Longview School ~ Let Learning Soar - 50 Years & Growing

The grade 4, 5 and 6 students had the opportunity to travel to C. Ian McLaren School on Wednesday, April 6th for the presentation Cops for Kids. It made a big impact on our students. The presenters spoke to the students about making good choices when faced with difficult decisions. They spoke about the consequences of bullying and peer pressure, stealing, and doing drugs. They stressed the importance of choosing friends wisely and surrounding themselves with positive and supportive individuals. We often build walls around ourselves as protection from hurtful words and actions of others. They spoke about the damaging impact of building walls around ourselves. They provided suggestions and strategies to students in dealing with many difficult situations they are faced with.

The students and staff have been very busy in rehearsals and set design in preparation of our spring theatre production of Pinocchio which was held on Wednesday, April 20th. A Big Thank You goes out to Ms. Thomson and Ms. Smith as co-directors; Mr. Musgrove and Ms. Winfield for their assistance in programming, photography, sound and lighting; Ms. Hoyle, Ms. Dyck and Mrs. Graham for helping behind the scenes with students; Barb MacDonald for decorating, Joan Stuart for organizing treats; School Council for supporting this event and our fine arts program at Longview School; and the parents for helping students learn their lines and finding costumes to wear. The overall goal of drama presentations at Longview School is to foster a positive self-concept in students by encouraging them to explore life by assuming theatric roles and acquiring dramatic skills. Throughout the year we have presented a number of dramatic performances in meeting the learner outcomes outlined in the drama program of studies.

Pitch-in day was held in the morning on Thursday, April 21st. Parents were invited to assist us in cleaning up around the school and throughout the Village.

The Grade 5 guitar students will be going to Music Centre Canada (35 Elizabeth St. Okotoks) on Wednesday, May 4th for a field trip. Longview students have been graciously invited by Kelly Vance, the owner, to tour the store, play a variety of instruments and enjoy an acoustic guitar performance. Clay for Kids will also be coming to the school on Thursday, May 12th to work with all of the students in creating clay projects.