Philosophy
Goals
- To use the school and other neighbourhood resources and facilities more effectively for desired community programs
- To strengthen the existing school curriculum and programs through greater involvement and use of available human, physical, and financial resources
- To develop a variety of educational, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities for children, youth, and adults in response to needs defined by the community
- To build community capacity as residents become involved in community activities, services, and issues
- To strengthen communications and engagement within the community
- To facilitate interagency coordination, cooperation, and collaboration
Values
We believe it takes a whole community to raise a healthy child. Healthy children and healthy families in turn build healthy communities. The values of Community Education are guided by:
- Inclusiveness
- Self-determination & self-help
- Shared resources — human, physical and financial
- Leadership development
- Lifelong learning
- Interagency coordination, cooperation and collaboration
- Neighbourhood-based action
- Sustainability