We listened to Christmas music and had a lovely time thinking and talking about the members of Canadian Armed forces today. These Christmas cards were passed on to Dan Hennessey as a contribution to the Adopt the Troops campaign. Hebbville Academy @SSRCE_NS Canadian Army

We remember Hebbville Academy @SSRCE_NS

When kids feel like they have things in common with the adults in their lives, there is strong evidence that they are more open to learning. If commonalities are not obvious, it is our responsibility to seek them out. #HowLearningHappens (Filmed in December 2019)

There was huge excitement and deep gratitude among these learners as they received their personalized cards from Santa and Mrs. Claus today. Hebbville Academy @SSRCE_NS @MarkFurey1

Learners in 3&4 took the lessons they learned from texts and created positive reminders for those walking the Bull Run Trail Hebbville Academy Green Schools NS @MarkFurey1 Karen Seamone SSRCE Literacy @SSRCE_NS

These Hebbville Academy walked to their school community mailbox to mail postcards filled with words of encouragement & praise as they learn to be compassionate to themselves. Getting mail, even if it’s from yourself always feels amazing! SSRCE Literacy @SSRCE_NS Canada Post

All the meaningful literacy, math, CRP and SEL happened in grade 3 & 4 as these thrilled learners shared valentine cards with one another. SSRCE Literacy Hebbville Academy @SSRCE_NS

Building a deeper understanding and awareness of inclusivity because love is love especially when you are a Hebbville Ally Hebbville Academy @SSRCE_NS

These engaged learners practiced writing leads for non-fiction reports Hebbville Academy SSRCE Literacy @SSRCE_NS

Talk about integrated learning and engagement! These proud, Canadian learners in Gr 4 assembled a giant provincial puzzle of Canada then added labels and presented it to their classmates in Gr 3 Hebbville Academy SSRCE Literacy @SSRCE_NS Justin Trudeau NS Education and Early Childhood Development

“We got the bikes!” Learners in grade 3 and 4 at Hebbville Academy were beyond excited to see the arrival of these brand new bikes delivered by Carson from Decathlon Sports Dartmouth Hebbville Academy Health & Wellness NS Health Promotion Green Schools NS @SSRCE_NS

Learners in Grades 3 & 4 are ready to use their imaginations as they deepen their connection to their learning spaces and places Hebbville Academy SSRCE Literacy @SSRCE_NS NS Outdoor Network Green Schools NS Gillian Judson, PhD Hike Nova Scotia

Rhythmic, patterned desk drumming is a great & super fun way to regulate our bodies thanks to the positive noise grant these creative learners acquired Lori Desautels Hebbville Academy Karen Seamone @SSRCE_NS Emily Strong

These Bull Run Trail Ambassadors were out on the trail yesterday with their bikes Hebbville Academy @SSRCE_NS Health & Wellness @NSHealthMHA Green Schools NS

There has been so much creativity and thoughtfulness going on Hebbville Academy as learners design ☮️ posters representing connectivity Lions International @SSRCE_NS Art Gallery of NS

What if our rubrics were wheels instead of linear progressions that give the impression of learning coming to an end? A colleague brought me this idea and I can’t stop thinking about it.

Read the recent edition of #CCU Connections, the news magazine of the Confederation of Canadian Unions, with a special focus on mental health and well-being. Please share online and on your affiliate’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Read at ccu-csc.ca/spring-2022-ed…