I sometimes struggle with the volume of posts that give lists of “5 ways…” or “10 reasons…” but I have recently been asked a few times how schools could get started using a strength-based model with students. This list is… Continue Reading
“We don’t know who we can be until we know what we can do.” – Sir Ken Robinson (This was originally guest-posted as an “A-Ha Moment” on Blogging Through the Fourth Dimension. With all the talk about how we changed… Continue Reading
Educate: …from the root word Educe – to bring forth what is within (Aimee Mullins) Our school goal: For each student to master basic skills, recognize and develop his/her unique talents and interests, and to become a confident learner. Embedded… Continue Reading
I have been asked by a few parents to post my Farewell Speech to the Grade 6’s that was said at our Grade 6 Year-End Honouring Ceremony June 24th, 2010: When principals come up and give farewell speeches to classes… Continue Reading
If you read a previous post, “Death of an Awards Ceremony“, you are well aware of the change that Kent Elementary School made this past month. The staff decided to abolish all the awards and honour roll recognition and replace… Continue Reading