CONTACT #'s

Acting Principal (Nadine Palmizi) - 902 295 2948 Acting Vice-Principal (Susan Baird) - 902 295 3170

Guidance (Jennifer MacDonald)- 902 295 3365 Library (Lynn Myers) - 902 295 1862

Pre-Primary (Patti Garland) - 902 295 2400 Elementary Resource (Allena MacLeod) - 902 295 3152

Health Centre - 902 295 2689 Baddeck Academy - Front Desk - 902 295 2359

First Day Back for Students September 4th

No School September 7th - Labour Day

Picture day for Pre -Primary to 8 September 16th

No school for students September 25th (Professional Development)

Terry Fox School Walk -September 28th

No School September 30th - National Truth and Reconciliation Day

If you require transcripts please email the school- (baddeck@gnspes.ca)

Positive Effective Behavior Support (PEBS)

As a school community we will take a proactive approach rather than a reactive one in order to circumvent any behavioral incidents. If and when behavioral incidents occur, we will use a restorative approach in attempt to mend any broken relationships. We now have a Provincial Code of Conduct (refer to policy section for more details) and this will be strictly adhered to if such incidents arise .

A major advance in school-wide discipline is the emphasis on school-wide systems of support that include proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create positive school environments. Instead of using a patchwork of individual behavioral management plans, a continuum of positive behavior support for all students within a school is implemented in areas including the classroom and non-classroom settings including playgrounds. Positive behavior support is an application of a behaviorally-based systems approach to enhance the capacity of schools, families, and communities to design effective environments that improve the link between research-validated practices and the environments in which teaching and learning occurs. Attention is focused on creating and sustaining primary (school-wide), secondary (classroom), and tertiary (individual) systems of support that improve lifestyle results (personal, health, social, family, work, recreation) for all children and youth by making problem behavior less effective, efficient, and relevant, and desired behavior more functional.(PBIS.org)

In the past, school-wide discipline has focused mainly on reacting to specific student misbehavior by implementing punishment-based strategies including reprimands, loss of privileges, office referrals, suspensions, and expulsions. Introducing, modeling, and reinforcing positive social behavior is an important of a student s educational experience. Teaching behavioral expectations and rewarding students for following them is a much more positive approach than waiting for misbehavior to occur before responding.

The purpose of school-wide PEBS is to establish a climate in which appropriate behavior is the norm. For students that are still experiencing behavioral challenges even with school-wide interventions in place, schools will create support plans that will help the students make better choices and allow the teacher to develop strategies to help reach the student s potential.

PEBS is not a per-purchased program. It is an initiative that helps schools create a positive, safe, and learning rich environment. PEBS is not just for students! It is for everyone teachers, administration, secretaries, students, bus drivers, custodians, parents, playground supervisors, community etc.

PEBS is building a culture of respect and providing support for those that need it the most. PEBS looks at what our students CAN DO and ARE DOING rather than what they SHOULDN’T DO!

BADDECK ACADEMY

MISSION STATEMENT

Baddeck Academy focuses on providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student is inspired to reach their full potential cognitively, affectively, physically, socially and emotionally grounded in the virtues of: Courage, Honesty, Humility, Love, Respect, Truth and Wisdom. We foster a culture of mutual respect for self, others, learning and the environment in all settings.

These virtues guide our efforts to nurture academic growth, emotional resilience, and personal responsibility. Our goal is to develop confident, compassionate and lifelong learners who honour all values and contribute positively to their communities and the world.

OUR VISION

To create a thriving and dynamic school community where every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to reach their highest potential. We envision a future where learners grow into confident, compassionate, and resilient individuals who embrace lifelong learning, respect for themselves and others, care for their environment, and lead with integrity.

Through the culture of inclusivity, academic excellence, and personal growth, we aim to foster responsible global citizens who make meaningful contributions to their local and global communities.