Category: Video
Bonjour, Courage!
École des Grands-Vents, St. John’s
Starting fresh in a new city wasn’t easy for six-year-old Léonie. That is, until Madame Jakiera Rideout helped her settle in, open up, and find confidence — in her French, and in herself.
Six Magic Dots
Hopedale, Labrador
When Lindsay Hellings found out Jonathan was coming to school, she knew he would need to learn Braille. So there was just one thing for her to do — learn it first. Hear her story, told here with descriptive video for people with vision loss, like Jonathan.
The Tools for Success
Conception Bay South, NL
When Scott Fifield noticed that the boys overshadowed the girls in his skilled trades class, he didn’t accept the status quo. He created an all-girls class so the girls could learn better – about electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
The Tools for Success
Conception Bay South, NL
When Scott Fifield noticed that the boys overshadowed the girls in his skilled trades class, he didn’t accept the status quo. He created an all-girls class so the girls could learn better – about electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
Six Magic Dots
Hopedale, Labrador
When Lindsay Hellings found out Jonathan was coming to school, she knew he would need to learn Braille. So there was just one thing for her to do — learn it first. Hear her story, told here with descriptive video for people with vision loss, like Jonathan.
Jeananne Lambert Holy Name of Mary Academy, Lawn At her school of just 85 students from K to 12, Miss Jeananne started a robotics team that went on to represent the province at the Lego League robotics world championships.
Kenneth Noonan St. Andrew’s Elementary, St. John’s A gay kindergarten teacher at the most diverse school in the province, Mr. Noonan makes sure every child knows they belong.
Lynne Sheppard McDonald Drive Junior High, St. John’s When Volonte Kabasele arrived from Congo, Miss Lynn helped him learn English and find his way in this strange new place.
John Antle Exploits Valley Intermediate, Grand Falls-Windsor Facing over 100 student suspensions a year, Principal Antle created a program that fostered connection and kindness at school and in the entire community.
