Centennial H.S. Calgary has three Student Leadership classes each semester. These are a combination of our Gr. 10 or Sr. classes (gr. 11s and 12s). At the beginning of each semester we go away for a day with those classes to get to know each other better, receive leadership training, and set the direction for … Continue reading Retreat To Move Forward?!
Can A Short Note In A School Locker Make A Difference? Yes!!
A student came to me yesterday and asked if she could speak to me outside of class. As we went out she started to cry. Her grandfather had passed away the day before and that is why she was away from school. She wanted to tell me that when she came back that morning she … Continue reading Can A Short Note In A School Locker Make A Difference? Yes!!
Give Up Something Good For Something Better
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!
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
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.
How To Spot A Liar
GREAT VIDEO FOR LEADERSHIP CLASS - We had a great discussion around this lecture by Pamela Meyer at TED. Hope you enjoy it. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=pamel+meyer+how+to+spot+a+liar&sm=3
Centennial Fall Pep Rally
Centennial's Sr. Leadership Class put on an amazing pep rally Friday. So proud of my students. Here is the video they showed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00bjCO5WpsI We used CSLA's new facepaint product and it really added to the buzz and spirit of the Rally. I recommend it. You can buy it here: http://casaa.myshopify.com/collections/face-paint
Brent Dickson 