Friday, April 30, 2010

How to Move A School

Empty out your classroom...load the palettes...
hire a student licensed to drive a fork lift...
rent the truck...
feed your workers...
load up the elevator...
adjust the shelves...
Oh and don't forget to measure the height of the door.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Notre Dame Retires

After 57 years of education, Notre Dame Regional Secondary School at 2855 Parker St. officially retired today.

The old building was no longer functional.
Casey says goodbye to the old and hello to the new.
The main hallway on the first floor.
Entrance to Casey's new classroom 104.
A peek inside the new and very spacious classroom.
Second floor hallway.
Education will now be provided in the new Notre Dame Regional Secondary at 2880 Venables St. First day of classes will be May 6, 2010. Looking forward.


Monday, April 26, 2010

Rhododendron Festival

Burnaby has their Rhododendron Festival every first weekend in May. Audrey and Casey went a week early to see what's blooming.



Thursday, April 22, 2010

Field trip

Casey joined the Geography 12 class on a field trip to Lynn Canyon.

The guide explained many aspects of vegetation and erosion that took place over time in the area.



Some students were happy to spend the day outdoor.




Thursday, April 15, 2010

Happy Birthday Audrey

It was Audrey's birthday today so Casey took her to the Boathouse Restaurant in Port Moody for their shrimpfest festival.


Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Mountain view from Dog Mountain

Olympic Snow finally arrives

Almost 2 months too late, the local mountians get their snowfall. Audrey and Casey were there.
A little hazy but still an amazing city view.
Snow shoeing at Mt. Seymour.

Introducing some grade 8's to the fun of snow shoeing.

View from Dog Mountain.


Sunday, April 11, 2010

Olympic Visit continues

Our house was taken over by our visitors during the Olympic visit.

Viewing the Olympic flame.
Cheryl Bernard leads the Canadian team to a silver medal.

Sophia enjoying some yard time while mom is enjoying an Olympic venue.