September 12-17
Welcome back to a new school year.
9-English
This week we shall read another chapter in the Letters from D series. Questions are on the sheet. We have begun learning about root words. So far we have four root words with examples: annu--year, anthrop--human being, aqu--water, arch--chief, first, rule.
We also have been learning about parts of speech. So far we have definitions for noun, verb, pronoun, adjective, and adverb.
A book report has been assigned for October 16th. The report will have a title page, 2 pages describing plot, 1 page on the main character, 1/2 page on setting, and 1/2 page on theme. The final page will be a reference page.

9-Social Studies
This week we shall finish our introductory unit on Canadian Culture. An essay is due to Mr. Griffin for review on Canadian Culture.
A world map has been assigned (0n computer or 1/2 sheet of bristol board) with specific places to be put on the map. Due September 23rd.

12-0 Culinary
We are looking at culinary as an industry. This week students are to do a business plan on starting a culinary business on Grand Manan. Students have taken notes for a quiz next week.

12-English
We have taken notes on the Anglo-Saxon Period. There is a quiz that can be accessed from home as practise for a test next week. A novel essay has been assigned to be done on the theme of a Canadian novel. Due October 16th. We are beginning Caedmon's Hymn, Dream of the Rood, and Beowulf this week.