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These Students Don’t Have Feet of CLAY(0)
On May 30th 40 environmentally conscientious secondary students from across Avon Maitland met at Stratford Northwestern Secondary School for C.L.A.Y. 2013. What is C.L.A.Y.? It is an opportunity to celebrate great environmental achievements in our… Continue Reading These Students Don’t Have Feet of CLAY
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Bringing the World to Avon Maitland
Host Families Needed in Huron and Perth Counties Click on image to view full size flyer Historically, Avon Maitland has had a relatively small number of international students who choose to attend one of our… Continue Reading Bringing the World to Avon Maitland
Writing the Songs that the Whole World Sings
Clinton Public School now has classes full of song writers, thanks to songwriter/composer/playwright David Archibald. David Archibald played his first guitar in Spain, and you can still find the warmth of the Andalusian sunshine in… Continue Reading Writing the Songs that the Whole World Sings
We’re All Able in Different Ways
Submitted by Avon Public School Late last month the boys and girls at Avon Public School experienced some differentiated learning, beyond their usual learning activities. Home Health Oxygen generously provided 14 wheelchairs to our grade… Continue Reading We’re All Able in Different Ways
What is Your Brain Colour?
Story courtesy of Leigh Cassell, Digital Human Library Curator Sheila Galzov, internationally acclaimed personality expert, professional speaker, award-winning author, educator, and Digital Human Library member, shared her program “What Colour is Your Brain?” via video… Continue Reading What is Your Brain Colour?
Moving from Great to Excellent in Education Week
Education Week is under way in Ontario, an event that the Avon Maitland District School Board says gives schools a chance to connect with their school communities. Avon Maitland follows a theme set out each year… Continue Reading Moving from Great to Excellent in Education Week
Board Meeting Highlights – Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Always Learning Awards & Years of Service As part of the Good News segment of the Board meeting, trustees saluted the Always Learning Award Recipients and recognition of the years of Service. The celebration was… Continue Reading Board Meeting Highlights – Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Puppeteers and Pyramids at Brookside
Grade 4 Puppeteers Workshop Brookside Public School’s Grade 4 class was treated to an amazing puppetry workshop funded by the Foundation for Education. Puppeteer Kristi Friday taught the students about puppet types and about dramatic… Continue Reading Puppeteers and Pyramids at Brookside
Science Fair Team Heading to Lethbridge.
The 52nd Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) will be held in Lethbridge, Alberta and this district will be well represented once again. The 2013 Canada-Wide Science Fair will feature the top 400 science projects by students… Continue Reading Science Fair Team Heading to Lethbridge.
It’s Peace Tree Week in Avon Maitland Schools
Schools across the Avon Maitland District are celebrating “Peace Tree” week. April 1-5, 2013 was designated “Peace Tree” week to celebrate equity and inclusivity. The special week is inspired by Canadian Independent Film Producer Mitra… Continue Reading It’s Peace Tree Week in Avon Maitland Schools