Meadowridge Voices

In the bustling hallways of high school, where the typical concerns revolve around exams, social dynamics, and extracurricular activities, two Grade 11 students, Tara C. and Ruby B. embark on a unique journey as part of their CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) project. Their initiative seeks to address an issue often kept in the shadows: menstrual equity in isolated Indigenous communities.

After joining the Rock Mandala club when she was in Grade 6, Ainsley M. (Grade 11) was inspired to start her own Rock Painting Club for her CAS Club Requirements this year. With the club winding down, we sat down with Ainsley to learn more about what the club has been up to, and what a typical meeting looks like for members.

Need travel ideas for spring break? Alumni Colin Gill ’16 has a few travel tips for those who have travel plans to explore the beautiful Central Interior of BC, specifically, Williams Lake and the surrounding Cariboo region.

To celebrate the culture and heritage, and deepen our knowledge of Indigenous groups and communities, we held a National Indigenous Peoples Day Assembly on Friday, June 17.

Mrs. Charlene Smoke, Chair of The Indigenous Education Committee and Grade 5 Teacher reminds us as to why we wear orange or red in support of Indigenous Peoples.

Ever wonder why we have Pro-D Days? Well, during these days, teachers and staff become the students and use this time for Professional Development (Pro-D). Faculty come together to develop their abilities, learn new skills and teaching methods for the classroom, and are guided by educational experts.

This month, our high school students are learning about and honouring the diverse history of Black Canadians as we recognize Canada’s Black History Month.

Founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Psychologist Marc Brackett begs the question: when did you last ask someone how they felt and wanted a truthful answer? Further, when did you last give a truthful answer? We ask this question multiple times a day as a common courtesy rather than a genuinely inquisitive query.

We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Oneil is stepping into a new role as a Social Emotional Counsellor at Meadowridge. After many years of teaching PHE classes, she will share her expertise in health in a new way by supporting students and their mental wellness on campus. In celebration of her new role, we sat down with Ms. Oneil to learn more about her new role and the importance of mental well-being.

It’s not too late to take daily breaks! Not the kind of break where your mind is focused on Instagram, but the kind of break that tethers you to the moment you are living right now. Think of mindfulness as your mind being FULL of this moment here. You would be amazed at how calming this simple act could be.