melt, which allows the students to go outside and be active.” These efforts are part of a comprehensive five-year infrastructure plan, funded through government grants and additional funding sources. The plan not only addresses immediate improvements but also ensures the longevity and sustainability of school facilities. LAYING A STRONG FOUNDATION Vasanelli emphasizes the importance of early learning,” We concentrate on prevention and early screening,” she says. We want to make sure that we spend a lot of time on programming for those early grades because they are critical.” She adds that the board’s curriculum incorporates land-based and experiential learning,“We have over 50% Indigenous students, and our curriculum has to reflect their experiences.” Martin further spotlights the value of developing relationships with families and community partners like local daycares and First Nations communities. “We know that if we’re having conversations with them, getting to know their children in an ongoing way, we can better meet those students’ needs when it’s time for them to come to our schools,” he conveys. “We do provide opportunities for the daycares to Learning isn’t confined to the classroom. Informal and formal learning must occur throughout the school and, with the appropriate design, a school can provide opportunities for students to grow intellectually, socially and emotionally. Vancouver - Winnipeg - Thunder Bay - Timmins - Toronto Ottawa - Cornwall - Montreal - Halifax 438 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 07 BUSINESS VIEW AGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 01
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