He is fuzzy, likes a cuddle, and wears a red vest to work. Neither cat nor squirrel can distract him from his job. His name is Abel, and he works as an autism assistance dog for Reid, an eight year-old student at Adam Beck Junior Public School. Last Tuesday, all Reid’s schoolmates gathered in the […]
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No agreement over shared school space
City and public school officials are asking why, after 12 years, they have yet to sign an agreement on how they share buildings. “Our schools, especially in older parts of our city, are often the home of our community centres,” said Ward 31 councillor Janet Davis. Davis is asking for an update on the marathon […]
Adam Beck Eco Club adopts elephants from afar
Did you know elephants get sunburns? If you said yes, maybe you’re a member of the Eco Club at Adam Beck Junior Public School. Sam is a Grade 2 student in the Eco Club, and this year, he and the 30 other club members are really in the know when it comes to elephants. “They […]
Dozen schools to add all-day kindergarten
From heads to shoulders, knees and toes, kindergarteners can count on a lot of learning. And in Beach-area schools, teachers will soon be counting many more kindergarten classes, as 12 public and Catholic schools are scheduled to add full-day kindergarten this September. “We’re excited,” says Rita Gallippi, principal at Adam Beck Junior Public School, where […]
