School Plan.pdf

Windermere Secondary School's 2022-2023 learning plan focuses on developing a sense of self, community, and culture among its diverse student population. The school, located in a Vancouver neighborhood with rising costs of living and financial need, has 1009 students, including 44 in special education programs, 30 Indigenous students, and 18 international students. The student body is diverse, with over 40 countries of origin and 38 languages spoken at home.

The school's strengths include kind, respectful, and inclusive students, strong peer support, and high community involvement. However, challenges include social and emotional needs, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and inconsistent attendance.

Evidence from surveys shows that 27% of students don't eat breakfast daily, 30% get good sleep, and 46% have good mental health. The school aims to improve achievement rates, encourage self-regulation, and build resilience.

The plan focuses on three areas: self-actualization through self-care and stress minimization, community actualization through positive interactions and service, and cultural perpetuity through positive personal identity and diversity promotion. Activities include mental health awareness, character education, anti-racism workshops, and experiential learning. The goal is to increase self-esteem, belonging, acceptance, and community for all learners, particularly Indigenous students.