Safe, Caring & Inclusive Learning Communities

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today educators in a variety of roles and responsibilities within the school setting came together to train or re-train on non-violent crisis intervention strategies with district principal Kristina Beaulne. The verbal and non-verbal behaviours, actions and strategies that educators use can have a profound de-escalating effect with youth and with grown-ups in our learning communities. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this learning round today.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b92c04fb-4915-4e59-bd6c-12396a44229e" alt="Non violent Crisis Intervention Training1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/43f81bc7-7a97-49b2-8814-9de760f68238" alt="Non violent Crisis Intervention Training2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today, the École 100 Mile Elementary community gathered to honour the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of those who have served our country. The annual Remembrance Day Assembly offered students a moment to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy—freedoms built through immense bravery and loss.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year’s assembly also recognized National Indigenous Veterans Day, paying tribute to the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit soldiers who served Canada with strength, honour, and determination—even when equality and recognition were not yet theirs. Their resilience reminds us that remembrance must be inclusive, embracing every voice and every story that shapes who we are.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A highlight of the ceremony was a moving performance of “Enfant de Paix” (Child of Peace) by the French Immersion Department. The song’s message—that peace begins within each of us—echoed throughout the gym and into the hearts of all who listened.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Slides featuring family members of students and staff who have served added a deeply personal layer of meaning to the morning. Seeing familiar faces connected our school community to the legacy of service and courage that continues across generations. Each name and image carried a story of love, sacrifice, and pride—reminding us that remembrance begins at home.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As an inclusive learning community, École 100 Mile Elementary continues to nurture empathy, understanding, and belonging. Today’s gathering was both a tribute and a promise—to remember with gratitude, to learn with open hearts, and to live each day as children of peace.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/063eed56-0b9f-4878-8b60-11a224fd8cd9" alt=" cole 100 Mile Elementary Remembers 1 crystaldawn langton" width="507" height="380" style="width:507px;height:380px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Grade 6/7 French Immersion students recently partnered with their Kindergarten and Grade 1 buddies for a special Thanksgiving activity that reflected the spirit of our inclusive learning community. Together, they created colourful turkey puppets while practicing French vocabulary and sharing the joy of learning side by side.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many of the Grade 6/7s fondly remembered making the same craft when they were in Kindergarten, creating a full-circle moment of belonging and mentorship. Activities like these highlight how our Wolf Pack learns and grows together—where every student, from our youngest learners to our oldest leaders, plays a valued role in our community.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This activity beautifully reflected the Circle of Courage—Belonging through connection, Mastery through learning together, and Generosity through helping others.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d0ea77c4-5acf-4c34-ac84-0bbd671a6b02" alt="Building Belonging Through Honest Conversatio crystaldawn langton 1" width="675" height="377" style="width:675px;height:377px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At École 100 Mile Elementary, inclusion isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we live, feel, and hear in the heartbeat of our school. This week, our StrongStart families joined us once again for an Indigenous drumming session that invited everyone — children, parents, and staff — to learn, listen, and connect together.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Drumming creates a space where everyone belongs. It doesn’t require words or translation — only open hearts. In many Indigenous traditions, the drum represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth, reminding us that we are all connected. When children and families share in that rhythm, it breaks down barriers and builds understanding across ages, backgrounds, and experiences. 🪶🐾</span><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1b1c7a2f-9404-4115-8f22-920db3958e17" alt="Inclusive Learning Communities One Beat at crystaldawn langton" width="671" height="377" style="width:671px;height:377px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This morning, our building was filled with warmth as students and their families joined us for our Welcome Back Breakfast. After the busy first days of school, it was such a gift to slow down, break bread, and truly connect.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Now that our students are settling into their routines, we have the space to nurture what matters most — our relationships. Having families in our school makes our hallways feel complete. Your presence reminds our students that school is not just a place they go to learn, but a community where they belong and are supported by many caring adults.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are grateful for every parent, guardian, sibling, grandparent, and caregiver who walked through our doors this morning. You are an essential part of our Wolf Pack, and the heart of everything we do. Together, we are raising children who feel rooted, connected, and confident to grow. 🐾</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9d44fe68-a447-4e3c-9211-f6bbacf79440" alt="Welcome Back Breakfast Strengthening Our Co crystaldawn langton" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students collaborated with their families to discover unique things about their backgrounds, sparking many “dinner conversations” with extended family members! The posters included places such as The Ukraine, Russia, France, Austria, Ireland, Finland, Germany, and Mexico. Children were proud to share traditions and knowledge about their heritage.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/e3b3de9d-f07b-5f80-bc3a-2305722e9e9a" alt="1kh29jjx.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>