We are committed to the act of teaching as being one of social activism and the promotion of social justice. We see ourselves as agents of social change. It is our mission to assist our students in their development with particular attention given to specific social, behavioural and learning needs in order for them to be able to make their place within our democratic society as thoughtful and sensitive agents of change.
As educators, we will provide all students with a solid foundation of skills and knowledge that is necessary for their growth and success in their development as life-long learners. We are accountable to parents, our students and their achievement; we believe in an assessment system that not only gauges our level of instruction, but one that also evaluates student knowledge, skills and performance. However, educators cannot strive to such ends alone – parents play an integral part of their child’s success and the school community. An active partnership between parents, teachers and the community makes a profound impression on a child’s progression.
We recognize our responsibility to the children, parents, the community, curriculum and to the future of our society. Our commitment to excellence is ensuring all students receive a rigorous, challenging and relevant core curriculum that reflects what students need to know and demonstrate in the 21st century, including an appreciation and competencies in the use of technology. Our aim is for a cohesive education; one that fosters individual student achievement and empowers students to excel in an environment of collaboration, responsibility and mutual respect. Our students need to be knowledgeable and skilled in a rapidly changing global society.
Children are one third of our population and all of our future. – Select Panel for the Promotion of Child Health, 1981
