For the 2025–2026 school year, our school’s learning focus will shift to literacy. Over the past few years, we have concentrated on numeracy, and this focused effort has resulted in measurable growth. In 2022–2023, 29% of our Grade 4 and 7 students were identified as Emerging in Math on the Foundation Skills Assessment. By 2024–2025, we reduced that number to 15%.

While we will continue to support students in developing their numeracy skills, staff feel it is now important to prioritize literacy. In September, all teachers administered the Richmond Formative Reading Assessment, and our Kindergarten and Grade 1 teachers completed the Spark and Spark 1 screeners. The data collected through these assessments highlight literacy as an area of need and focus for this year.

How can we support students to deepen their reading comprehension so they develop stronger reading proficiency and make meaningful connections to text and the world around them?

Here, we present the data and observations that shape our understanding of student learning and well-being. Through assessments, classroom observations, and staff reflections, we gather meaningful insights that help us track progress, and ensure that our approaches are making a difference for students.

This section highlights the concrete steps we take to support our school’s learning goals. From instructional strategies to school-wide initiatives, we document the ways we put our focus into practice. By fostering a collaborative approach, we ensure that our actions lead to meaningful improvements in student success and well-being.