As we begin the 2017-2018 school
year, I want to take this opportunity to welcome all of our new and returning
students and families. This is an exciting time of year and I hope you are
starting this new school year as trustees are - with optimism and a commitment
to working together to continue advancing student achievement and well-being.
An important part of that
commitment is working together with staff members, families and communities to
ensure our schools provide an environment that is safe, welcoming and
inclusive. This takes on increasing importance given recent local and global
events. We take pride in the diversity of our communities and will continue
striving to uphold the values of equity and inclusivity in our system.
Trustees have had a busy summer,
welcoming our new Human Rights Commissioner and
beginning the process
for selecting a new Director of Education as we continue to move
forward implementing the Minister’s
Directions.
An important part of the director
selection process includes collecting input from students, staff, families and
community members - input that will be used to shape the job description,
interview questions and more. I encourage everyone to share their thoughts
through the survey available
in September. We will continue to keep you updated as this work progresses.
Our schools are stronger when we
work in collaboration with families and communities. Partnerships with parents
and families are essential to achieving the goals we have for our students, and
I hope that you will find opportunities to get engaged with the school and your
child’s learning this year.
I wish you all the best for the
upcoming school year.
Linda Aversa
