Parents
For our parents, this new section is especially for you. Check out some great videos and some interesting articles and links that will help you support your teen. Thanks for all you do as parents and guardians to be there for our students! It takes a village to raise a child!
VideosWorld Cancer Day - February 4th. (Wear Blue and Orange)
As we recognize Orange Shirt Day and the sad part of our history that lies behind this day, hear from the creator of this day, Phyllis (Jack) Webstad
As we enter this scary and uncertain time, like we have never experienced before, check out this video presentation prepared by Eastern Health based on how to parent during a pandemic.
November SKJH is celebrating Learning Disabilities and ADHD awareness month. Take a look at the video below on what it is like to have a learning disability in writing.
Unsure of the many LGBTQ terms out there? Check out this video done with Shaun Majumder and 22 minutes - learning all about trans terminology.
Friday we celebrated World Mental Health Day. Take a look at this short video on this day and how we can take care of our mental health!
With a new year in full swing. There is bound to be some nervousness and worries about coming to a new school for our grade 6s and starting Junior High for our grade 7s. Take a look at this video with your child to help you and them prepare for Middle School and Junior High.
Pronouns are such an important part of who are person is and how they identify themselves. Some people find it hard to relate to He or She and instead prefer something gender Neutral - why not try THEY!
We often hear the word Bullying used many times throughout the day. Bullying is a very serious action and the word carries a lot of weight. However are we always using the term correctly? Many behaviours in our schools and around us although referred to as bullying are in fact not. Many behaviours can be serious and not be bullying. Take a look at this short video to see if you are using the term correctly.
With January 30th being Bell Let's Talk Day and SKJH celebrates Mental Health and Illness Awareness Month in January the video for this month has to do with Stress. We hear all the time about stress and anxiety and often fear its impact on our students. Watch this enlightening Ted Talk video to learn some interesting facts about what we fear so much and how to make stress your friend!
The video this month is a tear jerker, but a very relevant topic in our society and here at St. Kevin's Junior High. Please check it out. Only 7 minutes of your time!
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