Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sir John A. Macdonald Grade 11 student Fahima Begum was among the 2012 winners of the Beaverbrook Vimy Prize, a prestigious scholarship that aims to educate and inspire students through the historic Battle of Vimy Ridge, where Canada came of age and was then recognized on the world stage.
Now in its seventh annual edition, the Beaverbrook Vimy Prize is the Vimy Foundation’s flagship program providing students aged 15 to 17 with the unique opportunity to take part in an intensive and rewarding scholarship program in Eu... Full Story
Monday, May 14, 2012
Orchard Park secondary was host to a unique event last week as teens from the Live Different show arrived to share music, videos, magic, humour, personal stories and tips about mental health.
The charity was part of a full day OP devoted to mental health, which also saw students take part in expert-led seminars, hear from a parent about youth mental health and try stress-relieving activities to keep them healthy. Speakers shared their trials, and insights.
“I felt weird and stupid and angry, I started believing all ... Full Story
Monday, May 07, 2012
A teen can face anxiety anywhere at high school.
Gym class may spark fears of a fight or not playing a new sport well enough. The touch of a handrail may see a student fret about the illnesses they will catch. A class presentation may lead to symptoms like shortness of breath, shaking, sweating – a change so evident that friends will ask if the teen is OK.
We want all youth to be OK. One step toward this is the recognition this week of Mental Health Week. The intent is to increase awareness of the signs of mental health ... Full Story
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Families across Hamilton are invited to a series of events this spring that promises to engage, empower and educate children and adults.
HWDSB and the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) will present Focus 4 Family at Parkview and Mountain secondary schools on four dates between April 25 and June 6.
Focus 4 Family is a program designed to offer educational, recreational and creative programs for family members of all ages. It will run four Wednesday nights, and families are welcome to attend one or all of the evenings.Full Story
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
It has been over 10 years since the sport of floorball was introduced in Canada, and the impact it has had in such a short time has been remarkable.
A relatively new sport, floorball originated and gained fame in Europe, before slowly making its way to Canadian soil.
In Hamilton, the sport of floorball is flourishing, especially at Sherwood Secondary School where Grade 12 student Connor Smith has been playing for six years.
“I got my first stick when I was in Grade 8, started playing for the school team in Grade 9... Full Story
Friday, February 03, 2012
The MindShare Learning Report – Canada’s Leading, Learning & Technology eMagazine – has named Dundas Central teacher Heidi Siwak among the winners of the fourth annual MindShare Learning 21st Century Classroom Video Challenge.
The contest is a testament to the digital learning revolution that is happening across the Canadian education landscape and beyond. This year the contest had a record number of submissions and was the most competitive to date. The quality was outstanding and the judge’s panel was extremely chall... Full Story
