Gr12 Claire facilitated her Upcycle/Repairing Clothes Workshop lunch session she's been planning for her #Clothing4Climate project!
Students brought in clothes & repaired them by adding iron-on patches, sewing or upcycling to create dog toys & scrunchies πΆπ
@LetsTalkScience
Tuesday we facilitated our 5th GROWgirls+ conference in Oxford County! Gr 9 Female, Non-Binary & 2-Spirit youth came together for a day of collaboration & community building. A huge thank you to our community partners & student leaders who made it possible
@TVDSB@cityofwoodstock
This year I brought back collaborative or hands-on components to my final assessments in IDC Leadership & Geography at @HuronPark
While rotating Students were excited to call me over and share their connections! #engaged#triangulation#differentiation
It was great getting the opportunity to continue the learning from Relationship Firsts today with @DrDavidTranter !
As I walk away I'm reflecting on how I can be more purposeful in being a Gardener versus a Carpenter & reflecting on strategies π±
#wellbeing#TheThirdPath#TVDSB
Thank you @danarppe for a great @TVDSB PD session on exploring nature through Geocaching & giving us time in the field to try out activities with your expertise.
HPSS is looking forward to putting our GPS devices to use! π§
#CrossCurricular#Numeracy#Geography#DigitalLiteracy
The 4th GROWgirls+ Conference is a wrap!
400+ Gr 9 female identifying, non binary & 2-Spirit youth from ALL Oxford County Schools came together for a day of empowerment, collaboration & positivity. Student Leaders did a great job planning the day & running breakout sessions π
@ryerson_mr @LetsTalkScience@HuronPark@TVDSB_STEM Very cool! Nothing comes to mind but will love to chat about your experience during STEM Camp! My school is hoping to get Robotics up and running next year!
Robots in Geography!
Students are designing & building robots with @LetsTalkScience STEM Kits to help the management of Canada's natural resources! Some will plant trees, while others will detect our fake oil spills.
Final results to come!
@HuronPark@TVDSB_STEM
HPSS & @CollegeavenueSS combined for a Leadership Retreat last weekend, where we focused on reflection, problem solving and had a Guest speaker lead a workshop for Students.
Student Voice makes me think this will be an annual event!
@TVDSB#community#leadership
Trying out hexagonal thinking as we learn about #LandformRegions
After connecting hexagons Students ventured around the room to add annotations to each others & create their model. Students & I agree we will try it again to make connections in future topics. @HuronPark
Providing multiple access points for Students to demonstrate their understanding has resulted with increased engagement & completion of tasks in my L/P/D Geography Class compared to prior years!
#Geography#MeetThemWhereTheyreAt#Confidence
@ParshatiPatel thank you for numerous PD sessions that were truly valuable, interactive & honest. I had the pleasure of meeting you at UWO Space Educators PD twice & Edu Conferences!
You are & will continue to be a role model of mine!
Some life updates π (1/3)
After incredible 13-years, today is my last day at @WesternU! It has been a fun rideπ
I am grateful for all the opportunities I had to thrive and to work with many amazing people! I am proud of what I built and contributed to during my time!
Gr. 7/8 classes @WinchesterPS extended their learning about the history and significance of poppies by participating in the @FanshaweCollege@TVDSB Sustainable Poppy Project. Thank you @HuronPark Leadership for your assistance.
Last month @HuronPark@CollegeavenueSS & London Central Leadership Students collaborated for a team building camping trip!π
We're excited to continue to collaborate this & build our network of student leaders! Thanks to @TVDSB Outdoor Funding for making the cost equitable!
Tomorrow is wiring day! Gr 11s in Natural Disasters are building their Smart Homes that have sensors powered by #microbits
The crew went directly for their models on Friday as they entered the room- great to see their excitement & engagement as we learn together! @TVDSB_STEM
I'm excited to be a part of TVDSB Read & Reflect-Assessment & Evaluation community of Educators!
We'll be reading #GradingforEquity and meeting virtually to discuss our thoughts, questions & takeaways as a team across @TVDSB schools & panels!
Gradeless = Grading for Equity? π€
'Be aware of how you're reacting to new information... As Quine predicts, it may not be a "happy landing" but as teachers we must always be open to new ideas, knowing we can always improve, that we can always do better by our students'
Gr 9s worked together in 3's to complete challenges that led them to a key in ice that they had to thaw after identifying Heat & Pressure in the rock cycle to unlock their prize.
It was a fun teambuilding, #formative activity that I love to start the year off!
@TVDSB@HuronPark