Students
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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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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Three Bits of Advice
The Rockridge community bid farewell to its 214 graduates at the Commencement Ceremony held at the beautiful Orpheum Theatre last night.
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Call a Timeout
Have you ever felt frustrated with a decision your child has made? As parents, I am sure we all can attest to such moments when we have felt confused or exasperated.
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