A DASH OF NEWS

CHECK OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING AT DASH THIS FALL 2020
NEW DASH OUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCE
Explore our new Outdoor Classroom Resource page and infographic to find equipment checklists, things to consider before you head outdoors, lesson plan activities, and links to partner resources. This resource is a one-stop shop to help you embark on your outdoor classroom journey. We are delighted to have our resource endorsed by Megan Zeni from Room to Play.


SMART BIKE COMPETITION
DASH is offering BC schools the chance to win up to 25 brand new SMART bikes (valued at approximately $900/bike including software) to help support the physical and mental well-being of their students.

SMART bikes fit children 125cm or taller (about 8-9 years old). They require a desk that is minimum 80cm high.

Please note schools must pay for shipping of bikes.
HEALTHY SCHOOL COMMUNITY CERTIFICATION - YEAR 2
DASH’s Healthy School Communities Certification (HSCC) pilot program is back for year 2!

HSCC supports and increases the capacity of schools to address a priority health topic. HSCC recognizes and celebrates school communities for promoting and enhancing the health and well-being of students, school staff, and the broader community.  

Registration opens October 13, 2020.

 
DASH's Executive Director Chats with Nisha Khare on Facebook Live
Faye Willick, Executive Director at DASH, sat down with Nisha Khare as part of Stigma-Free Society’s Wellness Chat series on Facebook Live. They discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on student and staff well-being in schools across BC. Faye speaks to how DASH has responded to the emerging needs.
iPads Support Environmental Stewardship at Jessie Lee Elementary
Jessie Lee Elementary in Surrey, B. C., was one of five schools to win a set of 10 iPads through DASH’s iPad contest. They wanted to introduce students to environmental stewardship opportunities, and decided to create a native plant pollinator garden for students to care for and learn from.