Principal Update

Sibylla Kiddle School Families,

Have you ever considered how many professions and trades involve some form of on-the-job training before someone is fully certified? Many trades involve apprenticeships while doctors complete residencies, lawyers article, and teachers complete a practicum. Learning isn’t just done in theory; it is also done in practice.

I can read a recipe, study culinary techniques, buy a bunch of ingredients, and purchase a kitchen full of supplies, but I don’t learn to cook unless I actually cook. I can listen to great musicians, learn to read musical notation, and buy an instrument, but I don’t become a musician until I begin making music.

Real-world, hands-on experiences at home and in the community are some of the most powerful ways our brains learn. This is where we discover, fail, succeed, create, and truly experience the learning process. Consider what experiences you might engage your child in. They don’t need to be expensive. Your child could make Jell-O or learn to BBQ a hot dog. They could shovel the sidewalk or mop the floor. They could paint a picture using different materials or types of paper. They could learn to wrap a gift or seal an envelope.

The possibilities are endless. What do you already know how to do that your child has never experienced before? Start there and watch the learning flourish.

Brad Emery

Principal

School Conferences

Our Student-Led Conferences will be held on Thursday March 19 from 3:30 PM– 7:30 PM along with Friday March 20 from 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM. This will be an opportunity for students to lead a discussion about how they perceive they are progressing in their learning. Students will be sharing their learning and reflecting on next steps. The value of this conference format is it empowers students to take ownership of their learning, giving them voice and self-awareness with respect to their development.

Teachers will be in the classroom and available for assistance in guiding and supporting conversations. As these conferences will be open house in style there may be other families in the room at the same time as yours. If you require a formal/private conversation regarding your child’s learning, you are always welcome to contact your child’s teacher for a more appropriate meeting time.

Due to the open house format, you do not need to register or pre-book a conference time.