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Month: June 2011

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Recognizing ALL Students: Greystone Middle School

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Chris Wejr

EVERY child has a strength inside them; it is our job, as educators, to bring this out.  “Recognizing ALL Students” is a page designed to showcase the success stories of schools that have moved away from the traditional awards ceremonies… Continue Reading →

Assessment, Educational Change, Punishment, Rewards, Awards Assessment, assessment for learning, awards, awards ceremonies
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Learning from 6 year-olds

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Chris Wejr

I woke up today with a sense of failure.  Not failure because of my beloved Canucks and their loss in the Stanley Cup Final (or win of 2nd place) but because of what occurred with our city following the game. … Continue Reading →

Teaching and Learning Canucks, learning, positivity
5

Helping just because…

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Chris Wejr

This morning I got to school and was told that one of our large flower pots had been dumped.  One thing we always try to do with any kind of vandalism is to clean it up immediately.  As kids were… Continue Reading →

Leadership, Moral Stewardship, Relational Leadership, Teaching and Learning intrinsic motivation, lessons
2

Relaying For Others’ Lives

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Chris Wejr

The students of Kent continue to inspire me and others.  Fresh off her fundraising drive for the BC SPCA, in which they raised money and collected food and towels for animals, grade 6 Kent student Jordan has decided to participate… Continue Reading →

Strengths and Passion cancer, fundraiser, inspire, Relay for Life

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