Nov 1, 2018 | Faculty insight, Learning through discovery, Parent's perspective, Uncategorized
In Canada, 6.1% of school age children have ADHD. 11.6% are diagnosed with mood and/or anxiety disorders. 31.5% are overweight with 11.7% classified as obese and these percentages are increasing. Parents, teachers and medical professionals are equally concerned about...
Mar 1, 2018 | Faculty insight, Uncategorized
There’s a movement afoot, a seismic shift among educators and parents, a longing to engender “Mighty Girls”*, to create “The Gutsy Girl”*; daughters who are resilient, persistent, courageous, problem solvers; female students who know themselves and are willing to push...
Nov 10, 2017 | Faculty insight, Learning through discovery, Uncategorized
Each week I find myself in the privileged position of being able to tell an age appropriate story in Sitka and Arbutus classrooms. These can be traditional tales, myths and legends, animal stories, family stories or anecdotes. Some stories the children know, some are...
Nov 28, 2016 | Faculty insight, Uncategorized
“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. -Sidney Sheldon As the holiday season approaches and the consumer machine cranks up a...
