Look at these amazing self-portraits! Well done grade 5/6s. Thanks for the inspiration Meaghan Samuel #create Halfmoonbay

"Doing" equity, spray-and-pray equity, tokenizing equity.... Which of these 10 traps (and associated tropes) has surfaced in your school's equity work? Beware of Equity Traps & Tropes: bit.ly/2NXhMa2 #edchat

Trying out a story walk on the Halfmoonbay playground. I’m hoping they stay attached and looked forward to offering more. This fun book reminds us to take care of ourselves - what better way than reading in the sunshine!

Considerations as well for the equity work happening in Ontario schools

Principals and vice-principals are calling on the government to immediately prioritize the vaccination of all who work in the education sector. Let's use the April break to get this done. Our letter to the Premier and CMOH: principals.ca/en/who-we-are/…

Set your expectations to higher levels. Kids get it and want appropriate challenges ow.ly/zQfh50Eh8uM

Ramadan Mubarek to all who observe this month of prayer, good deeds, reflection and connection. ocdsb.ca/news/ramadan

These grade 5/6s are making excellent use of the tools available to them as they continue to grow and learn everyday. So powerful! Halfmoonbay Book Creator from Kami Screencastify 🎬 Minecraft Education The Math Learning Center #awesomekids

That’s a Wrap! Part 1 PQP done! Thanks to an amazing instructor and community of Learners. #opcpqp

Coolest teacher technology trick I learned this year? Adding the dash (-) between the “t” and “u” of any YouTube video and it takes away the ads and all of that. It’s super cool and makes the video less tacky.

52 Self-Care Ideas for Kids:

First day with relational rods - exploration

Powerful minds in kinder! Perseverance paid off with relational rods...giraffe puzzle solved!

Talk about a balancing act! This only took the team of 3 students a couple of tries before they caught on to what needed to be done TOGETHER!

We are deeply saddened by the tragic events at Robb Elementary School in Texas. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the community. Our sincere condolences go out to the loved ones of each victim and the communities grieving in the wake of this horrific act.

The sign is up, one more step to being ready. Thanks to our OA Misty and her partner Darren for getting this up tonight before we open our doors tomorrow.

Setting up the tent at Cross Country @OCEAA_Athletics , thanks Halfmoonbay for the loan. Proud of our Shingwàkons students. Thanks Mme deHoog for coaching.

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“This is my friend's 17 year old nephew, Tanner. Yesterday he was enjoying a day at Scissortail Park with his mother and younger siblings when he noticed a person struggling in the pond. Tanner's mom said he did a quick double take then without a word he was running toward the