Creating a School Community

There is a real sense of community at my school, which makes the environment warm, comfortable, and welcoming. I noticed this immediately and thought to myself that this is the type of school I would like to work at and become a part of.

Teachers, parents, and administrators work together in an attempt to ensure that students are getting the most out of their education. Throughout the school, doors are always open for parents who have concerns, students who are in need of help, and colleagues who need advice.

A couple of weeks ago, we did the Terry Fox walk, which truly demonstrated the school community at my school. As a school, teachers, administrators, suppport staff, and students ventured out on a 3km walk on the trails of Niagara-on-the-Lake. To my surprise, many parents joined in, bringing along their dogs for the walk. It was so nice to see the entire school and several parents out visiting, mingling, and laughing with each other.

I have come to realize the importance of creating a sense of community within a school for it truly does enrich the environmet to benefit students.