Creating both a sensory room and a body break room has allowed us to effectively respond to needs identified by our school community. Having an active space with a clear focus on movement and a different and distinct space that focuses on calming and regulation allows for school staff to be responsive to a student’s specific need. It supports and develops student choice and independence and provides the tools and strategies students need to self-regulate as well as advocate for their needs.
Everybody has a story. And there's something to be learned from every experience.
Rhonda Pidwerbeski, full-day kindergarten teacher
A hallway conversation confirmed Rhonda Pidwerbeski’s belief in the benefits of full-day kindergarten.
Catherine Weenk and Pat Boot are All In
With their All In endowment match of $2.25 million, they will be investing over $3.75 million to support our youngest learners struggling to achieve Grade 3 reading in Grade 3.
Tailoring My Donations to Fit My Soul
My husband and I have our decades-long passion projects, plus we contribute in smaller ways to several worthy causes. We learn as much as we can about other needs, and when new causes catch our attention, we carefully assess our skills, time, and budget before expanding our interests.
STEM education kits expand student learning in science and math
Cardboard, compact discs and DVDs, outdated electronics, and a variety of other obsolete or unused materials are repurposed for hands-on […]
Healthy Learning at Westmount Community School
Through the nutrition program, students were able to learn that they not only enjoyed healthy food, but also that healthy foods have a positive impact on their learning and overall well-being.
The Importance of Cheer Crates
The following is a note received from a school staff person after delivering a Cheer Crate to a student’s family: […]
Jody Glines, Principal
Jody Glines is the principal of Vincent Massey Community School in the Saskatoon neighbourhood of Massey Place. According to Glines, […]