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Navigating Technology and AI in Education: Where We Are
Over the past year, two significant conversations have gained heightened attention regarding children and technology.
On one side, concerns about screen time and digital dependency are on the rise.
West Vancouver Schools Support Staff Appreciation Day
On the announcements this morning, I shared the following with our students to recognize Support Staff Appreciation Day. If you would like to learn more about some of the people that make West Bay a great place to learn and work,
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Weekly Intentions
Have you noticed our weekly intentions at the top of each ebulletin? If not, that’s ok, but hopefully now that I’ve pointed it out,
Read More5 Tips for IB Adults
Ecole Cedardale, Cypress Park Primary, and West Bay Elementary were pleased to host a parent information session recently on supporting your IB Learners.
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One Word Challenge 2022
The one word challenge has now become a tradition for me. This means choosing a singular word to help focus and refine my thinking for the new year.
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World Teachers’ Day 2021
UNESCO World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It highlights the importance of the teaching profession,
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Ten Tips for a Successful Back to School
As someone who has spent every September heading back to school since I was five years old, it certainly is an engrained habit for me.
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One Word Challenge 2021
Each year in lieu of a New Years’ resolution, (which I can never manage to keep) I select one word to inspire me,
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Take a Hike
I know one of the adjectives used to describe me is not usually outdoorsy. My idea of a great time outside is a beautiful patio,
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Getting Back to Learning
In just a few weeks I’ll be sending my children back to school. My children are going into grade 5 and 7 and while they tell me they don’t really want to go back I know that they are craving more structure,
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