Edward Shammas

In honour of the FIFA World Cup 2026, our resource teacher, Mrs. Marcia Stephens is bringing Recess Cup to General Vanier Public School!

Students have been assigned teams from different countries, learning about sportsmanship, and exploring football player profiles as excitement builds for the first match on June 1.

Here are a few behind-the-scenes moments as we get ready. Everyone is feeling very excited! A special thank you to Mrs. Stephens for her ongoing contributions to our school community and for always creating initiatives that bring students together.

"Don't just aim for the stars — become one."
Love the bold message on the back of this book...it's not just inspiring, it's a call to shine. 🌟
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Check out www.edwardshammas.com for free extended activities that could be used within the classroom!

🎶 We're in full swing preparing and rehearsing for our upcoming musical! 🎭✨
All grades will be performing on June 12, and we can't wait to share the magic with you. Stay tuned, it's going to be a show to remember! 🌟🎤

A big thank you to the volunteers who helped build 4 new picnic tables for our students.

Thank you Amna for having me at your pop-up shop! Had such a great time connecting with the community, sharing my story, and spending the day with so many amazing people. 💛✨

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You're very welcome, it's an honor to feature you as an inspirational figure in the book!

Fun Fridays are the best...especially when we head to the library to hear cool stories from our awesome librarian, Mrs. Jennifer! 📚🎉

Love this Fail-a-bration banner hanging in the classroom...where students are learning that failure isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of something big. 💥💡
Failing is part of the process. It’s how we grow, learn, and eventually succeed.
Students shared moments where they missed the mark but came out stronger and wiser by adding sticky notes with their stories.
Let’s build a better relationship with failure. It’s not something to fear, it’s something to learn from. 💛