Elementary Kickoffs
Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, 9:30am - 2:15pm, check-in from 8:30am
Event is in-person at the Ontario Science Centre!
From Crises to Resilience: Caring for yourself while caring for the planet
Students need us more than ever to help them navigate between anxiety and despair, hope and action when they think about
climate change. Yet teachers themselves are experiencing ever more challenges in both their professional and personal
lives. How do we prioritize wellbeing while addressing the climate crisis? Join us as we explore ways to rebuild our
personal resilience and empower young people to do the same.
Keynote speaker: Shameen Sandhu
TDSB System Leader, Mental Health & Professional Support Services
Workshops include: Gardens and Grants, Building Community, Taking Climate Action Through EcoSchools. Two K-8 educators from
every school are invited to attend, with
one release provided by TDSB EcoSchools. Supply coverage information provided
after
registration.
- 8:30 – Check-in opens
- 9:30 – Welcome and Keynote
- 10:20 – Break
- 10:30 – Workshops
- 11:30 – Lunch (provided) and EcoFair
- 12:35 – Workshops
- 1:40 – Wrap Up
- 2:15 – Conference ends
The Ontario Science Centre is located at:
770 Don Mills Road (at the corner of Eglinton Avenue East)
Toronto, Ontario
M3C 1T3
416-696-1000