Shine On!

Grade 7 and 8 girls at Open Roads School got the opportunity to learn more about compassion, self-acceptance and value during the pilot project "Shine On".  Read the full article here.

Tags: Open Roads School, new curriculum, empowerment program, youth program

Decidedly Jazz Dance at Open Roads

Students in the Fine Arts Program at Open Roads School took part in a Jazz dance workshop with Calgary based group, Decidedly Jazz Dance!  Check out the video HERE!  Link to full article below:

http://www.kenoraonline.com/local/15675-dance-workshop-sunday-in-kenora

Tags: decidedly jazz dance, open roads school, fine arts program, jazz dance, students learn jazz dance

KPDSB Kindergarten Symposium

It's Kindergarten registration week!! If your child will be turning 4 by December 31st, 2016 then they are eligible to start JK in the fall.  Come in now to register - link to full story below. 

http://www.kenoraonline.com/local/15553-kpdsb-gearing-up-for-kindergarten-symposium

Tags: kindergarten, open house, register, JK, open roads school

Canadian Nationals Cross Country Running

Open Roads School athlete Madison Lambert qualified for the Canadian Nationals for Cross Country Running!  Link to article below:

http://www.kenoraonline.com/local-sports/15167-four-dryden-athletes-are-headed-to-the-canadian-nationals-for-cross-country-running

Tags: open roads school, students, sports, Dryden, athletes, runners

Open Roads speech contest winners

7 Open Roads School students took part in Rotary speeches once again this year!  Kenzie Lancaster (grade 7) spoke about soccer during the Rotary Performing Arts Dinner, while Tristan Mineault (grade 8) spoke about unreasonable deadlines placed on students. Link to full article below:

http://www.kenoraonline.com/local/14924-speech-contest-winners-talk-about-soccer-homework

Tags: rotary, speech contests, open roads school, public speaking