Newsletter March 2025
WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking … Special Edition!
We not only sprang forward in time on Sunday but we sprang forward in our mission. WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking made its debut at the Star Cinema, in Sidney, BC in front of 120 wonderful people. It was an incredibly special afternoon!
It was a Premiere, a red carpet event, Laura had the Guest List as she greeted everyone, Julie made the entrances inviting with our posters and refreshments… and created a red carpet photo op in the theatre!
As guests entered the theatre they could pose on the red carpet or collect their auction item. We had the entire Crew there, Kelly our Director, Dave - Sound, Adam and Ben - Camera ops, Lillie - Stills photographer and our Mentor, Maureen. We had the entire Cast, Julie, Abraham, Davey and Wynne, Manda, Evan and Koen…
Sue and Kelly, introduced the film and afterwards Cast and Crew took questions… it was a star studded event because everyone was a star in this incredible achievement … flowers and kudos to all our benefactors, helpers, auction donors and bidders, students, location donors, Board past and present, THANK YOU for being part of spreading this information to all those who will benefit!
Kelly will be entering the documentary into Film Festivals and a festival will not accept a film if it is on general release, so until then we will be arranging private viewings. You can contact Sue or Laura via info@thewds.org to arrange such a viewing. TELUS Optik™ TV On Demand will release it in the Fall, and then we will be able to release it on YouTube.
We are beyond grateful and excited to announce that the auction raised $2,600+ which will be used for program sponsorships… again, THANK YOU!
If you would like to read more about our auction donors please visit our page HERE.
WHO KNEW is now phasing into WHO KNOWS what might happen ! Last week, Sue sent an email and the documentary to Jamie Oliver in the UK when she learned he is making a documentary on dyslexia for Channel 4… so truly WHO KNOWS what will happen now !
Axel Gudmundsson, Davis Facilitator with Jamie Oliver in London, 11.03.25!
Just to say it is now business as usual...
We welcomed Maureen O’Sullivan, a Facilitator from Newmarket, Ontario, to our Board at the AGM on February 22, 2025.
It is grant writing time… please keep your fingers crossed we attract general operating funds from the Victoria Community Foundation.
We are also seeking funding to get a Meta Study off the ground. This is the first step towards independent research into our methods which is essential to get Davis into schools.
You can read Sue’s AGM Chair Report HERE
Come to the Dyslexic Table Live Chat
April 1st, 2025 - 4:30PM Pacific
Join us for a look into Chasing Ideal Education: Series 7 - Episode #3 - Eaton Arrowsmith Schools
Join us! To RSVP visit our page HERE. And Stay tuned for Sharon’s article on Eaton Arrowsmith Schools
Calendar:
April 1: Come to the Dyslexic Table …Eaton Arrowsmith Schools
April 17: Professional Development presentation for Dr Thomas A Swift Elementary
May 1: Come to the Dyslexic Table … Homeschooling
May 1: Sue and Julie are excited to present to the Capilano University ECE Faculty !
May 28: Gisa and Sue will be presenting to Big Sisters and Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver, Langley and the Fraser Valley
June 1: Come to the Dyslexic Table… France, Japan and maybe Italy !
October 8: Sue has been invited to be a Keynote Speaker (her first Keynote!) at the Family Literacy Conference in Edmonton.
October 23: Sue and Julie will be at a Panel Discussion at the Child Care Resource & Referral Consultant – West Shore Sooke Family Resource Society
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