With spring approaching and the hours of
daylight increasing, now is a good time to enjoy the outdoors and our natural
environment. Did you know that our Board has five outdoor
education centres, and students have opportunities to visit them and other
outdoor learning spaces throughout their schooling? This is part of our
commitment to giving students an opportunity to learn in and about the natural
world. This learning supports students in gaining a deeper appreciation for
nature and the importance of environmental sustainability.
“Modeling continuous environmental
sustainability” is one of the goals outlined in our Board of
Trustees’ Multi-Year Plan. We believe that we all have a role to play in
reducing waste and protecting our environment. Our students, staff members and
families continue to show leadership when it comes to supporting student
learning and initiatives to reduce our ecological footprint.
Spending time outside as a family also
provides a great opportunity to support and enhance your child’s learning
outside of school. Whether visiting a park or museum, reading with your child
in your home language or asking questions about their day at school - know that
there are many ways you can support their education and that you are making a
difference.
I hope you all have a happy and safe March
Break and enjoy the warmer weather ahead.
Sincerely,
Corrie McBain - Board Vice-Chair - Richmond Hill Wards 1, 2 and 4