In this talk, Dr. Boyd will review how the brain changes with learning and development. She will discuss how stress and anxiety affects the brain and learning. Dr. Boyd will present recent data showing brain plasticity in children and conclude with some practical tips for maximizing learning and brain plasticity.
This is an annual fun dinner event that brings together students, parents and school staff of all grades to share food together and build community. There is food, crafts, music and more, including a choir performance.
Hastings PAC was proud to contribute $6,000 toward this year’s Grade 7 leadership camp.
This was the first year for a camp involving both the English and French immersion students, providing a fantastic opportunity to strengthen connections and build our school community. Given the change in timing for the camp – to the beginning of the school year, rather than the midpoint or tail-end of the year, which affected fundraising capability – Hastings PAC decided to strengthen the depth of its funding commitment for 2019-2020. (PAC has supported the camp every year.)
We loved the chance to hang out in the primary playground on the first day of school, fueled by Laughing Bean coffee, Pine House baked goods, and produce from Donald’s Market. The Hastings: Day One party was an opportunity to extend a heartfelt welcome to families new to Hastings, as well as all our returning families, teachers, and staff members.
The event was funded by a grant from the Hastings North Community Partners Group, as well as Hastings PAC. We hope to make this welcome party an annual event!
Hastings PAC launched the inaugural Direct Donation campaign last year. It came in response to parents who say they don’t necessarily have the time or opportunity to participate in PAC events, but still want to show their support by simply providing funds.
Last year’s campaign raised $8,200 from parents, with school administration generously topping up the amount to $15,000 in total. These funds are being used to support various STEM initiatives, where the specific classroom needs were directed by teachers at Hastings.