Grade Eight Grad Trip Preparations

As June nears, the grade eight students are getting more and more restless. Thinking about their trip to Niagara Falls makes them feel so excited. They are raising money from popcorn sales at school, as well as pizza and popcorn orders for each person in grade eight to hand out… Continue reading

A Look Inside of Millbrook New Classrooms

Hello Millbrook. The new classrooms at Millbrook South Cavan Public School are done and they look amazing! New classroom supplies have been added like a Smartboard, shelving, stand-up tables. and great space in the hallways to hang our coats and bags for the students here. Our new classroom has windows… Continue reading

Legion Hosts Annual Public Speaking Contest

On Sunday, February 19th, the Royal Canadian Legion in Millbrook hosted the annual Youth Education Public Speaking Contest. Participants were invited from all local elementary schools, and six entrants joined the youngest age group in grades 1 to 3, with three contestants competing in the grades 4 to 6 category…. Continue reading

Math Strategy Focuses on Words Before Numbers

In Ontario schools, the focus has shifted from literacy to numeracy, and students are knuckling down on math through a new strategy aimed at all student levels from kindergarten to Grade 12. The Renewed Math Strategy is the Ontario Ministry of Education’s response to declining math results among Ontario students… Continue reading