by Admin Editor | Oct 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
On the way to the high school this morning, I hear the line “the deep intelligence of the Earth” and decide to weave it into our morning check in with our Grade 9 students. Check ins are skill-building opportunities in reflective listening, empathy and assertive... by Admin Editor | Oct 17, 2012 | From the Headlines
The recent tragic suicide of Amanda Todd is front-page news in Canada. Cyber-bullying and other forms of bullying are the topic of many conversations. What seems to be missing from the conversations is the desire to look at the systemic violence, attitudes and... by Admin Editor | Sep 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Bullying is a universal problem, but we’ve only really heard about it in the last 20 years or so. Tragic stories of suicides and murders in the news have shocked educators and parents into taking more notice of bullying. The vast majority of bullying does not end in... 
by Admin Editor | Aug 22, 2012 | From the Headlines, Respectful Relationships (R+R) Program
Social and emotional learning are as important to our children as learning to read and write. They are skills for life that will support our children to become successful and caring adults. They are the skills that build community and our relationships with each... by Admin Editor | Aug 22, 2012 | From the Headlines
I literally read this book over 48 hours. “A Walk Across the Sun”, by Corban Addison, is a compelling novel following two young South Asian girls who are betrayed by people that they trusted and sold into slavery, after losing their family in the 2000 Tsunami. ...
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