Last month, North Cavan students were told they could all be champions in an entertaining presentation called the NED show. This character education program is delivered to elementary students and centers around a cardboard cartoon character whose name is an acronym for Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your… Continue reading
What do Ken Dryden and Gordon Stringer have in common? They both want action to help prevent concussion injuries in all Canadians who engage in sports. As Ken Dryden puts it, they want a “game change.” Both are moved by tragedies – in the case of Ken Dryden, his recently… Continue reading
Are you and your family getting enough veggies and fruit? Does the thought of encouraging kids to eat vegetables and fruit make your heart rate go up? Meal and snack times can sometimes feel stressful for parents and caregivers. Healthy Kids Community Challenge Peterborough has tips and tricks for you,… Continue reading
At the end of the summer, Ontario’s public school system received its own report card reflecting the results of students’ performance in the provincial Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) tests administered earlier this year. Since 1996, these standardized tests have been administered to Ontario students in Grades 3,… Continue reading
Camander Cat and the Diabolical Diamond Thieves By Newspaper Club member Jordan Mills It had been hours since the crash, our only wish now was to be found. Hi, I am Camander cat, Great Brittan’s finest detective, and I am here to tell you the story of how I took… Continue reading
Last year Crestwood students were introduced to a new club thanks to the efforts of Educational Assistant Curtis Cronkwright. An avid fisherman, Cronkwright started a local youth extension of the Ontario Bass Anglers Sportsmen Society Nation, (Ontario BASS Nation) which is a grass-roots organization with 24 clubs across Ontario designed… Continue reading
“Play is what we do when no adult is telling us what to do.” Play has a critical role in child development. The benefits are not limited to physical ones such as improved motor skills. As children navigate the physical and social environment of play areas, they develop cognitive and… Continue reading
Incorporated in 2001, the Old Millbrook School Family Centre is a community based, non-profit agency dedicated to the care, nurturing, and well-being of local children and their families. From Stay ‘n’ Play programs for youngsters and their caregivers, to drop in gym and music programs, the organization provides a variety… Continue reading
