Our Mission
Improving Student Learning.

Our Values
Foundation Principles: quality learning, integrity,  problem-solving/decision-making, continuous improvement, job-specific skills, mentoring, teamwork, communication.

Beliefs:

• Students come first.
• Learning occurs best in safe, caring, respectful and welcoming environments.
• By recognizing and supporting the needs of learners, we enable them to reach their potential.
• All learners can develop into contributing citizens who are accountable to themselves and others.
• Effective and comprehensive programs and services enrich the lives of learners.
• Highly skilled, caring and motivated individuals serve as positive role models.
• Our employees are an integral part of our success and our future.
• Family and community interaction with the school promotes and enhances student success.
• Communication which is interactive, open and honest builds trust and commitment.
• We build the foundation for our future from our collective experiences.
• Our school system is strengthened by embracing diversity and celebrating creativity.
• Public education is an investment in people and community.

Our Goals
Each School Staff / Department will:

• develop a measurable goal and action plan to support the improvement of student learning;
• build staff capacity to sustain quality learning environments that enable learners to acquire knowledge and develop critical thinking skills;
• collaborate with appropriate education partners (students, parents, employees, trustees and community) to support learning opportunities;
• ensure that policies and practices align with our Vision, Mission and Values.

  2003 September