Principles & Beliefs 

Our work is first and foremost about children - their learning and development

• Learning begins with the child.
• All students have the right to access an excellent basic education program that meets their needs.
• Learning environments contribute to the development of skills and habits necessary for the world of work, post-secondary studies, life-long learning, and citizenship.
• All students can experience success in learning.
• Social, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional growth needs of students can be met in the school environment.
• Students have diverse learning and program needs.
• We believe in nurturing hope.

Our Division is a vibrant learning organization where everyone is a learner.

• Education is a life-long process.
• Staff development is fundamental to students’ success.
• All education stakeholders are learners.

Effective decisions are made within an environment that supports meaningful collaboration.

• Parents are our partners.
• Leadership is the shared responsibility of everyone within the organization.
• The education of our students is an activity that requires the participation of all members of the education community.
• People closest to the activity have essential information and perspective.
• Effective communication is beneficial to all.
• Meaningful collaboration arises from relationships built on trust, honesty, and respect.

Successful learning occurs in purposeful, safe and respectful environments.

• Everyone is entitled to a safe and caring learning environment.
• Excellence in teaching results in excellence in learning.
• Effective staff is critical to successful learning.

People have the freedom to choose and are responsible for their decisions.