Two proud students passing he Math Olympics torch! What a wonderful atmosphere at St.Agnes, teachers and students are supporting and collaborating with one another! We are all thrilled for a day of fun tomorrow, as we investigate the math behind a series of games, sports, and activities!
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My students shared their second big art projects with me. This time we had a wine & cheese gallery walk (I told them grape and apple juice tastes much better than actual wine - so they should never grow up) - The students each picked another students artwork to critique / review based on the rubric they made with me/ an elements and principles of design worksheet (they all dressed up as artists - some as themselves - some wore top hats - some with mustaches / decided British accents would make them seem fancier / mature haha. Such a fun afternoon - went much better than I anticipated so thought I would share. I think planning to have a fancy gallery walk got the students excited / they put a lot more effort into the work knowing it would be displayed / appreciated in class. (See "Collaborative Learning" page for more details about this activity.)
"1.How 2.Can 2.I 4.Serve 5.You" As Catholic teachers we strive to model the value of serving others.10/5/2014 Today two busses full of students, administrators, and teachers from St.Henrys Catholic Elementary School ventured to the University of Toronto to participate in the CIBC Run for the cure. Each and every one of us today became the change we want to see in the world by supporting the friends and families of/ survivors in our community - including our most recent survivor (a school administrator) who has been fighting cancer. Collectively we raised more money than any other school who entered a team in the CIBC run, allowing us to claim first place in the school challenge. This day was moving, it gave all of us a change to communicate/ empathize with one another on a different level. As a result of this beautiful day we have strengthened our web of support for one another, and continued to outline what it means to develop a strong catholic community of individuals at our school.
The Importance of Leadership: Modelling & Inspiring Students With Words of Wisdom in Classrooms9/28/2014 York University's CEC site has worked hard to model the importance of community in schools by first developing it with us first hand in our Catholic Education program. We spent a weekend together at Camp Olympia in Huntsville to kick off our journey towards establishing a strong community of Professors, and Teacher Candidates. At Camp Olympia we learned the importance of taking risks in order to grow as individuals, as well as how importance it is to have encouragement when taking these risks. By the end of the weekend we left with a strong network of close friends, we took home with us the common experiences, and challenges we faced ..... (to be continued)
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AuthorAs a teacher my goal is to awaken joy and potential through co-learning, creative expression, and differentiated instruction in the classroom. As a firm believer in the notion that the journey is often more valuable than one's destination - I am creating this archive of my journey as a co-learner embarking on a career as a teacher. This is not only for myself, but is meant to be shared with, and inspire others alike - so that we may create positive environments for both learning and teaching. Goals:
To uphold and honor dignity, take initiative over ethical responsibilities in relation to my profession, and create a safe and welcoming learning environment that fosters public trust. CARE:Compassion, acceptance, interest, and insight for developing students' potential - requires the commitment of the teacher to care for the health and well being of the students, by being empathetic and display professional judgement in order to be a positive influence in the lives of others.
RESPECT:A teacher must honour dignity, emotional wellness and cognitive development. We must model respect for spiritual and cultural values, social justice, confidentiality, freedom, democracy, and the environment.
TRUSTIt is my duty to be fair, open, and honest. I hold enriching professional relationships with students, colleagues, and parents that are rooted in trust.
INTEGRITY:I am honest, reliable in relation to moral action. I assist others in exercising their integrity in relation to professional commitments and responsibilities.
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