Mission and Guiding Principles

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The mission of the South Shore Regional School Board is to provide quality, equitable programming within a healthy, safe, and respectful environment for all students in the region, so that they have the opportunity to become independent thinkers and valuable contributors to society.  

Belief Statements

  • We are committed to the development of the whole child (cognitive, social, emotional, physical and artistic.)
  • Schools must be safe, supportive and socially just.
  • Everyone must be treated with dignity and respect.
  • All students have the ability to learn.
  • Student learning is our priority and our responsibility.
  • Students learn at their own pace and in different ways.
  • Learning is a life-long process.
  • Learning is a partnership among home, school and the community.

Goals

  • To increase the competence levels of students in literacy and numeracy.
  • To provide equitable opportunities for students to access basic educational programming, as defined by the Board and the Public School Program.
  • To ensure that staff positions are filled by highly competent, qualified employees.
  • To provide safe, healthy, respectful, positive learning and work environments for all students and staff.