by Kim Wallace | Mar 29, 2014 | Random Acts of Kindness, Recognition and Awards
We treat our teachers to Room Service after the exam period. They have a day at school without classes for a between semester turnaround, so student council provides a “breakfast in your room” treat for them. Prior to this day, we supply an order card for them in...
by Kim Wallace | Mar 29, 2014 | Random Acts of Kindness, School Spirit
Centennial Secondary held a get-together for all students and their grandparents. The Grandparents Tea was held near the Christmas Holidays in the cafeteria. The cafeteria was decorated with seasonal displays and the foods classes provided the treats. Talented...
by Kim Wallace | Mar 18, 2014 | Random Acts of Kindness, Recognition and Awards
Students who display positive attitudes and friendliness are rewarded with a Superstar Award. Given each Monday, the award is given to students who have been nominated by their peers for such acts as telling jokes to make someone’s day, picking up...
by Kim Wallace | Mar 18, 2014 | Random Acts of Kindness
The community collects prom dresses and redistributes them at no cost to young ladies who might otherwise not attend the prom, grad or formal. Not everyone can afford to buy that expensive prom dress, so the Princess Project (started in San Diego in 2002) provides the...
by Kim Wallace | Mar 18, 2014 | Random Acts of Kindness
Our two leadership classes committed to 20 days of 20 good deeds. As the advisor, I did this assignment along with them and realized that this was more difficult than it seemed. I asked the students to step out of their comfort zones and try to do good deeds that went...