This past weekend launched the ISABC Prospective Heads’ Residency Weekend Retreat held at remote venues on the Shawnigan Lake School premises far away from students and staff. It was a fun-filled eventful weekend of knowledge sharing, mentorship, and most importantly connectivity. The sessions focused on personal values, leadership style and getting to know oneself and […]
ISABC June 2020 Newsletter
The ISABC is excited to welcome Jane Reitsma, who will be covering Bonnie Fisher’s maternity leave as Executive Coordinator. Jane comes to the ISABC from a community and international development education background. Jane received her Bachelor of Education degree at UBC with a focus on social justice. After spending time working for UBC, Jane created […]
ISABC students created this beautiful virtual choir performance to You Will Be Found by Dear Evan Hansen. The video was produced by Joshua Tamayo. A special thank you to Anne Bonnycastle for the idea and organization of the video and to David Buchan who was tremendously helpful in creating the recording tracks. Thank you to the […]
ISABC May 2020 Monthly Newsletter
Student motivation and organization can be tricky in this new online learning environment. Our new 6-session Executive Function Online Coaching package supports families with the transition to remote learning. We can help students experience success with their learning, no matter the format! Click here to find out more: https://fraseracademyx.ca/programs-for-learners/executive-function-onlin…
Useful Links COVID 19 Planning Resources Check out the “Good News in Education” webpage The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 dashboard The Ministry of Education Keep Learning website “7 Tips for talking to kids about COVID-19” poster on the Fraser Health website Mar. 27 – A joint letter for Parents from Minister Fleming and […]
1:1 Remedial Math Instruction – now offered remotely! Students who have difficulty processing math will benefit from working with a 1:1 math instructor in our After3 program. Our instructors work with students to fill in any gaps in math knowledge and work towards bringing each student to grade level. Instructors begin at a student’s level […]
Grade 10 student Taya Lee is using her drive and self-motivation to lend a helping hand, by starting a non-profit online tutoring organization called ‘School Helpers.’ The organization offers free one-on-one tutoring and support for students across Vancouver Island in Grades 4 to 9. They provide educational resources and a drop in question forum for […]
With the start of their Science unit on Space, Grade 6 Science students had the chance this week to go on a virtual tour of the solar system when they walked around their neighbourhood, backyard, or house. Ms. Ana Vera and Ms. Shawna Parks took the students for a walk around their neighbourhoods as their […]