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Walnut Grove PS
October Newlsetter
Walnut Grove PS
Principal: P. Lone
Vice Principals: S. Bineesari, C. Dell
Superintedant: Patrika Daws
Trustee: Carrie Andrews
About Us
Walnut Grove's Daily Schedule
Entry Bell 9:15
Period 1 9:15 - 9:55
Period 2 9:55 - 10:35
Period 3 10:35 - 11:15
Nutrition Break A 11:15 - 11:35
Nutrition Break B 11:35 - 11:55
Period 4 11:55 - 12:35
Period 5 12:35 - 1:15
Nutrition Break C 1:35 - 1:55
Nutrition Break D 1:55 - 2:15
Period 6 2:15 - 2:55
Period 7 2:55 - 3:35
Dismissal 3:35
School Security
All parents and visitors entering the school during school hours must be buzzed in through the front doors and sign in and out at the office.
You are also reminded to wear a visitor's badge while you are in the school. For safety reasons, it is important that we know who is in the school at all times.
Student Absences
Your child's safety is very important to us, for this reason please make sure to call the automated attendance line at 1-855-209-6155 for each day that your child is going to be absent from school or will be coming in late.
An attendance call can be made at anytime however you need to call before 9 a.m. for the current school day. Safe arrival calls will be made each day for students that have an unexplained absence.
Late Arrivals
If a student arrives late to school, after the 9:15 a.m. entry bell, they must report to the office to sign in and receive a late slip before going to their class. Please help your child arrive to school on time up establishing and encouraging morning routines
If your child will require to take or have any medication (eg. Epi-pens, inhalers) while at school due to asthma, allergies or other medical conditions please inform the office. You will be given a medical form that will need to be completed by your family doctor and returned to school with the medication. No medication can be administered at the school without having a current medical form completed and on file at the school.
There are several students and staff who have severe food allergies in our school. For that reason, we ask to you please do not send any food items as a treat for a birthday or special celebration. If you wish to celebrate, sending materials to support learning in our school such as pencils, crayons, books, etc. would be appropriate. Thank you for your understanding.
Kiss and Ride
We understand that there are a lot of cars in the morning and after school using the Drop Off lane. We are asking for your patience and understanding and to follow the guidance of the teachers on duty.
Please note that children should never exit from the driver's side and even if they are seated behind the driver they should exit from the curbside.
Thank you for helping us in making Walnut Grove a safe school for all of our students
Nutrition Break Routines
We encourage all students to remain at school during both Nutrition Breaks, to participate in the variety of extra-curricular activities offered. However, we recognize that some families want their children to come home for lunch. In order to ensure student safety at all times, we have established some expectations for Nutrition Break Routines:
· parents/guardians will be asked to complete a form indicating their wishes for daily routines for lunch for their children – these will be kept on file to ensure that routines are being followed
·anytime that those routines are changed, parents/guardians will be required to contact the school (by phone or in writing) indicating the change in routine
· if students go home for lunch, they are expected to remain home for the entire break (40 minutes)
· students are expected to return ON TIME for next period
STUDENTS WILLL NOT BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE SCHOOL PROPERTY AT NUTRITION BREAKS EXCEPT TO GO HOME FOR LUNCH WITH PARENT PERMISSION. Students will not be allowed to go to the plaza across the street, nor are they allowed to go to a friend's house for lunch.
Help protect students with severe allergies by keeping lunches, snacks
Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that affects some children. We ask that you help us take care of these students by sending lunches and snacks for your child that are free from peanuts or nuts, because these foods are the leading cause of anaphylaxis.
Please read the label of any food you plan to send to school with your child. If the label says, "May contain nuts or peanuts," please do not send it to school.
You can get a complete copy of the Peel board's anaphylaxis guideline from the school office.
Supervision in Yard
Yard supervision for students begins at 9:00 a.m. Students should not be dropped off, or be arriving on school property, prior to 9:00 a.m. When outside, students need to play in their designated area and remain visible to the supervisor in the schoolyard.
Parents play an important role in the development and education of their children and in the success of the school community. At Walnut Grove, we welcome and encourage the participation of parents and community members, and are grateful for the countless hours our volunteers contribute throughout the school year.
To volunteer at our school, you must complete a short interview and a criminal record check. This Criminal Record Check must have been completed within the last 6 months, must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) and must be an original copy. A police background check is required for all school volunteers in Ontario. Even if you want to accompany your child on a field trip, you need this background check.
Once you have completed the process, you are on file with the Peel District School Board as being a school volunteer. All returning volunteers will be mailed an Offence Declaration Form that must be filled out and returned to the board office each year. You will not be able to volunteer with the Peel board until you have returned this form.
If you have any questions about criminal record checks or the offence declaration form, please call the board office at 905-890-1010 ext. 2832.
Bring Your Own Device (B.Y.O.D.)
Walnut Grove students are welcome, with the permission of their parent/guardian, to bring a device from home to use at school for educational related purposes only. Students are expected to demonstrate good digital citizenship through the appropriate, responsible, legal and ethical use of technology. Parents are asked to sign a BYOD contract around the safe use of technology at school as outlined in the school's code of conduct. Parents please look for this contract in your child's agenda within the first few weeks of September.
If a student does not have access to a personal device, a school device (e.g., Net book, Chrome book, I Pad), may be made available for their use while on school property.
Principal's Message
September was a very busy month at Walnut Grove, as our community has grown! We have welcomed many new families, and consequently, 5 new teachers. As you know, we went through a large Re-Organization of classrooms, but I am happy to say that all students are finally settled into their new classes. Thanks to our very dedicated and talented staff, numerous extracurricular activities and sports are well underway. We encourage all students to participate in activities beyond the classroom, to make new friends and develop new interests.
We will be holding our annual "Open House" on Thursday, October 6, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Please try to come out that night to meet your child's teacher and see the classroom and the school. This date is also the date of our School Council Elections. You can vote during the school day, or you can cast your vote during our Open House in the evening.
Our hot lunch days are starting after Thanksgiving; Wednesdays will alternate between Mr. Sub and Swiss Chalet, and every Friday will remain Pizza Days – please read the newsletter for specific details regarding ordering.
In September, our Grade 1 students were busy painting their Mural with our artist, Judy Willemsma. Grade 2 classes will begin this month, followed by Grade 3's in November.
The end of October will include various festivities such as Diwali, Character Assemblies and Halloween. We are looking forward to seeing you in the school throughout the month. On behalf of the Vice Principals, Mrs. Bineesari and Ms. Dell, I would like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving and joyous and Happy Diwali.
Walnut Grove's EQAO Results
Last spring, our Grade 3 and 6 students participated in the EQAO Provincial assessments. We are very proud of our students' performance, as we know they are also very proud of themselves. The numeric results indicate the percentage of students who are achieving at or above the Provincial standard, which is Level 3 or 70%. Walnut Grove school results are as follows:
Grade 3
Reading - 78% ( Peel Board 73%; Province 70%)
Writing - 69% ( Peel Board 76%; Province 78%)
Mathematics 67% ( Peel Board 61%; Province 67%)
Grade 6
Reading - 87% ( Peel Board 81%; Province 79%)
Writing - 91 % ( Peel Board 82%; Province 78%)
Mathematics - 55% ( Peel Board 50%; Province 54%)
Numeracy continues to be a major focus for the Peel District School Board and for Walnut Grove P.S. In our upcoming monthly newsletters, you will find helpful tips and strategies related to Numeracy, for families to do at home. Math and numeracy can be found everywhere in our world; it is important to help our children make real life connections to math and to further develop a positive, growth mindset toward numeracy.
School Success Focus at Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove School Success Focus
Student success and achievement is at the heart of everything that we do at Walnut Grove. We set high expectations for staff and for students. We continue to refine our goals and set achievable expectations for our entire school community.
Our academic focus continues to be on further developing and deepening Numeracy skills. Students will continue to be engaged in problem solving, making meaningful connections and applications to the world around them, and to communicate their mathematical thinking and reasoning. Literacy skills also continue to be a focus and are integrated in meaningful ways throughout all areas of the curriculum.
21st Century Teaching and Learning at Walnut Grove incorporates Inquiry-based learning, collaboration and the responsible and effective use of technology, to help further develop critical thinking skills in our students.
We continue to focus on and build upon our Bullying Prevention and Intervention plan, with student-led committees and activities, aimed at raising awareness and reducing/eliminating any instances of bullying at Walnut Grove. We have numerous extracurricular activities and programs aimed at developing positive student behaviour and effective problem solving skills. We work toward ensuring that our school is a safe, positive healthy place to learn and work.
Walnut Grove School Council
School Council News
We have received 14 Nominations for School Council this year! We are so pleased that so many parents are interested in helping to support our School community. By now, you should have received the Biographies of all 14 nominees, which were sent home with your child. Voting will take place throughout the day and evening on Thursday, October 6, 2016. During the day, voting will take place in the Office, and during the evening, we will have a booth set up in the main hallway. Only parents of students in the school may vote, and there will be one vote per family. Results of the election will be posted on the school website by Tuesday, October 11, 2016. The first School Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, to determine positions within the Council.
Character at Walnut Grove
At Walnut Grove Public School we value healthy relationships where all staff, students and community members are welcomed and respected. Our monthly theme for October will be Inclusiveness and Sharing our Lives.
Inclusiveness means treating everyone fairly and equitably.
You show inclusiveness when you:
· Welcome and engage others.
· Treat everyone with respect and dignity.
· Approach situations free of prejudice.
· Reach out to others in a fair and equitable manner.
· Respect differences.
Sharing our Lives involves looking at:
How are our lives different? How are they the same? Start simply, for example, with our number of siblings, the city/town/ community we live in, or our position in the family as the oldest/ youngest/middle child. Then move deeper perhaps to what cultures we are from, or what religions or beliefs we follow (or don't!). What do we think of as normal in our lives that might be different from someone else's? How could we learn about each other's lives this year?
Ask your child to share this information with you as well as what they have learned about themselves and others in school!
Monthly Character Trait Winners
The following students were awarded a Caring Award for the month of September:
Kindergarten: Pari P., Avleen N., Hamid S., Samia S., Riquan J., Nihilan C., Shaan G., Amrit S., Surnoor T., Avneet A., Delonte H., Eva T., Batima B.
Grade 1: Dhairya G., Seerat G., Govin D., Zurie M., Avit A., Seerit B., Asmeen J., Parmansh S., Anwar A., Krista G., Kapiison N., Sarina S.
Grade 2: Arvil M., Deepal C., Arya P., Chamkaur G., Yuvraj G., Sahej B., Rishan G., Sahib S., Angel B., Noah R., Ruwanthi P.
Grade 3: Sukhmeet C., Jasmine D., Pranavi, Gurman, Balreet K., Sachin V., Abhir S., Giya B., Nikhil T., Zara G., Anaya P., Johnjeet H.
Grade 4: Jagjot D., Aanya P., Sehaj K., Shivesh P., Bhawneet P., Shaan S., Aryan S.,
Grade 5: Aria C., Itee G., Ria R., Kayden C., Sarah A., Sia A. Harman J., Tegbir J., Jasmeen S., Sarina D., Luvisha M., Elyana N., Julian V.
Grade 6: Parneet G., Richey V., Tegbir D., Avneet S., Kavvisai, Navpreet C., Sarah P., Nitish J., Balraj B., Aliza M., Terrel O., Genesis D.
Grade 7: Simmar B., Jashan S., Neil P, Loveleen S., Prabhjot S., Harroop D., Krisalee C., Lackshan M., Anika O.
Grade 8: Eshwer S., Cyrus O., Aksh D., Samhitha B., Tahirah L., Gunjan S., Sarah O.
What's Happening at Walnut Grove
School Year Calendar
First day of school for students - Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2017
Last day of school for students - Thursday, June 30, 2017
School holidays:
Labour Day - Monday, Sept. 5, 2016
Thanksgiving Day - Monday, Oct. 10
Winter Break (inclusive) - Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 to Friday, Jan. 6, 2017
Family Day - Monday, Feb. 20, 2017
Spring Break (inclusive) - Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 17, 2017
Good Friday - Friday, April 14, 2017
Easter Monday - Monday, April 17, 2017
Victoria Day - Monday, May 22, 2017
Professional activity days (students do not attend school)
Ministry Professional Learning and In-School Professional Learning - Sept. 27, 2016, Oct. 7, 2016, Feb. 17, 2017 and June 30, 2017
Reporting to parents - Friday, Nov. 18, 2016
Report card writing/assessment day - Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 and Monday, June 12, 2017
New Staff at Walnut Grove
We are pleased to welcome our new staff to Walnut Grove!
Ms. K. Sidhu -Grade 2
Ms. J. Sunberg- Grade 4
Ms. L. Santos- 3/4 French
Ms. R. Tilling- Gr. 6 French
Ms. S. Chatooah- Core French
Lunch Box Orders
Coming soon to Walnut Grove Public School:
Lunchbox Orders is a convenient, online ordering platform featuring local restaurants.
For the coming school year, an on-line ordering calendar will be coordinated for our school featuring the following options:
Wednesday – Rotating Menu
Mr. Sub OR Swiss Chalet
241 Pizza
Delivery will begin Wednesday October 12, 2016.
Why Lunchbox Orders?
Lunchbox Orders is paperless and cashless. Ordering online is fast and easy!
With every meal purchased, a donation will be made to the school's fundraising program.
Orders may be placed weekly or for any number of weeks in advance during the course of the program.
All restaurants featured offer menu items that are compliant with the Ontario Ministry of Education's Food and Beverage Policy, PPM 150.
Stay tuned for more details….!!
If you have any questions, please contact the Lunchbox Orders customer service team at 1.877.426.6860 or by email at email@example.com.
Easy to order lunches are one click away!!
Pizza Days at Walnut Grove
Pizza Days will begin on Friday, October 14, 2016.
This year we are encouraging families to preorder their pizza online through the Lunch Box Program. However, we will continue to accept weekly orders in the office. The cost of a pizza slice is $2.00.
If you are planning to pay weekly, pizza money is due in the office by the Wednesday of that week. After Wednesday, NO orders will be taken.
Courtesy Seating
Courtesy Seating
Courtesy Seating for bussing will occur in the middle of October. Courtesy seating will be given based on youngest to oldest and dependent on spots available on the bus.
If you would like to submit your child's name to be considered for courtesy seating, please come to the school office to complete the request form. Parents will be notified by Mrs. Bineesari if a space is available.
Traffic Safety at Walnut Grove
Safety is a top priority at our school. Here is a list of traffic tips to keep students, staff and parents safe while commuting to and from school.
· Respect traffic signs and road markers around the school.
· Drive slowly and with caution on and near school property. Adhere to the posted speed limits on any surrounding streets used by students on their way to and from school.
· Always yield to pedestrian traffic. Wait for students, staff members and parents to cross before driving past them.
· When dropping your child off at the school, use the Kiss'n'Ride area. This is a supervised area that is designed to keep students safe.
· Do not double park or do anything else to block traffic or draw your child off the curb and into traffic. Do not take shortcuts over curbs.
· Have your child ready to exit the car when you reach the curb. Say goodbye to your child before you park at the curb to let your child out of your car.
· During regular drop-off times, students are to remain in the car until it is safe for them to exit the car onto the curb.
· Follow the directions of staff or volunteers on duty in the school parking lot and treat staff, students, volunteers, passengers and other drivers with respect.
· Consider parking off site and walking a short distance to school. This will give you time to talk to your children about their day, review new vocabulary words, math concepts, etc.
· Remind your child to only cross the street at an intersection or crosswalk. They should never "jaywalk" by crossing in the middle of the street.
· Students who bike to school should always wear a helmet, and follow all traffic laws. They should only cross the street at a crosswalk or intersection—never in the middle of the road.
Open House 2016
We will be having our Open House on Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
We are excited to have our families come out to this event to meet their child's teacher, visit the classrooms, meet administration and see all of the exciting things that will be happening at Walnut Grove this year!
We will also be having a Thanksgiving food drive which will be organized by the Walnut Grove RAK committee. We would appreciate if you could donate a boxed or canned good so we can help others in need.
We are looking forward to seeing you on October 6th!
Halloween at Walnut Grove
Halloween has long been a fun children's tradition of dressing up in costumes and going "trick-or-treating." At Walnut Grove, we respect the fact that, while some students/families celebrate and participate in Halloween activities, there are some that do not. We encourage all students/families to make personal decisions regarding Halloween. Students are welcome to dress in costumes, or they can dress in fall/Halloween colours (orange, black). Students may also choose NOT to wear a costume or special colours at all. All choices and decisions are equally respected. If students do wear costumes, we ask that no masks or face/eye coverings be worn, and no accessories should be brought to school (wands, replicas of weapons etc.). We also ask that costumes be respectful and not violent in any way. Due to severe allergies, we also ask that no treats be sent to school to be shared with classmates.
News from the Music Department
The month of September was a busy one in the music department!
Clubs – The tech club started to work. The tech club is made of students who look after lighting, sound, morning announcements, assembly MCs, slideshows and event photography.
The ukulele club started meeting! This drop-in activity is open to students from Grades 3-8 and meets on Days 2 and 5, during NB1. Students bring their own ukuleles or borrow from the school.
Units – This term Mrs. Locke's grades 3-7 will be playing recorders. The grade 8s are experimenting at the mixing table with non-conventional instruments on their devices.
This term, Mlle Li's grade 2-6 students have been playing a variety of engaging singing games.
This term, Ms. Leaton's grade 1 students have been learning about loud and quiet sounds and what is a beat.
October Events – Look for our young musicians playing the recorder and the ukulele around the school at the Open House.
October Assembly – We look forward to seeing the classes of Ms. Ferris, Ms. Makiewicz and Mrs. Dubey in celebration of Diwali. All are welcome to attend!
September Assembly – We witnessed wonderful dancing and drumming performances from the classes of Ms. Jackson, Ms. Johal, Mrs. Blackmore and Mrs. Shergill.
Twitter – Follow Mrs. Locke @musicatthegrove and Mlle Li @mlle_li_musique
Beautifying our School!
News from the Peel District School Board
Regional Learning Choices Program
Regional Learning Choices Programs offered by the Peel District School Board empower students by providing them with opportunities to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest. Regional programs are open to all students who meet the criteria for acceptance. Students and their families are encouraged to attend the information night for the program of their choice to receive more information about the program and application details.
Transportation is not provided for students in regional programs. If students have been accepted into a regional program and they live within the school boundary, they are eligible for busing only if they meet the distance criteria outlined in the board's Transportation Policy #39.
All regional programs include annual fees, including an $40 application fee for all regional programs. The application process for secondary regional programs opens Nov. 9, 2016. Application dates for middle school programs vary from school to school.
Actively in Motion (AIM) – Royal Orchard MS
Advanced Placement – Central Peel SS, John Fraser SS
Arts – Earnscliffe Sr. PS (starts in grade 6), Queen Elizabeth Sr. PS (starts in grade 7), Cawthra Park SS, Mayfield SS
Arts and Technology – Morning Star MS
Graphic Design Management – Gordon Graydon Memorial SS
International Baccalaureate – Bristol Rd. MS, WG Davis Sr. PS, Erindale SS, Glenforest SS, Harold M. Brathwaite SS, Turner Fenton SS
International Business and Technology – Allan A. Martin Sr. PS, Lisgar MS, Williams Pkwy Sr. PS, Gordon Graydon Memorial SS, Meadowvale SS, North Park SS
International and Executive Leadership Academy – TL Kennedy SS
SciTech – Centennial Sr. PS, Macville PS, Tomken Rd. MS, Chinguacousy SS, Port Credit SS
Sports – Applewood Heights SS
Strings – Central Peel SS, Port Credit SS
Truck and Coach Engineering and Technology – Bramalea Secondary School
A number of other specialized programs that extend beyond the regular curriculum are available to Peel high school students. Learn more:
· Co-operative Education Program
· Dual Credit Programs
· Explore High Skills
· Extended French/French Immersion
· Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
· Peel Region High Performers Program
· Regional Co-operative Education Programs
· Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs
For more information about program information nights, busing, fees and the application process/dates, contact the school or visit www.peelschools.org/RegionalPrograms.
Get involved in your child's education
Research shows parent involvement positively affects student success. Becoming more involved brings many benefits. You will get to know teachers, the principal and other parents better. You will be able to share your talents, experiences and ideas. You will inspire youth—and be inspired by them. You will show your child how much you value education. You will gain insights that can help you to boost your child's learning. And you could develop skills and knowledge that can help you in your own career.
There are many ways to be involved. Attending the Peel District School Board's annual parent conference on Saturday, April 1, 2016, volunteering at your child's school, talking to your teen about their school day and reading with your child at night are all forms of parent involvement. Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/involved to learn more.
New Programs From Peel
Train More. Rehearse More. Learn More.
New Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for student athletes, artists
Does your child/teen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly? The Peel District School Board's new Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexible timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice, competition, rehearsal and/or performance schedules.
Peel Region High Performers Program will open in September 2017, and will be offered at:
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr. Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12)
For more information and a program flyer, visit www.peelschools.org/HighPerformers
Registration open – Continuing Education International Languages program for K-12 students
The opportunity to study a language in addition to English and French can benefit all students, society in general and an increasingly independent world, including:
students with no prior knowledge of a particular language
students whose first language is English or French and who wish to study their home languages as a second or third language
students whose first language is their home language
The International Languages program is based on oral communications, reading and writing in languages other than English or French. Grammar and language knowledge are incorporated into each of the three skill areas.
Any student who is currently enrolled in a Peel District School Board elementary or secondary school is eligible to attend.
Classes operate each Saturday from September 17, 2016 to June 10, 2016, except for holiday weekends and school vacations. Credit classes are 3.5 hours per day and run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Elementary classes are 2.5 hours per day and run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Registration is currently open. In partnership with School-day, Continuing Education offers an online, cashless registration process. Please visit www.peelschools.org/conted/il for further information.
Celebrate World Teachers' Day
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Since 1994, parents and students from around the world have celebrated World Teachers' Day to commemorate the work of teachers and their contributions to society. On Oct. 5, take the time to let your child's teacher know he or she is truly appreciated. Thank your child's teacher and let them know they are making a difference.
Oct. 19 opportunity to say 'thanks' to bus drivers
Peel schools will pay tribute to bus drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Oct. 19, 2016. The day will be celebrated with special activities and events that provide teachers, students and parents an opportunity to thank the people who safely transport over 36,000 students to and from school each day.
If your child rides the bus to school, take this opportunity to thank the bus driver for his or her contribution and ask your child to do so too. The Peel board appreciates the important job bus drivers do each school day and Oct. 19 provides an opportunity to give these individuals the recognition they deserve.
Oct. 26 – Celebrate Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educators' Appreciation Day
In 2014, the board of trustees declared the last Wednesday in October as the Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educators' (ECE) Appreciation Day. This year, the recognition day falls on October 26, 2016. The Peel board appreciates the important work of teaching assistants and ECEs, and the contributions that they make in the lives of children, families and community members.
Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention in October
Did you know that October is Child Abuse Prevention Month? Peel's Children's Aid Society (CAS) works with schools, health care providers, police and the community to keep children safe. CAS has invited parents, caregivers and families to take part in GO PURPLE DAY to raise awareness of this important month.
October 19 is GO PURPLE DAY at our school. Children's Aid Societies across Ontario will be working within their communities to wear purple and break the silence that surrounds child abuse. On this day, we encourage your child to take part by wearing something purple. You and your family can wear purple too!
October is International Walk to School Month
According to the 2015 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card, about 91 per cent of 5-to-17-year-olds are not meeting Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines to get at least 60 minutes of daily moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity. These declining activity levels are linked to obesity, illness and chronic diseases (i.e., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer).
Using active transportation for the school journey is one of the easiest ways for students to get regular daily physical activity. Managing time to allow for the walk or bike ride to school will become a positive habit that leads to children arriving on time, refreshed and energized for the school day. In fact, University of Illinois research has found that just 20 minutes of easy walking boosts performance in the areas of the brain that support math and reading achievement.
Walking to school also helps out the environment. Eliminating just four short trips per week can reduce emissions by up to 100 kg of carbon dioxide per year. Families that participate in active travel to school can prevent almost 1,000 kg of carbon dioxide per year and save money in fuel costs as well. Also, when more children walk to school and fewer parents drive their children, the areas near school zones become safer for pedestrians.
That is why our school will be participating in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 5. On that day—and throughout the month, if you can—walk, bike, blade, scooter, skip or hop to school….but don't drive!
International Walk to School month is part of the Active & Safe Routes to School program. Visit www.saferoutestoschool.ca/ for more information.
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day – Oct. 26, 2016
At the Peel District School Board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each student – each and every day. Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we can't address on our own, like providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a crisis. That's why we are holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way of Peel Region, a key partner and supporter of Peel families.
This year, the Peel board has declared Oct. 26 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for United Way of Peel Region and the network of social service agencies it supports. Whether it's providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton, matching a child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon, or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that would otherwise go hungry, United Way of Peel Region offers hope and possibility to thousands in our community.
A donation of:
$2 may go towards a warm winter coat for a child.
$10 supports a child with interactive, recreational outings for one year, including healthy snacks and transportation, to help them build their social skills and self-esteem.
$25 matches a teen with a caring adult mentor who will meet with him or her several times each month for fun activities.
This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome. Whether you send a loonie, toonie or cheque made out to your child's school, your contribution will make a difference. Pledges of $25 or more will automatically receive a tax receipt from United Way of Peel Region. To receive a receipt, you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to school with your donation by Dec. 16, 2016.
Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most. Together, we can Inspire Possibility!
Prevent the flu. It's in your hands.
Hand washing is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection. Always wash your hands with soap and water when they are dirty.
Clean your hands before:
- touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- touching/preparing food or drinks
- eating or drinking
- caring for someone in your home who can easily get sick
(baby, elderly or someone who has an unhealthy immune system)
- first aid
Clean your hands after:
- touching pets or other animals
- touching raw meat, particularly chicken
- touching surfaces such as a railing or grocery cart
- touching money
- touching objects sick people have touched
- touching blood or body fluids such as urine, vomit or feces
- contact with those who have a cold, the flu, diarrhea or virus of any kind
- changing diapers
- wiping your own or a child's nose
- sneezing or coughing
- using a facial tissue
- using the washroom
- removing gloves
- cleaning
- gardening
What to do when you cough or sneeze:
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve
- put used tissues in the wastebasket
- clean your hands with soap and water or a hand sanitizer
For more information call Peel Health at 905-799-7700 or visit www.peelregion.ca/flu.
How to prevent litter at school
Did you know that litter is a safety hazard, discourages development, lowers property values and costs money? According to the Region of Peel, litter can attract animals and insects, harm pets and serve as a breeding ground for disease.
Here are some tips for reducing waste at school:
Provide your child with a litter-less lunch which could contain:
refillable water bottle
returnable, reusable or refillable drink containers instead of plastic bottles and cans
snacks and sandwiches stored in plastic containers
fruit that requires no wrap such as bananas, apples, oranges
Put trash in the appropriate container. If a recycling bin isn't available, ask where you can find one and hold on to garbage until you can dispose of it properly.
Reduce and reuse as much as you can before you recycle. Reuse plastic bags, the other side of a sheet of paper etc.
If you see litter, pick it up!
Set a good example. Don't be a litterbug.
Take part in neighbourhood cleanups - litter prevention requires the community to work together.
Tips for being a smart trick-or-treater
Halloween is a fun and exciting time, but safety should be the number one concern. Here are some safety tips for children:
Wear a properly fitted costume that is bright and non-flammable. Use reflective tape on your costume so you can be seen in the dark.
Use face makeup or enlarge the eyes on your mask so you can see well. When wearing a mask, push it up on your head while walking.
Teach children to visit the front door of well-lit homes and never go inside.
Help your child plan a route and a time to be home.
Remind children to always walk on the sidewalk, and obey traffic and pedestrian signals.
Have an adult check treats at home before allowing children to eat them.
Younger children should go trick-or-treating with an adult. Older children are reminded to trick-or-treat in groups.
Teach children their home phone number and how to call 9-1-1 if they have an emergency or become lost.
Peel board launches new Plan for Student Success 2016-21
In August 2016, the Peel District School Board launched its new Plan for Student Success, a set of four goals that will guide decision-making during 2016-21 to help us achieve our mission to inspire success, confidence and hope in each student.
Each goal, listed in no particular order, is key to student success.
High Expectations for Achievement: Set high expectations for staff and students to ensure all students achieve personal excellence.
Parent, Community and Staff Engagement: Engage staff, parents and communities to support student success.
Equity and Inclusion: Achieve inclusion for all through our continuous progress on equity.
Safe, Positive Healthy Climate/Well-Being: Build safe, positive, healthy climates for learning and working to nurture student and staff well-being.
More information about the Plan for Student Success will soon be available at http://www.peelschools.org/aboutus/ourgoals/
Time for school - A parent's guide to regular school attendance
Elementary school is a wonderful time in the life of a child, a time of great strides in learning and in social and emotional development. Many things affect your child's success, from the quality of his or her teachers, to the makeup of the class. One of the most important factors is your child's regular and timely attendance.
Getting to class on time, and avoiding absences, are critical if your child is to get the most out of school. It seems obvious. But the fact is that elementary students tend to miss and average of eight or more school days during the year. What can you as a parent do to help ensure your child's proper attendance?
Is your child missing more? Why does attendance matter?
First, understand that getting to school–every day and on time–matters at every level, perhaps even more so in elementary school. That's because important learning occurs daily, right from the start of class. And because you establish patterns early on. By being punctual and responsible, children are acquiring positive habits about school attendance. Some other things to consider:
By being late, children miss important social time with their peers before school begins.
Students who are late often feel embarrassed or self-conscious.
Late arrivals can disrupt the routine of the classroom.
A last-minute rush can be stressful for the child, and get her to school in the wrong frame of mind.
Missing even five or 10 minutes of the day can make it harder for the student to understand the material being taught.
Frequent absenteeism leads to gaps in a child's skills and knowledge base, cause the child to fall behind his peers and hurt his self-esteem.
Too many missed school days can increase isolation, as the child stands out from her classmates and misses opportunities to develop socially.
Absenteeism makes it tougher for the child to develop a good rapport with the teachers.
When Time is Ticking
Few homes run like clockwork. The morning routine, especially, can be a mad scramble. But there are effective strategies for getting your little one up and out the door on time.
Get your child to bed at a reasonable hour.
Set realistic and consistent schedules and rules at home. Getting ready for school should be part of the child's overall routine, something that's expected of him every day.
The night before school, do whatever is necessary to shave time in the morning, such as setting out clothes, packing lunch, and setting schoolbags at the door.
Have a set morning routine that the child can easily follow, i.e. washing hands and face, going to the bathroom, dressing, making the bed, brushing teeth, and eating a healthy breakfast.
Avoid any distractions that can slow the child down, like TV or games.
If you're running late regularly, set your alarm to get up earlier.
Is it a sick day?
Children do get sick sometimes – they are still developing natural resistance to certain infections, their hygiene behaviours are still developing and germs spread more easily in a classroom. So some missed school is unavoidable, for the child's own well-being, and the protection of her classmates. But there are ways to cut down on sick days.
Teach your child about proper handwashing, after going to the bathroom, playing outside or wiping his nose.
Follow other healthy habits, from eating nutritious food to getting enough sleep.
Some symptoms make school attendance uncomfortable, like a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. But if you're unsure whether your child is sick enough to miss school, talk to your doctor.
Some children pretend to be sick to avoid school. Ask yourself is the child's symptoms are vague, (i.e. a headache, upset stomach, fatigue), if your child tends to miraculously recover just after school starts or ends, or if the illness is happening during stressful times at school or at home. Allowing your child to remain home when there's no real illness sets a bad pattern.
If you decide to keep your child home, please report your child's absence via the SafeArrival system quickly and conveniently in one of the three ways:
Call an automated, interactive toll free number – 1-855-209-6155
Report absences online by accessing the SafeArrival parent portal on pdsb.schoolconnects.com
Download the SafeArrival mobile application for Apple and Android devices
Once you have reported your child's absence, keep the child in bed or doing quiet, low-key activities. A day off from school shouldn't be a holiday, it should be a time to recuperate from illness, so the child can return as soon as possible.
Set the right example
Children follow the lead of their parents. If you place an importance on regular and prompt school attendance, so will your child.
Show interest in your child's education by asking about the school day, celebrating school successes, attending school events and parent-teacher interviews, volunteering at school, and communicating with your child's teacher. The more you value school, the more your child will.
Provide a home environment that encourages learning and curiosity.
Treat the school hours with respect. If you have to make an appointment for your child, arrange it before or after school or, if that's not possible, at the very beginning or end of the day.
When it comes to planning family trips, some parents will factor in the schedule in the higher grades, but think little of pulling their child out of school. If anything, younger students can be affected more when they miss an extended period, finding it tough to relearn classroom routines and rejoin their peer group. Learning is cumulative, building on the skills and concepts that were introduced before. And this process is ongoing. Family trips can be wonderful learning experiences themselves. But if they must occur during the school year, please save them for scheduled breaks.
If your child resists going to school, for no apparent reason, talk to him or her about any possible problems with the school, teacher or other kids. However, don't give in to coaxing, pleading or threatening and keep the child at home. That creates a bad precedent.
Need more information?
If you have any questions regarding any of the issues raised here about lateness or attendance, or if you're looking for other tips on getting your child to school, please talk to us. By working together, we can help support a more successful school experience for your child. Visit our website at www.peelschools.org.


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WASHINGTON Well, that didn't take long. Just 44 days into the job, and President Obama is going gray.
It happens to all of them, of course Bill Clinton still had about half a head of brown hair when he took office but was a silver fox two years later, and George W. Bush went from salt and pepper to just salt in what seemed like a blink of an eye.
But so soon? "I started noticing it toward the end of the campaign and leading up to inauguration," says Deborah Willis, who, as co-author of "Obama: The Historic Campaign in Photographs," pored through 5,000 photographs of the first head over the last year.
Mr. Obama's graying is still of the flecked variety, and appears to wax and wane depending on when he gets his hair cut, which he does about every two weeks. His barber, who goes by only one name, Zariff, takes umbrage with bloggers who alternately claim Mr. Obama, 47, is dyeing his hair gray (to appear more distinguished) or dyeing it black (to appear younger). "I can tell you that his hair is 100 percent natural," Zariff said. "He wouldn't get it colored."
And for all of his 16 years giving Mr. Obama his "quo vadis" haircut black parlance from the 1960s for close-cut locks Zariff said he is not about to start ribbing Mr. Obama. "We do not tease about the gray at all," he said.
For a guy who prides himself on projecting a stress-free demeanor, the changes above his temples are speckled evidence that perhaps the psychological and physical strains of the job never mind the long process of winning it are in fact taking something of a toll. (Experts say stress can contribute to whitening locks.)
Mr. Obama seems to have noticed it at least as far back as last summer. "I've been running for president for about 19 months now," he told supporters at a campaign event in Virginia in August. "Folks are noticing that I've got a lot more gray hair now than when I started."
But with the economy struggling, two wars raging and countless other pressures facing him, the president is very likely to see additional signs of wear and tear in the mirror each morning.
"Presidents age two years for every year that they're in office," said Dr. Michael F. Roizen, co-founder of RealAge, a Web site that tells you how much older your body really is because of all that smoking and drinking you have been doing.
Rapidly lightening locks are just one sign that the job is getting to America's presidents. Many of them (Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt) also developed hypertension. Mr. Clinton had to have heart surgery after leaving office.
Mr. Obama's aides have not been giving him any grief. But since he has what is probably the most photographed hair in the world right now, noted authorities in coping with his condition are freely offering their advice.
The onetime basketball star Walt Frazier said in a telephone interview on Wednesday that Mr. Obama should start dyeing his hair, as Mr. Frazier does (and as Ronald Reagan was widely assumed to do). Reprising a Just For Men television commercial that featured Mr. Frazier and the former New York Mets star Keith Hernandez doing commentary on a poor graying schlub who gets "Rejected!" when he approaches a woman at a bar, Mr. Frazier had these words for Mr. Obama: "No play for Mr. Gray."


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MyHome Meath Property Road Show
The MyHome.ie team were out and about on the streets last week in county Meath meeting and greeting the public and local estate agents. You may have seen them in the wee early hours of the morning on route to work where they could be found amidst the commuter traffic handing out some great MyHome.ie freebies!
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Father Jean-Baptiste insisted on adding other details, noting that Beltrame was raised in a nonreligious family, but experienced a "genuine conversion" at age 33. He entered the church in 2010, after two years of study. Beltrame was, the monk said, "intelligent, sporty, loud and lively," a man who shared his faith with others.
On this side of the Atlantic, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia underlined the symbolism of this story. In a column entitled "A Lesson For Holy Week," he said Beltrame was a civil servant doing his job and a "man in love getting ready for a wedding." He was also a "man who deliberately shaped and disciplined his own life until it became a habit, a reflex, to place the well-being of others before his own."
The archbishop concluded: "God's ways are not human ways. They are other than ours; higher and better, more powerful, moving, and redemptive than our own. It isn't logical, it isn't 'normal,' for anyone to place his or her life in harm's way for a friend, much less for a complete stranger as Arnaud Beltrame did. Only a special kind of love can make a person do something so unreasonably beautiful."
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Problem after deleting German dotnet files
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I don't need German installation files. I run cmd\RemoveGermanLanguageSupport.cmd. Then I discovered that German installation files are still in my WSUS Offline Updates directory. Without thinking twice I just deleted them. Now I have a problem:
I also deleted IE11 German installation files.
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Verifying digital file signature of Windows Update catalog file...
Creating integrity database for Windows Update catalog file...
Verifying integrity of .NET Frameworks' installation files...
..\dotnet\NDP46-KB3045557-x86-x64-AllOS-DEU.exe: Known file not used
..\dotnet\ndp472-kb4054530-x86-x64-allos-deu.exe: Known file not used
hashdeep64.exe: Audit failed
Input files examined: 0
Known files expecting: 0
Files matched: 5
Files partially matched: 0
Files moved: 0
New files found: 0
Known files not found: 2
ERROR: File integrity verification failure.
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Here's the thing; if I don't know a lot about a situation, both arguments will generally sound just as convincing, to me. So, as part of my (admittedly flawed) human nature, I start paying attention to other traits of the person trying to convince me. For example...Cursed Lemon wrote:If you weigh information on how nicely it's presented to you, that is entirely your own personal flaw. That's the entire point of my post. Fuck people who need to be coddled into not having socially damaging views.
Patience vs. Impatience
I value patience in anyone trying to convince me of something. Why? Because in my mind, a person who's patient with me is someone who's also patient enough to do their due diligence. Quality research costs time and effort; so it's easier for patient people to do than for impatient people.
In addition, I can also feel more comfortable questioning a patient person. I can ask what they might consider to be a "stupid" question, and then come out more informed by the end of it. With an impatient person, I might be afraid they'll bite my head off or something...meaning I won't ask a question I really should've asked.
Furthermore, I view personal attacks as a sign of impatience. If someone calls me stupid, or a mindless zombie, or something as ridiculous as all that...then I'm more inclined to think of them as an "impatient" person. Patient people don't lose their cool like that; at least, I don't think so.
So yes, I value presentation in how information is given to me. I don't think that's a weakness, either. That's just part of debate.


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Funded Program Description: "Preventing Bullying & Strengthening Mental Health Through Theatre" Thanks to The Kim Foundation's grant, RESPECT is providing more than 20 educational theatre programs and workshops in schools districts within ESU 16 centered around North Platte and Ogallala. A first set of programs were provided during September and RESPECT will return to the area to work with the same students with more intensive programming in the spring. Focused on bullying and the impact it has on mental health, the fall programs presented to the students were "Reporting," (high school), "Choices" (middle school), and "Between the Lines" (intermediate grades). "Reporting" and "Between the Lines" have a significant focus on the different types of bullying: verbal, physical, social, and cyber. "Choices" centered on topics of suicide, depression, self-harm, and dating violence. The first portion of each program presents an educational play during which participants learn important information in an engaging way that can maintain their interest and motivates them to want to discuss the program. During the second half, students interact with RESPECT's actor-educators, RESPECT's Executive Director, Dr. Patricia Newman, and school counselors, through role-play activities and discussion as they ask questions and problem-solve situations that may come up in their own lives. In all, over 1,500 students benefited from the interactive educational theatre and panel discussion assemblies in Maxwell, Perkins County, Mullen, and Hershey, Nebraska this last fall. A portion of students are participating in pre and post evaluations to determine the effectiveness of this initiative as it related to the impact on how they feel and respond when confronted with bullying behaviors.
Successes of Program or Inspirational Stories: This program is a replica of a similar effort funded by The Kim Foundation last year which took place in ESU 7 area schools. After seeing the programs for themselves and the results of the students' evaluations which demonstrated increased social skills and decreased internalizing and externalizing mental health symptoms, school administrators in that area have asked RESPECT to return this year with additional programs.
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The Energy Leadership framework developed by Dr. Bruce D. Schneider, iPEC founder, includes seven levels of energy, or seven ways to look at the world. Each level has a core thought and associated emotions and behaviours. Each level represents a level of consciousness, serves a purpose and offers advantages and disadvantages that are discussed during the personalized debrief session.
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This attitudinal assessment provides a look into your perception of the world and how you approach work and life. It gives you an insight into your filters under normal circumstances and under stressful conditions.
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At the two opposite ends of the spectrum are catabolic and anabolic energy.
On the lower end of the spectrum is catabolic energy. It refers to victim or fighter mindsets that blinds a leader's view of a situation and reduces their choices. Leaders with these types of energy suck the air out of the room through apathy, anger or divisive tactics.
On the higher end of the spectrum is anabolic energy. This energy is fueling, constructive and healing. It helps leaders achieve long-term success and allow them to develop a more conscious view of what is happening around them, to be solutions-focused and innovative.
Everyone experiences a mix of those two types of energy in different situations, but highly effective leaders experience higher levels of anabolic energy, which cause others to follow them willingly because they are inspiring and motivating.
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With an eye towards diminishing their economy's dependence on oil, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recently opened its borders by allowing a massive increase in tourism from 49 new countries. It is now a simple matter of applying for a tourist visa online via APVI.com, and you could be on your way to this beautiful and spiritual country.
Saudi Arabia has a staggering number of tourist-friendly areas that include incredible desert exploration, the unforgettable Red Sea coastline, deeply religious and spiritual artifacts and connections, and a shopping and dining experience to match. Listed below are just some of the must-see areas of the Kingdom.
The capital city of Saudi Arabia lies in the center of the country. Riyadh is a bustling metropolis that remains steeped in tradition, so while all tourists are free to enjoy the area, they should be aware of cultural restrictions, particularly women. Visitors can easily spend their entire trip exploring this area, but there are a few must-visit spots highlighted below.
Edge of the World and the Red Sand DunesOne of the most popular tourist destinations in the country is the Edge of the World, or Jebel Fihrayn. The stunning cliffs overlook the impressive desert which should only be traversed with experienced guides. Hiking trails vary in difficulty, but the breathtaking views make this a sight to see.
The Red Sand Dunes are located closer to the center of the city for a quicker escape into nature. Among the most popular activities among locals and tourists alike is dune bashing with quad bikes which can be rented for an exhilarating ride.
The National Museum
The rich history of Saudi Arabia has been put on display at the National Museum in Riyadh. The birth of the first Arabian Kingdom, early Stone Age ancestors, and a history of the pilgrimages in Mecca are among the highlighted exhibits which include artifacts dating to around 5300 BC and older.
Masmak Fort
The birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is located at Masmak Fort in downtown Riyadh, where King Abdul Aziz ibn Saud stormed the fortress to seize control of the city in 1902. The victory led to the unification of a number of tribes in the area that formed modern-day Saudi Arabia. The fort is now a scenic museum that lays out paintings, photographs, and antiquities that tell the story of the Kingdom's formation.
Likely best known as the gateway to Mecca, one may assume that Jeddah is a city that leans more closely to traditional values. However, visitors marvel at the balance the city has struck between historic cultural ties and a more modern lifestyle. In fact, the city boasts a number of resorts, several malls, Al-Shallal Theme Park, and plenty of quaint cafes, in addition to some must-see attractions.
Jeddah Waterfront
The Waterfront along the Red Sea has been a popular tourist destination that was recently built up to include beach access, restaurants, mosques, and parks. Concerts are now legal, and weekend festivals are plentiful.
Floating Mosque
While not actually floating, Fatima Al Zahra Mosque is nonetheless a gorgeous site to behold that attracts millions of visitors each year. The tranquil scene includes the reflection of the mosque in the sea as it stands on pillars just above the waterline. It's an ideal spot for a peaceful and spiritual picnic, photos, and religious reflection.
Fakieh Aquarium
The beauty of the Red Sea and its creatures are on full display at Fakieh Aquarium. This is an ideal family destination for a fun and educational day. With more than 200 species including Sharks, Groupies, String Rays, Napoleon Wrasse, Sea Horses, Murrays amongst others, the Fakieh Aquarium aims to continue expanding the sea world life with the introduction of the unique Sea Dragon very soon this year.
Al- 'Ula
Largely underdeveloped until recently, Al- 'Ula is quickly becoming a major tourist area in Saudi Arabia. It is building itself up around the popular UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mada'in Saleh, a fascinating area consisting of gorgeous tombs carved into rocks. The inscriptions and drawings were inspired by ancient peoples of the area in addition to Egyptian and Greek influences.
Al- 'Ula is building on the area's deep cultural roots and creating a tourist area that includes plenty of festivals, shopping, and restaurants, with more aggressive development planned in the coming years. This is a fantastic area to visit while it remains a bit off the beaten path for the time being.
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Located in Santo Antonio, Macau, the Na Tcha Temple is a Chinese folk religion temple dedicated to the worship of Na Tcha deity, a folklore God of War. Located at the side of the Ruins of St. Paul's, the temple was constructed in 1888 as a homage to the child god of war, to put an end to the plague razing the region.
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Hearing this message has been a reoccurring theme for me, for years – getting in your own way. There's so much in the business coaching space about finding and removing your limiting beliefs, and about preventing self-sabotage. It is tiring, if you feel like you've been trying to remove these blocks but results have been minor.
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Self-sabotage is any action that gets in the way of achieving your goals. There are a million ways we self-sabotage, but some of the most common are procrastination, self-medication with drugs or alcohol, stress eating, and interpersonal conflict. Actions like these are especially insidious because they're relatively small—it's just one argument, one trip to the fridge, one beer—and in the moment, they may even seem helpful. But like a river eroding away rocks, over time, self-sabotage creates a Grand Canyon of self-defeat from which it's hard to climb out.
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Five humanoid robots have been delivered to Rwanda to assist in both patient screening and delivery of foods and drugs to those suffering from COVID-19.
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He also disclosed that the robots have been given Rwandan names including Akazuba, Ikizere, Mwiza, Ngabo, and Urumuri and would also act as video-conferencing links between patients and doctors. "We need additional robots for other duties like disinfection in public space and we are working to get them," the minister s
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As of May 19, Rwanda has recorded 308 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, 203 recoveries and no deaths, according to Wordometer.
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Taiwanese actor Derek Chang got his big screen break with a winning role in Big Three Dragons early this year, after featuring in half a dozen Mandarin TV dramas from Taiwan and China.
Big Three Dragons was a big hit in Taiwan where it opened during the Chinese New Year and grossed over TWD30mil (RM3.98mil) at the Taiwanese box office.
During a recent phone interview from Taiwan, The Prince Of Wolf star said he hoped the movie would do well in Malaysia too.
"If the box office collection is as good in Malaysia, and I get the opportunity to visit, I would like to go and try the durian. I'm very curious about Malaysia as I've never been there before. So, I am especially excited to meet fans and experience the cuisine there," said Chang, 26.
In the movie, Chang plays a carefree young man named Sheng Xiao Bai who is the heir apparent to a mahjong empire. Although he is first in a line of succession, Xiao Bai somehow gets cheated out of his inheritance by his flamboyant uncle Nan Feng (Michael Huang). Despite falling on hard times, he meets a money-minded young woman named Shen Wu Que (Ella Chen of Taiwanese girl group S.H.E.), who spurs him to win back everything he lost.
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"Ella was very bubbly, which helped to keep the mood light so shooting the movie was fun and very enjoyable even though we had to pull several all-nighters. She also loves to improvise and keeps surprising us with spontaneous scenes which I have to quickly give appropriate reactions to."
"Michael performs with such varied expressions on his face. Although he plays the role of an evil villain, he is not really that hateful. I really have a lot to learn from him. In future, if I get the opportunity to take up the role of an antagonist, I'd like to be able to show such contrasts in my character too."
Big Three Dragons was directed by Nancy Chen (Prima Donna, 2012) and produced by veteran actor/director Peng Chia-Chia (Lion Dancing, 2014), who was the resident mahjong expert.
Apart from mahjong playing scenes, Chang also had boxing scenes, which he found to be quite challenging.
"Luckily, we got to do a fair bit of training before we started shooting. Without proper training and rehearsals, someone could get injured. Accuracy is very important, because if we missed each other during a fight scene, then we may end up hitting one another."
Despite having to put in extra work, Chang says he is looking forward to doing more action-oriented roles. "I'd like to take up that challenge, as I feel good performing action scenes."
Big Three Dragons is now showing in GSC cinemas nationwide.