Communication knocks down barriers of disagreements between parents and teachers, educators say For Turnbull School director Gareth Reid, it’s important to build relationships between parents and teachers. “Communication and respect on both sides are very important,” says Reid. “It really […]
Sheryl Bennett-Wilson
Tell me a story
Storyteller extraordinaire Timm Holmes draws inspiration from own sons When you get the itch to do something, you just have to do it. Storyteller Timm Holmes realized he wanted to write stories in Grade One. “When I won a storytelling […]
Let your kids be the directors at Shenkman’s summer camp
Even Steven Spielberg started somewhere. If you have a son or daughter aged 10 to 14, who loves all aspects of film production, the Director’s Cut Camp at Shenkman Arts Centre might be just the ticket. “We’ve been running this […]
Exciting season ahead for Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe
The acoustics are outstanding, the studio intimate and even the larger main stage offers an intimate and unique experience – it’s no wonder Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe is popular not only with performers, but with audiences. “We’ve really tried to […]
From board games to costume design
There’s something for every child at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre Music, drama, visual arts, theatre – the Nepean Creative Art Centre has something for every age and interest. And after partial closures for renovations, the centre was back to […]
Extra credit
How do you know if your child needs a tutor? Sheryl Bennett-Wilson asks the experts Often, it’s a phone call from a concerned teacher. Or a report card that indicates your child is struggling in a subject. As Caroline Sohn, […]
There’s something for every interest with the City of Ottawa
What’s your child’s passion? Get them involved in a camp that’s right up their alley Whether your child likes computers, roller skating, BMX biking or chess, the City of Ottawa has camps for every interest and skill level. “I’m […]
Go back in time at Meridian Theatres
Prepare to be amazed by Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium For the last 10 years, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo has been wowing young audiences with the science of paleontology. But Scott Wright, writer and director at Erth Visual & Physical Inc., knew there […]
CBC Kids star comes to Shenkman this spring
When your mother is a kindergarten teacher and your grandmother is an educator, and both are musical – it’s easy to understand why Will Stroet turned to writing kids’ music while finishing his degree in education at the University of […]
CBC Kids star comes to Shenkman this spring
When your mother is a kindergarten teacher and your grandmother is an educator, and both are musical – it’s easy to understand why Will Stroet turned to writing kids’ music while finishing his degree in education at the University of […]