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Join us at The New School in Penhold on October 25th for a staff collaboration day. Review September data, discuss plans moving forward, and engage in committee work. Explore themes of relationships, academics, and identity to ensure success for all students. Participate in group activities to enhance community spirit and share responsibilities for a thriving school environment.
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Staff Collaboration Day The New School in Penhold October 25th
Agenda for the Afternoon • Review the data from September • Report on the behind the scenes work • Share / discuss the plan for moving forward • Explore and engage in committee work
Data from September:Founding Principles Group One Relationships and a strong sense of community • Safe and caring • Pride in the school • Character building Success for all students • High academics • Respect / trust / accountability • Athletics, music, drama • Leadership Collaboration / Shared Responsibility • Innovation • Communication • Involved students Group Two Relationships • Sense of community • Pride Citizenship / Character • Involved, engaged, connected • Respect, trust, accountability Success for all students • Academic standards • Inclusion • Innovation Collaboration • Communication Group Three A culture of: • Respect, trust, pride – safe and caring, character building • Collaborative, character building Academics: • Engaged, involved students, high academics • Success for all, shared responsibility • Innovative Communication • Parents, students, family, community • Collaboration, innovation, shared responsibility
Data from September:Structures and Systems Group One Mentorship • Timetable and Plan • Inclusion programming, counseling • Accountability IPBC • Learning resources • Technology • Programming for joint facility • Learning commons • Collaboration Group Two Building • Bricks / mortar • Furnishings Resources • Supplies • Technology • Equipment Programming • Timetable, Options • Partnerships with town and multiplex • Family School Wellness • School Council Policies • Expectations, rules, handbook Group Three Gumby / Flexibility • Timetable • Technology • Learning Resources • Inclusion Program • Programming
Data from September:Identity, School Spirit, Traditions Group One Let it go. • Evolve new traditions First grad Tradition to welcome students into the school culture, built with student input Full extra-curricular program, working partnership (respect the opportunity) Field Trips / Foreign Trips • Europe, Bamfield, band camp Group Two Partnerships with Penhold • Town / multiplex is unique • Endless opportunities for kids • Before / after school • Rec coordinator Extra-curricular: • Represent the school • Sense of pride Branding • School name, logo, colours, webpage, mascot, school and team wear Parent / School Council • Fund raising projects Group Three Identity • Graduation • School spirit and special event days • Free clothing for all staff and students on first day • Leadership • Retreat with all three schools to meet staff • Community / school events with all three schools
Behind the Scenes Jim and Mark • Transitional plans • Technology • Furnishings • Student numbers • Staffing • Construction meetings • Partnership with Penhold • Library, Facility, Town CAO
Furnishings • Agility of the workspace • Furniture must be conducive to the type of work expected • Technology is pervasive • Space is important to learning • Learning is social
Furnishings • Classic234
Collaborative Plan • Take a few minutes to review the plan for the year at your table. • With the plan and the behind the scenes work that is going on, did we miss anything? • What questions do you have?
Working Groups • Founding Principles– Mission and Vision • Committee of the Whole • Systems and Structures • Engagement – academics, success for all • Inclusion and Student Supports • Technology and Learning Resources • Assessment • School Identity / Traditions • School Spirit and Identity
Gallery Walk • With your table group, visit each of the 5 posters representing the various working groups. • As you visit each poster, use a marker to identify and record key aspects that the working group will have to focus on and achieve. • Record important questions or observations.
Which Working Group is for You? • Everyone owns something. • Decide which working group speaks to your passion. Grab the poster and a table. Read over the feedback from the gallery walk. • Work with your group to answer the guiding questions for your area. • Begin to plan for our next meetings.
Guiding Questions • With our founding principles in mind… • What needs to be answered and accomplished this year? • What will the group produce as a result of meeting this year? • What expertise or consultation is needed? • How will the committee seek input from the whole group? • Do you need to meet outside of our allotted times? • Are there implications for budget, based on your recommendations?