Visit sponsored by: The Friends of the Environment Foundation - Lake Simcoe

I would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for hosting the visit of Michael Fazackerly from the Canadian Peregrine Foundation, and Octesh, the falcon to our school.

All of the students and teachers in Grades 4 to 6 expressed their positive comments to me regarding the falcon presentation. The presenter used a calm, quiet thoughtful approach with the students. Throughout the presentation, the students were captivated and engaged. The morning provided much useful information with respect to the science curriculum. The topics covered involved the curriculum by discussing the ecosystem, food chain, endangered species, and impact of people on the environment (both positive and negative) and the interdependence of all living things.

Octesh and his bag of tricks delighted and centered the students on the possible extinction of such a beautiful creature. It was a much appreciated and excellent presentation. On behalf of the staff and students of David H. Church, I am sending along an immense Thank-You.

Sincerely yours,

Eileen E. Leishman
Vice-Principal