This term, our Coffee and Conversation with Junior Kindergarten to Grade 4 families focused on the power of the outdoors. Embracing the outdoors is something we have long valued in our Junior School. In this episode, Wendy Macken, Director, Junior School, and Jasmine Hare, Ivy Compass Teacher, Junior School revisit this topic, inspired by the work of Ginny Yurick, founder of the 1000 Hours Outside movement and author of Until the Streetlights Come On: How A Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future. We know small changes can make a big difference and hope this conversation inspires listeners to take a step towards spending more time outside. 

This term, our Coffee and Conversation with Grade 5-7 families focused on value-aligned decision-making. Join Wendy Macken, Director, Junior School, along with Liselotte Thoraval & Sofia Joensuu, our two Junior School counsellors to revisit this topic. How do we support girls to make good decisions during their Middle School years? Given their limited life experience, what can guide them in navigating this time of great transition? Phyllis Fagell, author of Middle School Matters and Middle School Superpowers suggests a value activity to support making choices that are in sync with their core values. Take a listen and view the attachment so you can do this activity at home.