Walker Mission Statement:

In partnership with students, parents and the community, Walker Development Centre enables students to fully develop social, emotional, and academic skills, in a safe and caring learning environment. We embrace personal and cultural differences; promote mutual respect, personal and social responsibility, and a love of learning

Walker Staff Believe:

• In a safe and caring learning environment which fosters a sense of belonging;
• In meeting the individual needs of students;
• In treating all staff and students with respect;
• In collaboration with our community partners;
• In a team approach
• That all individuals can learn.

District Mission Statement

The Board of School Trustees, School District No. 51 (Boundary) will provide the opportunities for students to develop their individual and unique potentials in harmony with home, school and community, thus enabling them to become mature responsible citizens with inquiring minds and a desire for lifelong learning.

To assist in the realization of its mission, School District No. 51 (Boundary) will:
• Provide students with a safe, pleasing environment conducive to a positive learning atmosphere,
• Provide the resources necessary to help develop each student’s potential
• Support processes that promote student’s educational success, critical thinking skills and creativity.
• Support programs which model respect, appreciation and the critical need for a healthy environment and lifestyle.
• Promote curricula and resources which provide the student with a positive self-image and self-esteem,
• Encourage students to develop a sense of social responsibility.

Value / Goal Statement

The Board attaches the highest priority to:
• The provision of relevant and excellent education programs for students.
• The protection, care and growth of students.
• The support of its employees and the achievement of excellence in the workplace.
• The provision of physical facilities meeting the best standards of cleanliness, attractiveness, safety and suitability
• Reflection of the wishes of the community in the Board decisions and to the responsibility of keeping the public informed

School Improvement Plan Goals (For full plan see school webpage)

• Intellectual Focus: Helping students find greater personal meaning in what they are learning. We need to help our students learn to find more comfort in hand-on, experiential learning away from textbook and worksheets, which will align more with the Redesigned BC Curriculum and allow more ways of developing their skills in the Core Competencies
• Human and Social Emotional Focus: Improve the quality of respect shown between students within the school, especially with our Junior students.
• Career Development Focus: Creating more opportunities for students to have access to ‘pathways’ programs like Food Safe, First Aid, WHMIS, etc. so that they are building a knowledge and skill set to start in the world of work.

District Framework for Enhancing Student Learning – for full report see district web page

• Developing student’s thinking skills through a focus on Writing, Numeracy and Executive Functioning.
• Developing Self-Regulation and Growth Mindset skills in our students and staff while focusing on connectedness to place and the environment.
• Provide greater hands on design and experiential learning opportunities for students. Build stronger connections between School, Post-Secondary and working environments.