Frantic February

There are a lot of things happening in the short month of February. There have been some days of inclement weather, days of professional growth for the staff and a day to celebrate family. During the recent professional development day on February 15^th, the staff spent the day learning about assessment and evaluation. The guest speaker, Damian Cooper, led three sessions on this area and discussed with us 5 different topics. At the beginning of the day Diane Stronks, from Edifide, led us in devotions and challenged us to see assessment as a gift we give our students. The staff has not yet had the opportunity to debrief about the day and what we can collectively incorporate into our practice at Dundas Calvin Christian School. I look forward to the discussions that will lead us down the path of learning once more. Professional development is important for a staff to continue on their life long journey of learning. We need to be challenged and stretched to ensure we are continuing to provide a quality, Christ centered education. I not only look forward to the discussions that will arise from the recent workshops but also the continued learning and refining of the staff through ongoing professional development. Blessings ~ Mr. Bouwers