School District 69 values the community we are part of; the larger District 69 Community and the individual communities that make up this distinctive area.  There is a wealth of knowledge and resources in this community, and working together we make a difference in the lives of individuals and families.

Networking with agencies, organizations and community partners makes a difference.

Check our Community Networks page to see how School District 69 and community organizations are working together to support children, adults and families.

We welcome community organizations and community members into our schools.

Parents, seniors, peer and intergenerational mentors all can be found in various programs in our schools from elementary through to secondary school.  Community members are welcome to attend school and district events; watch for details here and in the local papers.

 

We teach and learn with all ages in our community.

The Board of Education's mandate recently expanded beyond K-12 to include early and adult learning.  This underscores the work we have been doing both in the early years through Building Learning Together, and in adult years through our Adult and Continuing Education programs.  Our work with Oceanside Literacy Now is helping all of us look at the resources in the community for literacy support as well as the gaps we need to address.  See Education Programs for more details on these programs.

Our communities support our schools in many ways.

Support for school events, fundraisers, and scholarships for graduating students all point to the phenomenal support our students and our schools have from businesses, organizations, service groups and individuals.  This support allows young people in our community opportunities they would not otherwise have been able to experience.  

Sharing facilities and space just makes sense.

The School District is pleased to rent facilities to community groups whenever possible on a cost-neutral basis (Click here for more information on facility rental).  Several joint use agreements throughout the district allow for sharing costs with municipalities where feasible.  Family Place is the newest joint partnership that will see agencies working together and pooling resources to provide a facility that will have multiple services for people of all ages.

School District 69 contributes to the community.

As a major employer in the area, the School District contributes to the local economy.   The district’s commitment to environmental sustainability through energy and water saving programs, fuel choices and fuel efficiencies, recycling, and other measures contributes to reducing the area’s carbon footprint, helping us to be good neighbours in our own community. And we work to create that awareness within our students as well.

Come join us!

We welcome your involvement in our efforts!  Contact your neighbourhood school to find out how you can become involved.  Attend our public Board Meetings, become involved in district organizations that participate in community networks, and share your knowledge and expertise with us.