Category: School

Mrs. Ward, or Mrs. Shirley as all of her students called her, was a dedicated and passionate teacher. She taught a number of students in Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 in the same classroom at my Elementary School, St. Mary’s Elementary. Mrs. Ward’s commitment to giving us the best possible chances at success was […]

I was extremely shy growing up and didn’t have much interest in school, but somehow I still managed to do well. During class I tended to drift off and I doodled constantly. My books were covered in sketches, caricatures, etc. I basically learned on my own by studying at night and taking in the material […]

It was once said by Sir William A. Ward that, “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” Marc Warren has been one of my teachers since grade 7. He has not only been a teacher to me, but he has been a great friend and most […]

Thank-you to my son’s Grade 5 teacher, Mr. Gregory Woolgar. Over this past year, he has instilled confidence in my child and has given him the tools needed for success. He goes above and beyond each day, engaging the children and their parents/guardians, keeping us up to date and informed through the use of social […]

My thanks to an amazing teacher is long overdue. Mr. Kevin Smith was my sixth grade teacher at Blackall Memorial in St. John’s during the 1973-74 school year. He was my first male teacher and a very positive role model. I will always remember how he wrote the word “EMPATHY” in large letters on the […]

Benjamin is 11 years old and in grade 5 at St. Matthew’s School. He has cerebral palsy, is non-verbal, and requires full care. He has had a fabulous Instructional Resource Teacher for the past 2 years. Ms. Symone Lee ensures he works hard to reach his full potential while, at the same time, making his […]