Chloe Deane – School Counsellor
Sharing resources to support children and parents in our community.
Here is another much watch video for National Truth and Reconciliation Day. This song, We Won’t Forget You, was written, recorded and filmed with students from Sk’elep School of Excellence in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Kamloops, British Columbia. It is suitable for all ages!
This Thursday, September 30, is the first National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada. On this day we seek to remember, acknowledge and heal the wounds that Indigenous people in Canada have experienced.
Below I have shared resources to help you talk about the Indian Act, Residential Schools and the history of Racism in Canada. Our children need to know and understand our history so that it is not repeated.
I have had the pleasure of working at Aubrey for seven years now so most of you know my face. However, it occurred to me that during this pandemic parents have a lot less exposure to the school staff and may not know who everyone is. So…here I am!
When you have an elementary aged child who is melting down frequently you may start to ask yourself “Is my child normal? Is there something wrong with him/her?” and “How do I help my child?” This article addresses these questions in a very thorough and thoughtful way.