What a summer it has been! The Wolves took full advantage of the great weather to explore everything our neighborhood has to offer. We went to nearly every park in walking distance. We walked to King Edward School to enjoy their nature-based park, Sergeant Tommy Prince to enjoy their splash pad, as well as Machray Park to cool off from a hot summer day in their wading pool.

When not outside, the Wolves particularly enjoyed going to the gym, where we turned foam mats into houses and created our own little village. Even more, educators shared their talents with the children to teach them about volleyball, basketball, and baseball to inspire them to play those sports on their own.

Music was in the air this summer for the Wolves! The Wolves enjoyed having dance parties to their favourite songs. We’re incredibly thankful to the educators who brought in their own instruments, like the flute and violin, to share their talents with the children.

Tuesdays was the Wolves’ garden day this summer, and every week we walked down Burrows to take care of the plants we seeded. But as our crops grew, we learned that we are not the only ones that care for our vegetation, and we witnessed a whole ecosystem working with us to keep our crops healthy. When we watered our plants, we saw worms in the dirt keeping the soil rich, and as we smelt the beautiful flowers, we saw fluffy bumble bees pollinating them to keep them healthy. Nature is not a one person job, and we learned the value of respecting all life around us as we spent so much of this summer outside.

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we are thankful for a truly awesome summer. These are days that will not be forgotten for a long time, and while every summer has its own unique moments, this summer was certainly one for the books.