Beyond the Bell

About Beyond the Bell

Have you ever wished you had an insider's perspective into the sometimes complicated world of education? Beyond the Bell (formerly known as OnPoint Parenting), will provide parents and caregivers a behind-the-scene look into our education system. The topics may be familiar, but our goal is to provide you with information and perspective that you may not have thought about - those things that you didn’t know you needed to know! * Beyond the Bell is brought to you by the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District Schoolboard and our Catholic Parent Involvement Committee. Host, Chantelle Quesnelle Executive producer, Pauline Stevenson Produced and edited by Lydia Bennett and Cole Bennett, in partnership with Portage Creative You can find our show notes, previous episodes, and additional resources on our podcast website: beyondthebell.com If you liked today’s episode, leave us a review. If you have suggestions for future episodes or any questions or comments about the Beyond the Bell Podcast, you can send an email to info@smcdsb.on.ca. Let's get an inside look at school life and go beyond the bell together.

Publisher

Beyond The Bell

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Feb 2021

Latest episode

4 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Jun 2025

   The Importance of Research in School Boards

   Host Chantelle Quesnelle interviews Tanya Bedard about the use of data to support wellbeing across schools through surveys, research, and tools that help staff and families stay connected.

2. 

   1 May 2025

   Understanding Youth Substance Use

   When it comes to substance use, many parents and caregivers aren't sure how to support the young people in their lives. Host Chantelle Quesnelle and guest Sarah Cairns, a public health nurse with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, discuss why connection is key, how to recognize signs of concern, and how to approach conversations with care and curiosity. If you're looking for more information, tools, or support, numerous resources are available. For local services, helpful conversation starters, and up-to-date statistics about youth substance use, start with these: Drug Free Kids Canada (https://www.drugfreekidscanada.org/) Health Stats Simcoe Muskoka: Youth Substance Use (https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Health-Stats/HealthStatsHome/SubstanceUse/YouthSubstanceUse)

3. 

   1 Apr 2025

   The Math Mindset

   Ever said, “I’m just not a math person”? You’re not alone. But what if we told you that mindset matters more than natural ability? In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Chantelle sits down with Assistant Superintendent & Math Lead Siobhain Millen to tackle one of the biggest myths about math. Discover how a growth mindset can reshape the way we (and our kids!) approach math, why struggle is an essential part of learning, and how parents can support their children without needing to be math experts.

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100

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Quality

15

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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