After 30+ years gearing up for a new year among kids and colleagues in a school, Sept '22 has been an exciting new opportunity. So appreciative to return to the PDP at SFU, where I launched in '91, with amazing mentors supporting new aspiring teachers #SFUEducation @sfueducation

A bit overdue, but never too late to say a huge thanks to the students, staff and parents of DeBeck Elementary. I will miss this warm and welcoming school community! All best to everyone for a fun summer to rest, recharge and enjoy this beautiful corner of the world. Go Dragons!

The new DeBeck playground is finally open, and it was well worth the wait! Such a great addition, and an invaluable place for physical development, social learning and FUN!! Well done everyone who made it happen! @debeckdragons @RichmondSD38

Kids harvesting spring potatoes grown in big pots @debeckdragons; so much accomplishment, excitement and a palpable sense of wonder. An absolute joy to witness! @RichmondSD38

So great to have live music performances coming back to DeBeck Elementary! Parents and students have enjoyed an excellent series of outdoor lunchtime concerts by our band students. The schoolyard is alive, with the sound of music!😆 @debeckdragons @RichmondSD38

Congratulations to our young DeBeck students who were recognised by the City of Richmond for their participation in a contest related to electric vehicles. Learning for sustainability and healthy communities! @debeckdragons @RichmondSD38

Huge thanks to our PAC and many parent volunteers, for coming out on Saturday to help with our new playground community build. Amazing support and contribution. It's nearly done... and the kids can't wait to get onto the new structure! @RichmondSD38 @debeckdragons

To develop new school-wide language aligning with our values, we asked our community what it would look like, feel like & sound like if we could make DeBeck the greatest school. Staff dug into the feedback, and what did we learn? Kindness connects us. @RichmondSD38 @debeckdragons

The gardens of DeBeck Elementary are once again coming alive. Always fun to see kids working together in a garden,.. preparing the soil, planting, tending, watering, weeding, and celebrating their efforts! @debeckdragons @RichmondSD38

Happy to have joined the team in @RichmondSD38 at Howard DeBeck Elementary School. Friendly, curious students, a dedicated staff and a welcoming community vibe. Greatest sandbox ever! @debeckdragons

Last day after a long and challenging year @IICS1911. Nevertheless, the community got through it successfully! Water balloons, picnics, assemblies, and the goodbye wave in the rain! So grateful for being part of the #iicscommunity these past 3 years. Best to all Dolphins!

Busy campuses @IICS1911 with more grades back in face-to-face learning. Outdoor classes, archaeology digs, student-run field day, and the Gr 6 Band performs... after one live group practice! The buzz is great! #iicscommunity

The virtual 2021 PYP Exhibition @IICS1911 was a tribute to student resilience and commitment, backed up by endless support and encouragement from dedicated teachers and parents. These young people will move mountains! Congrats and thank you to all! @MingmayBridges @MonikaHoge

Here's 33 minutes well worth listening to with @drhkelly on education2morrow.com/wellbei… Leaders who cultivate positive climate and culture support individual and collective wellbeing, nurture resilience and help people thrive. So important, anytime, let alone these days.

"Love Reading Week" @iics1911 took on many forms this year, from "Favorite Character Dress Up Day" to "Bring Your Favorite Bedtime Story Day" to Dr Suess read-alouds. On campus and online... all for the love of reading. Even Fluffy the cat got into it at Hisar!

Gr 5 students @IICS1911 get inventive, designing and building marble-run roller coasters in their forces & motion science inquiry. Hands-on, home-based learning in DL! @LaurenGrahame11 #iicscommunity

This was FUN! Early years marshmallow bonfire at Hisar campus today. Totally sweet! @IICS1911 @charaine #iicscommunity