This week students started learning about their next Canadian community: The Prairie community of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan! They were taught that a large number of Ukrainian people moved in and around Saskatoon in the early 1900's, and that many Ukrainians still live there today! Easter is of particular importance to this group of people, and one of the things they do to celebrate is dye Pysanky eggs.
Students used pastels and paint to create their own Pysanky eggs. They also spent time writing about their eggs, identifying the symbolism of the colours they used and reflecting on different aspects of their work. Look for these amazing pieces of art coming home today!
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