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The Biffie Awards
It seems we consistently take time to recognize those students in our school who experience success both academically and athletically....
Sep 9, 20142 min read
Remembrance Day in May
Our Leadership class prepared a supper and hosted 8 veterans from the Olds Legion. We wanted to let them know that we appreciate them all...
Sep 9, 20141 min read
Breakfast with the Principal
Our Student Council endeavors to promote respect and raise school spirit. To accomplish this goal, The EDSS Student Council has developed...
Sep 8, 20141 min read
Teacher Recognition Ideas
The dollar stores are indispensable allies in the hunt for teacher appreciation ideas. We buy our staff two gifts a year that we try to...
Sep 7, 20142 min read
The Golden Bagel
Three years ago, with these points in mind, members of our Student Council created a new end-of-year Student Activity Awards Assembly,...
Sep 7, 20142 min read
Golden Moments
Selwyn House School is in Montreal and has a uniform. It is difficult to recognize students and staff with a spirit shirt, so we use...
Aug 28, 20141 min read
Honour Roll Breakfast
The student council at EDSS hosts an annual breakfast reception for all honour roll students. This event is held just after the first...
Aug 22, 20142 min read
Souper Teachers
We gave our teachers a Lipton Cup o’ Soup in their mailboxes with a note that said we had “Souper Teachers!” It was a neat thank you that...
Apr 3, 20141 min read
KCI Clothesline
One of the hardest things to do is to convince your activity group that they have done a good job of running many events. You seem to...
Apr 3, 20141 min read
Staff Appreciation: This party’s for you!
For our staff appreciation activity we decided to take the party to the staff. Several students put together small loot bags with treats...
Apr 3, 20141 min read
The Most Rewarding Meal of the Day
Breakfast of Champions Send nomination forms to all of the teachers and staff in your school and have them nominate a student whom they...
Apr 3, 20141 min read
Room Service
We treat our teachers to Room Service after the exam period. They have a day at school without classes for a between semester turnaround,...
Mar 29, 20141 min read
Teacher of the Month
We have nomination forms in student activities, and we promote this at least once a week on the morning announcements to remind students....
Mar 29, 20141 min read
Sky High Goodbye
Some teachers or students deserve a special good-bye because of their contribution to the school or perhaps they must leave because of a...
Mar 29, 20141 min read
Superstar
Students who display positive attitudes and friendliness are rewarded with a Superstar Award. Given each Monday, the award is given to...
Mar 18, 20141 min read
Teacher Grads
June is the time of year where some teachers get to finally graduate from your school as well. One of the unique and truly appreciated...
Mar 18, 20141 min read
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