We want to share with you about two fabulous new recess initiatives that are happening here at Garden Avenue. The first is the Peaceful Recess Project which is hosted in the library by Ms. Cox and Ms. Schulz. The second is our Impromptu Dance Parties with DJ CC (Ms. Cox) in the school yard.
The Peaceful Recess Project is an initiative that is actually happening in many schools around the city. It is a completely silent space for students who enjoy having a little bit of peace and quiet in their day. Students can read, colour, use our breathing balls or yoga cards, or even just sit and think. It is a time to recharge and refresh before the rest of the school day, and there are so many students who are participating that we will most likely move to having it twice a week instead of just once a week!! Currently it is on Tuesday during afternoon recess.
Our impromptu dance party in the school yard takes place every Monday during morning recess. Dancing together builds a sense of community; boosts our energy; and is simply a lot of fun! We have such a large number of movers and groovers that we may be adding another recess to the party!!
We are grateful for the support of our parent council for funding so many special supplies for both projects. So thank you for our breathing balls, special mindfulness books, chimes, and our new portable bluetooth speakers which are making our students so happy and peaceful, and building such wonderful connections in our school community.
We noticed that every school picture provided by Edge Imaging has the word school spelt incorrectly. We are in the process of rectifying the situation. We have asked the company to provide all new class photos for the school. You have to find some humour in that. :-)
Alana
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston S. Churchill
