The week before we welcomed children, our team kicked off the school year with a special day of coming together to discuss everything from the nitty gritty details of what we need to have in our backpacks to the larger picture questions of how we want this year to look in terms of our philosophy, goals, dreams and values.

For our preschool families who may not know- we also have a large number of programs that fall under the Terra Nova Nature School umbrella, fondly called Beyond 4 Walls. These program service children from infants to teens and see approximately 150 children per week in all those programs. We have an incredible team of educators in these programs: Caleigh, Chloe, Devan, Monty, Nicole, Rachel , Rebecca, Sarah & Shantelle.

Recently, we also were awarded a Green Grant from the Federal Gov’t to hire a Garden manager and 4 interns to do some ‘green’ projects. Monty is our Lead Garden Manager and there are 4 interns working with her: Atosha, Grayson, Karl and Kelsey.

Needless to say TNNS is a thriving and busy community and we are all so happy to be here, with you, our families!

The first few weeks have been filled with lots of learning for all- saying goodbye to families, following new routines, repeating lyrics to songs, figuring out bathroom breaks and so much more. Thank you to each and every one one of you for being part of our little school!

Below you will see children engaged in a variety of activities, some very simple some more complex. We will share more in the next coupe of weeks about how we supported learning specific to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Blessings,

Emily