Counselor's Corner
Guidance Counseling Services
Counseling services are available to all students at Birchwood Intermediate.
Our counseling program is intended to promote and enhance student success in
academic, personal, and social development. Support services are generally
delivered through individual counseling, group counseling, and classroom
education.
A Great Year
It continues continues to be another exciting year as we
proactively work with our students to find personal success. Our student
services team organize several groups to meet our students’ needs,
such as social skill development, addictions education, anger management, and
cultural diversity promotion. Parents and guardians should also stay tuned for
available sessions offered throughout the year. Please contact our school counsellor, Ms.
Lynn White,
regarding counseling initiatives.
Christmas Miracle Program
A special thank you to all staff members and community members who volunteered
and donated to our annual Christmas Miracle program. Many Birchwood families
benefited from your effort and kindness.
The Adventure Group
The Adventure Group is currently running an after-school program at Birchwood
School. The group leaders have been offering our students a variety of after
school activities in our school. The group meets after school between
3:00 and 6:00 PM to get help with homework and enjoy food, games, sports,
computers, movies, and other great activities. All students are welcome to join
the group in the art room any day throughout the week. Thanks to the Royal Bank
of Canada for committing the necessary funding to help run this program. Please
call 368-6870 for information.
International Friendship Group
The International Friendship Group meet to share
cultural experiences and to promote a positive school climate. Rachel FitzGillis
and David Pendergast, Birchwood's phenomenal EAL teachers, work very hard to
teach and support our increasing number of immigrant and refugee students in their desire to
learn English and adapt to our school and community.
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