THIS IS AN EMAIL FROM SD 72 IN REGARDS TO WHAT ONLINE SCHOOLING WILL LOOK LIKE IN B.C. HERE IS THE EMAIL SENT OUT: March 27, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians: Hello everyone, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families all the best during these challenging times. I know that these past …
BC School District Release for Online Schooling
This is an email from the NDSS Francophone School Principal in regards to what Online Schooling will look like in B.C. Looking at the models they are using across Canada for e-learning, and what a school district in BC that serves Nanaimo-Ladysmith students has released, I believe we have a pretty good idea that SD68 will be heading in the …
100+ Free Educational Resources For Home-Based Learning
We understand that this is a stressful time & not all schools have released what they are doing. We guess that they will be offering emailed packages or links to online learning platforms. I’m also going to guess that teachers will have online tutoring office hours (or the like). But don’t quote me on this as it’s just an educated …
Chris Bordeleau
Learning Style Scores Visual: 6 Auditory: 8 Kinesthetic: 12 Favourite Movie: Swades (2004) Favourite TV Show: Jeopardy! Favourite Video Game: DOTA 2 Favourite Book: Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse Chris has been tutoring in some capacity all throughout his career as a student. He recognized at a young age how rewarding it was to assist his peers with learning in any …
5 Tips to Help Teens Prepare For The B.C. Provincial Exams & Other Finals
Exam season is upon us! This semester’s B.C. provincial exams will be held from June 21 to June 27, and cover English, Math/Numeracy, and French subjects. Back in 2016, the province changed the provincial exam requirements. Instead of writing five provincial exams, most students only have to write two (and French immersion students write three). While the reduction in exams …
Pamphlet — For Your Eyes Only!
Thanks again :)! Here’s the feedback I need: The pamphlet will be used to give people that know nothing about us, more information. 1) Knowing what you now know about us, does the pamphlet accurately describe our services? 2) Also, would you feel proud giving the pamphlet out to other family or friends that you would want to refer to …
Giving the Gift of Confidence…
“A year from now you may wish you had started today.” The Gift of Confidence, Resiliency & Empowerment While some kids expect money or toys for their graduation, the gift of confidence, resiliency & empowerment will be remembered long after the money has been blown through or their toy has broken. Adding a non-toy gift to your gift line-up can help ensure …
Building Effective Parent-Teacher Relationships…
And Never Worry About Marks Again By Amber Scotchburn, author of Parenting … With A Twist Did you know that students whose parents are involved in their school have fewer behavioral problems and perform better academically? Did you know that positive parent-teacher interactions positively affect teachers’ self-perception and job satisfaction? Now that you know, here are seven things teachers and parents can do …