Ventura Park PS Professional Activity Day Plans: Friday, February 2, 2024

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Length: Half Day – AM

Topic: Violence Prevention Training on Student Safety and Violent Incident Prevention

Entity Hosting: All Elementary Schools

Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Online module developed by Board staff, facilitated by Administration.

Description: Staff will be engaging in learning related to:

● developing relationships and identity-affirming working and learning environments;

● identifying warning signs that a person’s behaviour may be escalating;

● responding to escalations using specific strategies;

● exploring case studies;

● following reporting procedures; and

● accessing support and resources.

Length: Half Day – PM

Topic: Literacy/Mathematics Instructional Strategies

Entity Hosting: All Elementary Schools

Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Teacher/DECE

Description:

Staff will engage in self-directed learning to support instructional strategies including areas of literacy and mathematics.

ROM discount for the winter break

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ROM is offering a 15% off discount admission coupon to Ventura Park P.S. students, staff, and their families to continue their learning this Winter Break and enjoy a visit.  

ROM for the Holidays returns with activities for all ages starting December 26, 2023, until January 7, 2024. In addition to exploring art, culture, and nature throughout our permanent galleries, we also have several feature exhibitions this season with loads of fun educational content: Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery, and more.  

Have a great winter break!
VPPS Team