Stories of Community Connection and Learning
“The truth about stories is that that's all we are.”
― Thomas King, The Truth About Stories: A Native Narrative
We invite you to read about the initiatives, activities and events that took place in DDSB schools and workplaces this year that are aligned with the strategic pillars of our 2018-2023 Ignite Learning Multi-Year Strategic Plan.
Success
Set high expectations and provide support to ensure all students and staff reach their full potential every year.
Success in Action
"Some visits to schools and work places extend outside of DDSB boundaries, to spaces where educators come together to learn best and innovative practices from around the province in order to bring learning back to DDSB classrooms in ways that inspire and highlight all of the pathways available to students." Read more...
Well-being
Create safe, welcoming, inclusive learning spaces to promote well-being for all students and staff.
Well-being in Action
"Expert instruction is essential to student learning and growth in classrooms, around schools and on playgrounds, but we have now come to understand that skilled teaching is necessary but not sufficient. A sense of belonging and engagement is also necessary to ensure that the conditions for success and well-being are in place for all students in every learning environment." Read more...
Leadership
Identify future leaders, actively develop new leaders and responsively support current leaders.
Leadership in Action
"In preparation for the 2023-24 school year, Principals, Vice Principals, Managers and the senior team came together to engage in conversations, networking, breakout sessions and activities focused on the work of Practice into Impact, the intersections of protected human rights grounds, and strategies to dismantle oppressive practices." Read more...
Equity
Promote a sense of belonging and increase equitable outcomes for all by identifying and addressing barriers to success and engagement.
Equity in Action
"Visits to schools sometimes include special events outside the instructional day that are closely connected to the community. Willows Walk Public School community hosted an Iftar event as part of the recognition of Ramadan. Events such as these, among many others, help to reinforce school and community relationships and networks" Read more...
Engagement
Engage students, parents and community members to improve student outcomes and build public confidence.
Engagement in Action
"Engagement across the DDSB is a multi-layered investment of all participants – students, families, staff, community members, trustees and other education partners, with opportunities for everyone to find spaces, events and initiatives to get involved in that are important to them." Read more...
Innovation
Reimagine learning and teaching spaces through digital technologies and innovative resources.
Innovation in Action
"J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate and Rosemary Brown Public School are among the many DDSB schools maximizing the Environment as the Third Teacher, using messages on hallway walls and doors to communicate values to students and repurposing traditional spaces to encourage student exploration and inquiry." Read more...
