St. Gerard School - Grade 8

February is here.  The grade eight class has finished exams and have begun some new units of study.

We are currently reading a novel together. We are reading Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. It is a heartwarming story of friendship, belonging, and adventure. The class will be completing a series of novel study activities related to the story.

We have also begun a unit about Ancient Egypt in social studies. Students will be learning about all sorts of aspects of life in Pharaonic Egypt.

The grade seven and eight students will be going to Winkler Bible Camp from the 19^th to the 21^st of February. We will get to participate in several days of team building and excitement while enjoying a variety of outdoor winter activities.

Report cards will also be going home on March 5^th, make sure to ask your child about their progress.