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Embrace Self-Love: April's Journey to "Love Your Mind"

Posted on Apr. 8, 2024

Hello, wonderful parents and students! As April blossoms, we embark on a journey of self-compassion with the theme "Love Your Mind." This month, let's explore the beautiful art of nurturing our mental…

Cultivating a Positive Mindset: March's Path to Brighter…

Posted on Mar. 4, 2024

Hello, amazing parents and students! As March arrives, we embark on a journey of empowerment with the theme of Positive Mindset. This month, let's delve into the transformative power of cultivating positivity…

Embracing the Power of Kindness: February's Heartfelt…

Posted on Feb. 5, 2024

Hello, wonderful parents and students! As we step into February, a month associated with love and warmth, we're excited to explore the heartwarming theme of Kindness. This month, let's join hands to spread…

A Fresh Start: Nurturing a Healthy Lifestyle in January

Posted on Jan. 8, 2024

Greetings, wonderful parents and younger students! As January unfolds, we embark on a journey of well-being tailored just for you. This month's theme is all about embracing a Healthy Lifestyle – making…

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Cultivating Compassion: Embracing Kindness in December

Posted on Dec. 4, 2023

Greetings, wonderful parents and students! As December arrives, we're embarking on a heartwarming journey centered around the theme of Compassion. This month, let's explore the power of empathy and acts…

Nurturing Positive Connections: Fostering Healthy…

Posted on Nov. 3, 2023

Hello, amazing parents and students! As November graces us with its presence, we embark on a journey dedicated to the art of fostering positive connections and relationships. This month, we'll explore…

Embrace the Attitude of Gratitude: Cultivating Mental…

Posted on Oct. 3, 2023

Hello, wonderful parents and students! As October graces us with its presence, we embark on a transformative journey centered around the theme of Gratitude. This month, let's uncover the magic of gratitude…

Nurturing Mind's: September Focus on Self-Reflection…

Posted on Sep. 14, 2023

Hey there, amazing parents and students! As the leaves start to change and the scent of fresh beginnings fills the air, we're excited to delve into September's mental health theme: Self-Reflection and…

June 2023 - Preparing for Change

Posted on Jun. 6, 2023

June Blog -Preparing for change In May, every school in Northern Lights celebrated the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week. “This year’s theme, #MyStory, emphasized the importance…

May 2023 - Mental Health Month

Posted on May. 5, 2023

May 1-7th marks the Canadian Mental Health Association’s 72nd annual Mental Health Week. “This year’s theme, MY STORY, aims to shine a spotlight on community mental health care champions, programs…

April 2023 - Self-Awareness

Posted on Apr. 12, 2023

Thank you to all the families, who continue to check out the monthly blogs. Northern Lights Public School’s Division- Wide Theme for April is Self Awareness. Verywellmind.com defines Self Awareness…

March 2023 - Healthy Lifestyle

Posted on Mar. 3, 2023

Welcome to March! I hope in February you were able to cultivate compassion for yourself and others! I enjoyed baking cookies with a few classes and we sent cookies to military members, along with members…

February 2023 - Compassion

Posted on Feb. 3, 2023

Art Smith students had fun learning about self-care and how we can address stress and maintain a positive mindset. We had several families submit their Self-Care Bingo pictures for a chance to win our…

January 2023 - Self-Care

Posted on Jan. 10, 2023

SPOILER ALERT: THERE WILL BE A PRIZE DRAW FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION THIS MONTH!!! Welcome back to a New (School) Year! I hope your family spent time during the Holidays together cherishing special moments,…

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December 2022 - Gratitude

Posted on Dec. 2, 2022

Thank you to all the families who read the November Healthy Relationships blog and tried out the activities. Art Smith students have learned so much about how to be a good friend and how to identify the…

November 2022 - Healthy Relationships

Posted on Nov. 3, 2022

Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who tried our Positive Mindset activities from last month’s blog. I would love to hear feedback, the positives and negatives, about the participation. Art…

October 2022 - Positive Mindset

Posted on Oct. 6, 2022

My name is Mimi Greengrass and I have been the Student Advocacy Counsellor at Art Smith Aviation Academy since 2018. I have a B.Sc in Psychology and a BA in Child and Youth Care. I have been working in…