National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Please spend some time learning about Indigenous Culture and history, and reflect on the role that you play now in reconciliation and on future roles you may have.

Try these clips to broaden your understanding.

Click here to view a quick CBC news clip that highlights Murray Sinclair's role in the  Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Click here to view a National Film Board of Canada documentary on Murray Sinclair.  This one is more in depth.

This is a TED talk by Manitoban professor of Education Kevin Lamoureux that touches on a number of relevant themes.

Finally, the Ktunaxa creation story told by former chief Joe Pierre of Cranbrook.  This story includes the north Columbia Valley and the area we now call Revelstoke.  I recommend this as a listening activity, not a video to watch.  Put in your earbuds, clean the garage/car/pantry for your parents, and listen to this 50 minute story.

 Chemistry 11:    Today we wrote brief notes on writing names for hydrates, acids, and covalent compounds. After reading pages 72 to 74 we completed Unit 4 # 6-9 and any 6 acids from 14-163.  DO NOT complete all of 14-163, unless you want to conquer the world.  Before class ended Mr. Gale checked Unit 4 # 1-5 in Hebdon - please ensure this is done for Friday if it was not done for today.  Unit Test coming up next week. Click here for the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  We reviewed various reaction kinetics topics then we spent our time completing the Unit 1 practice test, which is due at the start of Friday's class.  For those who were ready, we also got a start on the WS titled "Rates problems using stoichiometry". Click here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice for all at 5:15 Tuesday at BVE.   Parent meeting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday September 29th, right after practice.  Forms for Tier 1 will go out soon for our next tournament this upcoming weekend.    On Thursday October 1st we leave at 1:30 pm for Vernon to play at Fulton - ask to leave class at 1:25.   We stay in Vernon of Thursday night then travel to Kelowna on Friday for the "Best of the West".  We will be home on Saturday by about dinner time.  Click here to see the League schedule.  Click here to see our team calendar.

 Chemistry 11:    After a short discussion about naming and writing formulas for ionic compounds, we completed Unit 4 # 1-5 in Hebdon.  This is due on Tuesday.  A few of us tried the Practice Naming wnd Formula writing quiz - give this to me when you are done.  Click here for the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  Lab 18C was returned to you today - our first lab so this is not going towards your course grade.  Please look carefully at the feedback written on your marking rubric.  Overall, clearly written lab reports.  Well done!  We took brief notes on Catalysts in Mechanisms, and we watched this clip about Catalytic converters.  We spent time finishing work from the previous week and most of us started the Unit 1 Practice Test, which is due Friday at the start of class.   Unit Test on Monday, October 5th on all of Chapter 1 in Hebdon.    Click here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice for all at 5:15 Tuesday at BVE.   Parent meeting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday September 29th, right after practice.  Forms for Tier 1 will go out soon for our next tournament this upcoming weekend.    On Thursday we leave at 1:30 pm for Vernon - ask to leave class at 1:25.   We stay in Vernon of Thursday night then travel to Kelowna on Friday for the "Best of the West".  Click here to see the League schedule.  Click here to see our team calendar.

Chemistry 11:    We first reviewed some key terms and their definitions (atom, pure, solution, molecule, Chemistry, significant figures) , then we handed in the WS titled Unit conversions as well as Lab 3A. We completed a short quiz on measuring and significant figures, then we completed the procedure for Lab 4D.  The lab is not due - we will work on the Questions and Calculation as well as the Follow-up Questions next class.  Click here for the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  We did a short review, then learned about reversible reactions by viewing the PHeT model and seeing a reversible chemical reaction.  We finished reading 1.7 and 1.8, then completed # 29- 45 (skip 33).  Those who were done completed the Review of 1.7 and 1.8 WS, and some managed to get to the Review of 1.1 to 1.8 WS.  See the side counter for answers.  In the second half we wrote brief notes on Reaction Mechanisms, then we read 1.9 and completed Unit 1. # 46-52.  All the textbook work is due Friday.  The two WS are not due.  Unit Test onClick here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice for all at 7:00 pm today, WEdnesday.  Forms for Tier 1 have gone out - please have your parents check their email.  On Thursday we leave at 1:30 pm for Vernon - ask to leave class at 1:25.  Parent meeting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday September 29th, right after practice.  Click here to see the League schedule.  Click here to see our team calendar.

 Chemistry 11:    We learned how to make conversions using unitary rates.  Read 2.1 and 2,2 in Hebdon to learn about this.  Due next day is the WS titled Unit conversions.   Lab 3A is also due next class.  Click here for the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  I collected Lab 18C at the beginning of class today.  We wrote brief notes on Kinetic Energy in Reactions notes after looking at the PhET animation of reaction rates.  Due next class is Unit 1 # 29 - 38.  Click here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice for all at 5:15 pm today, Tuesday.  Forms for Tier 1 are going out today - please have your parents check their email.  Click here to see the League schedule.  Click here to see our team calendar.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Tier 1 League first draft.   Tier 1 players will leave at 1:30 on Thursday Sept. 24th, play league at Kalamalka Secondary in Vernon, and stay in Vernon at the Sandman.  On Friday September 25th, they will travel to Oliver for the tournament and stay in Osooyos at the Avalon Inn.  Permission forms and payment notices will go out to parents soon.  Find a classmate in each class that can get material for you and make arrangements to get the material on Sunday.

Chemistry 12:  We started with this minireview, then wrote brief notes on Enthalpy.  After reading 1.6 we completed Unit 1 # 24-28.  A little time was given for Lab 18C, which is due on Tueday.

Chemistry 11:  We reviewed the ideas involved with measurements and calculations we learned on Friday, then completed a mini-review assignment.  This is due Tuesday.  We also completed a good portion of Lab 3A, but this is not due Tuesday.  Be sure to get a ruler for this class.  

Chemistry 11:  We began with a WS to review categories of matter and microscopic views of particles.  Next was brief notes on Significant Figures, and we read section 2.5 to page 39.  Due Monday are Unit 2 # 55-58 ( avoid showing math steps or this assignment only).  I did not yet collect Unit 3 # 33-44 and Unit 3 # 1-3,5,13-15, but will on Monday.  Click here for the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  Rates Mini Review 2 started today's class, then we finished Lab 18C (all Questions, all Follow-up Questions, no conclusion yet.).  Click here for the key to the WS.  Lab 18C is due at the start of Tuesday's class.  Click here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice for all at 7:00 pm on Sunday.  Thanks for helping out with the Senior Last Spike - what a terrific way to "give back" and play a role in your school.  Being around in the final matches on Saturday will be extra helpful as organizers would appreciate help with clean-up.