by Head Of School | Jun 7, 2016 | Blog
In his book, “Start With Why”, Simon Sinek tells a story about an American auto executive touring a car manufacturing plant in Japan. At one section of the line, where they put on the doors, the executive noticed that the workers were not using a rubber mallet to fit...
by Head Of School | May 13, 2016 | Blog
65% If your child is in school today, this is a percentage you should be keenly aware of. No, this is not the new passing grade. No, this is not the mark they need to get into university. 65% represents the percentage of students in Elementary School today who will be...
by Head Of School | Sep 22, 2015 | About the School, Blog, Bullying, Future education, Philosophy
“I will never attend an anti-war rally; if you have a peace rally, invite me.” — Mother Teresa Bullying continues to be a huge issue in schools, work places, and even in neighbourhood gatherings. We are often asked how we deal with bullying at Riverbend...
by Head Of School | Aug 18, 2015 | Blog
At Riverbend Academy, we base our expectations for student behaviour on the 3Rs: Respect for Self Regard for Others Responsibility for Your Actions However, students learn that the seeming simplicity of the 3Rs has a deeper root. Respect for Self Respect for self...
by Head Of School | Aug 11, 2015 | Blog
If you were asked to name five successes you had today, could you do it? What about five in the past month? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. Most have difficulty. However, ask for fifteen failures and there is never a problem coming up with a list. But, we can’t...
by Head Of School | Jul 21, 2015 | Blog
We have been brainwashed into believing that knowledge is the key to success – that knowledge is power. We can spend 14, 17, 20, or more years in school absorbing volumes of facts and information. There are hundreds of additional courses we can take on organization,...
