Highlight Leaders from Your School
Brent Dickson, from Centennial in Calgary, uses candid shots of his student leaders to highlight quotes and character traits. Put these...
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Ideas and Events
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Custodian Appreciation
Student leaders create a lot of activities which put stress on a building and its caretakers. Take the time to thank the custodians by...
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Donut be Absent
Recognize the students who have perfect attendance with a bit of donut therapy. Each month, have a “Donut be Absent” moment for those who...
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Tireless Teacher of the Month
There are staff members who should be recognized for their tireless efforts at your school – so recognize them with a tire award painted...
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Cookie of the Day
Nothing is better than winning a chocolate chip cookie to start your day. At EDSS, all of the names of the students, staff and support...
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Healthy Thank You to Staff
Although it is well-intentioned, the healthy schools initiative is hard on those easy chocolate and candy thank you’s that you can put in...
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Just Write Treat
Fun new staff appreciation idea. Stack a bunch of Hershey kisses and make them into a pencil. Thx to Ms. Lowey’s leadership class for...
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Admin Breakfast
The senior administration in a modern secondary school is usually so busy dealing with the negative issues and paperwork that confront...
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Honourable Recognition
Notre Dame College School in Welland takes a lot of pride in recognizing their academic stars. This display is found right in the front...
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Highlight your Athletes
Hunting Hills High in Red Deer takes pictures of their star athletes and then prints the portrait to vinyl. The portraits are then posted...
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Teacher Appreciation with Food and Drink
There is nothing wrong with a little sugar high to say, “Hi and thank you!” to staff. Use one of the following food puns to give your...
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Duck Pond of Appreciation
A unique way to thank a group of staff members for their help after an event is to take the “Duck Pond of Appreciation” around to their...
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Survival Kit
Student leaders and advisors for clubs and activities need to be reminded that they are important and valued members of your school....
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Bus Driver Honey Buns
Your bus drivers are support staff who are often only appreciated on snow days. Recognize the job they do at the beginning of the year,...
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The Victory Lap
The “Victory Lap” is a new way for our school to recognize the achievements of fellow students at regional competitions and other events...
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Rose of Recognition
Our staff receive this note 3 weeks prior to Valentine’s Day: On Wednesday, February 14, the Student Council will be distributing roses...
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Frame of Fame
What’s easy, costs nothing, and makes people feel great? Acknowledgement! Here’s a way we can spread acknowledgement within the school...
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Coffee IQ
Giving a Tims or Starbucks card as a Thank You to secretaries or school staff is a good idea. It is also a good idea to purchase coffees...
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Positive Note to Parents
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