Keeping P.A.C.E. | MARCH + APRIL 2026

THE PACE OF THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Spring is in full bloom at P.A.C.E.! Students, teachers, and families have been exploring, creating, and learning with curiosity and enthusiasm. Every day is a chance to try something new, discover talents, and celebrate small successes.

From science experiments to artistic projects, each step helps our students grow stronger, more confident, and more connected as a community. Here’s to a season full of learning, laughter, and springtime inspiration!

MARCH+APRIL HIGHLIGHTS

Here’s what we’ve been up to—From engaging Mad Material workshops, to a restorative March Break, to our inspiring P.A.C.E. Cultural Event, our students continue to grow, connect, and thrive.

March Break: Renew & Refocus
From March 9–20, our school community took a well-deserved March Break—an important time to rest, reset, and recharge after a busy winter term. This pause allowed students and staff to return feeling refreshed, re-energized, and ready to take on the remainder of the school year with focus and enthusiasm.

Unity in Diversity
The P.A.C.E. Cultural Event for Grades 6–8 brought our school community together to celebrate culture, identity, and inclusion. Through student participation and shared experiences, the event encouraged curiosity, respect, and a strong sense of belonging.

Mad Materials & Spectacular Structures Workshop
During our Mad Materials & Spectacular Structures workshop, our Grade 1 students became architects for the day! They solved the riddle of “Amazing Objects” and used all their senses to observe and track changes in different slime recipes. Students explored the differences between natural and human-made structures while learning why choosing the right materials is so important when building. From constructing arches to designing working sailboats, our young architects put their creativity, skills, and scientific thinking to the test. It was an exciting day of discovery, experimentation, and hands-on learning!

Poetry, Passion & Achievement
On March 24th , 6 students from grades 7 and 8 represented P.A.C.E. at Toronto French School to compete at the French Poetry competition organized by Les Voix de la poésie and were awarded 2nd place. Each student recited gracefully a poem written by famous poets like Victor Hugo and Arthur Rimbaud.

On another note, Ella (grade 7), who represented PACE at the national competition Junior en ligne, has won third place competing against francophone students from all across Canada.

We’re very proud of the achievement and hard work of our students! Congratulations!!

Le 24 mars 6 élèves ont représenté notre école à TFS pour participer à la compétition française organisée par Les Voix de la poésie et ont pu remporté la seconde place dans cette compétition.

Les élèves ont récité des poèmes rédigés par des poètes francophones comme Victor Hugo et Arthur Rimbaud devant de très prestigieux juges.

D’autre part, nous sommes  ainsi très fiers de l’accomplissement phénoménal de notre élève Ella qui a représenté notre école à la compétition nationale junior en ligne et a pu remporté la 3ème place.

The Art of Trade: Bringing Ancient Egypt to Life
To help students connect Ancient Egypt to their own lives, they explored the art of bartering, trading, and negotiating through our class marketplace. Students traded a variety of goods—including food, clothing, household items, toys, and tools—with the goal of making the fairest and most strategic exchanges possible. Through this hands-on experience, they developed a deeper understanding of how trade functioned in ancient societies while building valuable real-world skills.

Exploring Space Through Code
Students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 were exploring computer science through the lens of real-world space exploration alongside the Artemis II mission.

They examined real challenges that emerged during both Artemis I and Artemis II, and then worked through similar problems themselves. Using Python, students developed their own solutions while following a process closely aligned with those used by NASA and the Canadian Space Agency.

Through this experience, students gained insight into how computer science is applied in cutting-edge research and space missions, while building practical coding and problem-solving skills using one of the most widely used programming languages in science and industry.

Where Science Meets Creativity
Grade 3 students brought ecosystems to life with their creative dioramas!

Each project featured a favourite animal, a food chain, its habitat and the special features that make every ecosystem unique. It was wonderful to see science, creativity and curiosity all coming together in one display!

SETTING THE PACE

March and April have brought a wave of momentum, creativity, and connection that continues to inspire us every day. From exciting milestones to everyday moments of growth, our community has truly been shining. And the journey is far from over.

As we look ahead, we’re filled with anticipation for all that’s still to come—more learning, more laughter, and more memories in the making. The best is yet to unfold:

May

• May 1 – Spelling Bee (Grades 1-3)
• May 4 – Vermicomposting Workshop (Grade 1)
• May 7 – Japanese Cultural Event (Grade 5)
• May 11 – U12 Soccer Tournament
• May 13 – Music Festival at the RCPA
• May 15 – Mathematica Contest (Grades 3-8)
• May 18 – Victoria Day (school closed)
• May 19 – Elementary Boys Soccer Tournament
• May 20-22 – Overnight Field Trip to Olympia Sports Camp (Grade 6)
• May 20 – Gauss Contest (Grades 7 & 8)
• May 26 – U10 Soccer Tournament
• May 27 – Canada’s Wonderland Music Festival (Grades 7 & 8)
• May 27-29 – Overnight Field Trip to Albion Hills (Grade 5)

June

• June 1 – Track and Field (Grades 5-8)
• June 5 – Track and Field (Grades 3 &4)
• June 11 – House Day
• June 12 – Musical Theatre Performance
• June 16 – Awards Assembly (Grades 3-7)
• June 18 – Year-end Field Trips (no extracurricular activities)
• June 19 – School Closes at 12:00 p.m.

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