On Sept. 9 Calgary woke up to about 3 inches of snow. I may live in the Great White North but this was too much! We had our Leadership kickoff retreat happening that day. One of the activities that day was happening on the field. So we adjusted. If it snows, make snowmen! Something that … Continue reading It Snows Sept. 9 ??? Make Snowmen!
Thank A Mentor – Retiring Gr. 1 Teacher Gets A Surprise Farewell
I love this video from Kid President recognizing an amazing teacher who impacted many lives during her years as a Gr. 1 teacher. I am sure there are many teachers who never hear how much they are appreciated but have made the same impact. One of my childhood mentors, Bob Gilson, passed away last month … Continue reading Thank A Mentor – Retiring Gr. 1 Teacher Gets A Surprise Farewell
Another Reason To Teach Leadership
I had an amazing, unexpected experience last week. I was out mowing the front lawn when a truck drove by and I saw someone give me the quick sideways look. The truck turned around and two large men got out. It was Travis and Dan, members of my first Leadership class at Centennial, who graduated … Continue reading Another Reason To Teach Leadership
Car Smash Principals
Last Tuesday and Wednesday Centennial held a Car Smash to raise money to purchase a wig for one of our students fighting cancer. A great success for three reasons: 1. A Grade 10 student was the driving force behind the activity. It was her idea and contact that got us the car. She led the … Continue reading Car Smash Principals
My Tech Yodas
I am continually amazed at the Tech abilities of my leadership students. This week I was either hacked or spammed on Twitter. I had no idea, but Ethan the Leadership All Star texted me and warned what happened. My reply was thanks, what do I do now. He texted me through it and all is … Continue reading My Tech Yodas
Coyote Lip Sync Battle
Centennial's Sr. Leadership class ran a fantastic Lip Sync Battle last week. This was based on the Lip Sync Battles you can find on Jimmy Fallon's show. We had 6 students and a teacher participate. There were lots of students watching and we conveniently forgot to declare a winner :). It was also a great … Continue reading Coyote Lip Sync Battle
Great Anti-Bullying Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYVvE4tr2BI My church produced a great Anti-Bullying video. It created a lot of talk with our youth about what is bullying and our responsibility to stop it. I hope you enjoy it.
Gratitude Video
We had a great discussion in Leadership class about how leaders need to show gratitude towards others. We then watched this video by Louis Schwartzberg. The class was loving this video. Lots of positive comments after. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXDMoiEkyuQ
Leadership Graduate Superstars!
Celebrated our 3 yr Leadship Grads @ lunch Jan 16 w/ Pizza, a Powerpoint, and signed "Oh The Places You Will Go" books. Ashley, Ronan, Kayla, Shelby u rock! They are leaving behind a great legacy at Centennial.
Principal / Leadership Advisor
Here is an inspirational video from a principal who was a Leadership Advisor. She truly understands the role of Student Leadership in schools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q6savXtAds&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D7q6savXtAds&app=desktop
Brent Dickson 