Strong Communities Start With Parents
Communities thrive when people work together for the greater good of the whole. Children learn skills such as responsibility, teamwork and collaboration through...
07 November, 2017
Blogs
‘Students in the school say this is one of their memories of me, “From the files of Sara Westbrook.” I share her messages from her monthly newsletters and parents have thanked me for giving them a guide. Kids talk about it when they go home and they don’t often share what goes on at school! Sara validates/reinforces what we are trying to do with our daily teaching/message.’
Rob Prouty ~ Principal ~ Barrie ON
Do You Wish You Were Someone Else?
I recently received this comment from a student: “I look around at others and they seem to have it all. Things would be easier...
01 November, 2017
Teaching Children The Art Of Dreaming Big
I often share stories with young people about two big dreams I had. The first was my dream of singing the national anthem at...
11 October, 2017
It’s Okay to Say No
It's ok to say no. You don't always have to explain your decisions to friends. ⠀ Sometimes when we try to say no, people try...
15 August, 2017
16 WAYS TO CHASE AWAY ‘SUMMER BOREDOM’
Q: Summer is coming and I don’t like being bored. Any suggestions to keep me busy over the summer? A: The summer can be a time...
27 June, 2017
There’s a Better Way Than Reprimanding
Recently I witnessed an adult reprimanding a child for bad behaviour. The child’s body language was hunched over, closed and defensive - not...
13 June, 2017
