Annual Report 2017-2018 1 Trustees Trustees – Your Voice at the Board Executive Council Vision 1 Executive Council We are leaders in learning, 2 Message from the Chair inspiring success 3 Message from the Director for all students 4 Reaching minds. by reaching minds 4 Provide authentic and engaging and touching hearts. learning opportunities 6 Set high expectations and create Doreen Dewar Dena Morrison Grace Fox excitement for learning Board Chair Board Vice-Chair 705.377.4615 Norm Blaseg Dennis Bazinet 8 Support students to reach 705.682.9449 705.560.8294 Director of Education Superintendent their potential of Business 10 Foster 21st century skills Sudbury, Area 5 Sudbury, Area 4 First Nations and competencies Alexander Public School Barrydowne College Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Sheshegwaning First Nation Mission 12 Deepen literacy and numeracy skills Algonquin Road Public School C.R. Judd Public School Aundeck Omni Kaning Wahnapitae First Nation MacLeod Public School Churchill Public School First Nation Wikwemikong We bring learning to life, 14 Touching hearts. R.L. Beattie Public School Cyril Varney Public School Dokis First Nation Unceded Indian Reserve enabling students 14 Nurture physical, mental, social Cecil Facer Secondary School Markstay Public School M’Chigeeng First Nation Whitefish River First Nation and emotional well-being Lockerby Composite School Monetville Public School Sagamok Anishnawbek Zhiibaahaasing First Nation to fulfill their aspirations. Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School Northeastern Elementary School Sheguiandah First Nation 16 Forge strong relationships Westmount Avenue Public School and build resiliency Lasalle Secondary School 18 Honour diversity and enhance cultural understanding 20 Value student, staff, parent/ Bruce Bourget Judy Noble Superintendent Superintendent guardian and partner voice of Schools of Schools Values 22 Celebrate student, staff, school and system success Honesty | Respect | Empathy Responsibility | Integrity 24 Education Quality Courtesy | Resilience and Accountability Office Acceptance | Courage 26 Budget 2018-2019 Bob Clement Judy Hunda Larry Killens Judy Kosmerly 705.869.2235 705.507.4332 705.805.0333 705.897.1603 Co-operation 30 First Board meeting in Centre for Education Espanola, Area 8 Sudbury, Area 6 Manitoulin, Area 7 Sudbury, Area 3 31 Recognition A.B. Ellis Public School Adamsdale Public School Assiginack Public School Redwood Acres Public School S. Geiger Public School Carl A. Nesbitt Public School Central Manitoulin Public School Valley View Public School 32 Scholarship Winners Espanola High School Ernie Checkeris Public School Charles C. McLean Public School Confederation Secondary School Queen Elizabeth II Public School Little Current Public School Kathy Wachnuk 35 Ontario Scholars Sudbury Secondary School Manitoulin Secondary School Superintendent 36 Directory of Schools Click on this icon IN THE to hear the voices • Trustee Doreen Dewar was acclaimed of students, staff, Chair of the Board in December 2017. parents/guardians and community partners. • Trustee Dena Morrison was acclaimed Vice-Chair of the Board in December 2017. • Trustee Doreen Dewar served as Chair of the Board until December 2017. Strategic Directions Gord Santala Ruth Ward Hannah Golden 705.866.5229 705.897.6787 Student Trustee • Trustee Dena Morrison served as is available online Sudbury Secondary School Vice-Chair of the Board until at rainbowschools.ca. Sudbury, Area 1 Sudbury, Area 2 December 2017. Click on About Us. Copper Cliff Public School Chelmsford Public School Jean Hanson Public School Lansdowne Public School School boards in Ontario are required to produce an Annual Princess Anne Public School Larchwood Public School Report in accordance with The Education Act. This Annual R.H. Murray Public School Levack Public School Report provides highlights of Rainbow District School Board’s Walden Public School M.W. Moore Public School key activities during the 2017-2018 school year. It also offers Lively District Chelmsford Valley District an overview of the 2018-2019 budget. Secondary School Composite School M.W. Moore Secondary School Some illustrations and graphics from Vecteezy.com. Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2017-2018 1 Vision Mission We are leaders in learning, We bring learning to life, inspiring success for all students enabling students to fulfill by reaching minds and touching hearts. their aspirations. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased environments that promote human rights and Last spring, students in Grades 4 to 6 and 7 to 12 It also focuses on equity and inclusion by to present the 2017-2018 Annual Report for equity of opportunity, free from discrimination were invited to answer questions to gather nurturing the physical, mental, social and Rainbow District School Board to the Premier of and harassment. data about demographics, school climate and emotional well-being of students, by building Ontario, the Minister of Education and our many This policy also affirms the Board’s moving equity forward in our classrooms. understanding along the path towards truth partners in Sudbury, Espanola, Manitoulin Island responsibility to provide a protected learning The survey will serve as a benchmark for and reconciliation, by inviting parents/guardians and Shining Tree. and working environment that is supportive, our work in Rainbow Schools, ensuring that to join us as partners in learning, by valuing This Annual Report highlights key activities nurturing, welcoming, respectful and inclusive we provide responsive and relevant learning voices and by celebrating successes. undertaken over the past school year in for everyone taking part in Rainbow District opportunities, as well as teaching and learning In Rainbow Schools, we are committed to Reaching minds and Touching hearts, the pillars School Board activities. environments that are safe and inclusive. ensuring that all students have an opportunity of our Strategic Directions. It also includes Guided by staff and supported by parents/ We want our students to see themselves to realize and expand on their potential an overview of the 2018-2019 budget, which guardians, the community, and the elected reflected in all aspects of school life. We also regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, disability, provides the financial framework to ensure the officials, students in Rainbow Schools engage in want them to feel supported and valued so they sexual orientation, gender identity and priorities are achieved. interesting and exciting learning opportunities have a strong sense of belonging at school. socio-economic status. from Kindergarten to Grade 12. We are not only guided by our administrative On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would procedure on Equity and Inclusive Education, like to thank our educators, administrators which was updated in June 2018, we are also and support staff for inspiring success for all guided by our moral compass and our collective students. I would also like to thank our many commitment to treat people with respect partners in education for being champions for and dignity. student success. I would like to thank staff, parents/guardians, In closing, I commend our students, the stars and community members for their ongoing In 2017-2018, the Board reviewed governance of this Annual Report, for demonstrating This Annual Report, therefore, shines a support of Rainbow Schools. I would also like to policies, including Board Policy No. GOV – 11 creativity, compassion, enthusiasm, excellence, light on equity and inclusion in many forms commend our students for their spirit and our Learning and Working Environment: Equity and resilience, and, above all, a can do attitude that – by bringing diverse cultures together, Board of Trustees for their leadership. Inclusive Education. knows no bounds. It is a privilege to serve. by embracing inclusion, by preparing students This governance policy reflects the values with 21st century skills, and by implementing of Rainbow District School Board that all Doreen Dewar, Chair teaching practices that respond to Norm Blaseg, Director of Education persons are entitled to learn and work in Rainbow District School Board student needs. Rainbow District School Board 2 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2017-2018 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2017-2018 3 Reaching minds. Provide authentic and engaging learning opportunities and a visit to the historical Yu Garden. They learned tai chi and attended Chinese art classes and English classes. “One of the goals of Ontario’s Lockerby Composite School strategy for international education is to engage in academic and welcomes exchange cultural exchanges to develop IN THE the intercultural competencies and global perspectives of our students from China students,” said Director of Education Justin, Julien, Mia, Danielle, Emma, Ashley, Michaela, Bella, Norm Blaseg. Josee, Maddy and Nidal met their much-anticipated friends He added: “Through Rainbow International, we are not only from China on April 29, 2018, including Chen, Wang, Yan, Yan, welcoming students from other Gu, Liu, Luo, Song, Xuan, Zhou and Zhou. countries, we are also building global citizens who understand and appreciate different cultures. Other schools will be encouraged to form sister school partnerships First student graduates as the program evolves.” from Rainbow International When Yixi Ren crossed the stage at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Civics Classes Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School’s program at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary graduation ceremony on June 7,