Regulation in the Early Years Classroom Learning Network

Student Services Administrator Michelle Procter and Occupational Therapists Julie DeGroot and Christina Rambarran have been leading a divisional Regulation in the Early Years Classroom learning network for educators. The focus of this learning network is for participants to deepen their understanding of regulation, as well as key concepts and strategies used to address the regulation needs of students in the classroom. In the last session on March 3rd, educators were provided with the opportunity to work with colleagues through sample… Read More

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Presence and Engagement Learning Network

School Social Workers Jocelyn Mitchell and Vicky Brzuskiewicz facilitated a learning network for grade 5–12 school counselors. This network focused on fostering student resiliency and the Circle of Courage, where counselors had the opportunity to explore and create their own assessments based on the needs identified in their schools. Counselors were also provided with knowledge on how trauma can impact the learning brain, and how educators can create a sense of community through autonomy, resiliency, and empathy. These networks continue… Read More

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Striving for Equity: Valuing and Celebrating Diversity at ÉRWBBS

École RW Bobby Bend School (ÉRWBBS) is committed to providing high-quality, equitable learning opportunities where every student feels valued and authentically represented in their education. To achieve this, they have implemented a variety of strategies designed to support all learners and foster an inclusive school environment. One key focus is ensuring that every student has access to the resources and support they need to succeed. Equally important is creating a school culture where diversity is celebrated and all perspectives are… Read More

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New Movement Room at Warren Elementary School

A new movement room has been completed at Warren Elementary School (WES).  The movement room was featured in WES’s presentation at the ISD board meeting last week as a significant step in addressing their Accessibility goal this school year.  Their high-leverage strategy in reaching this goal was to dedicate a team to research and design specific physical features of the school.  This team included WES’s Learning Support Teacher, School Counsellor, and Administrator, in consultation with the Divisional Occupational Therapist, Julie… Read More

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Stony Mountain School Wins the Recycle Everywhere’s “Cleanest Playground Challenge”

Congratulations to Ms. Stewart’s grade 5/6 combined class who won the Recycle Everywhere’s “Cleanest Playground Challenge”. The province-wide challenge took place in October and students participated by completing a town/school yard clean up. Ms. Stewart ordered clean-up kits and incorporated the event into a lesson for her class. Below are quotes from the Grade 5/6 students that participated in the challenge: “We did two cleanups. The first cleanup we got 8 bags of trash!” “The more you pollute, the more… Read More

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Be the Change

Collège Stonewall Collegiate’s Art students participated in a project to symbolize the calls to action that were laid out by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address the ongoing impact of residential schools on survivors and their families. They also provided a path for government and Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to create a joint vision of reconciliation. Students created a butterfly and each section of the butterfly represents one of the 94 calls to action. Each student participated in creating… Read More

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