This week, we took a virtual trip to the caves of Lascaux, France, where we discovered one of the oldest art forms – cave art! After learning about the story of the discovery of Lascaux Cave, we ventured to the “Hall of the Bulls”. Using an Arts-Based Inquiry approach, we began to ponder the meaning behind these images, and whether…
This week, the Grade 5 & 6 class took a plunge into the history of Kingston’s first waterworks in operation – The Kingston Pump House! This facility’s steam powered pumps provided the first running water to the Kingston community, starting in the year 1851. Through the program, students learned about the history of water treatment and the science behind the…
Earlier this fall, the grade 5s and 6s at Kingston Christian School (KCS) were invited, amongst many other Kingston schools, to participate in a fire safety chalk contest by the Kingston Fire Department. The task was to create a giant chalk drawing that displayed creativity, teamwork and a great fire safety message. The winning school would receive $1000 towards gym…