Posts tagged #Field Trip

A Visit to the Muttart Conservatory

A Day of Learning, Appreciation, and Cultural Resonance

Our visit to the Muttart Conservatory on May 7 in Edmonton was truly enriching for our Indigenous Studies and Science high school students. Exploring the vibrant array of plants from around the world was not only educational but also immensely enjoyable. The tour guide's engaging narration, peppered with fascinating fun facts, added depth to our experience. We were particularly moved by the indigenous land acknowledgment, a thoughtful gesture that resonated deeply with our group. Having Elder Marjorie accompany us enhanced the visit, her wisdom and presence enriching our understanding and connection to the botanical wonders we encountered. It was a day filled with learning, appreciation, and cultural resonance that will be cherished by all who participated.

Posted on May 30, 2024 by inner City Web Team and filed under School and tagged Field Trip.

Inner City High Out and About in St. Albert

On May 21, our students were fortunate to have Celina Loyer lead them on a tour of the Little White School, a two-room schoolhouse, near downtown in Mission Park in St. Albert. The day also included seeing the Father Lacombe Chapel. In addition to the buildings’ historical significance to the local community, students and staff also learned about Metis Nation Building, Metis Famous Five, Alberta’s History, the 1982 Constitution and they even tried their hand at finger weaving!

Posted on May 28, 2024 by inner City Web Team and filed under School and tagged Field Trip St. Albert.

The Best Side is Outside

A Day Trip to Camp Warwa

Inner City High School Canoeing at Camp Warwa

“School trips like this foster a stronger sense of unity within our school community, helping strengthen our core values of trust, respect, cooperation, and non‑violence.”

On May 15, Inner City High School loaded up a school bus and headed out to Camp Warwa, a 23-acre site on Lac Ste. Anne, about an hour west of Edmonton. The outdoor adventure camp provides immersive outdoor education experiences in a natural setting. It allows an opportunity for staff and students to reconnect with nature and each other, building better relationships and just having a day of fun outside.

The school’s kitchen packed lunches and snacks and the day was filled with a variety of activities like canoeing, rope climbing, hiking and more. Nature-based excursions like this are more than just recreational outings; they are a conduit for unlocking creativity, forging stronger bonds, while cultivating leadership and relationship skills.

Incorporating breaks from Edmonton’s inner city and heading out into nature create a deeper, more collaborative atmosphere among staff and students. This shift also helps foster a stronger sense of unity within our school community, helping strengthen our core values of trust, respect, cooperation, and non‑violence which form the core of all our activities. 




Thanks to Camp Warwa and to all who attended and made the day so enjoyable.  

Photos courtesy of Inner City Staffers: Francis, Derek, and Kelsey.

Posted on May 26, 2024 by inner City Web Team and filed under School and tagged Nature Field Trip Outdoors.