How to Grab ‘Em at the First Sentence
A blogger only gets one chance to make a first impression. He's opening with a bouquet, trying to make a good first impression. As a blogger you have to give careful thought to your first few...
View ArticleWe’re Cooking with Gas!
Cooking with gas is a favourite idiomatic expression of mine. It means you’re on fire–full of enthusiasm–efficient–getting things done. And we are! The student blogs are loaded with great writing worth...
View ArticleHave you got what it takes?
We’re hiring! Looking for a few good men Huzzahnians… Ms. Steak is on the street looking for future Huzzahnians. The call has gone out and applications for the position of Grade 7 students are pouring...
View ArticleMarmots and Agents and Hair–Oh My!
Like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz who was wide-eyed at the thought of “Lions and Tigers and Bears–oh my!”, my eyebrows are up as I read the engaging posts on Huzzahnian blogs. Just click your heels and...
View ArticleI Get Wobbly Knees
When I read powerful student writing, something happens to my knees. They actually shake. I know that sounds silly, but it just happens. I get weak in the knees. It’s a good thing I am usually sitting...
View ArticleLooking for Some Good Reading?
Things are beginning to hop on our student blogs. It takes a while to learn (and in some cases, relearn) digital citizenship, commenting process and etiquette, how to work with widgets, theme...
View ArticlePosts are Popping Up!
The students of Smartlandia (long story, that) are new bloggers here at Huzzah! Well, except for four of them who are veterans. To get a taste of their writing, click on the Flipboard below, scroll...
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