
Learning Curve

A work of the heart rendered in art
Published on January 21, 2016If talent is innate, Emmett Sparling and Rachel Beechinor must have been born with a double dose. The two Grade 12 Rockridge students began a journey in October 2014 that will culminate on January 30 with the screening of their narrative film,
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Small book houses spark big ideas
Published on January 21, 2016You’ve probably heard about tiny houses, but have you ever seen a book house? Westcot Elementary teacher Meghan Stewart and her grade 6/7 students certainly know a lot about them,
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The will to succeed
Published on January 21, 2016He plays against kids who have nothing but a soccer ball and the whole day to practice their game.
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One district, three campuses
Published on January 21, 2016It’s January, and one of the things we do to kick off the year is to start thinking about our enrolment and scheduling for the following September.
Read MoreAll round talent
Published on December 16, 2015Marten Dommann, a Grade 5 student at Eagle Harbour Montessori, is an inquisitive, thoughtful and kind young student who knows how to laugh at himself,
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A passion for people
Published on December 16, 2015Lauren Bauman, a 2015 Rockridge graduate, made every moment count during her high school years. Often at the school from 7 am to 7 pm,
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What a difference a year can make…
Published on December 16, 2015As 2015 comes to a close and I reflect on the past year, I would like to extend my best wishes to students, families and staff for a happy holiday season.
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Performance, health and adequate sleep
Published on December 16, 2015With visions of sugarplums dancing in heads, getting enough sleep can be tricky for young people at this time of year.
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Strong relationships can lead directly to improvements in education
Published on November 26, 2015Beyond the day to day activities taking place in our schools, a lot goes on…
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The Front Line – Jodi Dawkins
Published on November 25, 2015As the first adult to provide major guidance to a child outside his or her family, École Pauline Johnson Kindergarten teacher Jodi Dawkins…
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