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Through quality teaching and learning, we commit to engaging our students in their growth as individuals and in their
development of the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to contribute to a healthy, democratic and diverse society.
Our Values and Beliefs
The Surrey Board of Education assumes its responsibility to provide leadership and direction to School District No. 36 (Surrey). In so doing, the board subscribes to the following statements of beliefs and guiding principles.
We believe:
- Schools are for learners.
- Education is a shared responsibility among home, school and community.
We value;
- the achievement of success in teaching and learning,
- the accomplishments of our learners,
- the role of parents in the education of their children,
- collaboration and cooperation in setting, achieving and evaluating our stated goals and making adjustments to practice based on results,
- the contributions made by all employees, parents and community,
- the involvement and support of our diverse communities.
We seek to;
- instill in learners an appreciation of learning as a lifelong process,
- prepare each learner to assume responsible citizenship, community and career roles as adults in society.
We commit to;
- decision-making that is in the best interest of all learners,
- safe and healthy learning environments,
- accountability, both educational and financial,
- being responsive to the needs of our community,
- appropriate and equitable allocation of financial resources.
We promote;
- acceptance and respect for diversity,
- dynamic leadership at all levels of the organization.
Surrey Board of Education
Last Updated: October 20, 2009 |
