Middle School Notes

Plastic vs Planet! Wear clothes with a green and blue theme. Your toonie will go to Canada Forest Trust as a way of offsetting the carbon footprint of plastics we use here on campus.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) will be back on campus on Wednesday, October 18th for G6’s Spring immunisation.  Should you have any questions about immunisation process, please email Sarah Pond via sarah.pond1@vch.ca directly

We are excited to announce the launch of our annual G6-9 Global Citizenship Experiential Education programme (GEx) for June 2024. GEx is a required programme for all students in Grades 6-10 that takes place in the final week of school. Middle School families should have received an email overview this week and students will get programme introductions over the next two weeks with a special overview session on May 15 during advisory. This year GEx takes place from June 17-20, led by Mulgrave teachers and our educational partner Insight Global Education. Draft GEx itineraries are linked in the slidedeck launch presentation, shared here and posted on the GEx site for your reference. Please note there is no fee required this year for GEx, similar to Outdoor Education camps in the fall.

For a full overview of this year’s G6-8 rotation of experiences and G9 choice-based GEx programmes, please see copies of emails send out here: 

G6-8 GEx Launch 2024 Email Apr 16 2024

G9 GEx Launch 2024 Email Apr 17 2024

If you have any questions about GEx, please reach out to me or join us at the online parent meeting on April 24, highlighted in the email sent out.

Antony Wilson

Head of GEx

awilson@mulgrave.com

Last week, the G6s participated in their second round of Adventure Days. The focus for these Adventure Days was an Interdisciplinary Unit (IDU), combining knowledge from their Science, Individuals and Societies, and Math classes to synthesize new learning. Their IDU statement of inquiry was, Investigating land use patterns may lead to sustainable choices and development plans for the future. With this interdisciplinary grounding, students analyzed historical and current land use practices from Indigenous and non-indigenous perspectives to create a presentation which communicated commitments to land use for the future. To further their development as environmental stewards, and help inspire the students to take action towards a more sustainable future, the G6s participated in the following activities:

• Kairos Indigenous Blanket Exercise

• Talaysay Land-based Indigenous tours of Stanley Park

• Vancouver Landfill Tour

• Recycling sorting at Mulgrave to reduce contamination

The G6s brought lots of energy and enthusiasm and were great collaborators as eco-citizens, so we finished the week off with a few games of bowling and a pizza party. A huge thank you to all of the G6s and the G6 team for all of their efforts in making this IDU an invaluable experience for them.

Mr.Cutbill

Middle School Vice Principal

We are thrilled to announce an upcoming 3-day sustainability-focused interdisciplinary learning trip to the Sole Centre in Squamish, scheduled for May 15th, 16th, and 17th. This excursion promises to be an unforgettable adventure for our students, filled with valuable learning experiences, opportunities for personal growth, and fun. This trip is mandatory for all G9 students.

Please note some key information regarding the trip:

• Drop-off time on May 15th is set for 8:30 am, and the return is scheduled for Friday, May 17th, at 1:45 pm (regular dismissal).

• There will be an educational component to each day that is centered around a disciplinary (English Crit C) and interdisciplinary learning experience that combines English, Science, Performing Arts, and Film. The overall theme of the project is around Sustainability with a focus on the following SDGs:  Peace and Justice, Climate Action, and Reduced Inequalities

• Students are required to bring a packed lunch for Wednesday, May 15th. All other meals will be provided during the trip. There will be no lunch provided for the students by the school on Friday May, 17th as we will be back in time for regular dismissal.

• We are in the process of completing a comprehensive risk assessment document, which will be sent to families as an informed consent document in the first week of May, detailing the activities included as well as a packing list. 

  • Some highlights are: Archery at the Sole Centre, Rafting on the Cheakamus river, A dinner and dance on Thursday night.

Throughout the trip, our dedicated staff will emphasize the safety and well-being of all students, while engaging them in a range of enriching activities. We kindly ask for your support in ensuring your child's participation in this valuable educational experience.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for your cooperation and support in making this trip a success.