Forest Green School

Dear Forest Green and Connections for Learning,

I would like to inform you that I have been asked to join Parkland School Division’s Central Office as of September 2011.  I will be working in the role of Division Principal – Innovative Teaching and Learning, and will have the opportunity to offer my leadership and experience.

For the remainder of the school year, I will be working to ensuring that everything is in place for a smooth transition into the 2011-2012 school year. I know that this transition will be highly successful as our school community is full of leadership at all positions.

Although I will miss the families and our students immensely, I have the opportunity in this position to work with all of Parkland schools closely, including ours.

I appreciate all of kindness that has been shown to me in the last two years in the school community, and I look forward to continuing this relationship in a different capacity.

Sincerely,

George Couros
Principal, Forest Green/Connections for Learning

I just wanted to share this great article about a school in Edmonton that is doing a daily news cast similar to the one that we have started at Forest Green.  It is very interesting that they discuss leadership qualities based on Stephen Covey’s “Leader in Me” program which several of our staff explored last year.

Principal Pat Davidson says a quote that strongly mirrors our own school beliefs:

“When you provide students with the opportunity to lead, and then put the supports in place to help them develop the skills to lead effectively, it is absolutely amazing how they rise to the occasion,” she says.

“I am in awe every day by the abilities and the leadership demonstrated by the students here at Minchau.”

It is very cool to see students leading in schools all around the world, including Forest Green!  They can do so much if given the opportunity.

For the rest of the article, click below:

Elementary Students Produce News Show