“Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness.” Anni Albers Breathing happiness. What a beautiful concept. There are many expressions that have to do with breath: catch your breath, out of breath, hold your breath, a breath of fresh air… Breathing happiness. This one stands out. It conjures images abundant in …
“I live my life in widening circles that reach out across the world.” Rainer Maria Rilke At Britannia this week, our circles of self-knowledge, expression and community expanded. As one student concluded, “ I learned how to use my voice.” These voices now ripple beyond the classroom, can cross borders and be heard by communities …
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“Just one, small, positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” Dalai Lama As we gathered in our morning community circle at Britannia Elementary, we placed intentions on the day. For many, intention was a new word. Elder Amanda’s intention was that everyone realize how truly unique and gifted they are, that each …
Art. The kind of magic that happens when a blank page becomes a celebration, when separate strands come together and are woven into something strong, magnificent and meaningful. Art is a great teacher. In the morning, the youth at Britannia, and the teachers too, learned from Quebec artist Deirdre Potash that it was OK to …
Goosebumps. I get them when I experience something that moves me deeply. Today was a goosebump kind of day. Today marked the return of youthLEADarts artists to classrooms, in person. Today we got to once again sit in a circle, in ceremony with students and connect face to face, idea to idea, inspiration to inspiration…in …
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