Establishing effective habits and routines now makes getting a good start to the school year easy Setting priorities and creating a schedule at the beginning of the school year can help keep students organized, local educators say. Establish […]
Sheryl Bennett-Wilson
Dream team
Honest, collaborative parent-teacher partnerships benefit both educators and students A strong partnership between parents and educators is beneficial for teachers, schools, families and students alike, says the director of Turnbull School. “We want the lines of communication to be open […]
Getting the ball rolling on science
An Ottawa producer is behind the hit TV show ‘Run the Marbles!’ which inspires kids to take STEM out of the classroom You may have seen those awe-inspiring videos of mesmerizing marble runs created by engineers on social media. Instead […]
Learning outside the box
Put a pause on the learning apps and experience something new — summer means taking a step back Gareth Reid has some perhaps unexpected advice for parents of keen students. “Be a tourist in your own town,” says the […]
Mind the gap (year)
A break after high school could be rejuvenating, inspiring and encourage exploration while having minimal impact on academics High school graduation marks a time of celebration and kick off a two-month period of rest and summer fun before diving headlong […]
Aging artfully
Older adults have their own hubs for creativity through popular local programs and workshops It’s welcoming, it’s a place to be creative, it showcases art and artists from the Ottawa-Gatineau region and it’s free. Welcome to the Ottawa Art Gallery. […]
The next big step
We examine how two Ottawa schools help their students move from elementary to high school with confidence At Turnbull School, the process of getting students ready for high school starts in Grade 7. Just ask the school’s director, Gareth […]
Building belonging
At the Ottawa Catholic School Board, DEI measures ensure all students feel welcome The Ottawa Catholic School Board ensures their students feel welcome and a sense of belonging, says its superintendent of leadership and parent engagement. “They are […]
Free to be
Montessori education allows children to explore on their own terms. But how, exactly, does it work? To Kate Millie, Montessori is a way of life. “When you choose Montessori,” says Millie, the board chair of the Association Montessori Internationale, “you […]
Testing the waters
Getting a flavour of the post-secondary experience prepares students for life after high school The Grade 12 students at Heritage Academy get a taste of university life by spending a day at Carleton University. “The Paul Menton Centre at Carleton […]