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Math is for girls

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Feb 04

As Sally Reid quite rightly says, confidence in math and success are directly proportional.

Building bridges

Jan 28

I recently attended the official Ottawa launch of Bridges that Unite at the Canada Science and Technology Museum.

Compassion and commitment

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Jan 21

One of the aims of Elmwood School is to create compassionate, engaged global citizens. I saw an example of this earlier this week when the whole school came together to raise money for the Haiti Relief effort.

Elmwood students on CFRA’s Experts on Call

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Jan 15

On Saturday, January 16th at 12 noon, Head Girl Emilie Chiasson and Senior Prefect Alicia Leung will join me on 580 CFRA’s Experts On Call.

What makes you great?

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Jan 14

I challenged the girls to think about the three adjectives they would like people to use to describe them when they are not in the room.

Be the change

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Jan 07

This year brings with it a new decade, yet my thoughts harken back to the 1980’s and a high school writing assignment entitled, “The World in 2010.”

The little things

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Dec 16

It seems like yesterday we opened our doors for the first day of school.

Winter came down to our home one night

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Dec 10

To go more than a week into December until our first snowstorm is quite the feat, as I’m told by many Ottawans.

Moving house

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Dec 03

I’m happy to announce that David and I have moved into the old Headmistress’ house as of last Thursday. We’ve settled in nicely, although the odd box (or ten!) remains unopened.

As winter slowly approaches

Nov 26

As the winter freeze slowly approaches, the heat is definitely on at Elmwood. Athletics are in full swing and we’re in the midst of numerous field trips and fundraisers.

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