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.

Character Happens In Our Schools

There continues to be so many amazing Character opportunities and activities happening in our schools! Look for the new "Celebrating Character" newsletter coming to your school soon, with lots of great tips for embedding character in your classroom and school every day, suggestions for dealing with bullying and how to get your students involved in leadership and service learning...through character in action!

Character in Action
Students across ADSB continue to take on leadership roles in their schools and are involved in active citizenship through a variety of service learning opportunities. With encouragement from their teachers and peers, students are finding creative ways to give to their community and make a difference. All schools are participating in Pink Shirt day this coming Feb.23rd in acknowledgement of their commitment to a "bully-free" life! Together we make a difference.

Speak Up Grants
Congratulations to the successful recipients of the 2010/2011 student Speak Up grants. Intermediate students across Ontario are given the opportunity to write proposals to get involved in making their school a better place to learn. We look forward to hearing more about the progress of their projects and their successes.

Contact Kerry Grbich to have your school’s stories included on the blog.

The Travelling Flag

The Travelling Flag pays tribute to our fallen heroes, their families, injured, those currently serving and our veterans. On Dec. 19th, 2010, you may participate in this special event that will honour Scott Vernelli.

Sault Ste. Marie Armoury

375 Pine St.

11:00-3:00

Proceeds will go to The MCpl Scott Vernelli Playground at Queen Elizabeth School.

Organizers ask to please wear red to support our military during this day.

"The flag travels to military families and our supporters alike. Many legions, school groups, and families of the fallen , injured and deployed receive the flag. There are no specific guidelines as it means something different for all. It only pertains to Afghanistan. It is brought to many legions for our veterans to sign, it comes with a journal, many of our injured write to say thank you to a family whose son or daughter may have held their hand, it is written in by families who want to share their experiences or what the flag means to them. It is designed for all to be shared by all. It has begun its journey in Newfoundland and will travel all over Canada. It is not a hugely publicized event, was never the intention. It is for us as Canadians to share our experiences. When it eventually comes home in 2011, all that have been involved will make a general consensus of where it will call home."