Community Schools
A Community School fosters relationships that transform a traditional school into a centre of opportunity for children, youth, families and communities. When a community school is established, parents, businesses and community members work in partnership with educators to support schools as centers of learning for their communities by leveraging the physical, intellectual and cultural resources in the community around them. A community school acts to strengthen the sense of community by serving as a hub of community activity and development.
A quick glance at our website shows you that District 2 Schools have been working in partnership with community groups for many years. Every school is a little different, with programs and initiatives that reflect the community that they serve as well as the interests and passion of the students.
To become a "designated" Community School, schools undergo an application process and create a vision for development which is submitted to the Department of Education. The formal designation is made by the Minister of Education.
Last year, two schools were designated Community Schools in District 2: Beaverbrook School and Forest Glen School.
On November 5th, 2008 Minister of Education Kelly Lamrock visited Port Elgin Regional School to announce the designation of four more community schools in our District: Port Elgin Regional, Marshview Middle School, Shediac Cape School, and Magnetic Hill School.
Each of these schools has a plan in place to grow initiatives that will support students, families and the greater community.
To read about special programs at one of the Community Schools, click on a link below for their latest newsletter.
Newsletters
For more information and to find out how you can get involved and make a difference in the future of our young people, please contact:
Carole Murphy
Community School Coordinator
School District 2
(506) 869-6004
carole.murphy@gnb.ca