Student Sharing Sessions Registration Opens February 6

By Mr. Alex Ross, Director of Learning, Junior School

The Junior School is pleased to host our annual student-led sharing sessions on Wednesday, March 6, 8:30am-3:30pm. This will be a non-instructional day; students will only be on campus to participate in the in-person sharing sessions. 

 

Our midyear learning report, released March 5, will include student reflections that relate to these sessions and students' subsequent growth as well as a homeroom teacher comment. For all grades, this is a thoughtful process that gives students ownership of their learning; the teacher’s role is to coach and support each child to be more self-reliant and aware of their learning strengths, challenges and goals. 

 

At the sessions, students share with parents their learning journey and the goals they have set. The sessions align with the provincial focus on reflective goal-setting and Core Competencies: the sets of intellectual, personal, and social and emotional proficiencies that all students need to develop to be lifelong learners. 

 

At WPGA, we have long implemented the philosophy embedded in the new curriculum, helping students set realistic goals for themselves and encouraging reflection to enhance learning and comprehension. It will be a wonderful opportunity to see the school through your children’s eyes. 

Registration opens February 6 at 9am and closes March 3 at midnight. Registration details will be in the February 1 Howl.