Grade 3 students at Surrey Christian School released salmon fry into the Serpentine River at Tynehead Park on April 13.
The little creatures had arrived as eggs in early January and the students watched their development from eggs to alevin and then to fry. The students monitored the water temperature, water quality and feeding times.
Since the tank was placed in a main hallway at the school, students got a bit attached to them. As they watched their young fry swim away, cries of “Take care! See you in three years!” were heard from students, already anticipating their return as adults to spawn.
Surrey Christian School has taken part in a Salmonid in the Classroom program for six years.
