Day of Pink

Congratulations to everyone who participated in making Pink Shirt Day a success. This special day was not only an opportunity to recognize the importance of our continued commitment to a "bully free life" but also a renewal of our commitment to community and character.

Within the many touching stories shared from that day, it was clear that it was the act of "coming together" with an intention of caring for one another, celebrating differences and inclusion for all that mattered most of all to everyone.

Visit http://www.adsb.on.ca/ for more pictures and a list of activities from that day.

Children Helping Children Through Education

Free The Children

Through leadership training at home and community development projects abroad, Free The Children empowers youth everywhere to make a difference. Their motto is Free children from poverty. Free children from exploitation. Free children from the idea that they are powerless to change the world.

"Free The Children is the world’s largest network of children helping children through education, with more than one million youth involved in our innovative education and development programs in 45 countries. Founded in 1995 by international child rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children has a proven track record of success. The organization has received the World’s Children’s Prize for the Rights of the child (also known as the Children’s Nobel Prize), the Human Rights Award from the World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations, and has formed successful partnerships with leading school board and Oprah’s Angel Network."

~Free the Children

The Educator's resource page http://www.freethechildren.com/getinvolved/educator/ provides many ideas for teachers to help engage students in global citizenship and empowers students to get involved and make a difference. Global Voices is an exciting classroom-based program aimed at developing global citizens! Teachers can sign up to receive on-line articles and resources that help support their classroom Character Education program and inspire their students to change the world through issues-based activities and discussion. Sign up here:

http://www.freethechildren.com/getinvolved/educator/programs.php?type=global

For more information and resources to support student engagement and leadership in your school and classroom, please contact me.

Kerry Grbich
Program Team

Character Education Special Assignment Teacher, K-12

705-945-7433

Welcome Back to a Wonderful New School Year

Welcome back!

Thank you to all of our students,teachers, parents, community members, stakeholders and administrative team for your continued efforts and commitment to the success of our Character Education initiative. The importance of character development in our students is reflected in the daily work of our schools and as a priority in our Board policies, practices and interactions. An intentional and purposeful focus on character development supports student learning and is viewed as the foundation of student success as found in the Community, Care and Culture pillar of our Board Improvement Plan. Student leadership and engagement will continue to be a focus. Please follow this blog for important character information and updates.

Kerry Grbich
Program Team
ADSB Character Education Special Assignment Teacher, K-12