Welcome to the Northern Secondary School Council website! Our role is to give parents a voice in how the school functions.
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Late start - Wed, Sept 28 - classes start 9:55 am Getting Off to a Good Start - Thursday, Sept 29, 7 pm. Join Susan Schenk (Occupational Therapist, Author/Speaker) for helpful stories, insights, and tools to support your student/teen and their learning needs this year. Email nss.school.council@gmail.com with “Good Start” in the subject line for a link. GAC (Gifted Advisory Committee) Social -Thursday, Sept 29, 7 pm. All parents of gifted students are invited to a drop in Social at the Granite Brewery (245 Eglinton Ave East). If you have any questions, email northerngifted@gmail.com. We hope that you can join us! Missed the Morning Announcements? Visit NSS Air to get caught up! Join our Mailing List for news "for parents, by parents":
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT (free resources)
Parenting for Positive Mental Health - Tues, Sept 27 at 7 pm. Understanding our child’s behaviours and development so we can respond with intention to promote mental wellness and growth. Presented by Pine River Institute. Click here to register. All About Accommodations - Wed, Sept 28 at 7 pm Join Dr. Todd Cunningham (Bright Lights Psychology) for a live call to discuss accommodations for learning differences - what they are, which ones work best for you, and how to advocate better for success. Email nss.school.council@gmail.com with "Accommodations" in the subject line for a link. Discover What's Possible Check out this library of 23 recordings from worldwide experts on topics covering ADHD, digital use, giftedness, self-motivation, anxiety, and more! To access, email nss.school.council@gmail.com for log-in information. Digging Deeper: Strategies and the Upside of ADHD Join Dr. Edward Hallowell, a global authority on ADHD, for a deep dive into the questions, tips, and latest research on ADHD here. The Self-Driven Child Want to help your student gain a sense of control and develop more personal motivation? Join Ned Johnson here. Shift Your Thinking Support Library Check out this library of experts speaking on topics including dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD, parent support, and wellbeing. |