At Black Mountain Elementary, we continue to engage in our district's focus on truth and reconciliation. To live out our district's Equity in Action Agreement, we focus on indigenizing our curriculum in many ways, including through connecting the Four Food Chiefs to our Attributes of a Learner. We have made a goal of reviewing each Indigenous title in our library to determine if it is an authentic resource and or if it reflects values and beliefs of the Indigenous community the resource represents. We are deeply honoured to take up this work on behalf of all our students, and we are proud to learn on the traditional unceded territory of the Okanagan Syilx people.
At Black Mountain Elementary, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of the whole child. We strive for academic growth by attending to the social and emotional needs of our students, and we believe that building character is a vital part of helping children flourish as lifelong learners who will live good lives. There is no end of the list of traits within character education, and we believe that we honour our students and their families through our commitment to this very important facet of education.
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Our District's Strategic Plan
PURPOSE:
To educate students in a safe, inclusive, equitable, and inspirational learning environment where each learner develops the attributes and competencies to flourish in a global community.
OVERARCHING GOAL:
Our learners will develop foundational skills and core curricular competencies so that they can be empowered to follow their passions and strengths and thrive holistically as resilient and engaged global citizens.
The Central Okanagan School District Goal Statement:
Each student (K-12) will provide evidence
of being a learner, thinker, innovator,
collaborator and contributor.
The Attributes | What it means at BME |
A Learner
is a person who is engaged, resilient and seeks to understand through: - Literacy, Numeracy, and Subject
competencies
- Information, Media and Technology
Literacy
- Self-Direction, Work Ethic and
Accountability
- Healthy Lifestyle
- Financial Literacy
| A Learner… - Is enthusiastic about learning and accomplished across the
curriculum
- Can transfer and apply learning to real-life situations
- Shows higher-level thinking skills
- Is self-motivated, independent, organized and persistent
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A Thinker
is a person who analyzes, makes connections, inferences, asks questions, and
transfers knowledge through: - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Open Mindedness and Reflection
- Flexibility and Adaptability
| A Thinker… - Asks questions
- Can solve
problems with a variety of different strategies
- Considers
multiple points of view
- Is
self-reflective and seeks feedback for improvement
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An Innovator
is a person who sees possibilities and generates original ideas with value
through: - Curiosity and Imagination
- Creativity, Design, and Performance
- Initiative and Entrepreneurship
| An Innovator… - Is imaginative,
creative and curious
- Willing to take thoughtful
risks with their learning
- Explores new and
unique solutions to problems
- Is resourceful
and inquiry focussed
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A Collaborator
is a person who excels at working with others to create new understanding
through: - Appreciating Diversity
- Effective Communication
- Interdependence
- Relationship Building
| A Collaborator… - Is inclusive and
accepting of others and their ideas
- Communicates
clearly and respectfully
- Works well as a
part of a team and supports all members in a group.
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A Contributor
is a person who participates in the local and global community through: - Finding, Following, and Sharing
Passions
- Respect, Empathy, and Kindness
- Integrity and Ethical Behaviour
- Civic and Environmental Responsibility
- Embracing Diverse Cultures and
Lifestyles
| A Contributor… - Is kind,
respectful, empathetic and compassionate
- Sets a positive
example for others
- Willingly
volunteers to make the school community a better place; shows responsible
citizenship
- Shows initiative
and actively participates in classroom and school activities
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