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
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
Allow Yourself the Gift of Feeling your Emotions
Q: My Grandma died over three years ago but this is the year that her death has really hit me. Lately I've been...
30 May, 2017
EQAO Testing can cause stress for students and parents.
As the end of May approaches parents and their children may become stressed as they anticipate the mandatory standardized testing called EQAO for...
16 May, 2017
Why the Elements of Positive Mental Health Should be Taught in Every Classroom
I believe mental health affects every aspect of a young person’s life, including their self-talk, relationships and sense of well-being. Without the ability...
02 May, 2017
Judging and Comparing to Other Starts A War Within Yourself
Q: You’re super lucky to be skinny. Everyone always calls me fat. A: I wasn't always the size I am now. I was bigger...
18 April, 2017
Do you know where your children are Online?
Times have certainly changed. As a young person I used to play outside, explore my neighbourhood, ride my bike and spend time with friends...
05 April, 2017
