Tamanawis Secondary
OUR CONTEXT
Caring Community, Engaged Learners and Inspired Citizens
OUR LEARNERS
Buddy Program & Targeted Transition Strategies
"In the Buddy Program, case managers connect the new ELL students with ELL students who are already adjusted and thriving in the school. When grouping students, factors like backgrounds, interests, type of previous schooling, post-secondary goals and if possible same schedules are considered." Opportunities are created so that students are able to connect with each other. Case managers invite them to the LST room and introduce them to each other. Sessions are facilitated by case managers and through mentor students.
Survey Results.pdf
Music as Creative Work in French Class
Ms. Lally's students listen to, and watch a music video for, a different French song every week from different regions around the world in a weekly music appreciation activity. They learn about the background of the artist or band, they discuss what they think the song is about based on the imagery and lyrics, and whether they liked it or not, and why. They also get a chance to learn about how widespread the use of French is, and how the language is not just spoken in France and Québec, and how there are many varieties and dialects of French.
Students are given writing prompts to describe their opinion of the song and give different reasons using vocabulary and structures that are currently being studied. After writing about their opinion, they discuss with their partners, then share with the class in a discussion, getting practice with speaking and pronouncing different words and letter combinations in French.
Music as a form of learning languages in the classroom provided positive impacts on being able to express a positive or negative opinion through writing and speaking, students have been observed to have learned about the widespread use of the language and have also acquired a taste for different songs and genres than what they usually listen to. Students have created a strong relationship with their teacher and take time to show the teacher where and how they have come across different songs (ex. TikTok, YouTube, etc.), showing the connections that they have been making with activities that they engage with in class with what they do outside of class/school.
OUR FOCUS
Given the data and evidence collected from staff and students, our school community is focused on a high level of learning for all students. However, in order for high levels of learning to take place students’ need to be in an environment where they feel supported, cared for, and safe.
An effective learning community integrates the academic, social and emotional dimensions of teaching and learning with real world context to engage learners at all levels.
Our Question:
How does a learning environment that embeds social emotional learning at the heart of teaching cultivate school climate, support students mental wellbeing and academic success?
OUR NEXT STEPS
Cross Curricular & Social Emotional Learning
Tamanawis continues its commitment towards student success through the lens of cross-curricular and social emotional learning.
Social-emotional learning is vital for students because it teaches them crucial life skills, including the ability to understand themselves, develop a positive self-image, take responsibility for their actions, and forge relationships with the people around them. It can also be critical for students to build confidence and self-esteem.
Through social-emotional learning, students learn to solve problems, persevere in the face of adversity, fight for social justice, empathize with other people, take responsibility, lead by example, and establish the kind of behaviors that most predict long-term success in modern life.
Tamanawis teacher Mariam Hazhir uses a Persian concept sang-e saboor to teach Social Emotional Learning to her students.
Plants As A Source of Mental Health Rejuvenation In The Classroom Global News
Teaching with cross-curricular learning allows educators to use multiple academic subjects at one time. It is an effective way to teach students problem-solving skills, give real-world meaning to assignments while increasing student engagement.
Tamanawis Preforming Arts Program will be re-engaging in cross- curricular learning in the upcoming 2022/2023 schools year.
Performing Arts Infographic.pdf
Surrey Schools
Formed in 1906, the Surrey School District currently has the largest student enrolment in British Columbia and is one of the few growing districts in the province. It is governed by a publicly elected board of seven trustees.
The district serves the cities of Surrey and White Rock and the rural area of Barnston Island.
