We are developing district-wide understanding and capacity so that all our students are members of classrooms that are inclusive learning communities. We are becoming more able to grow the strengths and meet the needs of students in their classrooms with their peers. We will provide appropriate supports and interventions whether a student has a diagnosis connected to a special education category or not. We are creating learning environments that enable students to develop a sense of belonging and ensure they see themselves in the curriculum. We know the improvements we make for vulnerable students or students with different interests and talents will benefit all students.
Some examples of the work of our plan are:
- Fostering a growth mindset: all students can be successful
- Shifting from pull-out to push-in supports so learning happens with peers in the context of classroom learning
- Shifting from finding the right place for students to creating classroom communities for all students
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) school leads team
- Ease Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) program K-12 and Mental Health Literacy (Gr 7-12) for the benefit of staff and students
- Training for staff and community in creating trauma-informed resilient classrooms: Circle of Courage
Explore the ways we are LEARNING BETTER TOGETHER in as an inclusive community in Cariboo-Chilcotin School District:
Experiences Bringing JOY!
Mountview Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mountview StrongStart families are celebrating a new addition to their play equipment. The chariot bike invites children to work together, with the driver learning to care for their passenger and stay tuned in to their cues. It’s a playful, engaging way for kids to build communication skills, self‑advocacy, and cooperation — all while having a whole lot of fun.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/71c13343-3ce1-499f-8e24-a28ab5f67709?fingerprint=ppb20260611162024" alt="Experiences bringing JOY!" width="561" height="748" style="width:561px;height:748px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
StrongStart BC Pilot Project at Mountview's StrongStart Centre: Enhancing Physical Activity, Healthy Eating and Social Emotional Development
Mountview Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last year, Mountview Elementary School’s StrongStart Centre was selected to participate in a StrongStart BC Pilot Project called Enhancing Physical Activity, Healthy Eating and Social Emotional Development. This pilot was designed to help StrongStart BC Centres bring movement, healthy habits, and social-emotional well-being into everyday activities with children and families. The goal was simple: to make physical activity, healthy eating and social emotional development a natural and enjoyable part of daily life in early learning settings across BC. The pilot focused on areas of the province where families may be facing more challenges, making sure that extra support and resources reached the communities that needed them the most. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Trish Morey from Mountview StrongStart Centre said that she was invited to monthly Zoom meetings where educators across BC were trained in “Appetite to Play: Healthy Eating & Physical Activity in the Early Years” (www.appetitietoplay.com) as well as “Feelings First” (www.feelingsfirst.ca). Trish submitted weekly pictures and write-ups throughout the year about the learning taking place at her StrongStart Centre and 12 of her ideas where shared in the provincial publication called “Moments that Matter.” Trish told us that the best part of her work is that she loves what she does and feels included in her school community. Trish said it gives her joy when she can help connect families and share important resources that make an impact for young children, parents and caregivers. When asked what she is known for at her center, she replied, “I’ve been told that my superpower is that I can make something out of nothing!” This indeed fits with her role as an ECE engaging the curious and exploratory minds of young children, bringing creativity into each play-based activity she sets up in her centre.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0c099f20-9137-4afe-84d4-821de3ff64b7?fingerprint=ppb20260106224106" alt="1 Strong Start BC Pilot Project at Mountview's Hattie Darney" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4d5c5653-09af-468b-82a9-152eb5520f7e?fingerprint=ppb20260106224108" alt="2 Strong Start BC Pilot Project at Mountview's Hattie Darney" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Big Science for Little Hands
Mountview Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mountview StrongStart students work together to make playdough for their class. Everyone in the group was able to participate, even the young toddlers added ingredients and helped with the stirring. What an incredible opportunity to learn together, while making a classroom resource to enjoy for many days to come. Where there is a will, there is a way!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a8692e67-3947-444e-9b75-ff0c8ae30de4?fingerprint=ppb20251217035244" alt="Big Science Little Hands BEULAH SMITH" width="641" height="589" style="width:641px;height:589px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Welcoming New Students
Mountview Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On the first day of school, Mountview students noticed several new faces in the school. They decided to gather at the buddy bench to welcome the new students into the games they were playing. No one asked them to do this. We are so proud to see their kindness and thoughtfulness.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/bd871083-9c70-5d8c-9cf9-b528654a87c4?fingerprint=ppb20251217040205" alt="78wd9jbm.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>