Annieville Elementary is a close-knit community school, situated in a quiet corner of North Delta. Our school history begins over 100 years ago, when our school first opened as a one-room building next to the Fraser River, serving 27 students from the fishing community of Annieville. Today our school is home to 245 students in grades K-7, who come from families from all around the world.

The Delta School District Vision 2030 shapes our efforts and  reflects our goals for learners. Guided by the District’s mission and values, we have chosen Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as our primary focus.

Our Focus:

Upon review of district/ministry surveys, available data, and staff reflections, staff recognized that students expressed a need for support in developing personal and social awareness skills.

• “Students who are personally aware and responsible take ownership of their choices and actions.
• They set goals, monitor progress and understand their emotions, using that understanding to regulate actions and reactions.
• They are aware that learning involves patience and time.
• They can persevere in difficult situations, and to understand how their actions affect themselves and others.”

(From the BC Curriculum Core Competency Personal Awareness and Responsibility)

Focus Question:  Can fostering personal and social awareness skills, like a sense of belonging, self-regulation, and goal setting, contribute to improved academic success for students?

School Initiatives So Far:

• School-wide Connectedness Survey and activities
• Staff Resources/Programs-“Be Good People”, “Mind Up”, “Circles of Courage”
• COI/Collaboration Time Focus: SEL
• Professional Development Days Focused on SEL (including working with District Coordinators and neighbouring schools)

Here is the February update:

• Goal 1
• Goal 2
• Goal 3