Project Rationale for WAB: At WAB we have a holistic approach to teaching and learning that considers inclusive and innovative pathways towards student success, built on a culture of wellbeing and mutual respect. Through the community-wide, student-led ‘Strategy 2022+’, there was a renewed commitment to amplify our approaches to wellbeing across the community, as well as a new focus on Inclusion through Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Social Justice (I-DEAS). We also aim to provide excellent services and resources for physical, mental and community health, along with a strong SEL programme. Through engaging with this Learning Principle, we aim to ensure that ongoing developments are innovative, informed and aligned with our IB programmes.
10.1 Members of the learning community express satisfaction with the ways in which they are treated and included as members of that community.
10.2 The learning community members are engaged, informed, and supportive of the community’s goals.
10.3 Community members experience high levels of personal and professional wellbeing and a sense of belonging.
10.4 Learners use appropriate skills to enhance their own social-emotional wellbeing.
10.5 Learners transition successfully from grade to grade, between divisions, and into and out of the school community.
How does the learning community consider flexible use of time and space to achieve learning goals?
How well do various stakeholder groups understand and support our identity, values, and desired goals?
How were these values developed; Are they still relevant or should they be revisited?
How is feedback from stakeholders gathered and analyzed? How is it used?
When people describe our learning community, what do we hope they say? What do they actually say?
Do members of the community express that they can find a home/work balance?
How safe is it to speak your opinion at this school?
To what degree are staff members able to succeed in their roles as defined? Are workloads appropriate and conducive to creative, innovative collaboration?
To what degree are learners experiencing well-thought-out, developmentally appropriate social-emotional learning experiences?
To what extent does the culture of the community contribute to or hinder the school’s achievement of its goals for learners?
To what extent would various stakeholders describe decision-making as effective and well communicated?
Holistic education means supporting all learners, all the time, and at WAB, we have a wide range of approaches to ensuring that our students thrive across the continuum.
Each year at WAB is packed with celebrations and events to promote belonging and connection across our community.
Learner Agency is at the heart of how we learn, build community and grow at WAB.