We are developing district-wide understanding and capacity so that all our students are members of classrooms that are inclusive learning communities. We are becoming more able to grow the strengths and meet the needs of students in their classrooms with their peers. We will provide appropriate supports and interventions whether a student has a diagnosis connected to a special education category or not. We are creating learning environments that enable students to develop a sense of belonging and ensure they see themselves in the curriculum. We know the improvements we make for vulnerable students or students with different interests and talents will benefit all students.
Some examples of the work of our plan are:
- Fostering a growth mindset: all students can be successful
- Shifting from pull-out to push-in supports so learning happens with peers in the context of classroom learning
- Shifting from finding the right place for students to creating classroom communities for all students
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) school leads team
- Ease Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) program K-12 and Mental Health Literacy (Gr 7-12) for the benefit of staff and students
- Training for staff and community in creating trauma-informed resilient classrooms: Circle of Courage
Explore the ways we are LEARNING BETTER TOGETHER in as an inclusive community in Cariboo-Chilcotin School District:
Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today educators in a variety of roles and responsibilities within the school setting came together to train or re-train on non-violent crisis intervention strategies with district principal Kristina Beaulne. The verbal and non-verbal behaviours, actions and strategies that educators use can have a profound de-escalating effect with youth and with grown-ups in our learning communities. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this learning round today.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b92c04fb-4915-4e59-bd6c-12396a44229e" alt="Non violent Crisis Intervention Training1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/43f81bc7-7a97-49b2-8814-9de760f68238" alt="Non violent Crisis Intervention Training2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Inclusive Education Highlight: Ms. Menard
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students thrive when they feel connected. Ms. Menard builds strong, caring relationships that help all students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn—an essential part of inclusive education.</span></p>
Marie Sharpe & Lake City - Big & Little Buddies!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Fichtner and her Grade 1/2 class from Marie Sharpe and Mrs. Sabatino and her Leadership class from Lake City Secondary got together to create some Fall decor for one of the Seniors Centres here in town!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was an afternoon of Big & Little Buddies.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Both classes are headed to the Seniors Centre this week to gift their decor and meet some of the residents there!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f5f798fa-0aa0-4ea3-b477-f176b17f7a8a" alt="Marie Sharpe Lake City Big Little Buddi marina campsall" width="699" height="874" style="width:699px;height:874px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Cell Hotels and Hall Passes
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kayden and Anna-Sofia demonstrate how to use the cell-phone hotel before class starts. They also know that they need a hall pass when they have permission to leave class. This helps students focus on learning in the classroom and minimizes breaks during class.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We know EVERY student can be successful!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5e6c88c2-b36f-4d22-b827-0fc32dc94831" alt="IMG 1562 Nara Riplinger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Students Welcomed Back by Esk'etemc and WLFN Drummers
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WLFN and Esk'etemc drummers welcomed students back in a good way.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8a118aaf-8b31-41a4-b0db-1e8b8ffd7e88" alt="IMG 1533 Nara Riplinger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Experiential Hands on Learning
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our woodworking class was thrilled to host students from Chilcotin Rd. The senior kids were happy to assist the creation of wooden boxes for their little buddies.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/02b944aa-d647-424a-a5a7-a0d88b4fbce5" alt="Experiential Hands on Learning" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d858ba32-0b33-4073-b32f-e7512c71bf03" alt="Experiential Hands on Learning" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>
Independent Studies - Part TWO!
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation student, Brianna Pope, presented her SECOND Independent Studies course. This one focused on Contemporary Indigenous Studies and included her learning of various post-secondary institutions as well as the importance of female Indigenous practitioners in health care. Congratulations on another outstanding IDS, Brianna!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cd213658-2f6b-466f-9920-1c855033fe6f" alt="Independent Studies" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bcd98a12-dc81-4e5a-8d99-4c003e8936bc" alt="Independent Studies" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Lake City Showcase
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lake City Secondary students (and staff) have had the opportunity to showcase their many talents through a number of Open Mics during the year. Lunchtime performances allow all students to enjoy while evening performances are open for parents and other members of the community.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c270a5a2-6717-451a-9a83-146870c807bd" alt="Lake City Showcase" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b4f35e66-3c17-4e58-ab75-b653bcecce7e" alt="Lake City Showcase" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Emergency Medical Responders
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16 students at Lake City are half-way through the course to be certified Emergency Medical Responders. Instructor Rob Cook nominates all 16 students as "LCSS STUDENT OF THE WEEK"!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1982d5c8-2d22-438d-a1c6-cc0fd73f4c1e" alt="Emergency Medical Responders" width="773" height="390" style="width:773px;height:390px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ab71fb58-cd94-4782-924a-8c9d55f304b4" alt="Emergency Medical Responders" width="420" height="388" style="width:420px;height:388px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Independent Elective
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fiona has been throwing up a storm in her independent ceramics block!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This collection of wheel-thrown pieces shows her growth, dedication, and love for clay. From smooth curves to clean rims, each piece highlights the skill and care she brings to the wheel. We’re so proud of the beautiful work she’s creating—can’t wait to see what comes off the wheel next!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2d661665-305a-49b9-878b-835c14296ca4" alt="Independent Elective" width="633" height="844" style="width:633px;height:844px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Being Flexible
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No heat in the Art Room meant students were working in the Commons at school. The upside- everyone got to see the masterpieces they were creating!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/24b62fec-abff-4617-b652-6e4914704267" alt="Being Flexible" width="432" height="575" style="width:432px;height:575px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cb7c2645-984c-4cfb-bede-2afa86138a92" alt="Being Flexible" width="753" height="565" style="width:753px;height:565px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Students Dominate on the Court
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lake City Secondary held a student versus staff basketball game before spring break. The students won 56-46 and one teacher commented "the staff played great but the youth of today just had too much". Great fun was had by all.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a7d8082c-57f6-42cc-bac0-b6705b3efb7a" alt="Students Dominate on the Court" width="362" height="544" style="width:362px;height:544px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b84c44a3-d2ea-499d-a409-c47518945f55" alt="Students Dominate on the Court" width="820" height="547" style="width:820px;height:547px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Open Mic
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lake City Secondary's student-run Open Mic featured many talented students showcasing their gifts. Two students performed dances, "Fancy" and "Jingle," for their peers.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4a81c408-1b22-4eb9-9a06-12faff2e1336" alt="Open Mic " width="612" height="459" style="width:612px;height:459px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Ceramics and Sculpture 11/12
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in Ceramics and Sculpture 11/12 had time to design and create original pieces.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/252cdc0d-1832-503a-ba3e-a1a6ebfb12da" alt="qoyfeh0i.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/916fff60-32df-5146-a628-e4edd8f4e7b5" alt="j8uvwmif.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div></div>
Siobhan McCambridge Hosts Art Show
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in Ms .McCambridge's art classes hung their creations for all to see. Students were challenged with a "Where's Waldo" theme as each masterpiece had a hidden cartoon character.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/8bdcfc15-a9c0-5a26-9d73-18dfc5a3f081" alt="ujuf3bmb.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>
Campfire Stories in Julia Jack's English Classes
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first campfire is always personal stories or a discussion so expectations can be sorted out. Everyone must sit on the floor around the campfire - there is no getting up, no lying down, no washroom breaks - this equalizes the power around the fire. The dark room helps to set the atmosphere and encourages everyone to be brave enough to speak.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Later stories may have a theme or involve research. Sometimes students can read from their written work to help keep the form. As they tell their stories, Julia teaches them techniques to help improve their delivery and structure.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/04647290-2144-5a85-8f55-01c5cab8d2f9" alt="srj1juj9.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>
Twin Day at LCSS
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These triplets rocked Twin Day at Lake City! We just need one more hoodie to make them quadruplets!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/75ff8e31-2a9c-5c85-82bd-0f9acf6709ae" alt="aki84cln.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>