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June 6, 2007
MacLachlan College: Paul Keery selected as Apple Distinguished Educator
Paul Keery, MacLachlan's resident Futurist and Head of Social Sciences, has been selected to particpate in the ADE program as part of the class of 2007. The Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) program is a relationship program focused on educational excellence and leadership. Apple Distinguished Educators are members of a select group of K-12 and Higher Education professionals possessing an identified expertise in educational technology leadership. This group of over 600 educators spans the globe with membership in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Latin America, and Asia. MacLachlan congratulates Mr. Keery on his appointment.
Source: MacLachlan College, Ontario
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June 4, 2007
Sedbergh School: Girls Rugby Champions
Congratulations to Sedbergh's Girls Rugby team. For the second consecutive year, they played in the final game of the Outaouais League. Last year, the girls didn't come home with the banner, this year they did beating Philomen Wright School winning convincingly with the score 24-0. Our girls have had an excellent season and are now basking.
Source: Sedbergh School, Quebec
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June 1, 2007
MacLachlan College: Educating the Heart: A Dialogue with the Dalai Lama
Held in Vancouver earlier this yeart, 'Dialogues with the Dalai Lama' brought together eminent educators and scientists from across the North American continent. The conference was held to launch the Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and Education in this Pacific Coast city. It will be the only institute in the world that bears the Dalai Lama's name, MacLachlan College Founder, Audrey Hadfield, attended the conference. She prepared the following summary. Of particular interest for educators was the panel discussion "Educating the Heart." The dialogue focused on how schools can develop the capacity of children and adolescents to become caring and compassionate citizens. Mary Gordon, Founder and President for Roots of Empathy based in Toronto, was one of the panelists in dialogue with the Dalai Lama. Roots of Empathy is an evidence based classroom program for children in Kindergarten to Grade 8. It is a structured program designed to nurture and create empathy and compassion in children and reduce bullying and aggressive behaviour. Mary is a recipient of the Order of Canada awarded for her work for children and families. Anti aggression and bullying initiatives have been introduced into the MacLachlan curriculum and it was of particular interest to see such programs given high profile at the conference. Also on the panel was William Damon, Ph.D, Professor of Education and Director of the Center on Adolescence at Stanford University. Professor Damon talked about Finding a Noble Purpose. He described how, in his studies of human development, he has found that the most revealing sign of thriving is a person's sense of movement towards a worthwhile purpose. He said that this is true at any age, but it is especially true during early adolescence and early adulthood because this is the time in life when personal directions are discovered and shaped. He outlined nine principles that facilitate a quest for purpose: o It is never too early to begin a life of purpose, and it is never too late o Although purpose is everywhere, it may most readily be found in places that are familiar to you o Look around for mentors -"purpose exemplars" - people who represent models of noble behaviour in service of good causes o When possible, get support from like-minded souls. o Be prepared for occasional disillusionment, and resist it. o Stay humble. o Be sure that your purpose remains noble by paying attention not only to the ends that you seek but also to the means by which you pursue it. o Celebrate your purpose. And be grateful for it. o Pass on your purpose to others, especially to the young. This is just a sampling of the inspirational and stimulating dialogue that took place throughout the conference. The Dalai Lama commented on each presentation and offered his own insights, demonstrating his lifelong commitment to compassion and inner well-being. Fully evident were his deep convictions, his humility and his engaging sense of humour. He believes that the cultivation of empathy is at the heart of moral development. He wants the Centre for Peace and Education that bears his name to bring together world thinkers in an exploration of education and compassion as the foundation for peace. Our schools are well practiced in educating the mind; we must view educating the heart as of equal importance. The Vancouver Dialogues with the Dalai Lama brought hope, optimism and motivation to act for change in our troubled world. How fortunate we are as educators that we have an opportunity to cultivate and nurture in our students the qualities necessary for change in our world. How privileged we are that Canada has been chosen for the venue of this remarkable new institution.
Source: MacLachlan College, Ontario
Established in 1967 St. Clair College (St. Clair) is a career-oriented educational institution that provides high quality education, skills training and knowledge for students in our community and around the world. St. Clair offers over 85 degree, diploma and postgraduate certificates and more than 350 courses delivered part-time through continuing ... [read more]
