Our Big 4

we focus on our ‘Big 4’

Relationships!  

Every year, Staff will focus on cultivating positive classroom environments and relationships with students:

Relationships are critical for student success.  Content and relationships, are both so important, but more important is the order in which they are stressed.  We must focus on relationships when we return to our schools and Significant 72 is key to this.  We have a much better chance at being successful with our curriculum goals when we have our relationships tightly formed. Students need the relationships with each other and the adults in our schools more than ever before.  


Student Well-Being & Mental Health

Amplify mental health awareness and literacy and protective factors.  Recognize and support resilience.   Provide a circle of support.


Equity & Inclusion

We need to take ACTION on all forms of hate.  Classrooms MUST be responsive and reflect ALL learners.  The Way Forward - HDSB Human Rights Equity Action & Accountability Plan.  Discriminatory & Harmful Language Protocol


Innovative Instruction

Focus on ‘doing’ school differently to engage and empower students in their learning, so all students are excited to return the next day!