Welcome to the 2016 ‐ 17 School Year DPAC, September 19, 2016 Gina Niccoli-Moen, Superintendent of Schools
A Look Back….
$4,200,000
Burnaby youth connect at ‐ risk population with cellphones “I think a lot of us take them for granted”
LINC students help the people of Fort McMurray Carolyn Moi was sad. She watched the news. In May, a huge wildfire burned Fort McMurray. People lost their homes. Carolyn had an idea Carolyn is a teacher for the Burnaby School District. She teaches an adult LINC 1 class. Carolyn’s class wanted to help the people from Fort McMurray.At the same time, the class was learning about Canada’s money. The LINC 1 class wanted to help people from Fort McMurray and learn more about Canadian money. Carolyn’s LINC 1 students made a video to ask other Burnaby School District LINC classes to donate coins to help the people in Fort McMurray. Over the next week, LINC students donated money. Everybody was generous. The students in the LINC 1 class collected $740.16 The LINC 1 class sent a cheque to the Canadian Red Cross for $740.16. Everyone was proud and happy to give money to help people in Canada.
A Busy Summer….
Burnaby Youth Sustainability Network (BYSN) 2016 Summer Swap
Spain Delegation
What do you want to learn if you have to go to school this summer? “We need to have fun and like to use technology.” Olwen Cowan , teacher, reciting words of her students
“There should be extensive amounts of critical thinking… should be more!” Matthew “Imagination is such an important tool… teach kids to think outside the box.” Hannah “Can’t use any props but… imagination.” Hannah “The most fun all year!!” Abby
BC’s Education Transformation
Leading Learning in a Changing World Gina Niccoli ‐ Moen, Superintendent of Schools Wanda Mitchell, Assistant Superintendent BCSSA Summer Leadership Academy, August 2016
ReThink — September 2016 • City of Burnaby Task Force research; student participation and leadership in community projects • • SFU Established a cohort—Burnaby Community Model (student teacher participation) • Research and grant options • • BCIT Established a calendar of options for Burnaby students: seats in lectures; dual credit • options; unique learning opportunities in programs • Electronic Arts (EA Sports) Hosting learning experiences for Burnaby students at their facility: including coding and • hacking; psychology and game development • BC Hydro Mentoring youth leaders (focus on women in leadership) • Engaging with community—First Peoples’ Principles and Environmental Sustainability •
Tell me and I’ll forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I’ll understand ~ Chinese Proverb
Burnaby nine ‐ year ‐ olds develop app to help new students get to know their community May 6, 2016
Redesigned Curriculum • Communicating Student Learning • Parent Consultation •
“I want to learn about animals and be in Masi’s class.” Dane, 7 years “Looking forward to hot lunches and math.” James, 6 years
“I hope my son will get a job…it’s either him or me…one of us will have to go.” Parent, on the shock of getting back into “school routine” “I hope they will continue to learn, discover new things…learn patience and new perspectives…and have confidence in sharing their own perspectives.” Tara, Parent “Nicole and I are looking forward to him being one of the bigger kids for a change, now that he’s in grade 2. It’s a real change to the dynamic when he socializes with the smaller children. He was telling us how he was teaching a new kindergarten student how to climb the big spider web climbing frame and I can see him doing that as he tells me.” Richard, Parent
“I think it’s all about doing things that make you stand out from the crowd – whether that is volunteering, extracurricular activities, work experience or taking advantage of any of the opportunities offered both within and outside the Burnaby School District. Look for clubs you can join, community organisations you can support, team activities you can participate in and ways you can help younger students or those who are struggling and these will help paint a really clear picture of the kind of person you are for any potential employer”. Paul Holden President & CEO, Burnaby Board of Trade
The jobs of the future – and two skills you need to get them
“Soft skills like sharing and negotiating will be crucial… the modern workplace, where people move between different roles and projects, closely resembles the school classrooms, where we learn social skills such as empathy and cooperation.” David Deming Associate Professor of Education Economics Harvard University
Looking Ahead….
Study Travel magazine is a leading voice in the international education sector. They work with a variety of organizations and institutions, such as language schools, high schools, colleges and universities. Annually, education consultants vote for their preferred program in a wide range of categories. Last year the School District’s International Program was one of five high school programs worldwide shortlisted. And this year they were the ST Star High School Award winners . So many reasons to be proud…..
Burnaby Literacy Program Wins Award
What’s Coming… Regional Sessions on Kindergarten Transitions Graduation Program Redesigned Curriculum • What does it mean for students in K ‐ 9? 10 ‐ 12? Communicating Student Learning • What are the changes to the Reporting Order? • What can I expect to see in my child’s report card? Parent Consultation • How do you want to hear about your child’s progress in the classroom?
Welcome to the 2016 ‐ 17 School Year DPAC, September 19, 2016 Gina Niccoli-Moen, Superintendent of Schools
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