Mission Statement
We believe that staff, students, parents and community are all members of a learning community. We strive to affirm the social justice values that Nelson Mandela represents. We value clear and effective communication; ongoing partnerships between school, parents and community; academic development resulting from appropriately challenging and engaging experiential learning experiences; fostering leadership in all members of our community; equity and diversity through learning opportunities that promote social justice; and a collaborative environment in which staff help, support and respect each other.
Literacy
Our Literacy goals are to promote student achievement in reading, writing and oral language development through comprehensive literacy programming. With continual support, our emphasis will be on thinking critically as well as constructing and communicating knowledge from a wide variety of sources.
Numeracy
Our Numeracy goals are to ensure student success through the use of problem solving skills and the ability to reason and prove. Students will develop reflective practices and the ability to choose appropriate mathematical strategies. Students will develop the abilities to justify and communicate their thinking and ideas clearly.
Student Life - Where You Belong
Nelson Mandela Park Public School provides a wide array of co-curricular programming geared to the varied apptitudes and interests of all our students. These programs offer students an opportunity to further develop their self esteem and social skills. Students can participate in a number of activities such as: sports teams; Gauss Math Club; Art Club; Guitar Club; Drumming Circle; Homework Club; Girls Club; Boys 2 Men; and students can engage in leadership through groups like Student Council. In conjunction with our school based programming we also offer a host of programs in collaboration with local community agencies.
Parent and Community Engagement
At Nelson Mandela Park Public School we believe that our community must include parents, caregivers, school staff and community agencies. Parents and caregivers are invited to a number of events throughout the year to celebrate and participate in their children’s education. Parents are also encouraged to come into the school, volunteer and join the School Council which meets monthly. We strive to have translators at our meetings as well as provide translations of flyers and/or letters sent home. As founding members of the School Community Action Alliance of Regent Park we continue to work with and develop strong partnerships with community agencies that support children and their families in Regent Park. Some of these partnerships include working with Universities and Colleges, the Community Centre, Dixon Hall, the Public Library, Local Theatre Groups and Mentoring Programs.
