Cookie Making with Damian and Alicia
07-03-2017, 09:37 AM |
| So Many Treats! |
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| Not every cookie has to be perfect. |
Damian L
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Pink Shirt Day
03-03-2017, 09:31 AMOn Wednesday February 22,
we celebrated Pink Shirt Day! It was a blast seeing all of the colourful
clothing and accessories– from pink socks to pink bandanas! But my favourite
was seeing all of the t-shirts from over the years. They helped to remind us of what Pink Shirt
Day is all about!
All together, we played different games and activities in
order to understand what makes a safe space.
When we see bullying, it’s important that we tell an adult and stand
with the victim so that they know that they are not alone. In OSC everyone is welcome, and we make sure
that every child feels safe when they walk through our doors. It’s not just the adults that create this
space– the kids also take the lead in creating an inclusive environment.
We ended our Pink Shirt Day activities by breaking into
groups and creating presentations based around key words. Our goal wasn’t to focus on the act of
bullying, but instead to work towards the things that make a safe and inclusive
space. While we don’t always know what
to do in difficult situations, having that space allows the kids work together
to resolve any issues. It’s truly
inspiring work when many of the solutions come from the children themselves!
-Keefer
Playdough Fun
22-02-2017, 10:18 AM
Happy February Senior OSC!
Last Wednesday Matt took the kids
back to preschool with a super fun make your own playdough scavenger hunt!
After the kids found all the ingredients and got their hands covered in the
sticky squishy dough they played a game of play dough pictionary! Its always
nice to see that even though the kids are growing up they can still get in
touch with their inner preschooler and enjoy the little things! Have a
fantastic weekend, enjoy the amazing weather!
Mackenzie
Pete, the Pint-Sized Pirate - A Sneak Peak
15-02-2017, 09:50 AM |
Brianna here. As many of you have probably
heard, SR OSC is producing a stage play and I managed to get backstage of
a rehearsal for some sneak peaks. Actors and stage crew are dedicating two
afternoons a week to these rehearsals led by director, Senior OSC supervisor
Carolyn.
Inside sources say the play is “weird and hilarious”. Even though the director makes the actors
repeat their lines “a thousand times”, everyone is excited to see the play
succeed. Take a look at the insider photos below, and I hope to see you all on
March 1st at 4 pm for the final production (admission by food bank
donation).
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| Sneaking Backstage |
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| Waiting for their Cues |
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| Director giving stage direction |
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| Understudy stepping in |
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| Running lines with the director |
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| Rehearsing Scene 3 |
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| Running lines "a thousand times" |
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| Checking out the costumes |
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| Props department hard at work |
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| The Pip Squeak: Sailing in on March 1st |
Taking Advantage of the Weather
06-02-2017, 10:23 AM
Good Afternoon friends,
Another day at OSC, the cold wintery days have decided to leave us and the warm spring weathers are beginning to make its
appearance. Last week, the weather was clear and sunny. On Tuesday, Brianna had
organized an exciting game of Capture the Flags in the beautiful weather that
is showing itself once again. Unlike any of the traditional Capture the Flags
game one may have played, this version allowed the kids to enable their
creativity, thinking outside the box and
problem solving skills. The children had to think outside the box to find a
place to keep their noodle-shaped flags. The most creative spot was one that
was placed at the top of the swing set.
How to play Capture the Flags(simplified):
1. Choose playing field: field, playgrounds, gym
2. List of Materials(can be improvised): flags, pinnies, cones, hula
hoops
3. Number of Players: recommended 15-20+
4. Divide the players into two balanced co-ed teams
5. Introduce the rules: the boundaries, flag zones/placements, how to
successfully capture the flag, tagging opponents, what happens after being
tagged
6. Assigning teams a side of the playing field
7. Let the games begin!
The children had an enjoyable afternoon roaming
around in the outdoor environment. Not only did they enjoy themselves, their competitiveness
created an intense atmosphere making the game rather interesting to watch.
During the game, one of the most nail-biting
moment was when both teams were tied at a stalemate; with one flag left each to
capture; the team by the far playground had Andrew, Alarii and Aidan on the
offence and the team on the small playground by the swing set that had Emily,
Macy and Anette on defence. Neither team had made a move, as each player on their
team was waiting for the right moment to make that superb play to save the day.
As time got closer to the end of the game; Andrew, who was sitting on the
swing, made a bold dash for the last flag and within seconds, he had the flag
in his hand and had set himself apart from the players on the other team.
Glancing into the field, all that could be seen was this image with six or
seven other children behind him. As he crossed that boundary on his teams’
side; the game had officially ended. What a game!
Capture the Flag, was an activity that
encouraged the kids to stay active and fit in a world that is heavily dependant
on modern day technology. There are many lessons that could be learned that
afternoon however, the most important message to walk away with was that with
the mentality of endless pursuit, one can accomplish anything in life.
Until Next Time,
Kevin W