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Sensory playground offers unique experiences to John Dolan students

October 10, 2018
A new sensory playground at John Dolan School was expected to create a welcoming atmosphere for the school's students and children of all abilities, but Charmaine Bellamy says the profound effect it had on both her son and herself came as a surprise.
Bellamy, a John Dolan parent and board of...

First day of school for all division students is Thursday, Sept. 1

August 15, 2016
The first day of September will also be the first day of school for all Saskatoon Public Schools students as they head back to classes on Thursday, Sept. 1. Elementary school students will attend for registration during the morning only on Sept. 1 and will be dismissed for the day at the...

Therapeutic swing space enhances student learning and wellness

April 19, 2016
Our Therapeutic Swing Space was developed in collaboration with our physical therapist and occupational therapist.   Swinging is not only a fun physical activity, it can also be very therapeutic in terms of sensory regulation and overall wellness. We have a variety of types of swings to ensure access and comfort for...

Mary Vinish Snoezelen Park provides a sensory environment

March 09, 2016
The Mary Vinish Snoezelen Park at John Dolan School is a multi-sensory environment creating a magical world of sensory delights to foster relaxation, cooperation and participation through sensory-based stations based on Snoezelen concepts and philosophy.
Inside a Snoezelen room you can expect to experience a soft, safe, and stimulating environment with...

Sensory playground offers unique experiences to John Dolan students

October 10, 2018
A new sensory playground at John Dolan School was expected to create a welcoming atmosphere for the school's students and children of all abilities, but Charmaine Bellamy says the profound effect it had on both her son and herself came as a surprise.
Bellamy, a John Dolan parent and board of...

First day of school for all division students is Thursday, Sept. 1

August 15, 2016
The first day of September will also be the first day of school for all Saskatoon Public Schools students as they head back to classes on Thursday, Sept. 1. Elementary school students will attend for registration during the morning only on Sept. 1 and will be dismissed for the day at the...

Therapeutic swing space enhances student learning and wellness

April 19, 2016
Our Therapeutic Swing Space was developed in collaboration with our physical therapist and occupational therapist.   Swinging is not only a fun physical activity, it can also be very therapeutic in terms of sensory regulation and overall wellness. We have a variety of types of swings to ensure access and comfort for...

Mary Vinish Snoezelen Park provides a sensory environment

March 09, 2016
The Mary Vinish Snoezelen Park at John Dolan School is a multi-sensory environment creating a magical world of sensory delights to foster relaxation, cooperation and participation through sensory-based stations based on Snoezelen concepts and philosophy.
Inside a Snoezelen room you can expect to experience a soft, safe, and stimulating environment with...