Showing posts with label FMM. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FMM. Show all posts

Monday, March 21, 2016

21C – ESL Students use Tech to Support their Learning




Technological innovations have changed language learning radically from the old-fashioned image of pupils learning lists of verbs out of textbooks. Although language teaching has a long history of using tech, dating back to the 1960s, recent developments such as social networking and easy-to-use video cameras have removed many of the limitations.  (Is technology a silver bullet for language teaching and learning?)

There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that one of the most forward thinking and innovative departments in the school is the ESL (English as a Second Language) Department.  Over the last three years, Mr. Hospedales and his team (composed of Ms. Selvakumar and Ms. Corazza) have worked really hard to integrate the use of technology in the classroom.
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Monday, April 27, 2015

Semester 2, Week 12 - Beyond the Label Week

It was a pleasure meeting all the parents and guardians that attended the Parent/Teacher Interviews last week. You are always invited to contact us at other times during the year as well.

All students are asked to support the Co-op students and their Beyond the Label initiative. Visit them in the cafeteria during all lunches. Thanks go out to Logini of SEPYR for bringing in ASYR to do a gaming addiction workshop last Thurday. All who attended were engaged in a informative presentation.


The FMM Concert band is hosting the Sprint Concert at the Markham Theatre on Friday @ 7pm. Get your tickets today.

Next week, selected ELL students will attend a Retreat to connect with other ELL students in the YCDSB. Stay tuned for pictures.

Have a great week!

Monday, April 20, 2015

Semester 2, Week 11 - Parent Teacher Interviews / ESP Week / Gaming Addition Workshop

First of all, congratulations to the cast and crew of Seussical the Musical. All of the performances last week were incredible. Check out some of the pictures.

We've got another busy week ahead, highlighted by Parent Teacher Interviews on Thursday April 23, here is a look at the major events this week:

Wednesday April 22

  • Pink Shirt Day
Thursday April 23
  • Gaming Addiction Workshop @ 2:30 pm in Room 327

By the way, the school has a new FMM News Site. Visit there and here to keep yourself updated on all things McGivney.

Have a Great Week!

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Semester 2, Week 10 - Seussical & The Inside Ride

We had an incredible Inside Ride yesterday, check out some pictures.








Yes, Mr. Hospedales participated in the Inside Ride and did his part to raise money for worthy childhood cancer charities whose programs support children with cancer and their families. The students and staff of FMM raised over $16 000! We have an amazing school!
Next on the agenda is Seussical The Musical. Tickets are sold out for Friday so get your tickets now for Thursday April 16 - opening night!



Have a great week!