As a leadership advisor / PE Teacher / Coach / Dad / Husband I am faced with many demands on my time. I am sure this sounds familiar to many of you. I returned from the Canadian Student Leadership Conference in Kelowna last week. For conference highlights check out my Twitter feed or Facebook page. … Continue reading Give Up Something Good For Something Better
It Snows Sept. 9 ??? Make Snowmen!
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!
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
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.
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.
Find The Fib
Mr. B Dickson Fib Last week Centennial held our Find The Fib campaign. We asked staff to send us 2 truths and a fib about themselves. We then posted them up near where they teach. It created lots of cool discussions between staff and students. Click on the link to see a sample. (hint: check … Continue reading Find The Fib
Brent Dickson 