Braeside Elementary School, Calgary, AB

A morning and afternoon literacy focused Kindergarten classroom -Strong focus on literacy and numeracy -Supportive and involved School Council working with staff to support the many varied programs in the school -School Council provides financial support for field trips (eg. Leighton Art Centre, Science Centre, Glenbow Museum, Shannon Terrance Conservation Centre, Police Interpretative Center), Artist in Residency programs (Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, Artists, Three left Feet, and regular author visits), technology -Grade 4, 5, and 6 students receive French as a Second Language -Volunteers support our school in various ways including field trips, volunteering in the classroom, fundraising -Technology to support learning in the classroom -Student Leadership Program of Environmental and Recycling Club, Office Helpers, Technology Helpers, Library Helpers and Buddies -Fine Arts program consisting of Choirs, Handbells, sharing assemblies -Music Specialist -Grade 5 and 6 Outdoor School (every 2nd year) -Extra-curricular clubs: Leadership Club, ECO Club, Art Club, Library Leaders, and more -A school wellness goal focused on a Growth Mindset -Daily Physical Education