Vision, Mission, Principles &
Beliefs
Vision
Parkland School Division is a learning organization dedicated to the development of children.
Mission
Our primary purpose in Parkland School Division is to create learning environments through which children achieve enduring success.
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Foundational Principles |
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Related Beliefs |
- Our work is first and foremost about children, their learning and
development.
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- 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.
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- Our Division is a vibrant learning organization where we are all
learners.
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- Education is a life-long process.
- Staff development is fundamental to students' success.
- All education stakeholders are learners.
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- Effective decisions will be made within an environment that supports
meaningful collaboration.
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- 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.
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- Successful learning will occur in purposeful, safe and respectful
environments.
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- Everyone is entitled to a safe and caring learning environment.
- Excellence in teaching results in excellence in learning.
- Effective staff are critical to successful learning.
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- People have the freedom to choose and will be responsible for their
decisions.
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- People are accountable for the decisions they make.
- Our vision, mission, principles, beliefs and outcomes should be the
standard against which we measure our decisions.
- Students are responsible for participating fully in the achievement
of their success.
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