Being Self-Aware
Posted on: Apr 4 2025How High School Students and Parents Can Cultivate Self-Awareness: A Key to Success and Happiness Self-awareness is one of the most important skills for high school students to develop. It’s the ability…
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Creating a Positive Mindset
Posted on: Mar 1 2025Hello, JAWS parents and students! High school can be a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences, from academic pressures to navigating social relationships. It’s a time of growth, but also a period…
Embracing Kindness
Posted on: Feb 1 2025Welcome to February JAWS family! High school can feel like a whirlwind—between classes, homework, sports, and social pressures, it’s easy to forget one important thing: kindness. Not just to others,…
Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle
Posted on: Jan 6 2025Hello, wonderful parents and students! As January unfolds, we embark on a journey of well-being tailored just for you. This month's theme is all about embracing a Healthy Lifestyle. Being a high school…
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September 2024 - Self-Reflection and Self-Awareness
Posted on: Sep 3 2024Hey there, amazing parents and students! As the leaves start to change and the scent of fresh beginnings fills the air, we're excited to delve into Self-Reflection and Awareness. This month, let's journey…
Cultivating a Positive Mindset: March's Path to Brighter…
Posted on: Mar 4 2024Hello, JAWS parents and students! As March arrives, we are excited to kick off a month dedicated to cultivating a positive mindset among our students. In the dynamic landscape of adolescence, where academic…
Embracing the Power of Kindness: February's Heartfelt…
Posted on: Feb 5 2024Welcome to February JAWS family! As we step into February, a month associated with love and warmth, we're excited to explore the heartwarming theme of Kindness. In the bustling hallways and busy classrooms…
A Fresh Start: Nurturing a Healthy Lifestyle in January
Posted on: Jan 8 2024Greetings, wonderful parents and students! As January unfolds, we embark on a journey of well-being tailored just for you. This month's theme is all about embracing a Healthy Lifestyle. In the hustle…
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Cultivating Compassion: Embracing Kindness in December
Posted on: Dec 4 2023Greetings, wonderful parents and students! As December arrives, we're embarking on a heartwarming journey centered around the theme of Compassion. This month, let's explore the power of empathy and acts…
Nurturing Positive Connections: Fostering Healthy…
Posted on: Nov 1 2023Hello, amazing parents and students! As November graces us with its presence, we embark on a journey dedicated to the art of fostering positive connections and relationships. This month, we'll explore…
Embrace the Attitude of Gratitude: Cultivating Mental…
Posted on: Oct 2 2023Hello, wonderful parents and students! As October graces us with its presence, we embark on a transformative journey centered around the theme of Gratitude. This month, let's uncover the magic of gratitude…
February 2023 - Compassion
Posted on: Feb 6 2023Hello and welcome February! Thank you to all students and staff who shared their favourite things to do for self-care. We hope you continue to take time for self-care and discover more of your favourite…
January 2023 - Self-Care
Posted on: Jan 12 2023Happy New Year everyone! We hope you had a restful and wonderful holiday break. Thank you to all students and staff who left messages in our Gratitude Jar throughout the month of December. One gratitude…
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December 2022 - Gratitude
Posted on: Dec 7 2022Hello and welcome to our December counselling blog! Last month JAWS students and staff learned more about healthy relationships. Students explored their personal boundaries and what they can contribute…
November 2022 - Healthy Relationships
Posted on: Nov 9 2022Hello and welcome to our November counselling blog! Last month JAWS students and staff focused on positive mindset through calming boxes and guided breathing to reduce stress and anxiety. We will continue…
October 2022 - Positive Mindset
Posted on: Oct 5 2022Hello and welcome to our new school counselling blog!! We are the Student Advocacy Counsellors at JAWS, Heleme Fyith and Ashley Gordey. Heleme Fyith has been a Student Advocacy Counsellor at J.…