|
|
Mission Statement
The Mission of The Winnipeg School Division is to provide a learning environment that promotes and fosters the growth of each student’s potential and provides an opportunity for the individual student to develop the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for meaningful participation in a global and pluralistic society.
Guiding Principles of the Division
- Believes in the equality, worth, potential and
dignity of all individuals.
- Believes that the public school is an essential
component of society and culture. By working cooperatively
with the home and the community the
Division can ensure that its programs reflect the
changing needs of society and the values, beliefs, and
traditions of the local school community.
- Believes that in addition to basic literacy and
communication skills all students must be challenged
to develop the ability to interpret and evaluate
information.
- Believes each student must be given the opportunity
to develop the values, attitudes, and moral
principles that enable them to become responsible
citizens who relate to others in an empathetic and
moral manner.
- Believes its greatest resource is the staff. The
Division is committed to providing professional
development for all employees and an opportunity to
participate in the decision-making process of the
Division.
- Will advocate on behalf of students to ensure
appropriate care and support services are provided for
all children.
- Believes in the dignity of the individual and
supports the staff in the maintenance of
proper student conduct to ensure a safe, nurturing
learning environment within the schools
|
|
