Mental Health is a Universal Human Right October 10th is World Mental Health Day – a day set aside to acknowledge the importance of mental health and wellbeing in our lives, raising awareness as a way to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental
Join Ms. Sekai, Secondary Social-Emotional Counselor, on Monday 9 October All secondary parents are invited to join Ms. Sekai, Secondary Social-Emotional Counselor, on Monday 9 October, for a conversation on navigating the teenage years, a developmental stage which can present a variety of
Service groups are student-led service as action/CAS initiatives to support and interact with the local community. On Service Saturdays, student Leaders design and plan half-day learning experiences once a month. During these sessions, students invite our community partners and run workshops/science projects/create performances/sports
Help us decide on names At ISD we understand that classroom pets inspire our students to uphold the values of responsibility and respect for all living things. We empower our students with life skills that are applicable and transferable beyond the classroom. We
See how proud we are and stop by our Grade 1 artwork exhibit! Grade 1 are proud to showcase our artwork that we created throughout our Unit of Inquiry Who We Are. We developed our understanding of the concepts of identity and growth
Shanna Schwartz, Curriculum Coordinator for Primary Literacy at TCRWP visits ISD Last week we were delighted to host Shanna Schwartz, Curriculum Coordinator for Primary Literacy at Teachers College Reading and Writing program (TCRWP). In this role, she provides leadership throughout the TCRWP organization,
Come along and be a part of what we are showcasing in October! Thursday 12 October: Pre-K is celebrating how “People use different art forms to express emotions and ideas.” Tuesday 17 October: Grade 2 is sharing how “Celebrations are a way of
Learning experiences outside of the classroom. School trips not only make lessons more fun and exciting, but they can broaden student understanding of topics. More teachers are stepping out of the classroom to encourage real-world learning and self-discovery. Please see a schedule of
Term 1 assessments Term 1 MAP testing is underway in Primary. As always, we share that as a school this is simply a tool for us to know where students are at and how best to support them. It’s certainly not something to
Let’s all think about our mental wellbeing this 10th October! The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. This year, the theme is