This workshop will bring tools and strategies around mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, kindness and connection to participants in order to help them create wellness habits for themselves, and within their schools. By assisting participants to train their brain for the positive, it builds a ripple effect of well-being throughout their school... Read more
With a focus on prevention, non-violent crisis intervention equips staff with proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile, or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage.
The training of staff is required only if you have diabetic students with Glucagon kits purchased by parents/guardians.
Information Session: To ensure that this program is a good fit for you at this time, interested participants must attend a 1 hour orientation on Tuesday Nov 22nd from 3:45-4:45pm in the Cedar Hill Middle School Library.
The training of staff is required only if you have diabetic students with Glucagon kits purchased by parents/guardians.
Stop Wondering, Start Knowing is an informational workshop on supporting youth mental wellness in the school setting. This session is intended for school professionals grades 9-12 and others who work in the school setting.
Facilitator: Alex Nelson, Musganagw, Dzawataineuk
Indigenous Youth HIV Prevention & Sexual Health Education Workshops
The training of staff is required only if you have diabetic students with Glucagon kits purchased by parents/guardians.
In today’s age of internet chat rooms, online forums and social networking sites, people are able to interact online more easily than ever before. These circumstances provide an ideal environment for predators to communicate with and victimize vulnerable children and youth.
This day long workshop will be for counselors to support their work with highly anxious students.
Self-proclaimed “Inclusion Geek” Shelley consults locally, provincially and beyond. Her presentations integrate theory and effective practices of inclusion, special education, curriculum and technology.
How did we meet our goals for weaving Aboriginal worldviews into the curriculum?
Welcome to the third annual Love is Love Youth Pride Conference! This year, we are back with another completely FREE conference for all local youth who are interested in attending, there will also be a PFLAG sessions for adults.
Balancing Our Minds is a Mental Health and Wellness Summit for youth by youth!
This session will explore ways in which educators can leverage BC’s revised curriculum and utilize the core competencies to promote mental wellbeing for all students.
Self-proclaimed “Inclusion Geek” Shelley consults locally, provincially and beyond. Her presentations integrate theory and effective practices of inclusion, special education, curriculum and technology.
Who requires Glucagon Training?
The training of staff is required only if you have diabetic students with Glucagon kits. Glucagon kits are not mandatory and it is recommended that you check with parents to determine if they intend to purchase a kit. The most appropriate staff to attend the training are those who are directly responsible for the student’s diabetic needs. It is recommended that you have two staff at your school that can administer glucagon if required.
Parents please join us for a presentation and discussion about the current crisis with opioids and how to ensure development of positive working relationships with your teen to reduce potential harms. Presenters: Reg Fleming, Coordinator, South Island Discovery Youth & Family Substance Use Services, & Cindy Andrew, Centre for Addictions Research of BC
Students and staff across the Greater Victoria School District will proudly wear orange next week in support of Orange Shirt Day. The annual event is held on September 30th and brings people together to honour and recognize the impact of Residential Schools. It is an event that grew from Phyliss... Read more
This is an invitation to come practice heart-centred self-care. Give yourself permission to nourish your body, find stillness in your thoughts and reconnect with the habits of wellbeing.
Playing your way to physical literacy. Training for recreation, health, sport, education and early childhood educators.
Join 150 other youth in a weekend long conference focusing on food literacy, food security and fun!
Keynote and Workshops for all who are looking to enhance their knowledge and awareness in supporting the development of children and youth.
A Self-Reg Haven is somewhere where everyone feels emotionally, socially, culturally and physically safe and secure. It is where children and adults alike feel connected to their environment and to each other, where relationships are strong and stress is minimized. In this kind of environment everyone – children, educators, other... Read more
Join us for this annual gathering of food security champions! This year, we are excited to gather with folks from across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Our theme is 'Nourishing Island Connections' and our priority areas include cultural safety, Indigenous foods, school food initiatives, youth engagement, rural and remote... Read more
SD 61, 62 & 63 Middle and Secondary Administrators, School Counsellors, Child and Youth Family Counsellors, as well as community partners are invited to an afternoon of reflection, learning and dialogue on substance use in our school communities. Please see website for more information or to register.
Staches and Lashes Collective presents: Runs In The Family, A Queer Variety Show For Everybody. It will be a full evening of inspiring, hilarious, moving, and identity-celebrating performances!
Two Spirits, One Heart, One Mind, One Nation Conference for Aboriginal Youth ages 12-24
Join us for a unique gathering that will engage your mind and touch your heart. Heart-Mind 2018: Take Care of Yourself explores how self-compassion and being kind to ourselves improves our well-being, and makes it possible for us to be more present and caring for the children and adults in our... Read more
For more information please contact Linda Tate mailto:ljtate@sd61.bc.ca
On February 28, 2018, we encourage everyone to practice kindness and wear pink to symbolize that you do not tolerate bullying.
Ideafest is UVic’s week-long festival of research, art and innovation, running from March 5–10, 2018. This year’s festival features over 40 outstanding events on topics ranging from climate change and chamber music to Indigenous law and antibiotic resistance. All events are free and open to the public.
Mental health concerns affect at least one in five children and youth.
Stigma Free Society presenter, Robyn Thomas, begins her presentation with a conversation about the stigma associated with mental illness and challenges specific stereotypes and stigmatized images that come to mind when we discuss mental heath. The audience has an opportunity to gain awareness about their own perceptions and how that impacts others.
Recent advances in research expands our understanding of trauma and its impact on a child's functioning in almost every aspect of their lives. We also know that traumatized children who get the support they need are more likely to recover from these painful experiences.
