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2 - NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 2018 COMMUNITY REPORT
LEARN • SHARE • GROW
LEA
Message from Message from
the Board Chair the Superintendent
parents. Safe and Active Routes to School is and academic goals. Recognizing the need
one such campaign that gained traction over for students to increase their understanding
the year. Community-wide support for this of mental health and mental illness, the North
initiative has resulted in more students and Vancouver School District introduced the Mental
parents choosing to walk, ride or roll to school, Health Literacy course as part of the curriculum
promoting the health and wellness of our for all Grade 9 students. We are extremely proud
students and easing traffic congestion around to be among the first in BC to implement this
schools. program. We are continuing to pilot new and
innovative ways to communicate learning with
Our Board and staff have been working parents. From standards-based reporting at
closely with the Ministry of Education on Seycove to three-way (student, parent, teacher)
seismic projects. With the recent funding conferences in the Carson Graham Family
announcement for the full replacement of of Schools – we are continuing to learn and
Handsworth Secondary School, we are pleased improve to make the process more meaningful
to have more than $111M invested in Capital and relevant for students, parents and staff.
Projects for creating seismically safe schools.
We continue to deepen our understanding
CHRISTIE SACRÉ A brand new Handsworth should welcome MARK PEARMAIN of Aboriginal ways of learning through our
students by 2021. The Argyle Secondary partnerships with the Squamish Nation,
replacement project is underway - construction Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Métis Nation of BC.
As Chair of the Board of Education, it is my will start this spring and the new school will My second year as Superintendent of the Through these partnerships, we continue on
pleasure to present the North Vancouver School open for the 2020/2021 school year. Both North Vancouver School District has been truly our “Road to Reconciliation” and provide our
District 2018 Community Report. This report schools will be seismically safe, environmentally inspiring. I am fortunate to work alongside students with an expanded local history of the
celebrates education in the NVSD and highlights sustainable, energy efficient and designed to incredibly hard-working students and staff North Shore. We are thankful for the opportunity
progresses and accomplishments taking place support teaching and learning spaces that who are actively contributing to the success to learn, live and share these authentic
across the school district. We have amazing facilitate the new curriculum and 21st century of this school district. In my classroom visits, I
educational experiences on the unceded,
students and staff who demonstrate excellence have the opportunity to engage with students
learning. The safety of our students and staff is traditional territory of the Coast Salish People.
every day - through this report we honour and and hear about their learning experiences
a top priority. I am pleased that following these
recognize them. and aspirations. I also have the opportunity The North Vancouver School District prides itself
two projects we have only one more seismic on world-class instruction and we are honoured
to witness world-class instructional practices
I am proud to be part of an innovative and project in our school district and we are already to work with all our partners in enhancing the
provided to students by our skilled staff. It’s been
thriving learning community that values working with the Ministry to get the project a privilege to work with our dedicated partners innovative teaching and learning taking place
diversity, inclusion, environmental stewardship underway. and exceptional school communities to provide in our schools. I want to express my sincere
and success for all learners. The Community the best educational experiences for students gratitude to the North Vancouver Teachers’
On behalf of the Board of Education, I would like
Report focuses on our strategic goals and their families. This year’s Community Report Association, CUPE Local 389, North Vancouver
to thank our partners in education. Thank you
that were developed in 2011: EXPAND the clearly demonstrates a strong commitment Administrators’ Association, North Vancouver
to our staff, parents, students and community
availability of best instructional practices and to our shared vision to inspire success for all Parent Advisory Council and District Student
for your incredible support in working together
enriched curriculum, ENCOURAGE the growth students. Leadership Council in joining us in this work.
to build a strong and supportive learning
of collaborative, adaptive and personalized Without your support this incredible educational
environment for our students to learn, share We continue to build on our goal to expand
learning environments, NURTURE an inspiring journey would not be possible. For this we are
and grow. the availability of best instructional practices
and healthy work environment, DEVELOP and grateful.
and enriched curriculum. The implementation
promote innovative and sustainable programs, Sincerely, of the new K-9 curriculum is well underway Sincerely,
PROVIDE leadership in environmental education
and has proved to be a success to date.
and sustainability practices, and STRENGTHEN
Our Summer Learning program and North
and expand reciprocal community relations.
Vancouver Distributed Learning School have
Our strong community relationships and CHRISTIE SACRÉ undergone many changes to further enhance MARK PEARMAIN
partnerships have enabled us to collaborate CHAIR the course offerings, providing students with SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
on many projects that benefit students and NORTH VANCOUVER BOARD OF EDUCATION more opportunities to achieve their personal NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
North Vancouver Board of Education 2014-2018
VISION
We provide world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging
programs to inspire success for every student and bring communities
together to LEARN, SHARE AND GROW.
VALUES
CHRISTIE SACRÉ FRANCI STRATTON BARRY FORWARD CYNDI GERLACH
CHAIR VICE CHAIR TRUSTEE TRUSTEE TRUST - We act with integrity. We are open and honest in our
communication with one another.
RESPECT - We relate to each other with care and appreciation.
We honour diversity and recognize the exceptional in everyone.
RESPONSIBILITY - We are accountable for our actions. We support
positive change, continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence.
COLLABORATION - We develop relationships and affiliations to achieve
shared goals and consider each other in our decisions and actions.
MEGAN HIGGINS SUSAN SKINNER JESSICA STANLEY
TRUSTEE TRUSTEE TRUSTEE
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GOAL #1: EXPAND the availability of best instructional practices and enriched curriculum.
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Aboriginal teaching an integral part of our curriculum
BY BRAD BAKER (TSNOMOT) children to come. This day is to remember Eastview Elementary
DISTRICT PRINCIPAL, ABORIGINAL EDUCATION, that every child matters, as we continue the Eastview Elementary School and Capilano
NVSD
discussion on all aspects of residential schools. Reserve Little Ones School (Xwemelch'stn Tsleil-Waututh Skwxwú7mesh
The North Vancouver School District has made This auspicious day was celebrated in the fall Etsimxwawtxw) joined together to support Nation
People of the Inlet
Úxwumixw
Squamish Nation
great strides in the integration of Aboriginal and was a great success across the school local First Nations ways of knowing. More
Education in the classroom. Here are some district. than 50 students from Little Ones School
highlights of what we have achieved this school visited Eastview Elementary for a school-wide
year. National Aboriginal Day
celebration. A powerful moment was when
June 21st is National Aboriginal Day. Every year,
Go forward with courage Aaron Williams, Francis Lewis and Dallas Guss
our schools celebrate the day by honouring
In partnership with the Squamish Nation and shared traditional language and drumming.
First Nations, Inuit and Métis heritage, cultures
Tsleil-Waututh Nation, the NVSD embarked on
and outstanding achievements. Students learn "The beating of the drum represents the
a Coast Salish Welcome Pole project at the
about the varied heritages, languages, cultural heartbeat of mother nature and it brings us
Education Services Centre on Lonsdale Avenue.
practices, and spiritual together through song," said Guss.
Carving started last
summer and throughout beliefs of the more
this school year students, "The beating of the drum than 600 indigenous
staff, school district represents the heartbeat of communities of Canada.
Trustees, community mother nature and it brings us
Norgate Community
members, educational together through song."
Elementary
partners, Elected
Officials, and many A carving by Jody
more have placed their marks on the pole. The Broomfield (Sinámkin) was unveiled at Norgate
Welcome Pole is called Kyactn, which means, Community Elementary School in the summer
"We are all created equal, as brothers and sisters of 2017. The carving pays homage to a woman
to welcome each other to sacred places on picking berries along the Capilano River, which is
Mother Earth." part of the history of this area.
The Welcome Pole Blessing Ceremony will take All students took part in the celebrations. "We
place in the summer of 2018. gathered together as a school to come up
Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for First with a program for all the kids to celebrate and
Nations, local governments, schools, and acknowledge our traditional day," said Heather
communities to come together in the spirit Myhre, Aboriginal Support Teacher at Norgate
of reconciliation and hope for generations of Community School.
Pumpkin coding
BY IAN CUNLIFFE create flashy, spooky pumpkins. Coding
TEACHER LIBRARIAN, CANYON HEIGHTS or ‘hacking’ a pumpkin is actually a pretty
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
simple process. If you think about many of
Technology is the way of the world. Coding today’s modern household appliances, from
forms an integral part of the core competencies refrigerators to vacuums, they are still the same
in BC's new curriculum; it teaches kids how to old device – just with a computer or robot
be project leaders, conduct research, design, embedded within. The same was true for our
and develop a final product. Coding can be pumpkins! We placed small robotic spheres
introduced into the classroom in many unique, inside our jack-o-lanterns. Students wrote a
fun and engaging ways.
code to produce a series of lights and sounds to
At Halloween, my students used coding to create some serious Halloween fun!
SOGI learning videos feature What makes a great school?
North Vancouver educators BY PIUS RYAN
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, NVSD
A focus on student engagement and learning
BY CLAIRE GORDON PIJANOWSKI Identity (SOGI) issues and help further their John Dewey, the great American philosopher, A culture of teamwork and collaboration
ELEMENTARY COUNSELLOR, NVSD understanding with an easy-to-follow structure. once said that schools are the training ground Respect for adult and student diversity
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) for democracy and must be microcosms of how
Last year, the North Vancouver School District
we wish to see our society. A strong sense of community and
leaders in North Vancouver are proud to have joined a collaborative project with the BC
taken part in the recent creation of a series of Ministry of Education, BC Teachers' Federation, collective responsibility
Schools are foundational to the teaching of
videos and learning modules for educators UBC Faculty of Education, and ARC Foundation values and ways of being. This includes teaching Strong systemic structures
across BC. The SOGI 123 website provides to create safer and more inclusive school basic skills, disciplines of knowledge, and critical (e.g. Collaboration, Staff Meetings)
inclusive tools, lesson plans, and recently environments for all students with a focus on thinking, which are some of the intellectual tools
created videos to help educators ensure all SOGI. North Vancouver was one of the first nine required to engage in modern democracy. Ongoing and relevant communication of
students feel safe, included and empowered. school districts in BC to take part in the SOGI pilot student learning.
project. As stewards and leaders of schools, we need
The purpose of these videos is to inspire those to be mindful of not getting lost in the basic These six attributes form key indicators of our
in the education system to become more The films were released last year and celebrated skills. Instead, we use these skills as part of the school planning process.
engaged with Sexual Orientation and Gender at a screening at UBC Robson Square. larger picture of inspiring students to become
well-rounded, successful citizens. We asked our
"SOGI leaders in North Vancouver are proud to have taken part in the recent stakeholder groups what makes a great school "Schools are foundational to the
creation of a series of videos and learning modules for educators across BC." and six key attributes were identified: teaching of values and ways of being."
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GOAL #2: ENCOURAGE the growth of collaborative, adaptive and personalized learning environments.
Promoting equality & Lacrosse Academy set to
acceptance at Cleveland start in September
Elementary A new lacrosse academy in North Vancouver along with environmental
science and animation academies are among the newest specialized
education programs on offer in North Shore schools this year
BY TREVOR BAKER & DENISE LA PRAIRIE
TEACHERS, CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BY JANE SEYD Wanner. Wanner said the academy is intended
The Cleveland Elementary School Gay-Straight NORTH SHORE NEWS as a skills development program, not a full-
Alliance (GSA) Club was first established in North Vancouver school trustees recently contact sport.
May 2017. At the elementary level, a GSA club approved a lacrosse academy set to start at Lacrosse was widely considered Canada’s
helps to raise awareness of the inequalities Carson Graham next September. national game until 1994, when it was made
and discrimination that have plagued members
The program will be open to students in grades Canada’s national “summer game,” with hockey
of the LGBTQ+ community, while promoting
8 through 12 and will include skill development taking the title of Canada’s national “winter
equality and acceptance of all individuals. To
in field and box lacrosse. The school district is game.”
introduce the topic of the Cleveland Elementary
GSA, we presented the goals and objectives of partnering with the Tewanee Consulting Group, The lacrosse academy will function similarly to
the GSA to Grades 6 and 7 students, and to the "The Pride flag was also raised on the headed by Tewanee Joseph, who has been the way other sports academies run in the school
Cleveland teaching staff. heavily involved in North Shore lacrosse as both district, with fee-paying students taking part in
flagpole alongside the Canadian flag."
a coach and player, to offer the program. the academy training during physical education
On May 19, 2017, International Anti-Homophobia
In addition to developing skills, the lacrosse blocks two or three afternoons a week.
Day, Cleveland demonstrated its commitment was also raised on the flagpole alongside the
to being a safe and caring school by inviting Canadian flag. Overall, the GSA has been a huge academy will also honour the history and culture
students to wear clothing of various rainbow success - increasing student empathy and of the Squamish Nation, whose members have
colours to show their support. The Pride flag understanding. been heavily involved in lacrosse for many
generations.
Organizers expect up to 40 per cent of students
Re-thinking enrichment – how enrolling in the academy to be members of the
Squamish Nation, according to a school district
does creativity measure up?
report.
Although there is a lacrosse academy in
Nanaimo, there is no similar program in the
BY CORRINE KINNON communication, critical thinking and creativity. Lower Mainland, said district principal Deborah
HANDSWORTH FOS LEADER, Destination Imagination engages students in
GIFTED PROGRAMS, NVSD instant challenges that provide opportunities for
What does the future hold? What will the world them to think, take risks and work together to "In addition to developing skills,
look like in five years? In 20 years? No one is solve problems. Each challenge is open-ended the lacrosse academy will also
sure, yet we are meant to be educating students and enables students to learn and experience honour the history and culture of the
for it. In this modern era, the skills and traits the creative process from imagination to Squamish Nation, whose members
needed for success rely heavily on a creative innovation, while fostering their creativity, have been heavily involved in
mindset. This mindset involves cognitive courage and curiosity. lacrosse for many generations"
processes that transform one’s understanding
In December, we teamed up with the Artists
of, or relationship to, the world, and in essence,
for Kids program and endeavoured in a full day
the freshness and the ability to make dreams
print-making session. We worked with expert
come to life.
artists to guide the students to produce their
So, this year, our theme for our Gifted own works of art. As we continue our journey
Enrichment Opportunities is 'Creativity.' The goal with the students in their exploration of their
is to offer students a chance to see things in imaginative potential, we can’t wait to see what
new ways by breaking barriers. kinds of creativity we can cultivate.
We are using Destination Imagination to help "This world is but a canvas to our imagination.”
teach 21st century skills, such as collaboration, HENRY DAVID THOREAU
ACADEMIES AT A GLANCE
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Student voice Elementary enhanced programs:
Artists for Kids After-School Art
Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership
Field Hockey Academy
BY GREG HOCKLEY Artists for Kids Paradise Valley Summer
French Immersion
VICE PRINCIPAL, ARGYLE SECONDARY SCHOOL, School of Visual Arts
DSLC ADVISOR, NVSD Band and Strings Program Global Perspectives Program
I am one of four educators working with an Early French Immersion Hockey Skills Academy
extraordinary group of students from all of Late French Immersion International Baccalaureate (IB) - Middle
our secondary schools called the District International Baccalaureate (IB) Years (MYP) and Diploma Programmes
Student Leadership Council (DSLC). They are Primary Years Programme (PYP) Lacrosse Academy
a self-assembled group who provide voice, Grade 4/6 Outdoor School Program Outdoor Education Academy
leadership and representation to all students Grade 3 Skw’une-was Cultural Program Peak Performance Program
in the North Vancouver School District. The StrongStart
DSLC is supported by the Board of Education Performance Learning Program (PLP) –
Secondary enhanced programs:
and students meet once a month for a general Apple Distinguished Program
meeting where the key dialogue takes place. Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Semester System
Individual DSLC student members commit "Students understand that they are a Apprenticeship Training and Work
Soccer Academy
to taking seats on various committees in the valued stakeholder and their thoughts Experience
Artists for Kids Studio Art Academy VCC Culinary Arts Level 1
school district. Students understand that they and voice can make a difference."
are a valued stakeholder and their thoughts and Basketball Academy Volleyball Academy/Volleyball Canada
voice can make a difference. The students gain Once a year, the DSLC organizes and hosts a Dance Academy Centre of Excellence
a sense of empowerment and ownership in their student forum that brings a larger student group Digital Media Academy Young Entrepreneurship and Leadership
own learning and schooling. into the process. Distributed Learning Launchpad (YELL)
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GOAL #3: NURTURE an inspiring and healthy work environment.
New modular learning space School enhancements
at Ridgeway Elementary BY MIKE CHAPMAN
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES, NVSD
BY NEVASHA NAIDOO Upgrades, Building, Improvements
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, NVSD
The heating and lighting systems have all Typically, we receive $2.89M of Annual Facilities
been upgraded, including LED lighting. Grant (AFG) funding from the provincial
Ridgeway Elementary School is one of five
“There is a great sense of community in our government to improve our facilities. This
schools that received additional learning space
school. The staff, students, and parents are all includes upgrades to building systems, building
this school year in the form of portables.
great to work with and I am pleased to be part of envelope renewals, enhanced accessibility in
Ridgeway's additional learning space is
such a great community,” says Yeo. washrooms and exterior ramps, enrichment of
unique in that it is much larger than a single
learning spaces, and improvements to outdoor
room portable. It is called a modular building,
comprised of multiple joined portables. areas.
Principal Dean Yeo shares some interesting In addition to our annual AFG work, further
facts about the space: improvements of $1.88M were completed last
summer to support the implementation of the
The modular is environmentally friendly and restored language in the teachers' collective
also features gender neutral washrooms. agreement. Six new portable classrooms
Cove Cliff's ou
There are nine classrooms in total; seven are were placed at four schools, while significant tdoor learnin
g space.
used for classes and the other two are used renovations occurred at nineteen schools to
for project based learning. create additional teaching spaces. A $843K fire
alarm retrofit project at ten schools is nearing
The new learning space is modern and the completion and $91K was invested in new
hues and colours of the space blend with the industrial education equipment at five secondary
.
features of the school. mentary modular
New Ridgeway Ele schools.
Design Philosophy
All our work directly supports student and staff
Empathetic connections well-being by enhancing learning and teaching
environments. The Facilities & Planning team
embraces the school district’s design philosophy
BY DENEKA MICHAUD reduce aggression and bullying while raising comprised of the following principles: maximum
rning space.
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, NVSD
CO flexibility and adaptability for today and the essible outdoor lea
social/emotional competence. Capilano's new acc
M daughter Oaklynn and I are taking part in
My future; healthy, sustainable and accessible
By visiting Ms. Duckles’ kindergarten class at environments; school-community connections;
th
the Roots of Empathy program – a program
Larson Elementary once a month, Oaklynn connections to the wider community; and
te
teaching elementary school students to be Enhancing Learning & Teaching Environments
is teaching the students a lot; and Oaklynn is
ca
caring, compassionate individuals able to professional support. These principles have
learning too. At every visit, she’s fully engaged and We are thankful to school PACs for
id
identify, relate and respect other’s feelings. been demonstrated in the completion of the
happy. It’s an excellent activity for her and I to do supporting new outdoor learning spaces at
Em
Empathy isn’t easy to teach, but it’s the basis Windsor Secondary seismic upgrade, have been
together – we love our Roots of Empathy days! many schools.
of what public education represents. The the basis for the design of the Argyle Secondary
fundamental interpersonal skills that evolve seismic replacement project, and will support A new welding training centre was created at
from empathy are what enable our children to be the Handsworth Secondary replacement project. Sutherland Secondary.
successful no matter what life path they choose.
The Roots of Empathy program uses the
Handsworth
development of a baby to teach young students
how to be empathetic. By connecting with my
daughter solely by identifying her emotions and
students get
understanding her development and feelings,
the students are learning how to successfully
relate to others. The program is proven to
funding for
Staff wellness – a brand new
at the heart of what we do school
BY TARA CAMPBELL At the North Vancouver School District, we are BY BC MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
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MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES, NVSD committed to supporting and nurturing a healthy
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work environment through WELLNESS. Recently, Education Minister, Rob Fleming
Our staff includes a number of groups such
announced that the province will provide $62.3
as Teachers and Education Assistants who District staff have access to a variety of wellness million to replace the 57-year-old Handsworth
work directly with students in the classroom; resources, such as: Secondary.
, announces
leadership teams including Principals and Vice 24/7 Employee Family Assistance Program tion, Rob Fleming
Minister of Educa build.
Principals; and support staff, such as Payroll, (EFAP) confidential short-term counselling “It’s time to bring a new, expanded and .3M fundin g of Handsworth Re
$62
services and resources for a wide range of seismically safe school to Handsworth
ICT and Facilities. Each staff group makes
topics such as family and marital challenges, students,” said Minister of Education, Rob
unique and important contributions to the school
addictions, mental health challenges such Fleming. “Our government is doing things
district's success.
differently by working for families and making
“It’s time to bring a new, expanded
as anxiety and depression, child care and and seismically safe school to
While our staff have to manage their professional parenting resources, legal and financial investments that support student safety.”
lives, they each have personal and family lives
Handsworth students.”
advisory services. The project will provide a seismically safe
to manage too, so it is crucial that we support and state-of-the-art school, designed to
them. As a school district our primary goal and Resources for both teaching and support With two major school replacement projects
accommodate more students. The new school
purpose is to facilitate and support student staff who are injured or ill. going, Argyle and Handsworth, the North
will be built on the west side of the current
learning and success, and our ability to achieve Professional development opportunities property. The current school will remain open Vancouver School District continues to show
this is entirely dependent upon our most and mentorship programs to support staff until the new school is finished and then the old a commitment to providing modern, safe and
important asset – our people. learning and success. building will be replaced with a new grass field. innovative facilities for teaching and learning.
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GOAL #4: DEVE
DEVELOP and promote innovative and sustainable programs.
Changes to French Immersion
Secondary program provide
greater flexibility
BY JULIE BERTRAND
FACILITATRICE DES PROGRAMMES FRANÇAIS,
Culture et communication (9e): In this course,
DISTRICT FRENCH FACILITATOR, NVSD students will develop their oral language
abilities through exploring francophone
This year, the North Vancouver School District culture.
implemented changes to the French Immersion
Summer Learning celebrates Canada's 150th, Summer 2017 Carrières et leadership (10e): This course
Secondary program. The main reason for
these changes is to provide greater flexibility to provides opportunities for students to
Summer
secondary school French Immersion students, plan for successful lifelong learning while
as well as to adapt to their interests. Further, developing leadership skills.
the changes align with the newly redesigned BC In 2018-2019, Culture et communication 11/12e
Learning curriculum.
The major changes include:
will be offered. This course will be developed
around Francophone history and will continue
to build on students' oral language skills. This
Students have the option of taking Sciences
BY KATHLEEN BARTER course will be required to participate on the
DISTRICT PRINCIPAL,
(8e, 9e, 10e) in French or in English, so long
optional District trip to Orléans, France in the
CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT, NVSD as they complete 13 courses in French for
Spring of 2019.
the bilingual Dogwood.
Summer Learning assists a wide variety
New additions to the French Immersion
of students in fulfilling their academic and "The main reason for these changes
students who want to enhance their numeracy timetable (2017-2018):
individual goals. The Summer Learning is to provide greater flexibility to
or literacy skills to prepare for success at the Éducation physique et santé en plein air
community focuses on solid instruction and
next course level. Numeracy 8/9 is tailored to (8e): Will offer opportunities for students to secondary school French Immersion
assessment practices, and the building of allow for appropriate entry points for individual participate in physical and health education students, as well as to adapt to their
community. student learning - instruction focuses on the while exploring the outdoors. interests."
For the 2017 Summer Learning "Celebration core numeracy skills. Literacy 8/9 targets key
of Learning," teachers and students explored reading and writing skills that set students up for
the theme of Canada 150 and its application to success.
their courses. As a culminating project students English Language Learning (for students at
presented curricularly relevant inquiry projects levels 1-3) builds on the core communication
connected to Canada 150. Summer Learning skills of reading and writing.
offers two types of programs: Full Credit
and Foundations (Review and Completion). Grade 7/8 Transition is for students who will
Full Credit courses are offered for Grades be entering Grade 8 in the fall and who are
tentative about their transition to high school.
10-12 and are designed for students who
The Grade 7/8 International Baccalaureate
choose an alternate pathway to graduation.
(IB - MYP) Transition program is designed for
Summer Learning's Foundations (Review and
students transitioning to an IB Middle Years
Completion) Program focuses on building core
Programme (MYP) school from their non- IB -
academic skills and confidence in students.
PYP elementary school. French Immersion 7/8
The Foundations (Review and Completion) is designed for late French Immersion students
courses have three programs. The Literacy 8/9 who require practice the language skills required
and Numeracy 8/9 programs are designed for in secondary school.
Tanzania/Cleveland art project Communicating
student learning in
BY DR. JODI STREELASKY UVIC, AND
an online environment
BILL REID PRINCIPAL, CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
If you were asked to draw, paint, or photograph your
favourite thing to do at school when you were in BY MAUREEN STANGER Key highlights:
kindergarten what would it reveal? For the past two DISTRICT PRINCIPAL, NORTH
years, that is the question Dr. Jodi Streelasky has VANCOUVER DISTRIBUTED LEARNING Increases connection between DL parents and
been posing to 5 to 7-year-old children in two diverse SCHOOL NVDLS Principal and Vice Principal.
elementary schools. Their powerful responses were This fall, the North Vancouver Distributed Automated email reminders to parents to encourage
recently revealed at an educational art exhibit. Learning School (NVDLS) launched a them to login and check their child’s progress on a
The Artists for Kids gallery showcased a unique new program, called “Mentor Manager,” regular basis.
exhibit of students' art from Cleveland Elementary which provides our parents with access Login includes a short video introduction from our
School in North Vancouver and Chang'ombe Primary to Moodle, our DL school site. Parents NVDLS Principal and gives an interactive tour of
School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The public had received a login and password and were the Moodle homepage and the features from the
an opportunity to experience the art from the study able to view our DL Centre schedule, gradebook.
that has the potential to impact future curriculum message teachers and administrators,
development in early years' classrooms around the and experience the online learning Enhances our more formal communication of
world. environment. student learning through the report card process,
which happens three times a year.
The research aimed to establish where and how their Every parent is “connected” to their
skills and knowledge developed and what were the Provides parents with live assessment and
student’s Moodle account, allowing them
prime motivators for learning. evaluation data on a continuous basis.
to view their student’s gradebook which
includes marks, feedback, and course Is a key component of our School Planning
"The Artists for Kids gallery showcased a unique exhibit of students' art from progress. This gradebook is available 24/7 Communication goal and we are confident that
Cleveland Elementary School in North Vancouver and Chang'ombe Primary and is updated by our teachers whenever this increase in parent communication will lead to
School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania" work has been submitted and marked. greater student success.
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GOAL #5: PROVIDE leadership in environmental education and sustainability practices.
i
Litterless Lunch at Braemar Cheakamus
BY JULIEN RUBIN
GRADE 2/3 TEACHER, Centre:
A hub for
BRAEMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
I am proud to be part of the Braemar
learning in
Environment Committee. With the help of our
student environment club, all students at our
school participate in “Litterless Lunch” every
nature
third Wednesday of the month. On these days,
garbage and recycling bins in the school are
closed except for organics. Students are
reminded about recycling and reusing lunch BY CATHY JENKINS
containers by taking all garbage home with PROJECT MANAGER, CAMPUS RENEWAL, "Ch k
"Cheakamus C
Centre comes to lif
life as
them. This is a fun way for students to reflect CHEAKAMUS CENTRE students use their observational skills
and learn about how interconnected people A typical day in the outdoor classroom at and senses to explore and interact with
are with one another and their environment, Cheakamus Centre comes to life as students the natural environment around them."
as well as fitting into our School Action Plan use their observational skills and senses
of student engagement and empowerment. to explore and interact with the natural Artists for Kids Summer School of Visual Arts
environment around them. and other specialty camps. Facility rentals
Established in 1969, Cheakamus Centre is support school programs, while also serving as
The Edible located on the traditional territories of the
Ch’iyák-mesh people on a 420-acre ecological
educational opportunities in and of themselves.
Cheakamus Centre has a robust volunteer
Garden project
reserve near Squamish. Cheakamus Centre is program and extensive giving opportunities.
renowned for its environmental and indigenous Secondary school students, young adults
cultural education programming. The Outdoor from abroad, interns, alumni, and passionate
School and Skw’une-was overnight programs individuals generously volunteer their time,
BY NANCY MUNRO
GRADE 3 TEACHER,
are treasured school traditions for students skills and energy in many areas of operations.
BROOKSBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL across the North Vancouver School District. The Cheakamus Foundation and Friends of
Learning in nature can come in many different Cheakamus support enhanced programming
It’s not often a federal announcement happens
forms. Cheakamus Centre is also home to and the campus renewal project.
next door. Yet on a sunny Friday morning MP
n
Jonathan Wilkinson, on behalf of the Ministry of
J
One step at a time
Environment and Climate Change, was at Loutet
E
there to celebrate their inclusion in the grant.
Farm to announce this year’s recipients of the
F
Brooksbank Elementary has a close connection
ffederal Eco Action grants.
to both the farm and Edible Garden Project. Ms.
North Shore Neighbourhood House Edible
N Munro and her grade 3 class attended the event CAROL SARTOR & KULVIR MANN
Garden Project, based at Loutet House, was
G to represent the school’s support for the program. HASTE BC
The Active and Safe Routes to School Program
2018 sustainability update is a collaborative effort by key stakeholders from
the NVSD, Board of Education, City of North
Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, RCMP,
B LUKE SMEATON
BY Vancouver Coastal Health, North Vancouver
MANAGER OF SUSTAINABILITY, ENERGY, AND
M Recreation and Culture Commission, ICBC,
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING, NVSD
E TransLink and HASTe BC. In 2014, Queensbury
Elementary piloted the program consisting
T past year was a big one for sustainability at
The
of a survey, walk-about to assess walking/
N
North Vancouver School District, with a broad
cycling conditions and the development of an
range of achievements being celebrated across
action plan with infrastructure improvements,
the district.
education programs and engagement initiatives.
working group earned the 2017 Community
As usual, students and staff were busy with
Energy Association Public Sector Collaboration
classroom and school-based activities that "The students are the true stars of Climate & Energy Action Award.
saved energy, reduced water consumption, the program, participating in Safety
diverted waste from landfill, and encouraged Blitzes with enforcement officers." Schools located within the District of North
active transport to school. It was amazing to see Vancouver have accomplished increases in
such enthusiasm and dedication to reducing our active mode share through school initiatives:
In the past four years, all schools located in the
environmental footprint. City of North Vancouver have been through the Boundary: delegation to DNV council to re-
At the organizational level, 2017 saw the School Travel Planning program. The students install bollards at a local intersection.
launch of NVSD’s sustainability strategy that are the true stars of the program, participating in
Canyon Heights: Freedom Friday program.
provides coherence, direction, and focus to our Safety Blitzes with enforcement officers, creating
sustainability-related activities. This district-wide active transportation programs, educational Capilano: BC Automobile Association Safety
strategy is intended to complement and support campaigns using posters and videos, and Patroller program for students; parents are
all the great things already happening across the enthusiastically participating at walk & wheel the supervisors.
district by bringing together strategic priorities events. The result is increased use of sustainable
Lynn Valley & Ross Road: outstanding
within three areas of the NVSD community: transportation, feelings of neighbourhood safety
showing during Bike to School Week.
and social connectedness.
Programs: The educational practices and Upper Lynn: Kindergarten Walk on
Schools have shared their work at City Hall,
partnerships that support a sustainable Wednesday Challenge earning the 2016 BC
participated in planning sessions for the Green
school district. Green Games Leadership Award.
To stay up to date with NVSD’s current Necklace and Kid’s City Map, and the work
Place: The natural and built environments sustainability efforts, initiatives and projects, be has gained recognition within the news and We are moving in the right direction with all of
that support the NVSD community. sure to visit the sustainability page on the school with awards. In 2016 Ridgeway Elementary this exceptional work. Make healthier, greener
was awarded the Living City Sustainable and safer choices in 2018. Start walking or
Process: The structures that guide how we district website: www.sd44.ca.
Transportation and Awareness Award. In 2017, wheeling to school, or drive to 5, park and walk a
plan, act, share, and celebrate.
the Queen Mary School Green Team and NVSD’s few blocks. Making minor changes will increase
Implementation of the strategy is underway "It was amazing to see such Communication Department both won the Living students’ overall physical well-being, promote
and will be guided by an ongoing collaborative enthusiasm and dedication to City Sustainable Transportation Award. Children independence, and make our school zones safer
process with NVSD stakeholders. reducing our environmental footprint." and Youth Safe and Active Travel (CYSAT) and greener.
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8 - NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 2018 COMMUNITY REPORT
GOAL #6: STREN
STRENGTHEN and expand reciprocal community relations.
Things I learned about D.A.R.E. Program helps kids
physical literacy make wise decisions
BY CASSANDRA BRONDGEEST BY NEVASHA NAIDOO
Self-awareness and management
BLOGGER, NORTH VANCOUVER RECREATION COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, NVSD
AND CULTURE COMMISSION Responsible decision-making
The Drug Abuse Resistant Education (D.A.R.E.)
What is physical literacy? It is the motivation, Program started in schools 25 years ago to help Understanding others
confidence, physical competence, knowledge students resist pressures that may influence Relationship and communication skills
and understanding to value and take them to experiment with alcohol, tobacco and
responsibility for engagement in physical Handling responsibilities and challenges
other drugs. The program is still successfully
activities for life. Physical literacy is a lifelong implemented at several schools. Westview The curriculum uses theory to teach youth
journey that is essential to an active, healthy life. Elementary School is one of the schools how to control their impulses and think about
participating in 2017-2018. risks and consequences, resulting in more
Movement skills are life skills. Learning how
responsible choices. The program is offered
to move and be active when you are younger The D.A.R.E. elementary curriculum is designed
Motivation, Competence, Confidence. It is to Grade 5 students and includes 11 lessons
sets you up for a healthier future. based on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
important to look at people as whole. There plus evaluation. Each lesson is one hour. The
Physical Literacy is good for your brain, must be a focus on developing the mind and Theory, which identifies fundamental, basic skills interactive lessons encourage students to
spirt, and body. You are less likely to suffer the body. Movement skills should be learned and development processes needed for healthy engage in conversation during role play of real-
from stress, anxiety and depression when like the ABC's. development, including: life scenarios.
you are active. Activity also decreases your New environments, more learning. When
risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer, practicing activities in different places or
Circles empower students
osteoporosis, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. on different surfaces it allows the brain
ABC'S. The ABC'S - Agility, Balance, to develop new pathways and allows the
Coordination and Speed are the foundation body to learn how to respond in a variety of
skills that underpin physical literacy. These environments.
BY ZOFIA SWITKOWSKI
ABC'S break down movement into basics so The North Vancouver School District is a proud PROGRAM COORDINATOR, NORTH SHORE
that skills can be refined and developed just partner of NVRC Physical Literacy 4 U. RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SOCIETY
as if you were learning to read or do math. www.pl4u.ca. The Circles in Schools Program is hosted by
the North Shore Restorative Justice Society
(NSRJS) in partnership with the North
Think of Me Vancouver School District. It is a program that
aims to support students in developing social-
campaign launch
emotional skills and creates a space for student
voices to be heard. The program also empowers
children and youth to connect with one another
on a deeper level, builds a sense of community,
BY NEVASHA NAIDOO and deals with conflict in a transformative way.
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, NVSD
Sitting in circle is the oldest form of
The North Vancouver School District was communication. It is the way people in many
proud to support the recent distracted driving cultures have traditionally come together to talk
campaign 'Think of Me,' launched by ICBC. It about important issues. Being in a circle shows
all started with the City of North Vancouver's children and youth that diversity is strength.
month-long proclamation for "Anti-Distracted Each of us brings unique strengths and gifts
Driving" during the month of September. to our community, and circle is about coming
Throughout the campaign, over six 'Think of Me' together to honour our differences and celebrate relationships and a stronger community. Sharing
school events were hosted at North Vancouver our common ground. stories in a safe, non-judgmental environment
schools including Boundary, Braemar, Canyon gives youth a voice.
In the circle, students are led through a series of
Heights, Carson Graham, Queen Mary, and activities that are developmentally appropriate When they feel as though they belong and that
Westview schools. and result in a greater understanding of their voice matters, students are empowered to
Hundreds of ‘Think of Me’ cards were hand themselves and others. This creates deeper make a difference.
drawn by children living on the North Shore and
handed out to drivers within school zones. The
cards reminded drivers to keep children safe by (L-R) Councillor Buchanan and Mayor Mussatto
"Sitting in a circle is the oldest form of communication. It is the way people in
avoiding driving while distracted. CNV supporting the launch many cultures have traditionally come together to talk about important issues."
NVSD partners with community to support mental health
BY JEREMY CHURCH As part of the Provincial Child and Youth Mental and building capacity and skills of students,
PRINCIPAL, MOUNTAINSIDE SECONDARY Health and Substance Use Collaborative, the families, school personnel and community
SCHOOL North Shore Local Action Team has been members.
Mental illness, mental health and substance working to increase the number of children,
youth and families receiving timely access to Another exciting development in our community
use have been making a lot of news lately. A
integrated mental health and substance services that the school district has been actively
collaborative, community-based approach is an
essential component to addressing these issues. and supports in BC. supporting is Foundry North Shore - a place
The North Vancouver School District is one of where any youth or parent in our community
One important goal of the local Action Team
many community partners working together to is to partner with schools and communities can find easy access to help when they need it.
build capacity and provide support for children, on mental health and substance use literacy Contact Foundry North Shore at 604.984.5060
youth, and their families in the areas of mental initiatives, with the goals of reducing stigma, or visit their website: www.foundrybc.ca/
health, mental illness and substance use. positively impacting health seeking behaviours northshore/.
"The North Vancouver School District is one of many community partners working together to build capacity and provide
support for children, youth, and their families in the areas of mental health, mental illness and substance use."
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