Lego Lunch

One McMurrich parent had a great idea to get our kids' creative juices flowing - bringing Lego to school at lunch!

"The Butterfly Effect"

During the week of May 11th, students at McMurrich will be working with an artist to produce art pieces around the theme of "The Butterfly Effect."

The butterfly effect refers to a concept that small causes can have large effects. The name is derived from a metaphorical example of the effects of a hurricane being influenced by minor tiny actions such as the flapping of the wings of a distant butterfly. We want McMurrich students to realize that small actions here can have large consequences on the other side of the world.

Professional artists from Inner City Angels will be on hand to assist and inspire students in their

creative exploration of the subject.

Then, on Friday May 13th, McMurrich will host an art show in the gym to display all the artworks, and as a fundraiser for the McMurrich/Winona Welcoming Refugees project. You can also donate to the cause online. The art show will take place in the evening from 6 to 7:30 pm, and everyone in the community is invited to attend.

Volunteers will be needed to help hang the pictures and help out during the event - please let us know if you can help!

Thanks to the McMurrich School Council Enrichment Committee for helping to organize the event.

Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!

The McMurrich School Council Enrichment Committee presents Soli & Rob's puppet show, "Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!"

Soli tries to help Rob overcome his fear of bugs.  Can she do it before they come face to face with the “Bungalow Bugs”? Find out in this musical with puppets all about the insect world.
"Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!" is a 45 minute program that features an original soundtrack, a versatile fabric set and puppets designed by internationally acclaimed puppet maker Ivan Pavlov.  

Past winners of the City Parent Readers' Choice Awards, Soli & Rob have a knack for putting on that rare show that leaves adults and kids smiling for the same reason – it’s great entertainment.

We are pleased to be able to present "Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!" to the kinders and primary students on Thursday morning, February 25th. Thanks to the McMurrich School Council Enrichment Team for organizing, and to the Fundraising Team for all their hard work to make this possible.  

You can learn more about Soli and Rob at soliandrob.com.

The Bully and the Beanstalk

The McMurrich School Council Enrichment Committee has booked Michael McMurtry for Tuesday morning on November 17th for children in grades 1 through 6. He will be doing a one man show called "The Bully and the Beanstalk."

"On his first day at a new school, Jack gets bullied. Fearful for his safety, Jack decides to leave and spend the day at home doing chores. But when Jack goes to the market to sell their only cow, an adventure begins that leads him to confront the biggest ‘bully’ of them all. The Bully and the Beanstalk is a compelling exploration of the bullying cycle, seen through the lens of the fairy tale classic. The play teaches a valuable lesson about empathy, self-assertion and ‘inner’ strength, and features McMurtry’s signature parade of colourful characters, clever staging and more audience participation than ever before. A magical coming-of-age story that will captivate audiences of all ages."

Michael McMurtry performed "Cinderfella" at McMurrich two years ago, and was a big hit. He's great at interacting with the audience, and does a good job of speaking to all the different age groups. We are pleased to be able to bring him back! Thanks to the McMurrich School Council Enrichment Team for organizing, and to the Fundraising Team for all their hard work to make this possible.

You can learn more about Michael at www.mikemcmurtry.com.

Chris McKhool Enrichment Assembly Tomorrow - Dec 1st

Please join our students and celebrate Holidays of the Global Village with Chris McKhool at our School-Wide Enrichment event tomorrow, December 1st in the gym at 1:00 pm.

Celebrate the diverse multicultural mosaic of Canada!  Songs about Bodhi Day, Chanukah, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Diwali, Eid, Kwanzaa, Native Traditions, Ramadan, Tu B'Shvat and Winter Solstice become a vibrant window into many cultures.

As always, parents and caregivers are welcome to this and all assemblies!