Had an amazing sports week in Wisconsin with my daughter Teagan who is in her first yr residency in veterinary surgery. Time together and the break we both needed. Even caught a Bulls game in Chicago. Go Badgers
The staff of Joan Carr School spent the morning establishing ways to promote a positive school culture as we open this beautiful new school. We are so proud of our staff as they are committed to providing a learning environment conducive to student achievement and success.
So proud of Jordynn. My daughter is a warrior. Played brilliantly for the entire provincial tournament on a mcl sprain for U 17 Tier 2 girls in Lethbridge. She was a wall on D. The reward, provincial champions.
My send off gift from my online staff today as I move into my new role after Easter. I was at a loss for words. The Genesis Online staff have done so many amazing things for ECSD students. So proud to have had the chance to lead these dedicated teachers.
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As I reflect on Fr.Glenn's talk about the Trinity, I can't help but think how well this aligns with restorative practice- relationships, openness and justice. All integral when working with our struggling students
@DarrinDeforge@LSI_on_Learning@EdmCathSchools @GenesisOnline_ECSD Our Genesis Online teachers have done such an amazing job creating a classroom community online. Thanks to all our ECDS online teachers for tackling this new challenge. Learning Forward.
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Our first ever online school in Edmonton Catholic begins with our elementary leads generating ideas/strategies to overcome potential challenges to online learning using an oldie but goodie Think, Pair, Share
@DarrinDeforge Enjoying some professional reading on the drive but also making time to enjoy summer. Our family did an amazing hike up folding mountain yesterday and so proud of my wife and daughter who were troopers on a tough climb. We reached the summit.
#ECSDFaithInspires@DarrinDeforge@CChristiSchool Our grade 9 students celebrated with Fr. Joseph and our class historians had their speeches radio broadcasted as classmates listened in the car. It will be a memorable for our 9s.
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Our Grade 9 farewell was safely done in Corpus Christi Parish parking lot with parents tuned in to a radio station while attending the celebration. Students came up, received certificate on stage.
#ECSDFaithInspires@DarrinDeforge@LSI_on_Learning@CChristiSchool . Donohoo and Hattie's session yesterday helped me reaffirm, as a principal, that our commitment to Collective Efficacy (staff and students) is such an important factor for student success.
@DarrinDeforge#ECSDFaithInspires@CChristiSchool. Thank you to our Gr.4 5 students who took the time to thank Mrs.Baillie, one of our EAs. We are going to miss all of our EAs and all they do for our students. We are blessed to have you.
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Learning alongside my teachers here. Gave feedback on grade 3 reader response assignment I sent out. Great formative tool. Digital setting is cool but hard work. Principals thank your staff
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I am sure many of you have seen this but as we continue as educators through this pandemic this is a good visual reminder of where we, our kids and families are striving towards. Keep you school vision alive.