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World Teachers’ Day
In 1994, October 5th was proclaimed World Teachers’ Day. On this day we have an opportunity to express our gratitude and say thanks for the tremendous effort teachers make to positively impact students’ experiences at school and in life.
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Designing Memorable Moments
On the evening prior to Opening Day, Carson had butterflies in his stomach, a combination of excitement and nervousness. Would he enjoy his new school?
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Developing M-shaped People
I hope you all had a wonderful summer and were able to take advantage of the many gifts that summer offers – sunshine,
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The Problem with Telling Kids that they are “Smart”
Thank you to our school counsellor Mr. Broughton for being our guest blogger! His post is a good reminder of the impact well-intentioned praise has on our children.
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Understanding iGen’ers
iGen, an intriguing book by Dr. Jean Twenge, was my spring break companion. Just as a good movie lingers in your brain,
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Seeing the Trees
On a recent sunny winter afternoon my family embarked on a short hike on the trails above the British Properties in search of “Hollyburn Fir”.
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Learning Spaces Beyond the Classroom
Hallways serve a purpose. Typically they provide a means for people to move from one office to another or from one classroom to the next.
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World Teachers’ Day 2018
Today is World Teachers’ Day. In 1994, October 5th was proclaimed World Teachers’ Day, a day to recognize and honour teachers for the contributions they make in classrooms and students’ lives every day.
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‘When’ Matters
When I think back on the summer, a few moments stand out for me. One was finishing a challenging 300 km cycle around the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island that included several daunting mountain climbs (well,
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