Our Beliefs

All children can learn.

• We encourage children.

• We see children learning in different ways.

Setting high expectations enables every child to reach his/her maximum potential.

• We clearly communicate high standards.

• We continually assess each child’s strengths and weaknesses to guide instruction.

Learners should be actively involved in rigorous and relevant educational experiences.

• We see children highly engaged throughout the day.

• We see self-directed learners in a collaborative environment making connections across an integrated curriculum.

All learners should be respected, valued and provided with leadership opportunities.

• We praise students.

• We celebrate each student.

• We attend to the physical, social, emotional and intellectual well-being of every student.

Children learn best in a safe, positive and nurturing environment.

• We see caring and supportive staff members throughout the school.

• We treat children with dignity and respect.

• We see happy children who are excited about learning.

All members of the staff accept responsibility for the learning of all students in the school.

• We see all staff members interacting with students in a positive manner.

Teachers, students and community members collaborate to improve instruction for all students.

• We see teachers sharing effective strategies, mentoring, coaching, studying together, planning together and solving problems together.