Kim Kniaz

Middle School Principal

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@branksomehall was full of life this week with the annual Student Leadership Conference

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@ALIVEOutdoors Connectival was Amazing! A fun filled day of @branksomehall community building and my Grade 7 team won!!

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@branksomehall Installation 2020 was the highlight of this week!

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The @branksomehall Community Connection Day walk begins! Time to reconnect with friends and teachers

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An important reminder to focus on connection and empathy as we welcome students back to school

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#BranksomeHall social worker Joelle Therriault recommends this new "mental health literacy package" from School Mental Health Ontario as part of the broad BH emphasis on social-emotional well-being: https://t.co/g95I39TSgT
#BHFall2020 #BHReadySetReopen #KeepBHHealthy

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More than 160 #BranksomeHall employees took part in the first session of five book clubs, designed to explore social justice issues and support anti-Black racism education at a systemic level. Read more: https://t.co/sZvn4qMl16

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Here's another Welcome Back video, sent to our Junior School parents, courtesy of Junior School Head Amanda Kennedy, who can't wait to see everyone and see the halls come alive once again.
#BHFall2020 #BHReadySetReopen #KeepBHHealthy
https://t.co/DMf4PWW0eh

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The long weekend kick-off is made even more special for #BranksomeHall as we welcome back our boarding community on their move-in day. Many have been self-isolating since their return from international locales, so it's a very unusual and especially exciting homecoming for all.

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It's time for our weekly parent newsletters to start up again! And that means it's time for a Welcome Back video, courtesy of newly appointed Senior and Middle School Head Kim Kniaz.
#BHFall2020 #BHReadySetReopen #KeepBHHealthy
https://t.co/pm4Ziqqf3r

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Human connection is critical to happiness under normal conditions, and essential during times of high stress. But having social support is not the same as having company. 1/4

[CASEL @caselorg]

Have you downloaded the #SELRoadmap for Reopening School? Now is a great time to focus on Critical Practice 2, which addresses how strengthening adult #SEL can support the return to school. Featuring insights from @SupKylaOUSD of @OUSDNews. Download: https://t.co/mAFhNYca8N

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Have you downloaded the #SELRoadmap for Reopening School? Critical Practice 3 addresses how to provide the kind of supportive learning environment students need, now more than ever, with insights from @DPSNewsNow school principal Cesar Rivera. Download: https://t.co/mAFhNYca8N

[SocialEmotionalLearning @SELearningEDU]

As adults we must always be mindful of our body language & tone of voice when supporting kids who are exhibiting challenging behavior or experiencing heightened emotions. A composed, non-confrontational approach that exudes calmness is just as important as the words we use. #SEL

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#BranksomeHall has a final special message to share with students before summer break. This #StrongerTogether video, with messages from faculty & staff, was shown at Green Carpet & recognizes their perseverance & hard work, especially over the past months. https://t.co/VCrX9FcTZ8

[Eva Lau @MrsEvaLau]

Congratulations to my daughter and to all the Graduates in #ClassOf2020 @branksomehall. The cutest graduation ceremony ever! I Through this pandemic, I know you all have more resilience, strength and empathy than ever. Go and make this world a better place! 🎉🎊🥂

[Kim Kniaz @kimkniaz]

Looking forward to a night of student creativity

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The show must go on! You're invited to the #BranksomeHall's Diploma Programme's Virtual Film Festival, screening tomorrow, May 7, 7-8 p.m. Registration is required for this live webinar, co-presented by Branksome, The York School and UCC.
https://t.co/Vy3Uyhm9Oh

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On National Child and Youth #MentalHealth Day we're proud to have launched our #BranksomeHall "SELfcare Toolkit" for our community—a range of curated social & emotional practices and self-care tools to support #wellbeing in these extraordinary times: https://t.co/nbN0i6qAci #SEL