Destination Imagination: Provincials

Destination Imagination is a program that combines real life experiences with challenges to help kids learn more about problem solving in all aspects of life. In the beginning of grade 8 we were introduced to Destination Imagination, we were split into groups and each one was assigned a certain topic. Our group (Daniel, Kiefer, Raina, […]

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One of my heros!

In 1972 Ikutaro Kakehashi founded the Roland corporation. He invented the 808 drum machine which is used in 80% of of today’s modern hits. He also invented MIDI which is fundamental in the creation of digital music. With out the invention of MIDI, None of today’s hits would exist. The Roland Corporation also design Synthesizers, […]

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Poetry!

We have just finished learning about poems. Personally for me this is one of the most fun things we have done in PLP because I have always loved writing rhymes and poems. I find it a simple way to express my feelings in the moment. We didn’t just learn about poems, we also learned about […]

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Here’s My Canada

This year is Canada’s 150th anniversary. To help celebrate this, a contest was created called “Here’s My Canada” the goal was to make a video explaining what makes Canada special to you and what you think is special about Canada. The grand prize is a $5000 gift card to either Best Buy, Cineplex, or Air […]

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