Keeping P.A.C.E. | SEPTEMBER+OCTOBER 2025

THE PACE OF THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

New year, new you! We’re so ready to dive back in after a summer filled with travel, books, new experiences, and time spent with family and friends. Those moments helped us grow, reflect, and recharge — and now we’re ready to take on new challenges with confidence and curiosity! Here’s to embracing all the wonderful possibilities this new school year holds.

SEPTEMBER+OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS

Grade 5s Investigate Solids, Liquids and Gases!
Grade 5s explored the particles in solids, liquids and gases!  They observed how particles expand and contract during an exciting hands-on experiment. Learning about the invisible world around us has never been so much fun!

Team Colours, Big Smiles and Epic Fun!
House Day kicked off a year of friendly, fun-filled competitions for the coveted House Cup! What an incredible morning of spirit, teamwork, and energy from our students and staff!

Terry Fox Foundation
Since 1995, P.A.C.E. has proudly completed 27 Terry Fox Runs, raising an incredible $117,676.92 (and counting!) for the Terry Fox Foundation. This year, our students ran lap after lap around the schoolyard to simulate Terry’s legendary journey from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Thunder Bay, Ontario. His legacy continues to inspire us all.

Ultimate Frisbee
Huge congratulations to our Elementary Ultimate Frisbee team! On September 29, they competed in a one-day tournament at The Hangar Sports & Event Centre in Toronto and finished with an amazing 3rd place result! Way to go, team!

Twist and Shout!
Our Grade 4 and 5 students experienced the Famous PEOPLE Players production “Twist and Shout!” They witnessed the magic of storytelling through theatre, song, and dance, and had the unique opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with members of the cast and dine with the founder of Famous PEOPLE Players — making this a truly unforgettable educational

Soccer Stars
Our Grade 2 and 3 soccer stars gave it their all at the U9 SSAF Co-Ed Soccer Tournament! 

With three fast-paced, hard-fought games — two big wins and an incredible 19 goals scored — our players showed true determination, teamwork, and P.A.C.E. spirit both on and off the field!

Elephant Toothpaste
Our Grade 4 scientists had a blast experimenting with Elephant Toothpaste!

Between all the bubbly excitement, students measured mass and volume to connect their observations to real scientific concepts. What a fun, hands-on way to learn through discovery!

Grade 3s Explore The Reptilia Zoo
Our Grade 3 students visited Reptilia Zoo to culminate their Theme: Phylogenetic Tree Unit! Students had the opportunity to see, learn about, and even touch a variety of reptiles — including a blue-tongued skink, a turtle, and several different types of snakes. It was an exciting, hands-on way to bring their learning to life!

Measuring: A Ton Of Fun
Our Grade 4 scientists explored mass and volume! They put their skills to the test both online and in class through exciting hands-on experiments. It was wonderful to see their curiosity, teamwork, and love of learning in action!

Grade 8s Explore Space
Mission to Space Camp! From October 8–10, our Grade 8 students blasted off to Space Camp in Laval, Quebec — an incredible extension of their Grade 8 Science program! Immersed in a real astronaut-training environment, students participated in over 20 hands-on activities — from science workshops and Mars-life experiments to simulators, virtual missions, and two exciting expeditions aboard the Endeavour space shuttle! What an unforgettable journey of discovery and teamwork!

SSAF Cross Country Tournament 2025
On Tuesday, October 14th, twenty-one P.A.C.E. students from Grades 4 through 8 represented our school at the 2025 SSAF Cross Country Tournament held at Lambert Wilson Park in Aurora.

With a record-breaking 1,093 registered runners from over 30 schools, our athletes arrived with enthusiasm, determination, and true P.A.C.E. spirit! 

Congratulations to the following students for finishing among the top 10 runners in their respective divisions:
U10 Boys: Kyle – 7th place
Elementary Boys: Jason – 9th place

Congratulations to all of our P.A.C.E. Cross Country runners for their hard work and outstanding effort!

Grade 3 Theme Lab
Our Grade 3s explored Growth and Changes in Plants during an exciting Theme Lab! They observed how green leaves gradually changed colour as the chlorophyll broke down, revealing the hidden hues beneath. It was a hands-on way to discover the fascinating science behind autumn’s transformation!

Grade 6s Travel Back In Time
Our Grade 6s stepped back in time during their visit to Black Creek Pioneer Village! They experienced life in the 19th century — an era of rapid change, innovation, and discovery — through interactive exhibits and immersive tours inspired by the Victorian Era. Students even spent part of the day as pupils in a traditional 1800s classroom, gaining a firsthand appreciation of what learning looked like over a century ago.

They also explored the new interactive exhibit, Invented: Propelled by Imagination, where they discovered how groundbreaking advances in science, medicine, and technology shaped both real-world progress and the rise of science fiction.

Elementary Boys Volleyball Season Kickoff!
Our Elementary Boys Volleyball team kicked off their SSAF season by being the first to host, facing off against RHMS and TWS! The event was a great success thanks to our incredible volunteers and dedicated team members from Grades 6–8 who helped make it all run smoothly.

They also explored the new interactive exhibit, Invented: Propelled by Imagination, where they discovered how groundbreaking advances in science, medicine, and technology shaped both real-world progress and the rise of science fiction.

Olé! A Musical Fiesta!
Our Grade 6–8 Music students attended Fiesta Sinfónica performed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra! They explored the vibrant musical traditions of Latin America — journeying across continents through rhythm and melody. From the sublime works of classical composers to the most energetic orchestral pieces ever performed, students experienced a celebration of sound that was as educational as it was inspiring!

ROM: Earth’s Treasures Exhibition
Our Grade 2s visited the Royal Ontario Museum to explore the Earth’s Treasures exhibit, complementing their Rocks and Minerals theme unit. Students had a fantastic time discovering fascinating facts about rocks, minerals, gems, and meteorites, while filling out their very own ROM passports along the way!

SETTING THE PACE

What an extraordinary start to our 2025/2026 education journey! 

Upcoming Dates & Events
November

• November 5 – SSAF U10 Soccer Tournament @ The Hangar
• November 10 – SSAF U12 Soccer Tournament @ The Hangar
• November 11 – Remembrance Day Assembly
• November 12–14 – Beaver Computing Contest (Grades 5–8)
• November 20 – Canada Jay Mathematical Competition (Grades 6–8)
• November 21 – Term 2 Begins

December

• December 4 & 5 – Virtual Parent–Teacher Interviews (school closed)
• December 10 – Holiday Music Concert
• December 12 – School closes at 12:00 p.m. for Winter Break
• December 13 – January 4 – Winter Break
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January

• January 5 – School Resumes

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