Reminder @StPhilipDPCDSB that Bike to school week starts tomorrow! You can walk, roll or bike! Receive a ticket for your chance to win some prizes! π²π΄πΆββοΈπΌ
πΎ A "Paws-itively" Kind Visit!
βWe had a very special, squishy, and pink visitor last month. Our new Well-Being Mascot stopped by to help us celebrate the virtue of Kindness. π βSs filled "Kindness Bones"with acts of kindness to feed our new pup after it helped out in the snow!
Centering our heartsπas we prepare for Easter. β¨My Lenten Retreat station invited Ss to create "Prayer Stones"βa physical anchor for their spiritual goals, reflection, and prayer. So proud of the intentionality they brought to this journey. ππΎπͺ¨βοΈ #LentenJourney#FaithInAction
Marking Holy Thursday in our school. ποΈπ₯¨ @StPhilipDPCDSB
βA simple pretzel can tell a big story of tradition and prayer. It was wonderful to pause and share this moment of learning and community with my Grade 6/7s.
βWishing all my fellow educators, Ss, and families a peaceful βοΈ
The Human Rights Committee @elemdp invites all members to participate in #Almsgiving by working with #CatholicTeachers to assemble an Emergency Go Bag for youth @OurPlacePeel. We will be collecting the π π with essential items at the April reps meeting. #LentenChallenge
Black History is Canadian History. π¨π¦Students celebrated Black History 365: Inspiring Hope β Reclaiming Narratives! π Every class researched a different influential Black Canadian, and then came together in a school-wide scavenger hunt to explore and share their discoveries.
Sifting, sorting, and discovering! π΅οΈββοΈ Our students had an eye-opening time analyzing local water samples for microplastics with @TRCA_HQ. Weβre learning how to keep our watersheds clean and healthy! πβ¨@StPhilipDPCDSB, @EcoSchoolsCAN,
β#EcoSchools#STEM#HandsOnLearning
Identity is more than meets the eye.πΌοΈ My 6/7 Ss used mixed-media to tell the stories of Black icons, blending Joverβs "distorted" style with the personal interests of heroes like Johnnie Christmas. A beautiful look at how Black Excellence impacts us all! π¨β¨ #BlackHistory365
We had such an incredible morning with Canadian author @KhodiDill! π€ Our Ss were locked in as he shared "Welcome to the Cypher," teaching us all about the power of words, rhythm, and finding our own voice. Huge thanks to @DPEquity for making this happen! πβ¨ #BlackHistory365
Black History is Canadian History. π¨π¦βπΎ My Gr 6/7s are starting #BlackHistoryMonth with a commitment to 'Black History 365.' Researching the voices and stories that shaped our country. So proud of their focus! πβ¨ #BHM@StPhilipDPCDSB@DPEquity@DPCDSBSchools
In February, we recognize Black History Month, honouring the contributions of Black communities. The theme, Black History 365: Inspiring Hope - Reclaiming Narratives, calls for year-round learning rooted in Hope, inviting students to rejoice in stories of truth, joy & resistance.
A Masterclass in Self-Care!π
βIncredible staff presentation by our #Wellnessleaders! π§ From the presenters to the creative crew who created the fidgets, cue cards, & "Teacher Care Kits"βa total #team effort! So proud of our leaders. ππ#SelfCareWorks@DPwellness4all@MTClife
Here's A little math activity on a snow day. Take your tape, measure friends and go outside and see how much snow you got today and then let us know! #dpmath