Today:
1) Groups reported.
2) You each designed a card.
3) You drew a name of a person. The card you made became for that person.
4) You wrote a message to that person, then walked around the class and signed all your peers' cards.
HAVE A RELAXING AND FUN BREAK! SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR :)
Friday, December 18, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
14TH CLASS - PLANNING
Friday, December 11, 2009:
1) You practiced presenting your posters for our meeting with cycle 2 students on Monday at noon.
2) The Student BOD Team reported and presented their visual diagram.
3) The External Communications Team reported and presented their visual diagram.
4) The Computer Club Team reported and presented their plans.
5) We played a game of 7-up.
1) You practiced presenting your posters for our meeting with cycle 2 students on Monday at noon.
2) The Student BOD Team reported and presented their visual diagram.
3) The External Communications Team reported and presented their visual diagram.
4) The Computer Club Team reported and presented their plans.
5) We played a game of 7-up.
Friday, December 4, 2009
13TH CLASS - PLANNING
Today:
1) We welcomed a new leader to class and filled her in on work done to date.
2) The Students Board of Directors reported re: their last meeting.
3) The External Communications team reported re: spreading the word about LEARN awareness initiatives that have taken place.
Action Plan You Decided:
1) Student Board of Directors will bring your ideas to the next meeting on Day 2.
2) External Communications team will do some ground work preparing for announcement/more classroom visits to spread the word and model how to use LEARN to students on Thursday, December 10.
3) Both of the above groups will create visuals of their teams. The visuals will include people, responsibilities, and all related connections/resources.
4) Everyone not as involved on a team yet will be spreading the word of the different Haitian needs to friends and family members.
Everyone was here!
Next class: Remember to bring your visuals of the teams.
1) We welcomed a new leader to class and filled her in on work done to date.
2) The Students Board of Directors reported re: their last meeting.
3) The External Communications team reported re: spreading the word about LEARN awareness initiatives that have taken place.
Action Plan You Decided:
1) Student Board of Directors will bring your ideas to the next meeting on Day 2.
2) External Communications team will do some ground work preparing for announcement/more classroom visits to spread the word and model how to use LEARN to students on Thursday, December 10.
3) Both of the above groups will create visuals of their teams. The visuals will include people, responsibilities, and all related connections/resources.
4) Everyone not as involved on a team yet will be spreading the word of the different Haitian needs to friends and family members.
Everyone was here!
Next class: Remember to bring your visuals of the teams.
Friday, November 27, 2009
12TH CLASS - UPDATES
Today:
1) The team that went to LEARN reported to us about their groundwork visiting all Advisory classes to make your peers more aware of the free services available. Among many ideas you all raised, the team is now looking into the possibility to teach students about the website at an upcoming house meeting. They will also be recontacting the CEO of LEARN to check up on how many QHS students have used the website.
2) Awareness Posters were finished being presented.
3) The team that will be meeting with the other student representitives at lunch on Wednesday, December 2 reported their plan to bring along some Awareness Posters to give the others an idea of what you all have been learning.
4) Other leaders lead us through some great games.
For those of you who were absent getting the vaccination:
Please catch up with a classmate who was present for the details and see me for clarification if need be.
1) The team that went to LEARN reported to us about their groundwork visiting all Advisory classes to make your peers more aware of the free services available. Among many ideas you all raised, the team is now looking into the possibility to teach students about the website at an upcoming house meeting. They will also be recontacting the CEO of LEARN to check up on how many QHS students have used the website.
2) Awareness Posters were finished being presented.
3) The team that will be meeting with the other student representitives at lunch on Wednesday, December 2 reported their plan to bring along some Awareness Posters to give the others an idea of what you all have been learning.
4) Other leaders lead us through some great games.
For those of you who were absent getting the vaccination:
Please catch up with a classmate who was present for the details and see me for clarification if need be.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
11TH CLASS - BIG TIME COMMUNICATION AND GOOD NEWS
Today:
1) The team that met with the other students representing the other classes yesterday told us what they discussed: the two primary roles they established (know what's going on in this class and communicate with the other students representing the other classes), what each class is doing, and the common needs we are sharing. They then took your ideas of ways we could all work together to meet those needs and will bring it back to the meeting. They also recruited another person to record their meetings. They will keep us up to date. Nice work team.
2) The team that went with other students from other classes met with the CEO of LEARN. They told us how the meeting went, the outcome, and what the expectations placed on them and us as a class now are. They then took your ideas about how they can meet those expectations, then went and did some groundwork around the school. They will keep us up to date.
3) You formally started to present your Awareness Posters to each other.
If you missed class: Talk to me or your "go-to" person before next class.
Next class Friday, November 27 (Day 8): We'll finish presenting. We need to find a way to visualize all the groups in class that are forming...
1) The team that met with the other students representing the other classes yesterday told us what they discussed: the two primary roles they established (know what's going on in this class and communicate with the other students representing the other classes), what each class is doing, and the common needs we are sharing. They then took your ideas of ways we could all work together to meet those needs and will bring it back to the meeting. They also recruited another person to record their meetings. They will keep us up to date. Nice work team.
2) The team that went with other students from other classes met with the CEO of LEARN. They told us how the meeting went, the outcome, and what the expectations placed on them and us as a class now are. They then took your ideas about how they can meet those expectations, then went and did some groundwork around the school. They will keep us up to date.
3) You formally started to present your Awareness Posters to each other.
If you missed class: Talk to me or your "go-to" person before next class.
Next class Friday, November 27 (Day 8): We'll finish presenting. We need to find a way to visualize all the groups in class that are forming...
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
10TH CLASS - FEEDBACK TO MOCK-TEACHERS, POSTER REMEDIATION, LEADERSHIP SYNERGIZE GAME
Today:
1) You wrote a letter to each of the 5 mock-teachers from last week offering feedback.
2) We had some awareness poster remediation.
3) We went to the cafeteria to play a synergize game. In small groups, you formed a circle. You stuck out your left hand, then grabbed a hand across from you. Next, you stuck out your right hand and grabbed another hand across from you. Then, you worked together to become untangled.
4) After you were asked to consider what role you took during the game... leader who directed... leader who supported and went along with it... leader who did both... maybe more of one, or the other. What does that show you about yourself as a leader?
If you missed class: It is imortant to see me ASAP regarding poster remediation.
1) You wrote a letter to each of the 5 mock-teachers from last week offering feedback.
2) We had some awareness poster remediation.
3) We went to the cafeteria to play a synergize game. In small groups, you formed a circle. You stuck out your left hand, then grabbed a hand across from you. Next, you stuck out your right hand and grabbed another hand across from you. Then, you worked together to become untangled.
4) After you were asked to consider what role you took during the game... leader who directed... leader who supported and went along with it... leader who did both... maybe more of one, or the other. What does that show you about yourself as a leader?
If you missed class: It is imortant to see me ASAP regarding poster remediation.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
9TH CLASS - COMMUNICATION TEAM, ELECTION OF PRESENTATION TEAM, MOCK-TEACHERS
Today:
1) We discussed the team of 5 students that will represent our class that were elected last class. It was decided that every day 2, at least 2 of them will meet at noon in rm 217 with the other class reps. of QHS.
2) We formed a presentation team to work with possible partners outside of QHS. 3 students were elected. They will be working with other students and give the first presentation to the CEO of LEARN on Tuesday.
3) We had 5 mock-teachers in secondary 3 take us through some neat activities for Take Our Teens To Work Day. You all showed excellent leadership!
1) We discussed the team of 5 students that will represent our class that were elected last class. It was decided that every day 2, at least 2 of them will meet at noon in rm 217 with the other class reps. of QHS.
2) We formed a presentation team to work with possible partners outside of QHS. 3 students were elected. They will be working with other students and give the first presentation to the CEO of LEARN on Tuesday.
3) We had 5 mock-teachers in secondary 3 take us through some neat activities for Take Our Teens To Work Day. You all showed excellent leadership!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
8TH CLASS - FREE THE CHILDREN REFLECTION, COMMUNICATION TEAM ELECTIONS, AWARENESS POSTERS AND EVALUATIONS
Today:
AWESOME WORK TODAY!!
1) As a class, we discussed the presentation from last week with Free the Children.
2) To communicate effectively with all the other classes involved in the project, you came up with the idea to have 5 students represent our class and meet with other students representing the other classes.
3) 9 of you took the stage and all gave great election speeches.
4) 5 of you were chosen through secret voting.
5) As a class, we went over the evaluation rubric built from your ideas from the 5th class before.
6) We reviewed your self- and peer-evaluations.
7) You were given the last half hour of class to start on your polished Awareness Posters.
If you missed class: You all were there!
ALL POSTERS AND EVALUATION HANDOUTS ARE DUE BY THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 - IF I AM NOT IN MY CLASS, DO *NOT* SLIDE IT UNDER MY DOOR - GIVE IT TO THE OFFICE PLEASE!
AWESOME WORK TODAY!!
1) As a class, we discussed the presentation from last week with Free the Children.
2) To communicate effectively with all the other classes involved in the project, you came up with the idea to have 5 students represent our class and meet with other students representing the other classes.
3) 9 of you took the stage and all gave great election speeches.
4) 5 of you were chosen through secret voting.
5) As a class, we went over the evaluation rubric built from your ideas from the 5th class before.
6) We reviewed your self- and peer-evaluations.
7) You were given the last half hour of class to start on your polished Awareness Posters.
If you missed class: You all were there!
ALL POSTERS AND EVALUATION HANDOUTS ARE DUE BY THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 - IF I AM NOT IN MY CLASS, DO *NOT* SLIDE IT UNDER MY DOOR - GIVE IT TO THE OFFICE PLEASE!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
7TH CLASS - FREE THE CHILDREN GUEST SPEAKERS AND SEC. 4 GUEST SPEAKERS
Today:
1) We discussed your research on the organization Free The Children.
2) We reviewed the needs of Haiti that surfaced from your poster first drafts.
3) We went to the VCN Room and participated in a great presentation put on by Free The Children. Thank you E. Sweeney for organizing it! It was also nice that L. Tardif could make it.
You all should be proud of yourselves because you all were professional and asked great questions. It is nice to see you are starting to link the Haitian needs with the needs you learned about today.
4) We also experienced an outstanding presentation by two of our secondary 4 students. More information will follow.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
Next class Wednesday, October 28 (Day 8): I would like you all visit the link above and be ready to continue talking about.
1) We discussed your research on the organization Free The Children.
2) We reviewed the needs of Haiti that surfaced from your poster first drafts.
3) We went to the VCN Room and participated in a great presentation put on by Free The Children. Thank you E. Sweeney for organizing it! It was also nice that L. Tardif could make it.
You all should be proud of yourselves because you all were professional and asked great questions. It is nice to see you are starting to link the Haitian needs with the needs you learned about today.
4) We also experienced an outstanding presentation by two of our secondary 4 students. More information will follow.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
Next class Wednesday, October 28 (Day 8): I would like you all visit the link above and be ready to continue talking about.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
6TH CLASS - WORK PERIOD
Today:
Mostly all secondary 1 and 2 students were on an outing. One Leadership student was present, so the students who came brought work and had a catch up period.
Next class Wednesday, October 21 (Day 3): Make sure you bring your homework on Free The Children (see post below).
Mostly all secondary 1 and 2 students were on an outing. One Leadership student was present, so the students who came brought work and had a catch up period.
Next class Wednesday, October 21 (Day 3): Make sure you bring your homework on Free The Children (see post below).
Monday, October 5, 2009
5TH CLASS - HAITI GROUP AWARENESS POSTER DRAFT
Today:
1) You discussed the extra research you found in your groups.
2) We brainstormed as a class what makes an outstanding poster outstanding. Nice volunteer work!
3) You finished your first drafted poster using your research.
If you missed class: You will need to catch up with your group and come see me to add to the poster. There is also homework for next class.
Next class Wednesday, October 14 (Day 8): Word is that there is an organization that may be of interest to us... find out about the organization "Free The Children":
Who established it?
What does it do?
Where was it established and located?
When was it estalished?
Why was it established?
How do you think the organization could be of use to us???
I realize many of you are going on a Geography outing and will be collecting this work at the beginning of the day.
1) You discussed the extra research you found in your groups.
2) We brainstormed as a class what makes an outstanding poster outstanding. Nice volunteer work!
3) You finished your first drafted poster using your research.
If you missed class: You will need to catch up with your group and come see me to add to the poster. There is also homework for next class.
Next class Wednesday, October 14 (Day 8): Word is that there is an organization that may be of interest to us... find out about the organization "Free The Children":
Who established it?
What does it do?
Where was it established and located?
When was it estalished?
Why was it established?
How do you think the organization could be of use to us???
I realize many of you are going on a Geography outing and will be collecting this work at the beginning of the day.
Monday, September 28, 2009
4TH CLASS - HAITI INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM RESEARCH
Today:
1) Research was shared by members of the team. Way to take the initiative to lead the brainstorming session, Leaders!
2) You chose a small research team:
- History since 1915
- Politics
- Departement & Geography
- Demographics & Economy
- Education
- Environment and Environmental Problems
- Religion and Culture
and were given a handout of specific steps you used with the research packages you received.
If you missed class: It is important you see me to let me know what team you want to be a part of and so you can receive that team information to catch up. There is homework for next class (below).
Next class Monday, October 5 (Day 3): I trust you will have your agendas signed from class today by your parents/guardians. I also trust you will have a) up to #6 complete and b) have the extra research for your team ready to discuss.
Have a good week! Let me know if you are having challenges finding more information.
1) Research was shared by members of the team. Way to take the initiative to lead the brainstorming session, Leaders!
2) You chose a small research team:
- History since 1915
- Politics
- Departement & Geography
- Demographics & Economy
- Education
- Environment and Environmental Problems
- Religion and Culture
and were given a handout of specific steps you used with the research packages you received.
If you missed class: It is important you see me to let me know what team you want to be a part of and so you can receive that team information to catch up. There is homework for next class (below).
Next class Monday, October 5 (Day 3): I trust you will have your agendas signed from class today by your parents/guardians. I also trust you will have a) up to #6 complete and b) have the extra research for your team ready to discuss.
Have a good week! Let me know if you are having challenges finding more information.
Friday, September 18, 2009
3RD CLASS - GUEST SPEAKER L.TARDIF - DOCUMENTARY TAPING
Today:
1) L. Tardif, Realisatrice, Coordonatrice de production du cinema et de la television de Quebec, took the time to come and speak to us about the creation and taping process of the documentary. You all came up with excellent questions! We now can understand there there are many groups of people at and outside of QHS supporting this project. E. Sweeney was working on prepping another group that will be helping us. Thank you both for what you are doing. Now, Leaders, it is our turn!
If you missed class: It is important you see me ASAP.
Next class Monday, September 28 (Day 8): Be ready to discuss the information you are able to find out about Haiti. I am leaving it open on purpose to see what areas you are interested in researching, and to see the different kinds of information our team is able to discover. Ways you can research are online (http://www.google.ca/ and http://www.wikipedia.com/ are good starting points), in our library, and by talking to people. Good luck! If you are having challenges, see me ASAP. I look forward to knowing what you find out in two weeks!
1) L. Tardif, Realisatrice, Coordonatrice de production du cinema et de la television de Quebec, took the time to come and speak to us about the creation and taping process of the documentary. You all came up with excellent questions! We now can understand there there are many groups of people at and outside of QHS supporting this project. E. Sweeney was working on prepping another group that will be helping us. Thank you both for what you are doing. Now, Leaders, it is our turn!
If you missed class: It is important you see me ASAP.
Next class Monday, September 28 (Day 8): Be ready to discuss the information you are able to find out about Haiti. I am leaving it open on purpose to see what areas you are interested in researching, and to see the different kinds of information our team is able to discover. Ways you can research are online (http://www.google.ca/ and http://www.wikipedia.com/ are good starting points), in our library, and by talking to people. Good luck! If you are having challenges, see me ASAP. I look forward to knowing what you find out in two weeks!
Friday, September 11, 2009
2ND CLASS - VIDEO
Today we: Watched and discussed the Paperclips DVD. <-- Click there to see a youtube trailer. You now can understand how students your age are able to create positive changes from a small vision that meets a need. We will be doing the same meeting another need.
If you missed class: It's really important you catch up watching the video. There will be another screening this Monday (Day 9) at lunch in room 217. See you then.
For next class Friday, September 18 (Day 3): Guest speakers L. Tardif and E. Sweeney will be discussing the filming-aspect of the project with us. Your homework is to bring any information you can find about Haiti from the internet and talking to others. What can you find? Have a good week!
If you missed class: It's really important you catch up watching the video. There will be another screening this Monday (Day 9) at lunch in room 217. See you then.
For next class Friday, September 18 (Day 3): Guest speakers L. Tardif and E. Sweeney will be discussing the filming-aspect of the project with us. Your homework is to bring any information you can find about Haiti from the internet and talking to others. What can you find? Have a good week!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
1ST CLASS - COURSE INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Leadership! It was good to see some old and some new faces today. I learned a lot about you all from the Something You May Not Know About Me game we played. We are packed with talent in this class!Next class - September 11 (Day 8): I trust you each will have your agenda, course outline signed, materials, and permission form signed by your parent/guardian when I check. We will be watching the video Paperclips. <-- Click there to learn more... it is an outstanding example of how positive change can happen from one small idea! Enjoy! See you next Friday.
Thanks L. Tardif and E. Sweeney for bringing the video to my attention. Credit goes to the above website link for the picture to the right.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
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