Greetings, wonderful parents and students!

As we step into the new year here at Duclos and around the Division, we have been focusing on several different topics to help promote honesty. 

Kimochis

During Wednesday morning assemblies our Student Advocacy Counsellors, Mrs. Baillargeon and Ms. MacEachern have continued to facilitate lessons on the “Kimochis Keys to Communication.” After returning from winter break, students were asked to ponder which Kimochis character they were most like, which character they would have a difficult time getting along with, and even which character their teachers were most like (Lovey Dove was the overwhelming majority)! Students have also focused on showing positive body language and healthy communication. Below are the five keys students have been practicing.  We encourage you to ask your child about the “Keys to Communication” and maybe you can find some time to practice them at home! 

Key 1- Get Someone’s attention.

Key 2 - Use a talking voice.

Key 3- Use a talking face and body. 

Key 4- Choose helping words. 

Key 5- Redo hurtful moments.

Virtue of the Month: Honesty

Our Duclos buddies have been learning about and practicing the virtue of honesty this month.  During Wednesday morning assembly students shared how they can show honesty and discussed how it is important to be truthful even when it can be hard to do so. Students were challenged to show honesty in their classroom and the wider school community. Presented in assembly, Howard B. Wigglebottom exemplified the braveness of telling the truth and how dishonesty can feel like a "monkey on your back".

Connect with Our Student Advocacy Counsellors: Here for You

Need guidance or wish to discuss well-being? Our Student Advocacy Counselors are ready to help. Reach out at janice.baillargeon@nlsd.ab.ca or madison.maceachern@nlsd.ab.ca or call (780) 826-3992.  Let's continue our journey of well-being and vitality together.

Here's to a 2025 filled with vibrant health, joyful exercise, and peaceful sleep. Let's nurture a healthy lifestyle and embrace the year with vitality!