Grade 6 Students Do Their Part to Control Invasive Species
Breaking News! Students in Grade 6 have been fighting back against the invasive plant species Phragmites. European Phragmites have been here for a number of years and are threatening the native plants in our wetlands. This reed is especially dangerous as it releases toxins into the soil and prevents other native plants from growing, causing a lot of damage. It is hard to control them because the seeds spread so easily.
In our Science unit on biodiversity we have learned that invasive species are dangerous because they can cause a lot of damage to the environment. Being non-native, phragmites have no natural enemies. In order to prevent their spread, we cut down the stalks and removed the seed pods carefully to prevent any being released and disposed of. We were careful about moving them around to prevent the seed heads from accidentally spreading. It was satisfying to cut them and a lot of students liked jumping on the stalks.
The Grade 6s had a fun time while removing the stalks and felt good about the contribution they were making toward protecting the biodiversity of our back 40. The students did a great job of taking on this challenge!
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
13415 Dufferin Street King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
