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Bird's Eye View - The RCS Podcast

Bird's Eye View - The RCS Podcast

Written by: Yik Wah Penner
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 Join us on "Bird's Eye View," the RCS podcast that brings our school's stories to your ears. Dive into the heart of our vibrant community as we explore school life and interview the change makers shaping it. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and a closer look at what makes our school flourish.

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Yik Wah Penner
Episodes
  • Fostering Creativity and Agency with 10% Time

    Fostering Creativity and Agency with 10% Time
    Jan 24 2025
    In this episode of Bird's Eye View, Mr. Penner sits down with Mr. Danny Chan, a Grade 4 teacher at RCS, to explore how he's using "10% Time" to empower his students. Inspired by Google's 20% Time, Mr. Chan shares how this initiative gives students the freedom to work on projects that benefit their community, from building classroom systems to creating quiet spaces. Discover how 10% Time nurtures student creativity, problem-solving, and self-advocacy while aligning with RCS's core values of loving, learning, and leading. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about risk-taking, lifelong learning, and creating environments where students truly flourish.

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    13 mins
  • Crafting Connections: From Ornaments to Outreach

    Crafting Connections: From Ornaments to Outreach
    Dec 6 2024
    In this festive episode, we celebrate RCS's partnership with Church on 5, where students are making Christmas ornaments for the upcoming community dinner. Join us as we interview Mel Chan and Lani Crowe about empowering students through creativity and community impact. We also lighten the mood with a fun round of holiday-themed "Would You Rather" questions. Tune in to discover how our students embody the school's vision of being a beacon in the community!

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    21 mins
  • Building the House - An interview with Myah and Ms. Smith

    Building the House - An interview with Myah and Ms. Smith
    Nov 22 2024
    On this episode of Bird's Eye View, the RCS podcast, we explore the art of creating house teams and building a thriving community through connection and collaboration. Special guests Ms. Smith and Myah, a Grade 12 student, join us to share their experiences with establishing and leading this exciting initiative. Together, they discuss how fostering relationships within teams can inspire trust, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. Plus, we play a fun game of "Fill in the Blanks," giving the audience a window into their lives with candid, creative, and sometimes hilarious responses. Tune in for stories, strategies, and a behind-the-scenes look at how this initiative is transforming the RCS secondary campus community!

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    16 mins
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