Foundational Items
| Motto | Students Come First |
| Mission | “Building Strong Foundations to Create Bright Futures” |
| Vision | “Learning Without Limits ... Achievement for All" |
| Values | Belonging, Diversity, Learning, Perseverance, Responsibility |
| Aspiration Statements | High Quality Teaching and Learning, Engagement of All Students, Families, and Communities, Effective Policy Healthy, Sustainable Physical and Social Environments |
| Mission | To provide a safe and caring learning environment which supports the successful development of all. |
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Improving Student Outcomes. |
Interventions and Programs - Lexia, CC3, Lens, Power Up, Spark, IXL Communication with Parents & Staff Monthly RTI Meetings CCT/Co-Teaching/Collaboration Splitting Larger Classes Professional Development for Staff CFR Data Literacy Data Math Screener Data Math Up Math Coach Middle Years Engagement Unpacking High School Curriculum Outcomes |
RTI Meeting Schedule  Middle Years Engagement - Completion of PD - Kim Vosper 
K-3 Literacy Team meeting with division leads in October Reading interventions in full swing! Bug Club PD on Morphology Co-teaching in lots of different classrooms! SST/classroom teacher collaboration Cross-curricular connections and teaching treaty outcomes CCT working with many teachers |
Staff, Admin, SSTs, Interventionists, CCT |
Online platforms Early Literacy Resources Division Personnel - Susan Robertson, Kerrilyn Trost, Shawn Kostiuk, Jessica Smith, Kendra Helfrich |
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Implementing the “Inspiring Success” Policy |
Covering Treaty Outcomes Land Acknowledgement Treaty 4 Flag Library Resources Offer Indigenous Studies 10 TRC/Orange Shirt Day Land Based and Experiential Learning - pow wows, traditional events Robert Severight - knowledge sharing Community Involvement in Indigenous Culture Celebrate National Aboriginal Day - June 21 Aboriginal Coaching Model Implemented |
Staff Land Acknowledgement  “In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we recognize the beauty of the sun, the shifting seasons and the cycles of change we find ourselves in. Treaty 4 land nurtures us, allows us to play, to create, and to learn about the relationships around us. Whole School - Orange Shirt Day Project  |
Staff, Admin |
Robert Severight 52 Ways to Reconcile by David A Robertson |
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Developing GSSD Leaders |
Professional Development for Staff Professional Growth Plans for Teaching Staff Opportunity to meet with PLC groups within and outside of LCS. Encourage connections with community organizations to support the school. Encourage and build leadership within our student body, student council and beyond. Student Senate Student Leadership Conferences |
Student Senate  Each grade 12 SRC leader is in charge of a Spirit Week  National Student Leadership Conference - LCS Representatives  |
Staff, admin, student council advisors |
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Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools. |
Reference Admin Procedures to ensure consistency Communication on Edsby - single point of contact for all school information Admin Meeting Info and Emails shared weekly Communicate with other schools in regards to their internal policies (i.e. CPS, EHS)
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Edsby Communication  Monday Memos  |
Admin |
Division Admin Procedures Handbook |
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Delivering high quality teaching and learning resources. |
Library sharing and centralized library STF Resources Edsby Groups and PLCs School Library Professional Development to work with resources |
Edsby PLCS Groups 
Math textbooks for all in High School  |
Admin, Library Tech |
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Providing equal access to technology. |
1:1 Chromebooks 2:1 Ipads Purchase updated tech items to enhance classrooms |
We have smart boards in every room! (3)  |
Admin, Division |
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Enhancing mental health and well-being for students and staff. |
Students Access to counsellor twice a week Large Variety of Clubs, Teams, and Groups Community Events (i.e. Terry Fox Run) Breakfast Club Friday Morning Music Jams Daily moment of Silence
Staff Wellness Events Planned (Yoga, soundbath, breathwork) Walking Challenges Access to Fitness Centre Food
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Students Extra Curr Teams and Clubs 
Terry Fox Run  Fitness Center  Student Test Tips in High School  World Mental Health Day  Staff Wellness BINGO  |
Staff, Admin |
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Offering safe and inviting facilities. |
Continue to schedule an Admin Assistant at front desk Parent contact for students absent Visual representation of different cultures and communities/Welcome Signage Front Door Bell and Camera Bus Supervision Fire and Intruder Drills Locked Door Policy OH&S Committee Staff trained in First Aid and Mental Health First Aid Reviewing VTRA and TERT policies with staff Staff Communication - phone chain and WhatsApp communication |
Inclusive posters in the gym  |
Admin, OH&S Committee |
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Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. |
Providing and working through Trauma Informed strategies and practices with staff. Diversity Director on SRC Accessibility (i.e. front doors, elevator) Welcome signage in a variety of languages SRC activities/Assemblies and House Colours Extracurricular opportunities - sports, clubs, groups Student Recognition - Social media, TV scrolls, Eagle Recognition GSA RTI Team referrals BBBS Smudging opportunity for students |
Eagle Recognition  House Colour team shirts this year in our clothing order  Working as a team on House Colour Posters  GSSD Welcome signs in classrooms and other spaces  |
Admin, staff |
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Upholding clear, high quality Board of Education Policies. |
Sharing Board reports via social media |
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Maintaining transparent, high quality administrative procedures aligned with Board policy. |
Share out GSSDs AP Infographics on Social Media Open door policy to ask questions |
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Focusing on educational approaches that prioritize student success. |
Classroom Complexity Teacher involvement and collaboration RTI Meetings Attendance - flow chart and data Differentiation Collaboration & PD
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Attendance Flow Chart
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Admin, SSTs, CCT, Staff |
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Allocating resources to improve experiences for students, staff, and the community. |
Breakfast Program Tech Access - 1:1 Chromebooks in 4-12; 2:1 Ipads in K-3 Inclusion and Welleing Fund Grants and Student Council fundraising Access to fitness centre and gym bookings for the community |
Breakfast Program   Gym Booking for Community  Community Fitness Centre  Access to textbooks, Workbooks & Chromebooks |
Admin, staff |
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Fostering connections and supporting transitions. |
Transition meetings PreK home visits Kindergarten Orientation and Family Engagement Grade 10 Orientation Night Career Fairs My Blueprint Grade 8&9 Homeroom Teachers Parent Teacher Interview/Engagement Nights |
PreK staff, K staff, Career and Guidance Coach, Admin |
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Valuing input from students, families, staff, and the community. |
SCC Relationships Student Senate Meet the Teacher Night/Open House/Parent Teacher Conferences
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Student Senate Meeting
Student Senate Feedback - used in School Level Planning  |
Admin, Staff, SCC |
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Communicating openly and clearly. |
Edsby Communication and Calendar Facebook and Instagram Phone calls, meetings, emails |
Staff, Admin, AAs |
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Forming partnerships to support GSSD's priority areas. |
TYE and local businesses Apprenticeship Programs Community Members and Families - sharing and presenting Field Trips Langenburg Fire Department Langenburg Centennial Care Home Big Brother Big Sister Learn and Grow Garden
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Learn and Grow Garden Connections
  
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Principal Signature: Fallon Prince
SCC Signature: Jill Faul