by Rose | Apr 28, 2017 | Co-op, Company, General
Today marks the last day of our winter co-op students’ work term. Anya, Amina, and Ana-Maria were the first three co-op students at Minute School. Their enthusiasm, energy, hard work, ideas, and input have contributed to our mission of helping students succeed...
by Rose | Mar 15, 2017 | High school, March Break, Self-care, Sleep, Study tips
You have a week off from school. How are you planning to spend this time and make the most of it? Here are some ideas on what to do over March Break. Sleep – No doubt, you have been busy in the past weeks. March Break is good time to catch up on some sleep!...
by Rose | Feb 22, 2017 | General, High school
Today is Pink Shirt Day. It is an awareness day about bullying; to start conversations, to show support for those who experience / have experienced bullying, and, to take a stand against bullying. The history around this day is unique. Pink Shirt Day arose out of a...
by Rose | Jan 25, 2017 | General, Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Raising awareness and improving student mental health and wellness is an ongoing concern – and not just limited to #BellLetsTalk Day. Most of my career has been focused on working with young adults with mental health concerns. As a result, it is a conversation...
by Rose | Jan 24, 2017 | Exams, High school, Math, Study tips
It is that time of year when many high school students are writing math exams and, for those in Ontario, the EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics. In conversation with high school math teachers and our co-op students, preparation and practice emerged as the two key...
