Dear Families,
The much anticipated class placements have taken place and the children will be settling into their new classrooms as soon as possible.
The process of organizing classes is a complex one. The staff have spent many hours and have made all the decisions with thought and care. The following are some of the criteria we follow when making decisions:
- Individual learning styles, strengths and needs,
- Social and personal characteristics
- Balance of boys and girls
- Ministry of Education class size and compositions requirements
- Peer relationships
- Enrolment changes
- Parent input
We are confident in the decisions made this year and are excited to move forward with our new learning communities. While social groupings are considered, new groupings allow children to have a wider circle of friends.
Resiliency is a skill built by experiences, and we understand that some children may feel disappointment. We ask that you discuss with your child the careful process that teachers and staff go through in placing them into classes. Acknowledge their feelings and help them to move forward in a positive way by encouraging them.
More information regarding your child’s specific placement this year will be sent home soon!
If you have any concerns about your child’s placement, please speak with your child’s teacher about your child’s strengths, needs and interests.
Sincerely,
Anelma Brown Michelle Davis
Principal Vice-Principal