Vision, Mission, Guiding Beliefs
OUR VISION
OPEN MINDS, OPEN HEARTS, OPEN DOORS
- At Fireside School, we develop learners as whole persons, who are strongly equipped with resiliency, both academically and socially.
- Learners are prepared and receptive to successfully and independently venture into unknown challenges that they encounter in their journey through life.
OUR MISSION
- At Fireside School, we endeavour to support our learners by making learning interactive and meaningful.
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We strive to develop the whole child through thoughtful, intentional educational process, connection to the real world and responsiveness to change.
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Creativity, curiosity and compassion is cultivated and supported in all learners.
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Through working and playing in our school, in our community and in the outdoors, we are mindful of the goals of Rocky View Schools, the province and our school community.
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We listen to each other and remain open to possibilities of change.
GUIDING BELIEFS
Social-Emotional Relationships:
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Learners get to know themselves and others as learners and people.
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Learners practice building successful and nourishing relationships with students, adults and the world that surrounds us.
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Learners develop resiliency skills that help them navigate the normal ups and downs of life.
Innovation, Openness, Flexibility and Creativity:
- Learners develop a mind-set that fosters creativity, flexibility, innovation and openness that cultivates curiosity in the real world.
COMPETENCIES
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Learners develop competencies that allow them to be successful and contributing participants in an ever- evolving world.
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Learners leave our school with a strong set of foundational skills in Numeracy and Literacy.