have 2 more sessions before they conclude the Ski S'Cool program...fingers crossed for the weather to continue to cooperate so they can get back on the trails soon!

An Advent Tradition

12/2/2025

Today we gathered to celebrate Advent through our special tradition of Las Posadas. During this celebration, students recreated the journey of Mary and Joseph, moving from classroom to classroom as they searched for a place to stay. At each stop, classes welcomed them with an Advent promise, a simple commitment to kindness, patience, generosity, or peace during this sacred season.

The procession helped students experience the story in a meaningful and active way, reminding us all of the importance of hospitality and caring for others. It was beautiful to see how thoughtfully each class participated and how our school came together in prayer and community.

We look forward to continuing this tradition again next week as we prepare our hearts for Christmas. Thank you to our staff and students for helping keep this Advent tradition strong and full of joy.

Reading Buddies Take on A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue!

11/21/2025

This week, our Grade 1B and Grade 3B Reading Buddies came together for a special social-emotional learning activity. Students listened to the social story A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue by Julia Cook. It is a fun and thoughtful book that helps children learn the difference between tattling and telling.

After the read-aloud, students created their own “tattle tongues.” On the back of each one, students wrote a personal promise about how they will try their best to avoid catching a “case of the tattle tongue.”

When we learn and grow together it helps make our school a safe and fun place to be where everyone is welcome.

Celebrating Canadian School Library Day!

10/27/2025

Today we celebrated Canadian School Library Day! This is a day to recognize how important libraries are in our schools and communities. Over the past few weeks, students shared what the library means to them by writing or drawing on hearts.

The hearts are now displayed in our library, and they show just how much this space means to our students. Some wrote about how the library is their favourite place to read and discover new worlds, while others drew pictures of books and friends.

It’s wonderful to see how many students see the library as a place of imagination, belonging, and learning. Thank you to everyone who took part in helping us celebrate our library and the joy of reading together!

A Music Moment

10/14/2025

We are learning how to take our ta’s and titi’s with our Magic Music Friends to create our own music notation. Here is grade 2 putting their learning into practice for the song “Apple Tree!”

3B and 1B Reading Buddies in the Forest

9/26/2025

3B and 1B have partnered up for Reading Buddies, and they took it outdoors!

Students paired up with their buddies, found cozy spots in the forest, and shared stories together under the trees. It was the perfect mix of fresh air, friendship, and a love of books.

We’re excited to see how these buddy partnerships grow throughout the year as students continue to read, learn, and explore together.

Storytime Lunch with Mrs. Sias

9/26/2025

Every Wednesday at lunch, Grade 2 and 3 students look forward to a special tradition: Storytime with Mrs. Sias!

This year, she is starting with reading Freckle Juice by Judy Blume, and the students are loving every chapter. Laughter, curiosity, and eager listening fill the room as the story unfolds.

Thank you to Mrs. Sias for continuing this wonderful tradition from last year. It’s a highlight of the week for many students and a great way to build a love of reading together.

Grade 11 Biology Students Visit

9/25/2025

This week, Grade 11 Biology students from St. Francis came to share their learning with our grades 4 and 2 classes.

Grade 4A, explored the theme of diversity in living things, focusing on what makes insects similar and how their unique adaptations help them survive.

Students had the exciting opportunity to look at real insect specimens up close using microscopes. Seeing tiny details like wings, legs, and antennae magnified sparked lots of curiosity and questions. It was a hands-on way to connect science learning across grades!

A big thank you to Mr. Gallant and his Grade 11 Biology students for teaching and inspiring us, we loved learning alongside you!

3A Creates Their Own Islands

9/19/2025

This week, 3A brought art and science together in an exciting project: designing their very own islands! After naming their islands, students used their creativity to bring them to life with colour, detail, and imagination.!

Each student created an island with at least six different landforms, from mountains and rivers to valleys and beaches. After naming their islands, students used their creativity to bring them to life with colour, detail, and imagination.

It was wonderful to see how students connected their learning about landforms in science with their artistic talents!

Running for Terry Fox

9/17/2025

On September 17, our whole school came together to honour the legacy of Terry Fox. Students and staff walked and ran through our community, showing determination, perseverance, and support for cancer research.

A heartfelt thank you to the teachers who organized the run and made it such a meaningful experience for our students.

Kindergarten Visits the Fish Ladder

9/3/2025

Yesterday, our kindergarten classes went on a special walking field trip to the Whitehorse Fish Ladder. Students were excited to see the fish up close and learn more about their incredible journey upstream.

While there, the children also listened to the story Salmon Boy, which explains the cultural importance of these fish and the connections between people, land, and water.

A big thank you to the Fish Ladder staff and to Ms. Hirsch for sharing their knowledge and making this visit so meaningful.

Welcome Back!

8/25/2025

We are so excited to welcome all of our students and families back to school! A new year brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make memories together. Whether you’re joining us for the very first time or returning for another year, we’re glad you’re here.

Our teachers and staff have been busy getting classrooms and spaces ready for learning, and we can’t wait to see the energy and excitement that students bring to our school community. Let’s make this year one filled with curiosity, kindness, and joy!

Here’s to a wonderful start to the school year!

2A’s Celebration of Learning: Bringing Stories to Life!

6/5/2025

2A proudly shared their learning through expressive movement and acting to bring their stories and knowledge to life. From dramatic voices to confident stage presence, students worked together to retell stories.

There were lively performances filled with teamwork, laughter, and imagination. The use of movement and dramatic expression helped students deepen their understanding of character, setting, and plot—all while having a lot of fun!

We’re so proud of 2A’s creativity and courage. What a fantastic way to celebrate learning together!

Rocking Out with the Saint Francis High School Band!

5/23/2025

We had an awesome time this week when the Saint Francisbands came to play at our school concert! Their rock bands rocked the stage and got everyone moving and grooving.

It was so much fun to hear live music and see the amazing energy from the high school musicians. We all loved rocking out together. What a great way to celebrate music and school spirit!

Thanks to the Saint Francis bands for an unforgettable concert!

The Great Duck Hunt!

5/20/2025

This week, our teachers are on a special mission — they’re on the hunt for hidden ducks all around the school!

Keep your eyes open and your detective skills ready — those ducks are sneaky! Happy hunting, everyone!

Thanks to Mrs. Durham for hiding the ducks and making this game so exciting. It’s a fun way to lift our school spirit and bring everyone together.

4A Wraps Up Energy Unit with Exciting Transformation Stations!

5/8/2025

Grade 4A students wrapped up their Science unit on Energy with a hands-on class full of discovery and fun! As part of their learning about how energy transforms from one form to another, students rotated through a variety of interactive stations designed to bring these concepts to life.

At one station, glow sticks lit up the room as students explored chemical energy transforming into light energy. At another, hand-cranked flashlights demonstrated how mechanical energy (turning the crank) could be converted into electrical and light energy, and at another how gravitational energy turns into kinetic. Using thermometers, students also investigated how energy can transfer as heat.

Through these exciting activities, students saw firsthand how energy moves and changes form all around us. It was a fantastic way to end the unit, leaving everyone curious and energized for more scientific exploration!