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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

4.1 Embrace our district’s increasing diversity and draw upon

it to enhance learning

• Support professional development opportunities to build the

capacity of all teachers to support students in the classroom

who are English language learners (ELLs)

• Support school-based cultural activities and events

• Work closely with the North Shore Multicultural Society

to meet the needs of our changing community

• Develop Aboriginal education programs with our First Nations,

Inuit and Métis communities

4.2 Develop and expand innovative community learning opportunities

from pre-kindergarten to post-secondary education

• Create partnerships with the West Vancouver Community

Centre, Gleneagles Community Centre, community sports

groups and Canadian Sport for Life

• Work closely to expand opportunities for families and students

through the West Vancouver Child & Family Hub and Properties

Family Hub Society

• Continue to work with business partners in the community

to provide both learning spaces and learning opportunities

for students