Bert Edwards Science and Technology School

School Learning Plan

At BEST we are working hard to improve the learning experience for our students in all areas of the curriculum. We have made a priority to collaborate with our school community to establish our school goals with parents, students and staff while linking them to our School District's Five Year Strategic Plan. Our specific Bert Edwards School Learning Plan goals are:

1. Improve student foundational skills in Literacy
2. Improve student foundational skills in Numeracy
3. Improve student social and self regulation skills.

Extra Curricular Activities

BEST strives to give students a variety of opportunities for growth. All students can participate and gain numerous skills with extra activities outside of the regular classroom. Some of these activities include:

• After School Programs include Art, Sports and Swimming Programs

• Intramural Sports with teacher/student games

• Cross Country Running and Track & Field

• Volleyball and Basketball Teams

• Bike Rodeo - Learning street safety

• Skipping team - We travel to other schools and perform!

• Skating and Ice Hockey

• District Choir Team

PBIS

At Bert Edwards Science and Technology School our students Buzzzzzzz! Our staff consistently spends time teaching expected school behaviours. On a daily basis, staff will hand out "Catches" to students who are demonstrating; Respectful, Responsible, and Safe behaviour. We regularly reinforce and celebrate our successes with school-wide assemblies and learning activities. We also invite community members to share both in classroom sessions and during our school gatherings.