Student Counselling

Back to School: Fresh Starts & Refreshed Minds…

Posted on September 3 2024

Hey there, wonderful parents! As September breezes in, it's that time of the year when we bid farewell to summer's lazy days and gear up for an exciting new school adventure. We're thrilled to be your…

Embrace the Journey: Navigating Transitions as the…

Posted on June 3 2024

Hey there, awesome parents and students! As the school year comes to a close, June brings a theme that's all about Transitions and Preparing for Change. Change is in the air, and we're here to help you…

Prioritizing You: May's Self-Care Adventure Awaits!

Posted on May 3 2024

Hey there, awesome parents and students! May has arrived, and with it comes an exciting journey into the world of Self-Care. This month, we're diving into the art of nurturing ourselves, finding joy in…

Embrace Self-Love: April's Journey to "Love Your Mind"

Posted on April 8 2024

Hello, wonderful parents and students! As April blossoms, we embark on a journey of self-compassion with the theme "Love Your Mind." This month, let's explore the beautiful art of nurturing our mental…

Cultivating a Positive Mindset: March's Path to Brighter…

Posted on March 5 2024

Hello, amazing parents and students! As March arrives, we embark on a journey of empowerment with the theme of Positive Mindset. This month, let's delve into the transformative power of cultivating positivity…

Embracing the Power of Kindness: February's Heartfelt…

Posted on February 5 2024

Hello, wonderful parents and students! As we step into February, a month associated with love and warmth, we're excited to explore the heartwarming theme of Kindness. This month, let's join hands to spread…

A Fresh Start: Nurturing a Healthy Lifestyle in January

Posted on January 9 2024

Greetings, wonderful parents and younger 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 – making…

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Cultivating Compassion: Embracing Kindness in December

Posted on December 6 2023

Greetings, 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 November 6 2023

Hello, 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 October 13 2023

Hello, 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…

Nurturing Mind's: September Focus on Self-Reflection…

Posted on September 19 2023

Hey 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 September's mental health theme: Self-Reflection and…

June 2023 - Preparing for Change

Posted on June 1 2023

Mental Health Month was fun and exciting at Glendon School. We had many spirit days such as jersey day and Star Wars day.  "A smoothie per day keeps the grumpiness away" was our moto when serving smoothies…

May 2023 - Mental Health Month

Posted on April 30 2023

Last month, our students learned why it’s important to self-reflect and how that can improve our mental health.  This month is Mental Health Month and we are focusing on the importance of taking care…

April 2023 - Self- Awareness

Posted on April 3 2023

Welcome to Spring!! May this spring break bring you the relaxation you deserve!  Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who tried out our healthy living activities last month. We love hearing…

March 2023 - Healthy Lifestyle

Posted on March 6 2023

Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who tried out our activities last month on compassion. We had lots of fun learning about compassion and how we can put ourselves in someone else’s shoes,…

February 2023 - Compassion

Posted on February 2 2023

Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who tried out our activities last month. We had lots of fun learning about self-care and how we can address stress and maintain a positive mindset. Compassion…

January 2023 - Self-Care

Posted on January 10 2023

Happy New Year and Welcome Back! Hope you all had fun showing gratitude and doing random acts of kindness last month. The students were challenged at the beginning of December to do as many acts of kindness…

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December 2022 - Gratitude

Posted on November 29 2022

Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who tried out our activities last month. We had lots of fun learning about friendships, conflict resolution and healthy relationships at Glendon School last…

November 2022 - Healthy Relationships

Posted on November 4 2022

Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who tried out our Positive Mindset activities last month. We love hearing about the things you do at home to support what your child is learning at school…

October 2022 - Positive Mindset

Posted on October 7 2022

Welcome to our new monthly Counsellor Connections blog! My name is Natalie Heffner and I have been the Student Advocacy Counselor at Glendon School since 2020. The kids call me Mrs. Heffner.  I grew…