Tag: school
Local Kindergarten Teachers Bring Indigenous People Curriculum to Life
The spirit of Truth and Reconciliation is taking root in our schools. After a few weeks of discussions around First Nations, Millbrook South Cavan Kindergarten teachers Tracy Parker and Andrea Read brought their curriculum…
The Millbrook South Cavan Newspaper Club is Up and Running Again
As you may have noticed in the last edition of the paper, we have students from Millbrook South Cavan writing again for the Millbrook Times. Under the supervision of Kindergarten teacher Wilma Armstrong, students…
Use it or Lose it – Music and Movement Program in Jeopardy
Toddlers and caregivers returned to the Fireside Lounge at Centennial Place on November 20th for the start of the 4th year of Music and Movement. This intergenerational outreach program is operated by volunteers with…
Character-Building Assembly for North Cavan Students
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…
Preventing Concussions Should Be a No-Brainer
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…
Boosting Veggies and Fruit with Kids – Doing it Together!
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…
Ontario Math Strategy 2.0
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…
Newspaper Club Reports – November
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…
Kawartha High School Bass Masters Earn Top Awards in Inaugural Year
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…