Annie Foote Elementary School, Calgary, AB

- A rich and diverse community of learners (40 different languages spoken at home) coming from the communities of Temple and Skyview Ranch- A focus on design thinking and problem solving through real world task design, disciplinary literacy, a beautiful environmental learning center and an active learning commons with a makerspace- Excellent student access to technology- Strong focus on literacy and numeracy- Single grade teams of teachers- Specialists in music, physical education and learning support - Morning and afternoon kindergarten hours match our Grade 1-6 times- Field trips, subsidized annual swimming lessons, in-school presentations, residencies and activities, and many additional learning enhancements - A growing collection of books, supported by an Indigo Love of Reading grant- Holistic approach to learning with supports for focus and self-regulation through the Zones of Regulation, Mindfulness, Morning Workouts, MindUp and trauma sensitivity- A lunch program and lunch hour clubs, including student leadership