Sunday, June 7, 2009

Planning Cycle

Each year, school's across the province are required to develop a school plan that reflects their goals and direction for the next school year.  The School Planning Council (SPC) at David Cameron has shown tremendous interest and understanding in supporting us as we build our plan.  We have chosen two areas of focus for the 2009/2010 school year, they are: the continued development of our school culture and, an increased use of assessment for learning practices.
This year with the addition of students and families from Glen Lake Elementary we have been working to create a new school culture that is reflective of all of our new school community.  It was felt that this was an important area to continue our work.  In particular, focusing on the development of social responsibility for our students.
We have also determined that a focus on assessment for learning practices will strengthen the academic development of our students by clearly stating learning intentions and providing descriptive feedback to students.
These two areas will provide a strong foundation for student learning and create an environment that is engaging, supportive, and focused on success for all.