Dedicating Time

(Visual Arts Session)

Jennifer Hingley Superintendent of Schools

☐Expected

☒Invitation

Notes:

PLC Day – No sub required

  Mileage Covered by Division

☒On your own

☐Provided

Time: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Carlton (b204)

Facilitator: Melanie Mirasty

Bring: A yoga mat to sit on

Intended Audience: High School Visual Arts Teachers

Step 1: Visual Arts Activity

Participants will create a simple mixed-media canvas. Using white paint and one additional colour, they will paint a sky background and add a black power line or tree branch. Small stones will be used to create birds, which will later represent people or communities that have influenced and supported them.

Step 2: Sharing Circle (Sharing who their birds are dedicated to)

Once the artwork is complete, participants will take part in a sharing circle and reflect on the people, relationships, teachings, or communities represented by the birds on their canvas. This models a classroom strategy for building connection, gratitude, and belonging.

Step 3: Loving-Kindness Meditation

The session will conclude with a guided Loving-Kindness Meditation, where participants will extend wishes of health, happiness, peace, and well-being to themselves, their loved ones, and their communities.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Experience a simple visual arts project that encourages reflection and storytelling.
• Learn how to facilitate a dedication and sharing-circle activity in the classroom.
• Explore a mindfulness practice that promotes gratitude, compassion, and community connection.

Maximum Participants: 25

Register for: Dedicating Time-08-28-2026

For workshop information contact:

Stacey Monette 764-1571

Resources and snacks are based on registration numbers, you MUST register with the link above.

Complete “Request for Leave” Form:

Curriculum (CURR)