New Students

2015 has started with us receiving four new students today. We have new students in grade 2 (division E05), grade 4 (E04), grade 5 (E03) and grade 6 (E01).

It’s a great way to start the year off. I know our students will make these new students feel welcome.

Take care

Buddy Benches

Prior to our recent winter break, I received a number of letters (approximately 30) from students in two classes asking me to consider installing a “Buddy Bench” at Cleveland. The letters were from students in grades 5 and they were quite clear about why they want us to get a buddy bench.

  • “A buddy bench is a special bench that helps kids make new friends.”
  • “…help new students feel more welcome and have fun…”
  • “We don’t have many people who are lonely at Cleveland, but there are a few…”
  • “…it makes kids feel like they belong..”
  • “When I came to this school I didn’t have any friends, so that’s why I want to be a friend with all the new kids in this school.”
  • “The buddy bench would make the school a better place.”
  • “Si on a un Buddy Bench à Cleveland, beaucoup plus de person dans notre école peuvent avoir des amies.”

I looked up “Buddy Benches” online, and found the following:

This is definitely and idea worth pursuing. I may need to find some help with funding, and will definitely need some help from the grade 5s about where to place a bench (or benches).

I will follow up with the students and staff and see where this leads.

Take care