Please take the time to share this information with your
child/children.
It is a good way for families to connect with the school.
School Council Meets on the third Monday of each month.
All parents are welcome to attend.
The Week in Review…
Visitors from the Netherlands
On Tuesday, November 14th, and in conjunction
with the Quest conference, BHES hosted a delegation of 8 educators from the
Netherlands. We had the pleasure of sharing all the great things that makes
BHES a great place to learn and grow. Our guests observed that our students
were very well-behaved and respectful, and they really enjoyed speaking with
the children about their learning.
Quest
For the last 21 years, YRDSB has hosted the Quest. Quest brings
together 1000+ members of the educational community from around the world.
Participants explore current educational issues and learn together to improve
student achievement and well-being. At Quest 2017 – The Quest for
Well-Being: A Collective Responsibility, participants heard from inspiring speakers
including Minister of Education, Honourable Mitzie Hunter, Margaret Trudeau and
Dr. Jean Clinton, attended personalized learning sessions and got hands-on
experience in the Quest Playground. Participants left the conference with
valuable lessons to share with colleagues and strategies they can implement to
transform their practice right away.
This year at the Quest, the basis for the keynote addresses,
workshop presentations and each supporting element of the conference was based
on five components for well-being:
Equity and Inclusive Education – Identify discriminatory biases and remove systemic barriers in order to support achievement and well-being for all.
Safe and Accepting Schools and Workplaces – Provide
safe, inclusive and accepting learning and working environments that support
the achievement and well-being of every student and staff member.
Healthy Schools and Workplaces – Create learning and
working conditions for students and staff to adopt healthy active living
practices and maintain them throughout their lives.
Positive Mental Health – Support mental health for
all students and staff members by reducing stigma, promoting mental health and
supporting those who are struggling to access care.
Eco Schools and Workplaces – Empower students and
staff with the knowledge, skills, perspectives and desire to act as
environmentally responsible citizens.
Several BHES staff attended this year’s conference.
Well-being is an important component of our school improvement efforts, and we
have been working hard to unpack and understand this within our school context.
What we have determined is that our students have varied identities along with
high academic expectations. As a result, our students need to learn to manage
stress and deal with adversity in positive ways. In order for this to happen, our
teachers need to understand the social, emotional and academic needs of their
students so they can equitably support them. We believe that if teachers consistently support
students by addressing identity, stress, stigma and adversity, then our students will build the
personal resources necessary for self-regulation, resiliency and self-advocacy.
By balancing the social, emotional and academic needs of
our students we will empower
all students to become engaged and
caring citizens of the world.
The Week Ahead…
Date
|
Event/Activity
|
Monday, November 20th
|
Parent Teacher Interview
Request sent home
7:00-9:00 – School Council
Meeting
|
Tuesday, November 21st
|
8:00-5:30 – Intermediate Girls’
Area Volleyball Tournament
Math Professional Development -
Intermediate
|
Wednesday, November 22nd
|
8:00-5:30 – Intermediate Boys’ Area
Volleyball Tournament
Progress Report Cards Go Home
|
Thursday, November 23rd
|
3:30-8:30 – Parent Teacher
Interviews
Math Professional Development -
Junior
|
Friday, November 24th
|
PA Day – Parent Teacher
Interviews
|
On-going Events…
Family Skate Night – Saturday, December 2nd
(Register on School Cash on-line)
Family Movie Night – Thursday, December 7th (Details
to be released and Registration on School Cash on-line on
Tuesday on
Tuesday November 21st)
Go Girls
Intermediate Girls' and Boys' Volleyball
CIA
First Lego League
Eco-Club
