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FEATURE POST
Each month, the Service Club focuses its efforts on one specific theme, whether it’s animal advocacy, support for seniors, or food security. For February and March, we decided to focus on mental health and environmentalism, considering the impact that COVID-19 has had on everyone.
This blog is a compilation of posts from the various members in our Southridge community.
Each month, the Service Club focuses its efforts on one specific theme, whether it’s animal advocacy, support for seniors, or food security. For February and March, we decided to focus on mental health and environmentalism, considering the impact that COVID-19 has had on everyone.
Over one year ago, we were propelled into a world of change, where our reliance on different technology mediums suddenly became the primary source of connection with others...
With students eagerly awaiting the commencement of Spring Break in a few short days, we wanted to take the opportunity to remind students and families of the importance of digital balance and well-being during periods of rest.
Southridge Junior School parents have likely heard about it, and you may have come across previous social media posts related to it – so we’re answering the question…what exactly is 9 Square in the Air...
While we are all overly familiar with the challenges that Covid-19 has brought, there are also (believe it or not) some benefits as we’ve shifted to new ways of doing things...
Our Alumni kindly continue to 'pay it forward' by participating in Fireside Chats (this was our first ever virtual edition). Check out some of their great advice to our Grade 12 students as they prepare for university.
This has been a great month at Southridge as we focused on our wellness! Here are some simple, often-recommended wellness tips to keep in mind.
Our Junior School Principal looks at the importance of self-compassion and how the various kinds of self-talk play an important role in our overall well-being.
Learn something new, challenge your perceptions, hear about the stories and lives of other people, or kick back and enjoy some humour! Podcasts offer a little something for everybody. Check out what’s currently trending on our Faculty & Staff podcast playlists.
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