Education is not student centered, but it is relationship centered. Principals who build relationships with teachers will get their best & teachers who build relationships with students will get their best.
Taking a lot of time the past two weeks to discuss our emotions and highlight strategies we can use to manage stress and tough emotions. We started our emotion wheels today, love seeing what Ss create @TVDSBSafeSchool @TVDSB#essentialconditionsforlearning#regulation
It never feels like it’s fast enough or good enough or that we’re meeting all of the required deadlines. That’s because education is ongoing. It’s not determined by a specific date or age. We can support them in getting a little better everyday. #EssentialConditionsForLearning
ALT Trauma-informed education is a journey, not a checklist. There is no magical program that’s going to fix kids because we’re not fixing kids. We’re supporting kids in being successful. -- Mathew Portell, Educator
If we’ve done the work around identity, then students will know, they will be valued for who they are and what they need in this new setting. ❤️#essentialconditionsforlearning
More of the fun awaiting Gr 9 families this afternoon at the House of Blue 4:00-5:30 - come for a tour with your student and then stay to watch football! Jr @ 6 pm, Sr @ 8 pm. @TVDSB#welcome#families#EssentialConditionsforLearning @TVDSBSafeSchool
Welcome to our Grade 9 Meet the Teacher night! This afternoon from 4:00-5:30 pm, Gr 9 families are welcome! Hot dogs, pop, water, a photo booth, door prizes, robotics, and remote control club are here for you! @TVDSB#welcome#community#EssentialConditionsforLearning
Pleased to share the @TVDSBEquity Newsletter for September, 2022. Staff are invited to review information related to Mennonite Heritage Week, Orange Shirt Day, anti-racism strategies & inclusive language practices.