tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758981773206245192.post5603276126075119722..comments2024-01-14T09:03:20.015-08:00Comments on Against the Wind: 6 things about my school.Nunavut_tweeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07843569330908992824noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758981773206245192.post-38844270677297342992011-04-14T09:51:15.799-07:002011-04-14T09:51:15.799-07:00Wow - I would love to experience all of that! In ...Wow - I would love to experience all of that! In fact, I would love to take my grade 9's there so they could learn to ice fish and build an igloo as well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661832194699178327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758981773206245192.post-43947971914924626412011-04-14T00:29:49.584-07:002011-04-14T00:29:49.584-07:00In Israel we also go by first names for teachers s...In Israel we also go by first names for teachers students and the principal! Till now hadn't heard of other places that did that!naomi epstein - editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11313570483533421633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758981773206245192.post-64846028172272692582011-04-13T20:31:35.812-07:002011-04-13T20:31:35.812-07:00Brian,
You are so lucky to work in such a small en...Brian,<br />You are so lucky to work in such a small environment. It enables you to build a tight community. I love the first names, it is so refreshing and open.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758981773206245192.post-38460711117809183812011-04-13T20:30:39.659-07:002011-04-13T20:30:39.659-07:00Yep, having my students call me Mr. Holden used to...Yep, having my students call me Mr. Holden used to be about getting respect. Now I know it's more about getting respect by giving it. Getting called Gord by my students is an honour. It confirms that we have become co-workers in achieving our goals.Gord Holdenhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZlRGpMY3Jgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758981773206245192.post-58144446378232906272011-04-13T19:50:19.030-07:002011-04-13T19:50:19.030-07:00@John- The first name basis is outstanding. Every...@John- The first name basis is outstanding. Everybody goes by their first name including principal. I feel it makes things a lot less formal and equal. <br /><br />@Diane Thanks for your comment Diane.Nunavut_tweeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07843569330908992824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758981773206245192.post-35328170304601833142011-04-13T19:44:18.685-07:002011-04-13T19:44:18.685-07:00Brian - So interesting to hear about other schools...Brian - So interesting to hear about other schools, especially ones that are so different from what I am used to seeing.Diane Haddadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06736220101994439313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758981773206245192.post-8141798608825542082011-04-13T19:42:27.405-07:002011-04-13T19:42:27.405-07:00There are so many parts of your school that make m...There are so many parts of your school that make me jealous - especially the first name deal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10956056168256756705noreply@blogger.com